Private Full Day Trip of Umm Qais, and Pella from Amman TOUR ONLY
ID: GYG226369-389338
Category:
Country: Jordan
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Experience two of Jordan’s top archaeological sites on this private day trip to Umm Qais and Pella from Amman. , home to the
Meet your private driver at your central Amman hotel and board your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Then, start out on your full-day trip to Umm Qais, home to the ruins of ancient Rome’s Decapolis cities — a group of 10 situated on the frontiers of the Roman Empire in the Middle East. First, venture northward through Jordan’s green landscapes to the village of Umm Qais, overlooking the ruins of another Roman Decapolis city known as “Gadara”. Soak up the views from here over the Sea of Galilee and Golan Heights to explore the Greco-Roman ruins, including the amphitheater, crumbled mausoleum, basilica terrace, as well as other theaters and treasures. Then, visit the town’s museum to admire some of the precious artifacts recovered from the site, including mosaics and marble statues.
Next, drive to Pella, the remains of a Hellenistic city, and earlier and later settlements. First mentioned as ‘Pihilum’ or ‘Pehel’ by the Egyptians in the 19th century B.C. Pella prospered when the Romans arrived, building temples, theaters, and baths. See the antiquities, some dating back more than 8,000 years. Journey back to Amman where your trip concludes with a hotel drop off.
Highlights
- Explore Pella, home to the relics of another Roman city
- Tour the ruins of Greco-Roman Gadara near the town of Umm Qais
- Private day trip to Umm Qais and Pella from Amman
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
•For clients holding Jordan Pass, the corresponding entrance fees to be returned directly in destination.
•Pick up and drop off from Amman Queen Alia International Airport available by request for lay over day tour.
•Local SIM cards and Wi-Fi are available upon request and can be subject to a small additional charge approximately: 20 USD. (Prices subject to change by the communication company).
•Tours with lunch: Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan are non-alcoholic.
Enter your hotel name booked on your own in Amman City in order to inform the driver of your pickup location.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
