Private Tour, Jerash and Amman City Tour
Description
Explore the fascinating classical antiquities of Amman and Jerash on this delightful 8-hour private tour. Enjoy comfortable travel between the sites in an air-conditioned vehicle with your friendly driver. Experience the sun-warmed ancient ruins of Amman Citadel, and marvel at the city’s impressive Roman amphitheater, a remarkable 6,000-seat stadium from the 2nd century. Then, head to the breathtaking ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s most well-preserved Roman cities. Wander around the partly-crumbled temples, beautiful fountains, the colonnaded Oval Plaza, and other incredible relics as your driver shares captivating stories about the city’s rich history as a thriving Roman outpost. At the ticket office, you can choose to hire a guide for extra insights or explore each location at your own pace with your guidebook—you have the flexibility to make it just right for you.
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Built during the Roman period, around 162-166 AD, under the governorship of Geminius Marcianus, this impressive temple was dedicated to the demigod Hercules. It even surpasses in size any temple in Rome itself. Today, visitors can admire the remaining majestic columns and a colossal stone hand, thought to be part of a giant statue of Hercules that once graced this site.
• Ascend the Amman Citadel, a hilltop perch offering panoramic views of the city and housing remnants of civilizations from the Neolithic era to the Ottoman Empire. • Discover the grandeur of the Roman Empire at the Roman Theater, a 6,000-seat amphitheater still hosting cultural events today. • Immerse yourself in Islamic history at the King Abdullah I Mosque, a majestic blue-domed landmark in the heart of the city. • Browse the vibrant tapestry of the Souq Jara, a traditional marketplace overflowing with spices, handicrafts, and local treasures.
Dating back to around 720 AD, this extensive complex stands out as the most remarkable feature of the Citadel. The grand gateway, shaped like a cross, is a beautifully restored piece of Islamic architecture that truly catches the eye. It probably served as an important administrative hub and the residence of the governor. Be sure to see the impressive audience hall and the large water cistern, which was vital for the palace's water needs.
King Abdullah Mosque: Witness the architectural splendor of the King Abdullah Mosque, a modern masterpiece blending Ottoman and Mamluk influences. Appreciate its intricate mosaics, stained glass windows, and peaceful atmosphere.
Built during the Roman period, around 162-166 AD, under the governorship of Geminius Marcianus, this impressive temple was dedicated to the demigod Hercules. It even surpasses in size any temple in Rome itself. Today, visitors can admire the remaining majestic columns and a colossal stone hand, thought to be part of a giant statue of Hercules that once graced this site.
After the Citadel, head down to the magnificent Roman Theater. The Theater: This beautifully restored 2nd-century theater once seated 6,000 spectators and is still used for events today. Climb to the top for a fantastic view. Jordan Folklore Museum & Museum of Popular Traditions: Located on either side of the theater, these small museums offer insights into traditional Jordanian and Palestinian life, with displays of costumes, crafts, and mosaics.
Built around the 5th or 6th century AD, the ruins of this church beautifully showcase classic Byzantine design, featuring aisles, a central nave, and an apse. Be sure to look for the remaining columns and floor mosaics, which give lovely hints of its former grandeur.
Jerash is an ancient Roman city that is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the Middle East. It is located about 48 kilometers north of Amman. The city was founded in the 2nd century BC and flourished under Roman rule. It was a major center of trade and commerce, and its well-preserved ruins include temples, theaters, baths, and colonnaded streets.
A magnificent triple-arched ceremonial gateway built in 129 AD to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian. It serves as the grand entrance to the ancient city.
A massive arena, 245 meters long, where up to 15,000 spectators would gather to watch chariot races and other athletic events. You can still see the seating stands and turning posts.
One of the most iconic and photographed sites in Jerash. This unusual, spacious oval-shaped plaza is surrounded by a colonnade of Ionic columns, providing a striking visual centerpiece for the city.
The main colonnaded street stretches for 800 meters. Still paved with its original stones, the ruts worn by ancient chariots are still visible. Walking along this street gives you a true sense of the city's scale and urban design.
