Full-day tour from Amman to explore the ancient cities of Jerash, Pella, and Umm Qais. Begin with Jerash, known for its remarkably well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Oval Plaza, Hadrian's Arch, and the Temple of Artemis. Continue to Pella, a site rich with Bronze and Iron Age artefacts and early Christian churches, nestled in the scenic Jordan Valley. After enjoying a traditional Jordanian lunch, head to Umm Qais, where you can marvel at the ruins of Gadara with stunning views of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. This tour offers a comprehensive dive into Jordan's Greco-Roman heritage, complemented by professional guidance and comfortable transport.
Accompanying during the tour
Pick up from any Hotel or Location in Amman, and transfer 48 km north of Amman to visit Jerash, which is nestled in a quiet valley among the mountains of Gilead.
It is the grandeur of Imperial Rome being one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy. Its paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theaters, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates are exceptional. In Jerash you will visit Hadrian’s Arch, Oval Plaza, The Cathedral, The North & South Theater, and The Nymphaeum.
Next, journey to Pella, a site that offers a contrasting blend of ancient history and natural beauty. Located in the Jordan Valley, Pella is known for its extensive ruins dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages, including:
Then to Umm Qais, which belonged to the famous Decapolis, a union of 10 cities, founded by Alexander the Great. Here you have a great view over the north Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee.
You will be transferred back to your hotel in Amman.
