Private Tour to Jerash and Ajloun from Dead Sea
Why we love it?
The Private Tour to Jerash and Ajloun from the Dead Sea offers a comprehensive exploration of two significant historical sites in Jordan over a duration of nine hours. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking a personalized experience, as it includes private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle and the expertise of a local English-speaking guide at Jerash. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash, known for their remarkable preservation and architectural grandeur, and visit the medieval Ajloun Castle, which provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The tour is distinctive for its focus on personalized service and the rich historical context of the sites, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in Jordan's cultural heritage.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- English-Speaking Driver
- Entrance fees to Jerash Roman Ruins and Ajloun Castle; if option Jordan Pass not selected
- Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Jerash(Spanish-French by request-availability)
- On board WI-FI
Exclusions
- 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, Local Guide) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Any other service not mentioned
Itinerary
Swemeh, Swemeh, Dead Sea Region
Begin your private tour with a pick-up from your Dead Sea hotel, and travel by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Jerash with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide.
Jerash Ruins, Jerash Jordan
Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths and colonnaded streets, all enclosed within the remaining city walls. Within the city walls have been found the remains of settlements dating from the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, and Abbasid periods; indicating human occupation at this location for more than 2,500 years. A local English-Speaking Guide will be included for your classic 2 hours visit of this Roman Decapolis City of Jerash. 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. Snap photos of the stunning Oval Plaza, the Temples of Zeus and Artemis, as well as the intriguing egg-shaped public square framed by standing columns.
Ajloun Castle, Ajloun National Park, Jerash 26173 Jordan
Having explored here, continue to the 12th-century Castle of Ajloun, built in the time of Saladin to defend against Crusader armies. Head inside this semi-intact hilltop fortress, roam the rambling corridors and staircases. See the murder holes used by the invaders, and admire the stunning views over the lush hills of the Jordan Valley from the towers. Then, reconvene with your vehicle and relax on your long ride back to Dead Sea where your trip ends with a hotel drop off.
Please Note
- 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.
- If travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan Pass directly.
- For health restriction: Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Know Before You Go
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
