7-Hour Jerash Tour from Amman with Roman Ruins and Oval Plaza

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the Oval Plaza, Jerash's intriguing oval-shaped forum
• 02 Explore one of the best-preserved Roman archaeological sites outside Italy
• 03 Walk through Jerash's ancient streets, arches, theatres, and colonnaded street
• 04 Travel from Amman in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off

Sign up for a 7-hour sightseeing tour of Jerash from Amman and travel north to explore one of the largest and best-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy. Discover this grandeur of Imperial Rome as you hear fascinating stories about the city, walk through its ancient streets, and admire landmarks such as the Oval Plaza. This tour offers a closer look at Jerash's remarkable archaeological heritage in just a day.

Admire the Oval Plaza, an intriguing oval-shaped forum, as you conjure up images of the people who once lived here.

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 No

Cities Amman, Jerash

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Jerash Archaeological Tour from Amman

• Depart from Amman and take a one-hour drive to Jerash. Travel north in an air-conditioned vehicle and soak in the views over the passing townships and desert landscapes.
• On arrival in Jerash, enter this archaeological jewel through the ancient city gate. Jerash was established by Alexander the Great in the 2nd century AD and is known as Gerasa; it was one of the wealthiest cities in the Roman Empire.
• Stroll around as your guide (if hired) tells you fascinating stories about the city at its pinnacle. See its arches, theatres, and magnificent colonnaded street.
• Admire the Oval Plaza, an intriguing oval-shaped forum, as you conjure up images of the people who once lived here.
• After your walking tour, return to your vehicle and travel back to Amman. Your excursion ends with a hotel drop-off.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private transfer by an air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
• English-speaking Amman tour guide
• Free WiFi and bottled water

What's Not Included

• Entry fees to sites
• Local guide at the site (optional)
• All types of meals, unless the option with lunch is selected (vegetarian meal on request)
• Gratuities (tips to the driver) - recommended

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Amman, Jordan

Tour start

Amman, Jordan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.