Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $107 / person
- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 36 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Zaid Tours and Travel
Description
Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond on this private half-day tour to Jerash Greco-Roman city from Amman. Follow your private guide through the streets of Jerash, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world’s ancient Roman cities of the Decapolis. Admire plazas, temples, theaters, and colonnaded avenues once abuzz with life under Roman rule. Discover settlements dating from the Bronze and Iron Age, and gaze back over 2,500 years of human occupation. With your private guide to lead the way, choose your route to see the attractions of most interest. Optional cooking class in a local restaurant at Jerash. Return to your Amman hotel.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $107
- Child (ages 6–11)
- $53
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $193.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Amman
Begin your private tour with a pick up from your central Amman hotel, and travel by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Jerash with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide.
Jerash Ruins
Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths, and colonnaded streets; all enclosed within the remaining city walls. Within the city walls have been found the remains of settlements dating from the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad and Abbasid periods, indicating human occupation at this location for more than 2,500 years
Oval Plaza
A local English-Speaking Guide will be included for your classic 2 hours visit of this Roman Decapolis City of Jerash. This ancient city was one of the most prosperous in the Roman Empire, and was covered by sand for centuries until its remnants were discovered in 1806 A.D. Head through the ancient city gate and walk around the well-preserved ruins as your guide tells you tales about the city in its heyday. See its arches, theaters, and elegant colonnaded street. Snap photos of the stunning Oval Plaza, the Temples of Zeus and Artemis, as well as the intriguing egg-shaped public square framed by standing columns. After this amazing walking tour, you have the option to upgrade your experience with an optional cooking class in a local restaurant at Jerash. Return to Amman where your experience finishes with a drop-off at your hotel.
What's included
Included
English-Speaking Driver
Hotel pick up and drop off
Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit Jerash (Spanish-French by request-availability)
Optional Cooking Class in a local restaurant at Jerash; if option selected
Entrance fees to Jerash Roman Ruins; if option Jordan Pass not selected
On board WI-FI
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
Not included
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 and Local Guide) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Any other service not mentioned
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
36 reviews
How it compares in Amman
- Starting price $107 is close to the typical $98 for tours of similar length in Amman
Excurgo comparison of 1,284 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $107 per person for this Amman experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $193. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–11 pay from $53, adults from $107. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include La Casa Hotel Amman BY FHM, Big Ben Hotel Suites.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(36)
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