Private Full Day Tour to Umm Qais and Ajloun from Amman

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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Explore Umm Qais Greco Roman ruins and Ajloun Islamic Castle on this private trip from Amman, with round-trip transport included in private leisure new climate conditioned vehicle with private English-Speaking Driver. Venture north through the Jordan Valley to Umm Qais, where the ruined Greco-Roman Decapolis city of Gadara covers a hillside. Take a guided tour of the paved and columned Roman streets, see the theater, mausoleum, and other remains; peek inside the small museum. Later, visit Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built under Saladin to combat the Crusaders. Explore the stone castle and tiny museum, admire the spectacular views from the towers.

Options

Tour with Lunch

Private Day Tour to Umm Qais and Ajloun for a classic visit and lunch at a local restaurant.
Pickup included

Tour For Jordan Pass Holders

Private Day Tour to Umm Qais and Ajloun for a classic visit without entrance fees for travelers that purchased Jordan Pass.
Pickup included

Tour to Umm Qais and Ajloun

Private Day Tour to Umm Qais and Ajloun for a classic visit
Pickup included

What's included

  • English-speaking driver
  • On board WI-FI
  • Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
  • Entrance fees to Umm Qais Ruins and Ajloun Castle; if option Jordan Pass not selected
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
  • All type of beverages
  • All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
  • Personal Expenses
  • Local Guide at Umm Qais or Ajloun
  • Any other service not mentioned
  • Additional English-Speaking Guide at Umm Qais classic visit is 25USD in total to be paid at the site
  • Additional Umm Qais Tunnel Visit Entrance Fees 10 USD per person to be paid in destination.
  • Additional Umm Qais Tunnel Visit local guide 50 USD in total.

What to expect

  1. Umm Qais
    4h
    Drive with your own private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide to visit Umm Qais where the Ottoman Governor’s House has been restored and opened as a museum. Umm Qais offers beautiful views over the Northern Jordan Valley, the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights. Start the visit walking the "Docomanos" street that leads to the theater which is different than other roman theaters, since this one is directed west instead of north. Proceed to the basilica church to see its octagonal altar which was a temple. Continue to the main street "Cardomaximo" which means the main street. The direction of this street is from east to west, usually the roman streets are from north to south. Then, visit the town’s museum to admire some of the precious artifacts recovered from the site, including mosaics and marble statues It is a unique roman city different than Jerash, which is another roman city in Jordan worth the visit.
  2. Ajloun Castle
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Proceed to visit the city of Ajloun with its Islamic Castle of the 12th Century in the time of Saladin. Also, this beautiful castle is a unique stone building admiring the spectacular views from its tower cliff. Your day ends with a hotel drop-off.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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