Private Full Day Tour to Umm Qais and Ajloun from Dead Sea
Why we love it?
The Private Full Day Tour to Umm Qais and Ajloun from the Dead Sea offers a comprehensive exploration of two significant historical sites in Jordan. This 9-hour experience is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Jordan's rich heritage. Participants will visit the ancient ruins of Umm Qais, known for its stunning views of the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee, followed by a tour of Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress that reflects Islamic architecture and history. The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver, and entrance fees, ensuring a comfortable and informative journey.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
- English-Speaking Driver
- Entrance fees to Umm Qais Ruins and Ajloun Castle; if option Jordan Pass not selected
- 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) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Local Guide at Umm Qais
- Anything else not mentioned
- Additional English-Speaking Guide at Umm Qais for classic visit is 25 USD in total to be paid directly at the site.
- Additional Umm Qais Tunnel Visit Entrance Fees 10 USD per person to be paid in destination adding local guide 50 USD in total.
Itinerary
Umm Qais, Umm Qais, Irbid Governorate
Drive with your own private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide to visit Umm Qais where the Ottoman Governor’s House has been restored and opened as a museum. Umm Qais offers beautiful views over the Northern Jordan Valley, the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights. Start the visit walking the "Docomanos" street that leads to the theater which is different than other roman theaters, since this one is directed west instead of north. Proceed to the basilica church to see its octagonal altar which was a temple. Continue to the main street "Cardomaximo" which means the main street. The direction of this street is from east to west, usually the roman streets are from north to south. Then, visit the town’s museum to admire some of the precious artifacts recovered from the site, including mosaics and marble statues It is a unique roman city different than Jerash, which is another roman city in Jordan worth the visit.
Ajlun Castle (Qala'at ar-Rabad), Ajlun Jordan
Proceed to visit the city of Ajloun with its Islamic Castle of the 12th Century in the time of Saladin. Also, this beautiful castle is a unique stone building admiring the spectacular views from its tower cliff. Your day 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.
- 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
