Jerash, Ajlun & Um Qais

Upon your pick-up location in Amman and the time to start the tour, you will be picked up and start visiting:

Jerash which is located in the northwestern part of Jordan, and it is nearly 600 meters above sea level. It is about 1hour drive from the capital Amman. Jerash is one the most preserved Graeco Roman cities in the Middle East, even the evidence of the Neolithic period 7500–5500 BC and the Bronze Age 3200 BC – 1200 BC was found in that area but still the history of the roman city starts when its Conquered by General Pompey in the year of 63 BC and passed under the Roman control and became one of the ten great Decapolis Roman cities, once you step in there you will conceive Hadrian’s Arch The unique oval plaza, A large nymphaeum temples, theaters, churches, the long colonnaded street or cardo ,The hippodrome in the modern history, Jerash remain as one of the places where the Festival of Culture and Arts during summer program with folk dance, music, and theatrical performances can be takes place in Jordan country.

Then proceed to Ajlun Castle which is a 12th-century Muslim castle, Ajloun Castle built on the ruins of a monastery back to byzantine period, it was renovated as a fort in 1184 by a general in the army of Saladin. The castle was controlling the traffic along the road between Damascus and Egypt, which also helped the Ayyubid army to defeat the Crusaders eight centuries ago. The Locals often take advantage of the green landscapes and beautiful view where to enjoy the cultivated mountains around the area.

Then proceed to Umm Qais which is Back to Greek and romans period Umm Qais was called Gadara, its known as a cultural center. It was the home of several classical poets and philosophers , the view from that spot which overlooking Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee or Tiberias lake can give the relaxing and the worm feelings to all whom they spend some times over there, with amazing colonnaded street the ruins are still surrounded by the ancient walls where you can see a part of the temple and basilica with two amphitheaters ,the ruins of the Nymphaeum and a bath complex still well preserved ,Today Umm Qais is at the forefront of community tourism development in Jordan and still a beautiful attraction to see.

Then back to your location in Amman city.