Jerash and Amman Private Half Day Tour: Discover Jordan's Greco-Roman Past and Present-day Capital
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Jerash
Discover Jordan's Greco-Roman past and present-day capital on this private half-day tour. Explore the ancient city of Jerash and take a panoramic tour of Amman's top attractions.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jerash - Begin your 6-hour 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. Soak up the views of the passing towns and green landscapes, along the way, hear the history of Jerash. Largely established by Alexander the Great in the 2nd century B.C.,
- Oval Plaza - 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 we all the intriguing egg-shaped public square framed by standing columns.
- Amman - After this long walk, return to the capital of Amman, for a panoramic tour of the city’s highlights. Drive around the city and downtown area past the animated markets, churches, and mosques like King Abdullah’s Mosque. Start by discovering the Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic-era ruins of Amman Citadel for a view point. Gaze in awe at the Roman Amphitheater, carved into a hillside in the 2nd century B.C. and the most important remnant of Amman’s predecessor, the Roman white city of Philadelphia. Free time at leisure in Amman downtown area for souvenir shopping in the local gold and spice markets.
- Jabal Al Lweibdeh - Pass by King Hussein’s Palace, where the late, revered king is laid to rest. Your tour then concludes by strolling along “Jabal Al-Webdeih” and “Jabal Amman” Quarters, the Rainbow Street, Amman’s colorful arts and shopping hotspot. Delve into the upscale neighborhoods of “Abdoun” and “Swefieh”, where luxury shopping malls and swanky private villas line the streets. After passing thru the modern Amman drive back to your hotel.
What's Included
- English-Speaking Driver
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance fees to Jerash (excluded with Jordan Pass)
- On-board WI-FI
- Local English-Speaking Guide for Jerash (Spanish/French on request)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Panoramic view of Amman from the Citadel
What's 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) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Anything else not mentioned
Additional Information
Embark on a 6-hour private journey into Jordan’s history by exploring the Greco-Roman city of Jerash and taking a scenic tour of the capital city, Amman. Begin with the ancient city of Jerash, known as the ‘Pompeii of the East’, where you can marvel at its well-preserved relics alongside a local guide. Highlights include the Oval Plaza, the Temples of Zeus and Artemis, the Hippodrome, and the Colonnaded Street. You’ll also learn about the city’s storied past as a Decapolis city. The tour then shifts gears to a panoramic sweep of Amman’s top sites, including the Citadel viewpoint, bustling downtown markets, and vistas of the city’s mosques and churches. Experience the historic districts of Jabal Al-Webdeih and Jabal Amman, before proceeding to the modern sections of the capital city.
- 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.
Location
Jerash
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Chackett
Nov 8, 2023
Great Tour! - I had a great experience on this tour. My driver, Basel, was kind and knowledgeable about each city’s sites and history, and was generous enough to stop by a few additional areas upon my request.
My guide did a great job explaining each of the areas around Jerash and took me to several areas for amazing photo ops.
We began the drive from Amman to Jerash, stopped for lunch at a yummy restaurant, and then headed to our panoramic tour of Amman which was conducted by car.
For your awareness, entry into the Citadel is not included. We only stopped in the parking lot for photos of the city, but I’d recommend asking for additional time to explore the site.
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Yuko_u
Jan 28, 2023
Reliable tour operator - Our guide & driver was very friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Tour was started on time, and everything went smoothly. They are very reliable tour operator.
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Uzairb10
Apr 22, 2022
Great! - We spent the last 3 days with them touring Jordan. Super well organised, efficient and fun! When travelling you want to enjoy and be apart of everything you see and do, and they really make it very easy for you. Khaled our driver was the best, he was exactly what you want and need on a trip like this. So helpful and would go out for his way for you, definitely ask for him for your tours.
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