Full-Day Private Hiking Tour in North Jordan with Jerash and Ajloun

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century Muslim castle
• 02 Hike the Soap House Trail at the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature
• 03 Walk among oaks, maples, and summaq trees in Ajloun's evergreen landscape
• 04 Visit Jerash, one of the most preserved Roman sites ever
• 05 See Hadrian's Gate, the Cardo, temples, mosques, and the city of 1000 pillars

Escape the daily routine on this private day tour to northern Jordan, combining the beautiful landscapes of the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature with a hike on the Soap House Trail. Visit Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century Muslim castle recognized under the Islamic World Heritage, and continue to Jerash, one of the most preserved Roman sites ever. From evergreen scenery and pine-scented breezes to ancient temples, colonnaded streets, and Hadrian's Gate, this experience blends nature, history, and archaeology in a single day.

As you walk through Hadrian's Gate, not only will you merge into the site, but the feeling of old times will wash over you, as if you could see Marianos by the gates and chariots running back and forth in the hippodrome.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Amman, Jerash, Ajloun

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ajloun Castle, Soap House Trail Hike, and Jerash

• Meet your tour guide at the hotel or at your chosen meeting location in Amman.
• Drive along the Jordan road for about 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach Ajloun Castle. Visit the castle for about an hour.
• Head to the local Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature for a hike on the Soap House Trail, which takes about 2-3 hours. After that, drive for about 45 minutes to reach Jerash.
• Explore Jerash for about 2 hours. Jerash is one of the most preserved Roman sites ever. Antioch, Pompeii of the East, Gerasa - whatever name you choose, you will still be taken away by the beauty of its temples. The Cardo, the mosques, and the city of 1000 pillars are a feast for the eyes. As you walk through Hadrian's Gate, not only will you merge into the site, but the feeling of old times will wash over you, as if you could see Marianos by the gates and chariots running back and forth in the hippodrome. The bridge that connects the eastern and western sides of the town is still functioning.
• In the late afternoon, head back to Amman.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation in a modern vehicle
• Free Wi-Fi in the car
• Bottles of spring water in the car
• All driver expenses and tax

What's Not Included

• All entrance fees
• Tips
• Accommodation

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Sunhat, sunblock, and sunglasses
• Backpack (to carry your water and lunch box)
• A reusable water bottle and snacks
• Money for site entrance fees (if you don't have a Jordan Pass!)
• Passport or residence card

Know before you go

• Northwest of Jerash is Ajloun and a castle like no other. You will be left with views of the evergreen landscape and the amazingly maintained waterways, and maybe you will feel some of that northern pine-scented breeze to make you feel as new as rain. The trail will lead you among oaks, maples, and summaq trees (Rhus). The feeling cannot be explained, so you will have to be here to experience it first-hand!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Amman, Jordan

Tour start

Amman, Jordan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.