Full-Day Ajlun and Jerash Tour from Amman with Ajloun Castle

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at Ajloun Castle, a superb example of medieval Arab military architecture
• 02 Enjoy magnificent views over the Jordan Valley from Ajlun
• 03 Explore Jerash, the "City of the Thousand Columns" and the Pompeii of the East
• 04 See Jerash's theatres, temples, churches, colonnaded streets, and Oval Piazza

Visit the town of Ajlun and see its famous fortress, one of the best-preserved examples of medieval Arab military architecture in the entire Middle East, once governed by Saladin. Enjoy magnificent views of the Jordan Valley before continuing to the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, also known as the City of the Thousand Columns and sometimes referred to as the Pompeii of the East. Jerash showcases the grandeur of Imperial Rome and is considered one of the largest and best-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy. Its prosperity can still be admired in the colonnaded main street and the lovely Oval Piazza.

Visit the town of Ajlun and see its famous fortress, one of the best-preserved examples of medieval Arab military architecture in the entire Middle East, once governed by Saladin.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 31 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Amman, Jerash, Ajloun

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ajlun Castle and Ancient Jerash from Amman

Meet your tour guide in Amman and begin the tour with a visit to Saladin Castle in Ajlun. Stretched over the biblical Gilead Mountains, the castle sits atop a mountain and is surrounded by forests and magnificent panoramic views. From here, you can see the Jordan Valley and the green orchards of vines and olives.

Continue to explore the Roman city of Jerash, known as the Pompeii of the East. See its theatres, temples, churches, and colonnaded streets before heading back to Amman at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Wi-Fi onboard
• Bottled water
• English-speaking Jordan tour guide
• Entrance fees to all sites as per the itinerary
• Transfers in a private modern air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

• Drinks
• Tips
• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Operates in all weather conditions; please dress accordingly.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Amman, Jordan

Tour start

Amman, Jordan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.