A grand amphitheater built between 90-92 AD that could seat more than 3,000 spectators. The acoustics are remarkably well-preserved, and it is still used for performances today.
Dedicated to the city's patron goddess, this temple is one of the most significant structures on the site. Its towering Corinthian columns are particularly impressive.
Perched on a hilltop, this temple offers a fantastic panoramic view of the entire archaeological site.
An ornate public fountain dedicated to the water nymphs. While the water no longer flows, its intricate carvings and decorative facade are still a sight to behold.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(64)
Excellent one-day tour to get to know the most representative sites of Amman and the Roman ruins of Jerash; I definitely recommend it. Incredible.
Muchas gracias por su excelente reseña y por elegir R&H VIP Transportation Services para su tour privado por Ammán y Jerash. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutó de este tour de un día y que le pareció una excelente manera de conocer lo más representativo de Ammán y las impresionantes ruinas romanas de Jerash. Su recomendación significa mucho para nosotros. Gracias de nuevo por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia. Esperamos tener el placer de darle la bienvenida de nuevo en su próxima visita a Jordania.
Great way to see the culture and history of the region. Adnan was informative and entertaining throughout the day. He had great advice for navigating the various stops. Nice extras of water and wifi in the vehicle.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing R&H VIP Transportation Services for your Private Tour of Jerash and Amman. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the region's culture and history and that Adnan made the day both informative and entertaining. It’s great to know his advice at the various stops was helpful, and that you appreciated the extra touches like water and Wi‑Fi in the vehicle. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Jordan for more memorable tours in the future.
Excellent day thanks to our guide Bader Mohammad. Knowledgeable, friendly and attentive person all the way. Took us everywhere and his explanations were extraordinary
Thank you very much for your excellent review and for choosing R&H VIP Transportation Services for your Private Tour to Jerash and Amman. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful day and that our guide, Bader Mohammad, was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire tour. It is great to know that you enjoyed the different places he showed you and that his explanations made the experience even more special. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Jordan.
Had a great time in Amman and Jerash. Our driver/guide Mr Mint was very friendly and accommodating to our needs. He showed us some local deserts and tea, which was really nice. The only issue was that the tour was only 6 hours when we were driven to our hotel, not 7 hours as advertised.
Thank you very much for your review and for choosing R&H VIP Transportation Services for your Private Tour to Jerash and Amman. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time and that Mr. Mint was friendly, accommodating, and able to share some local desserts and tea with you—these local touches are something we love our guests to experience. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the tour duration. We’re sorry that the experience was closer to 6 hours instead of the 7 hours advertised. Your comment is very valuable, and we will review this with our team to ensure better clarity and timing for future guests. Thank you again for your helpful feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Jordan for another visit.
I had a wonderful day with my driver, Adnan. He is a relaxed driver and very knowledgeable of information and culture. My day was well planned. He was thoughtful and very kind. I was well looked after. I would recommend him if you are considering a tour in Amman. He knows everything that you need as a traveller :)
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing R&H VIP Transportation Services for your day in Amman and Jerash. I’m very happy to hear that you had such a well-planned and enjoyable day, and that you felt well looked after throughout the tour. It’s great to know that Adnan’s relaxed driving style, knowledge about local history and culture, and his kindness helped make your experience so positive. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Jordan in the future.
Had a great time in Amman. Went to Jerash, Amman citadel and Mosque. Our driver Mr Mint also offered us tea, Coffee and local desserts on the house. It was really nice to enjoy the great hospitality and service. Recommend the tour to everyone. Thank you
Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing R&H VIP Transportation Services for your tour in Amman. We’re very happy to hear that you had a great time visiting Jerash, the Amman Citadel, and the mosque, and that you enjoyed the hospitality and service from our driver, Mr Mint. It’s wonderful to know you appreciated the tea, coffee, and local desserts – sharing a taste of Jordanian culture is something we really love to do for our guests. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Jordan again in the future.
