Jordan · Archaeology Tour

7-Hour Jerash and Amman Ancient Sites Tour with Roman landmarks

7 Hours Round trip from Amman Easy pace

Visit Hadrian's Arch, built in 130 AD in Jerash

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Jerash, often called the Pompeii of the East
02 Visit Hadrian's Arch, built in 130 AD to honour Emperor Hadrian
03 See the towering columns of the Temple of Artemis
04 Discover Amman's Citadel Hill, Roman Theatre, and traditional souks

Explore Jerash, one of the best-preserved cities of the Roman Empire, often called the Pompeii of the East, on this 7-hour tour from Amman. Visit landmarks such as Hadrian's Arch, the Forum, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis, the Colonnaded Street, and the Nymphaeum before returning to Jordan's capital. In Amman, discover Citadel Hill with the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace, and the Archaeological Museum, then see the grand Roman Theatre and traditional souks.

Explore Jerash, one of the best-preserved cities of the Roman Empire, often called the Pompeii of the East, on this 7-hour tour from Amman.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Amman, Jerash

Languages Armenian, Bulgarian, English, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jerash and Amman Ancient Highlights Tour

Meet your local guide and begin the tour.
Drive 50 km north to Jerash, the well-preserved city of the Roman Empire, often called the Pompeii of the East. Explore this city, which was initially built by Alexander the Great.
Visit Hadrian's Arch, built in 130 AD to honour the visit of Emperor Hadrian.
Pass by the Hippodrome, which offered space for 15,000 spectators, and the impressive Forum.
Make your way to the Temple of Artemis, where the columns are 12 metres high and each drum weighs 20-40 tons.
Discover other highlights of the city, such as the Colonnaded Street and the Nymphaeum.
Back in Amman, visit Citadel Hill for the remains of the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace, as well as the Archaeological Museum. See the large Roman Theatre from the 2nd century and also explore the traditional souks.
Return to Amman.