Private Full Day Tour to Umm Qais and Ajloun from Amman
Explore Umm Qais Greco Roman ruins and Ajloun Islamic Castle on this private trip from Amman, with round-trip transport included in private leisure new climate conditioned vehicle with private English-Speaking Driver. Venture north through the Jordan Valley to Umm Qais, where the ruined Greco-Roman Decapolis city of Gadara covers a hillside. Take a guided tour of the paved and columned Roman streets, see the theater, mausoleum, and other remains; peek inside the small museum. Later, visit Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built under Saladin to combat the Crusaders. Explore the stone castle and tiny museum, admire the spectacular views from the towers.
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Tour For Jordan Pass Holders
Private Day Tour to Umm Qais and Ajloun for a classic visit without entrance fees for travelers that purchased Jordan Pass.
Pickup included
What's included in Private Full Day Tour to Umm Qais and Ajloun from Amman
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Umm Qais
Drive with your own private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide to visit Umm Qais where the Ottoman Governor’s House has been restored and opened as a museum. Umm Qais offers beautiful views over the Northern Jordan Valley, the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights. Start the visit walking the "Docomanos" street that leads to the theater which is different than other roman theaters, since this one is directed west instead of north. Proceed to the basilica church to see its octagonal altar which was a temple. Continue to the main street "Cardomaximo" which means the main street. The direction of this street is from east to west, usually the roman streets are from north to south. Then, visit the town’s museum to admire some of the precious artifacts recovered from the site, including mosaics and marble statues It is a unique roman city different than Jerash, which is another roman city in Jordan worth the visit.
Ajloun Castle
Proceed to visit the city of Ajloun with its Islamic Castle of the 12th Century in the time of Saladin. Also, this beautiful castle is a unique stone building admiring the spectacular views from its tower cliff. Your day ends with a hotel drop-off.
Inclusions
- English-speaking driver
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
- On board WI-FI
- Entrance fees to Umm Qais Ruins and Ajloun Castle; if option Jordan Pass not selected
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of beverages
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Local Guide at Umm Qais or Ajloun
- Any other service not mentioned
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
- Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
- For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
- Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
- Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
- Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
- Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
- For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
- If local guides are available at Umm Qais, your driver can assist in hiring the guide and payment can be done directly by traveler in destination.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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•Your local contact is Zaid Tours and Travel on + 962 6 4622197. •Zaid Tours and Travel opening hours are between 09:00 and 17:00 hours, Saturday to Thursday except Friday the weekend and local bank holidays. •For emergencies you can contact the 24-hour mobile number on + 962 79 5635222. •By email at [email protected] •You can present either a paper or an electronic mobile voucher for this activity. •Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour activity from your centrally located hotel in Amman. •At least 24 hours prior to your tour activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location. If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival at your destination. •If your hotel has changed from the original schedule advised, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel emergency mobile at least up to 12 – 6 hours in advance. •Jordan Pass option does not include mentioned entrance fees. •We are following hygienic- safety measurements and procedures required in Jordan by the Ministry of Health at the sites and during the visits.
