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Northern Jordan in a Day: Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais

Three ancient cities from Amman to the Yarmouk

  • 10 hours
  • Ajloun, Jerash, Umm Qais (Gadara)
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Ruins of ancient Gadara at Umm Qais Oval Plaza of the Roman city of Gerasa in Jerash Umm Qais, the Decapolis city of Gadara Stone walls of Ajloun Castle, also called Qalat ar-Rabad Archaeological site of Umm Qais in northern Jordan
Duration
10 hours
Start
Pick-up 8:00
Group
Private
Guide languages
English, Arabic

Highlights

  • Guided tour of Jerash (optional add-on)
  • Ajloun Castle
  • Basalt theatre of Umm Qais
  • Views over the Sea of Galilee and Golan

About this experience

For travellers who want to see the whole north in one go. After visiting Jerash – with a licensed guide if you choose this option – and a stop at Ajloun Castle, the road winds through olive groves to Umm Qais on the far northern border.

Here the Roman city of Gadara is built of black basalt, and the terrace of the Ottoman village looks over three countries. Late afternoon light makes it the best time to be here.

Itinerary

  1. 08:00

    Pick-up in Amman

  2. 09:00

    Jerash

    Visit of about 2.5 hours (guided when you add a guide).

  3. 12:00

    Ajloun Castle

    One hour at the castle.

  4. 13:30

    Lunch

    Olive-country restaurant on the way north.

  5. 15:00

    Umm Qais

    West Theatre, decumanus and the viewpoint terrace.

  6. 18:00

    Back in Amman

Times are a guide – on a private tour you can change the pace and the order.

Guides and meals described above are included only when “What's included” lists them; otherwise you can add them under “Add to your booking”.

PDFDownload the full programme

The detailed day-by-day programme with approximate timings, plus a guide to every place you will visit and useful travel tips – ready to print or share.

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What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only
  • Professional English- or Arabic-speaking driver
  • Bottled water and Wi-Fi in the vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Fuel, parking and road tolls

What's not included

  • Entrance tickets – free with the Jordan Pass, or add them under “Add to your booking”
  • Licensed guide – add one under “Add to your booking”
  • Lunch – add it under “Add to your booking” (drinks not included)
  • Tips for driver and guide (optional)
  • Personal expenses and travel insurance

What to bring

  • Passport or ID (needed at checkpoints and some sites)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • A light jacket from November to March
  • Cash in Jordanian dinars for small purchases and tips

Good to know

  • Buy the Jordan Pass online before you travel: it covers Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and more than 40 other sites, and, for eligible visitors, waives the tourist visa fee if you stay at least 2 consecutive nights (3 days).
  • This is a private tour: the time at each stop is flexible and you can change the order on the day.

Places you visit

Questions travellers ask

Is the price per person or per group?

Not per person: the price is for your private car with driver, for your group only – choose the vehicle that fits your group. Add-ons such as tickets, guides and meals are priced as shown next to each one, and the total updates live as you choose.

Can I change the pick-up time?

Yes. We suggest a time that avoids the heat and the crowds, and you can adjust it after booking by message or WhatsApp.

How do I pay?

Choose your payment method at checkout. You will receive an instant booking email, and our team confirms your driver (and guide, if you added one) within a few hours.

Cancellation policy

Day tours, activities, transfers and private services

  • Up to 48 hours before the start Free – full refund
  • Less than 48 hours before the start 50% of the booking price
  • No-show 100% of the booking price

Full cancellation and refund policy

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