Full Day Amman to Umm Qais with Jerash Ajloun Tour With Lunch & Driver Guide Inc

Day tour to Umm Qais, Jerash and Ajloun from Amman, this tour starts and ends at Amman, arrangements for pick up directly from your home or any hotel at Amman area.
Morning pick up from Amman, drive north to Umm Qais, built mainly out of black basalt, here you can enjoy the impressive view over Lake Tiberias and the Golan Heights.

Next transfer to Jerash (Gerasa), one of the Roman Decapolis the best-preserved city outside Rom and visit its theaters, temples, churches and colonnaded streets.
And then drive down to Rabad Castle (Ajloun Castle) you will visit the Islamic military castle of Ajloun, the castle was used by the Islamic armies of Saladin to protect the region against the crusaders, and then transfer back to Amman.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Jerash Ruins, Jerash Jordan

Jerash is a city in Jordan, north of the capital Amman. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, it’s known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city. These include the 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch, the Corinthian columns of the Temple of Artemis and the huge Forum’s oval colonnade. The Jerash Archaeological Museum displays artifacts excavated from the site.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: UMm Qays Archeological Site, Irbid Jordan

Umm Qais was once the thriving Roman city of Gadara. Today the area is home to magnificent ruins which draw thousands of visitors each year. Due to its hilltop location, Umm Qais is a perfect destination for absorbing the picturesque views of the Jordan Valley. There are many Roman sites at Umm Qais including two ancient theatres. After exploring this fascinating destination be sure to visit the restaurant for a bite to eat, or, venture further afield to the nearby hot springs

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Ajloun Castle, Ajloun National Park, Jerash 26173 Jordan

Ajloun is a town in the fertile highlands of north Jordan. It’s overlooked by the ruined Ajloun Castle, originally built in 1184 to defend against the Crusaders. Inside, the Ajloun Archaeological Museum’s displays include ancient Neolithic artifacts. The Ajloun Castle Trail winds north to the ruined hilltop church of Mar Elias. The Prophet’s Trail continues through orchards and oak trees to the Ajloun Forest Reserve.

Duration: 1 hour