Jordan · Archaeology

Full-Day Jerash and Amman Sightseeing Tour with Roman Ruins

1 Day Round trip from Wasfi At-Tal Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Jerash, the well-preserved Roman city often called the Pompeii of the East
02 Visit Hadrian's Arch, the Forum, the Temple of Artemis, and the Colonnaded Street
03 Discover Amman's Citadel Hill with the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace
04 See the large 2nd-century Roman Theatre and wander through Amman's traditional souks

Enjoy a full-day tour to the well-preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash, often called the Pompeii of the East. Visit its remarkable archaeological highlights, including Hadrian's Arch, the Forum, the Temple of Artemis, the Colonnaded Street, and the Nymphaeum. Back in Amman, explore Citadel Hill with the remains of the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace, and the Archaeological Museum, then see the large 2nd-century Roman Theatre and the traditional souks downtown.

Enjoy a full-day tour to the well-preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash, often called the Pompeii of the East.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Amman, Jerash

Languages English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jerash and Amman Archaeological Highlights

Drive 50 km north to Jerash, the well-preserved city of the Roman Empire, often called the Pompeii of the East. Initially built by Alexander the Great, the town started to prosper after the Roman conquest and was one of the Decapolis cities in northern Jordan.
Visit Hadrian's Arch, built in 130 AD to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian, with your Jordanian tour guide.
Pass the Hippodrome, which offered space for 15,000 spectators, and the impressive Forum.
Continue to the Temple of Artemis, whose columns are 12 meters high, and each drum weighs 20-40 tons. Other highlights are the Colonnaded Street and the Nymphaeum.
Head back to Amman.
Explore Citadel Hill with the remains of the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace, as well as the Archaeological Museum.
In downtown Amman, see the large Roman Theatre from the 2nd century and the traditional souks.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Wasfi At-Tal 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by private, air-conditioned, new vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
Private English-speaking spot guide in Jerash (about 1 hour).
Entrance fees to Jerash, Amman Citadel, and the Roman Theatre.
Mineral water on board the vehicle.