From Amman: Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais Day Trip, Shared or Private

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

See three of northern Jordan's highlights in one easy day from Amman. Choose the Shared Tour, where you join other travelers in one vehicle at a fixed price per person, or the Private Tour, with a car and an English-speaking driver just for your own group.

Start at Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, then visit the hilltop Ajloun Castle, built in the 12th century to defend against the Crusaders. Finish at Umm Qais (ancient Gadara), where you can look out over the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights.

Pickup and drop-off are at your hotel in Amman, and the vehicle has air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and bottled water. Pay the entrance fees on site or use your Jordan Pass, which covers all three sites.

What's Included

WiFi on board
Bottled water
English-speaking professional driver
Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle (shared or private, per option)
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman
Personal Expenses
Entrance tickets for Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais (free with the Jordan Pass)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby holding a sign with our company
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Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Jerash Ruins

    Your driver takes you north from Amman to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Walk through Hadrian's Arch, the Hippodrome, the Oval Plaza and the long colonnaded Cardo, and see the Temple of Artemis, the Temple of Zeus and the South Theatre. You have about 3 hours to explore at your own pace.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Ajloun Castle

    Continue to Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century Ayyubid fortress built on a hilltop to defend the region against the Crusaders. Explore its towers, halls and passages and enjoy wide views over the green hills of northern Jordan and the Jordan Valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Umm Qais

    End the day at Umm Qais, the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, built of black basalt on a hilltop in the far north of Jordan. See the West Theatre and the colonnaded street, then enjoy the panoramic view over the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights and the Yarmouk Valley before driving back to your hotel in Amman.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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