Private Full Day Jerash and Amman City Sightseeing Tour
Witness the classical antiquities of Amman and Jerash on this 8-hour private tour. Traveling between the sites by air-conditioned vehicle, take guided tours of the sun-burnished ancient ruins of Amman Citadel and see the city’s stellar Roman Amphitheater, a 6,000-seater stadium from the 2nd century. Then, drive to the spectacular ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Roman cities. Stroll around the semi-crumbled temples, fountains, column-ringed Oval Plaza and, other relics as your guide tells fascinating stories of the city, once a prosperous outpost of the Roman Empire.
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Stop At: The Citadel, K. Ali Ben Al-Hussein St. 146, Amman Jordan
Begin your 8-hour private tour with a pick up from your central Amman hotel, and travel by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the hilltop Citadel that rises up over the Jordanian capital with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. On route, hear interesting facts behind this rock-top collection of Roman, Byzantine, as well as early Islamic ruins and head inside to explore
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roman Temple of Hercules, Museum St 132, Amman Jordan
. See the stunning Roman temple of Hercules, colonnaded streets, and other relics as a guide unravels the history of each monument.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roman Theatre, Al-Hashemi St., Amman Jordan
Continue to Amman’s spectacular, 2nd-century Roman Amphitheater, once part of the ancient city of Philadelphia that once stood on the site of today’s modern capital. Admire the scale and symmetry of the stunning, 6,000-seater arena, and hear from your guide how it was built to face north to shelter spectators from the fiercest heat of the sun.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jerash Ruins, Jerash Jordan
Having explored here, sit back and relax as you leave Amman and drive to the archaeological ruins at Jerash. Soak up the views of the passing towns and green landscapes, and along the way, hear the history of Jerash. Largely established by Alexander the Great in the 2nd century B.C., this ancient city was one of the most prosperous in the Roman Empire, and was covered by sand for centuries until its remnants were discovered in 1806. Head through the ancient city gate and walk around the well-preserved ruins as your guide tells you tales about the city in its heyday. See its arches, theaters, and elegant colonnaded street.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Oval Plaza, Archaeological Site Jerash, Jerash 26173 Jordan
Snap photos of the stunning Oval Plaza, the intriguing egg-shaped public square framed by standing columns.; as well as the Temples of Artemis and Zeus. After this amazing walking tour and free time to explore this unique city, return to Amman where your experience finishes with a drop-off at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Confirmation will be received at the time of booking."
"Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request."
"Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher."
"For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination."
"Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request."
"Clients with mobility issues, please contact us."
"Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us."
"Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us."
"For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees."
"Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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