One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle
ID: GYG873665-1375662
Category:
Country: Jordan
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the ancient city of Jerash and the medieval Ajloun Castle on a private day trip from Amman. Explore the Roman ruins of Jerash and the fortress of Ajloun Castle.
Rewind to ancient and medieval Jordan on this private Jerash and Ajloun Castle day trip from Amman. After a journey north, stop to visit Jerash, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman cities. Admire the colonnaded Oval Plaza, temples, plazas, and monuments; and then continue to Ajloun Castle to explore the fortress, built in 1184 by Saladin’s forces.
Travel north to Jerash, sometimes called the ‘Pompeii of Asia'. Stroll around the Roman ruins to see the Oval Plaza, Temple of Artemis, and more.
Visit 12th-century Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin's army to defend against the Crusaders. Admire the medieval Islamic architecture and views of the Jordan Valley. Explore the sites independently or choose to hire local guides (own expense).
Enjoy private air-conditioned transport with a driver, plus Amman hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the ancient city of Jerash
- Admire the medieval Islamic architecture of Ajloun Castle
- See the Oval Plaza, Temple of Artemis, and more in Jerash
- Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman
- Explore the sites independently or hire a local guide (own expense)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Entrance fees are at your own expense
Optional local guiding at the sites is available at your own expense
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.