For our first trip to Jordan—a short two-day stopover in Amman—we hoped to see as much of its famed antiquities and ruins as possible. After searching the endless tour possibilities to be found on TripAdvisor, the best tour itinerary was this one offered by R&H VIP Transportation. Their quick confirmation of our reservation followed by direct contact by our driver—Mohammad Bardaghawi—was immediately reassuring that we made the right choice, and Mohammad proved to be very flexible in working with our timetable, professional in all respects, and generous with his time, guidance and suggestions, and in introducing us to local treats such as “Turkish” coffee and knafeh. He picked us up on time at our hotel, made us comfortable throughout our day-long trip to Jerash and then back to explore Amman not only with his skillful driving but with his vast knowledge about the history of Jordan as well as the specific sites we saw, and then brought us back to our hotel. We had a wonderful experience and were delighted to learn he would be the one taking us to Petra the next day!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review and for choosing R&H VIP Transportation Services during your stopover in Jordan. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Jerash and Amman and that the itinerary met your expectations after reviewing so many options. It’s especially great to know that Mohammad made you feel confident in your choice from the very beginning with his prompt communication, flexibility, professionalism, and generous guidance. We’re very happy that you felt comfortable throughout the day and that you appreciated his knowledge of Jordan’s history, as well as the local touches like “Turkish” coffee and knafeh. We will make sure to pass along your kind words to Mohammad – he will be very pleased to hear them. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’re just as glad that Mohammad was also able to accompany you to Petra the next day. We hope to welcome you back to Jordan again in the future for more experiences.
Excellent 7hr tour of Amman highlights and the ruins of Jerash. My driver, Ibrahim K went well beyond what might be expected of a private driver, escorting me inside venues, offering recommendations and driving me to an Armenian restaurant for the most delicious buffet! You can taylor the day to your liking, my driver was more than happy to adjust the tour to suit my needs and interests. The itinerary was followed as describe on Trip Advisor and I would not hesitate to recommend to other travelers visiting the region. For lovers of ancient history and archeology, this tour option is a must.
Thank you so much for your fantastic and detailed review! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your 7‑hour tour of Amman and Jerash and that Ibrahim K went above and beyond what you expected from a private driver. It is wonderful to know that he escorted you inside venues, offered helpful recommendations, and even took you to a great Armenian restaurant for a delicious buffet. We are also glad that you appreciated the flexibility to tailor the day to your interests and that the itinerary matched what was described on TripAdvisor. For travelers who love ancient history and archaeology, Jerash and the Amman sites really are a must, and your comments will be very helpful for future guests. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and thank you for choosing R&H VIP Transportation Services. We hope to welcome you back to Jordan in the future for more discoveries.
Excellent 7hr tour of Amman highlights and the ruins of Jerash. My driver, Ibrahim K went well beyond what might be expected of a private driver, escorting me inside venues, offering recommendations and driving me to an Armenian restaurant for the most delicious buffet! You can taylor the day to your liking, my driver was more than happy to adjust the tour to suit my needs and interests. The itinerary was followed as describe on Viator and I would not hesitate to recommend to other travelers visiting the region.
Thank you so much for your fantastic and detailed review! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your 7‑hour tour of Amman and Jerash and that Ibrahim K went well beyond what might be expected from a private driver. It is wonderful to know that he escorted you inside venues, offered great recommendations, and even took you to an excellent Armenian restaurant for a delicious buffet. We are also glad that you appreciated the flexibility to tailor the day to your interests and that the itinerary matched what was described on Viator. For travelers who enjoy city life, history, and ancient archaeology, this combination of Amman highlights and Jerash is a great choice, and your comments will be very helpful for future guests. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and thank you for choosing R&H VIP Transportation Services. We hope to welcome you back to Jordan in the future for more discoveries.
Hugely informative and fun day trip to Jerash and Amman. Guide (Mr. Mint) was the perfect companion for the day. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing R&H VIP Transportation Services! I’m delighted to hear that you found the day both informative and fun, and that Mr. Mint was the perfect companion throughout the tour. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Jordan for more adventures in the future.
