Private Overnight Tour of Jerash from Amman: Explore Ancient Ruins

Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate : Depart for a visit and overnight stay at Jerash, the Greco Roman city, from your Amman hotel at 9 a.m. 

Jerash, Jerash, Jerash Governorate : On arrival, you will take a tour of this amazing archeological city. The most well-known feature of Jerash is the ancient Greco roman ruins. 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 A.D. 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. 

Oval Plaza, Archaeological Site Jerash, Jerash 26173 Jordan : 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. After this amazing walking tour, proceed to the open-air forest known as Wooden Arcs, which houses a wonderful nature life portrait for you to relax and disconnect from the city buzz. Dinner and overnight in one of these exclusive chalets. 

Amman Governorate, Amman Governorate : After breakfast, time at leisure in the markets and narrow streets of Jerash city. Transfer back to Amman.