Item Code: 22721P23
$95.00
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Discover the antiquities of Jerash and Amman on a 7-hour private tour from Amman. Travel to the ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. See the Oval Colonnade, fountains, temples and streets, and then return to Amman to visit the Citadel ruins and Roman Theater. If you wish, upgrade to include a local guide at Jerash. Private minivan transport, admission fees (if option selected), and hotel pickup and drop-off also included.
Jerash Ruins
Stop: 3 hours – Admission excluded
Be picked up from your hotel and drive 50 km in the north to Jerash to visit 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 A.D. to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian. Pass by the Hippodrome offering space for 15,000 spectators in the impressive Forum. Continue to the Temple of Artemis, which has columns 12 meters high, and each drum weighs 20-40 tons. Other highlights are Colonnaded Street and the Nymphaeum.
The Citadel
Stop: 2 hours – Admission excluded
Back in Amman visit Citadel hill with the remains of the Hercules Temple and the Umayyad Palace as well as the Archaeological Museum. Next, go downtown to see the large Roman Theater from the 2nd century and the traditional souks. You will be returned by transfer to the Amman hotel.
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Pickup from any Area in Amman
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.