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Tour Code: 335-1684

1-Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun and Um Qais (or Anjura) from Amman / Dead Sea

Our Price: from
US$215
￥1456
€189
C$303
Rs.20718
(Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days) Duration: 1 day Language: English Visit Ancient City of Jerash. Head to Ajloun. Select one of Um Qais and Anjura to enjoy your day. Inclusion: Pick up from Amman, Dead Sea and drop off at Amman and Entrance fees, Lunch.
Highlights:
  • Please bring comfortable walking shoes, hat and passports, swimming is not mandatory.

Itinerary

Day 1:Jerash, Jordan - Ajloun, Jordan - Anjara, Jordan - Umm Qais, Jordan(58 km)

Meals: Meal: Excluded
To start our tour, we will take a 45-minute drive north to the best-preserved example of Roman civilization, the ancient city of Jerash, JO. This amazing site features soaring hilltop temples, handsome theaters, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains, and city walls pierced by towers and gates. The Jerash Festival, held in July every year, features folklore dances by local and international groups, ballet, concerts, plays, opera, popular singers and sales of traditional handicrafts. After, we will head head to Ajloun, JO to visit Ajlun Castle, which was built in 1184 AD to control the iron mines of Ajloun and to deter the Franks from invading. After a stop at a local shrine in Anjara, JO, we will eat a local lunch.

From there we will continue on to Umm Qais, JO, which commands a magnificent view over the northern Jordan Valley, the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias), the Yarmouk River Gorge, and the Golan Heights. Guests can take in the sights and then dine on the terrace of a fine restaurant with a breathtaking view of three countries.The Al-Himma therapeutic hot springs are located around 10 km north of Umm Qays and were once highly regarded by the Romans.

  • Jerash, Jordan
    Jerash, the Gerasa of Antiquity, is the capital and largest city of Jerash Governorate, which is situated in the north of Jordan. Jerash has developed dramatically in the last century with the growing importance of the tourism industry to the city.
  • Ajloun, Jordan
    It is a town located north west of Amman, Jordan. It is famous for its natural views and military architecture such as the Ajlun Castle.
  • Ajlun Castle
    It is a 12th-century Muslim castle located in northwestern Jordan. On the 1st floor, there is a small museum displaying some pots, snatches of mosaics and more. When standing on the top of the castle, guests may see impressive views over the surrounding landscape.
  • Anjara, Jordan
    It is an ancient town located at the north east of Jordan. It is believed that it is the place which Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary passed through. It has a famous church named Our Lady of the Mount, designated by the Catholic Church as one of the five pilgrimage sites in 2000.
  • Umm Qais, Jordan
    It is the district with ruins of the Decapolis city of Gadara which is consisted of juxtaposition of Roman ruins with an abandoned Ottoman-era village. When standing here, guests would view three countries around including Jordan, Syria and Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

Departure & Return

  • Complimentary hotel pick-up from most hotels in Amman, Dead Sea. Pick up time will be reconfirmed (usually between 8:00am and 10:00am). And will drop-off at Amman. Please advise pick-up hotel at time of booking and call upon arrival in Amman, Dead Sea or Madaba to reconfirm pick-up time.

    • Includes & Excludes

    Price Includes

    Lunch
    Entrance fees
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
    Guided tour

    Price Excludes

    Gratuities
    Personal expenses
    Meals or beverages, unless otherwise specified
    Optional excursions, unless otherwise specified

    Additional Notes

    Please bring comfortable walking shoes, hat and passports; Swimming is not mandatory.