Full Day Tour in Jerash and Amman City from Amman
Description
Discover the beauty of Amman by visiting the Amman citadel and Roman theater, and get the experience of living like a local by walking through the streets and markets of the downtown. Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond. Wander through the streets of Jerash, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world’s ancient Roman cities. Admire plazas, temples, theaters, and colonnaded avenues once abuzz with life under Roman rule. We provide modern and air-conditioned vehicle for the tour.
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Itinerary
Depart from your hotel in Amman for a scenic 1-hour drive to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world
The ruined city of Jerash is Jordan's largest and most interesting Roman site, and a major tourist drawcard. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre. Even the most casual fan of archaeology will enjoy a half-day at the site – but take a hat and sunscreen in the warmer months, as the exposed ruins can be very hot to explore. The site covers a huge area and can seem daunting at first, especially as there's virtually no signage. To help the ruins come alive, engage one of the knowledgeable guides (JD20) at the ticket checkpoint to help you navigate the main complex. Walking at a leisurely pace, and allowing time for sitting on a fallen column and enjoying the spectacular views, you can visit the main ruins in a minimum of tow hours
Completed in 1989 as a memorial by the late King Hussein to his grandfather, this blue-domed landmark can house up to 7000 worshippers, with a further 3000 in the courtyard. There is also a small women’s section for 500 worshippers and a much smaller royal enclosure. The cavernous, octagonal prayer hall is capped by a magnificent blue dome 35m in diameter, decorated with Quranic inscriptions. This is the only mosque in Amman that openly welcomes non-Muslim visitors.
The Citadel has a long history of occupation by many great civilizations.Evidence of inhabitance since the Neolithic period has been found and the hill was fortified during the Bronze Age (1800 BCE). The hill became the capital of the Kingdom of Ammon sometime after 1200 BCE. It later came under the sway of empires such as the Neo-Assyrian Empire (8th century BCE), Neo-Babylonian Empire (6th century BC), the Ptolemies, the Seleucids (3rd century BCE), Romans (1st century BCE), Byzantines (3rd century CE) and the Umayyads (7th century CE).[2] After the Umayyads, came a period of decline and for much of the time until 1878 as the former city became an abandoned pile of ruins only sporadically used by Bedouins and seasonal farmers. Despite this gap, the Citadel of Amman is considered to be among the world's oldest continuously inhabited places
This magnificently restored theatre is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most foreign visitors. The theatre itself is cut into the northern side of a hill, and has a seating capacity of 6000. The best time for photographs is the morning, when the light is soft – although the views from the top tiers just before sunset are also superb.
After exploring Amman and Jerash, enjoy a short 15-minute drive back to your hotel in Amman, ending your day with comfort and ease.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The driver will be on time, also he will contact you a day before your trip via WhatsApp
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
Nice driver, Hassan is fantastic and great. There is free wifi on board and unlimited bottles of water. The driver also explained many things.
A perfectly organized day exploring the impressive ruins of Jerash and the vibrant highlights of Amman. The driver was friendly and professional, making the experience smooth. Jerash felt like stepping back in time, and Amman’s mix of modern life and ancient heritage is inspiring. A safe and fascinating way to discover Jordan’s culture.
Excellent tour with a great mix of culture and history. The coordination was spot on, and our driver made sure we were comfortable all day. Jerash was incredible — like stepping back in time — and Amman City had so much character. Everything felt organized, safe, and very welcoming. Truly a memorable experience.
Great tour. Emad provided so much information on the drive. Dropped right at attractions and picked up whenever I was finished at each site - could spend as little or long as I wished. Wifi provided.
The tour was very well organized. Everything was great and perfect. Especially the Amman Citadel and Jerash was very impressive and beautiful. I can highly recommend this tour to everyone. Many thanks to my driver Mahmoud ! He did a great job
Our tour guide Fox did an amazing job understanding what we were interested in seeing and doing. He provided the perfect preparation for each venue and went above and beyond to ensure we had time to explore. He was so amazing that he even ensured we had a taste of the local customary cuisines such as knafeh, local coffee and teas. He did this on his own because he wanted to share the wonderful experiences of Jordan. Fox made this a perfect visit - thank you and until next time because we will be requesting you personally to finish our tour of amazing Jordan.
This was a fantastic way to experience the rich history of Jordan. Jerash is a hidden gem and incredibly well-preserved. Our guide and driver, Samer, was friendly and professional, and made sure we had enough time at each stop. I was impressed bThis was a fantastic wayy how safe and organized everything was, even in the busy parts of Amman.
Such a rich and interesting day exploring both ancient and modern Jordan. Jerash is unbelievably well-preserved and the guide explained its history in a very engaging way. Back in Amman, we visited great spots like the Citadel and Roman Theatre. Big thanks to driver Hani for the smooth ride and warm hospitality. Felt very safe throughout and the city is truly vibrant and full of surprises.
A perfect mix of history and modern culture. Jerash was absolutely stunning — walking through the Roman ruins felt like stepping back in time. The city tour in Amman was also very enjoyable. Our driver, Khaled, was punctual, friendly, and made sure we had enough time everywhere. The whole experience was smooth, safe, and full of great moments.
What an amazing day! Everything was perfectly organized, and our driver, Mahmoud, was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He made sure we were comfortable at all times and gave us great insights into the history of Jerash and Amman. The whole experience felt very safe, and it was a pleasure to explore Jordan's rich culture with such a trusted company.
