FROM AMMAN | UMM Qais, Jerash & Ajloun | Half Day Tour
This tour is made for travelers willing to visit the sites of Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais from Amman Driven by a private vehicle explore northern Jordan’s historical highlights, Discover the Greco-Roman ruins at Jerash, seeing its Oval Colonnade, temples, and more; and delve into 12th-century Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin’s forces. Finally, explore the remains of Umm Qais, another Greco-Roman city before you head back to your hotel in Amman
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FROM AMMAN | UMM Qais, Jerash & Ajloun | Half Day Tour
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Umm Qais
In the northwestern corner of Jordan, in the hills above the Jordan Valley, are the ruins of the Decapolis city of Gadara, now called Umm Qais. The site is striking because of its juxtaposition of Roman ruins with an abandoned Ottoman-era village, as well as its tremendous vantage point, with views of three countries (Jordan, Syria, and Israel and the Palestinian Territories), encompassing the Golan Heights, Mt Hermon and the Sea of Galilee.
Jerash
Arriving in the modern town of Jerash, with its provincial streets and small market gardens, you see little to suggest its illustrious past. But the moment you cross from the new town into the ancient city, its boundary marked by the imposing Hadrian’s Arch, it becomes apparent that this was once no ordinary backwater but a city of great wealth and importance.
Ajlun Castle (Qala'at ar-Rabad)
It may look a bit rough around the edges, but Ajloun (or Ajlun) is founded on an ancient market town and boasts a 600-year-old mosque with a fine stone-dressed minaret. Most visitors, however, don’t come to experience this chaotic little hub and its limited attractions: they come for the impressive castle perched atop a nearby hill, where it has commanded the high ground for nearly 1000 years.
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- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- WiFi on board
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
- Personal Expenses
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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