Day trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle Day Excursion to Jerash & Ajloun Castle
ID: GYG551338-949112
Category:
Country: Jordan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Day tour to explore Jerash, the "Pompeii of the East" which houses some of the best preserved Roman ruins, rivaling the ones in Rome and the only Arabic castle in Jordan, Ajloun.
8:00am meet with the driver at the 7th, parking lot. A 1 hour drive towards the north to explore Jerash, the "Pompeii of the East" which houses some of the best preserved Roman ruins, rivaling the ones in Rome. Spend most of the day wandering the cardo—its spectacular colonnaded street—and admiring the South Theatre, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Artemis Temple, and the Nymphaeum. The city's 14 churches date back to the Byzantine era and are filled with fine mosaics. (the tour takes approximately 3 hours)
12:30 arrive arrive at Um Khalil Restaurant in Jerash for a mouthwatering buffet lunch
Not too far away is the only Arabic castle in Jordan, Ajloun (45 min drive). It is perched on a hilltop and has fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. Originally constructed in 1184 AD, it was destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries following numerous wars and earthquakes. (the tour takes approximately 1 hour)
4:30pm start heading back to Amman where the trip ends.
Highlights
- Sightseeing of Jerash
- Ajloun Castle Visit
- Mouthwatering Lunch at Um Khalil Restaurant
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
7th circle parking lot
For private groups, we can arrange with the group where to pick them up
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.
