Private Half-Day Pella Tour from Amman
Why we love it?
The Private Half-Day Pella Tour from Amman offers a unique opportunity to explore the ancient ruins of Pella, one of the Decapolis cities in Jordan. Lasting six hours, this tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a personalized experience, as it includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver. Guests will enjoy convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off, along with entrance fees to the Pella Ruins, making it easy to delve into the rich archaeological heritage of the area. The tour's distinctive feature is its focus on a lesser-known yet significant historical site, providing a quieter and more intimate exploration compared to more crowded destinations.
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 Pella Ruins; 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
- Guide
- Any other service not mentioned
Itinerary
Pella, Jordan
Drive to visit Pella, with your own private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. Pella, also known in Arabic as (Tabaqat Fahl), considered one of the most outstanding historical sites on the map of Jordan tourism, its rich in archaeological monuments that go back to the antiquity. During this period Pella was one of the ten cities making up the Decapolis. Pella is a village in North West of Jordan, its located to the East of Al Masharih town; the city was constructed in the Hellenistic Era in the time of Alexander the Great. The first literary reference to the city is from the 19th century B.C. when it is mentioned in Egyptian texts as Pihilum, or Pehel. It was a flourishing trade center, with links with Syria and Cyprus as well as Egypt. On the division of Alexander's Empire, its name was later Hellenized to Pella, in honor of Alexander's birthplace.
Pella, Jordan
In the 7th century A.D., Pella was captured by Arab armies and was a significant city in the Umayyad Empire for over 100 years. However, in 747 A.D., Pella (along with much of Jordan) was destroyed by a huge earthquake. Only a small, rural community lived here afterwards, during the Mamluk and Abbasid periods. Pella is considered more significant to archaeologists than Jerash as it reveals evidence of 6000 years of continuous settlement. In fact, it’s regarded as the most historically significant site in all Jordan. Your tour concludes 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.
- 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.
- Pella has no local guides at all.
- 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
