Guided Tours

From Amman: Full Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais

Name: From Amman: Full Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais
Start: 2026-08-22T08:00:00
End: 2026-08-22T16:00:00
Location: Amman

Cover three northern Jordan highlights in one full-day trip, with hotel pickup in Amman and private transport so you skip all planning stress.

Your English-speaking driver manages timing and routes while you relax in the vehicle, with onboard Wi-Fi and bottled water included for the day.

At Jerash, enjoy unhurried time to walk the ancient city ruins, capture photos of sweeping views, and explore at your own pace before moving on.

At Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais, walk the castle surroundings, explore the local area, and enjoy panoramic views of four countries before your return.

Pick a shared tour or private tour, add a shared guided tour or private guided tour with an expert guide, and include entry tickets as you prefer.

Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Umm Qais full-day visit

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman

Private transportation

Water

English-speaking driver

Wi-Fi on board

Entry tickets [as per option selected]

Private guided tour [as per option selected]

Shared guided tour [as per option selected]

Private tour [as per option selected]

Shared tour [as per option selected]

TOTAL DURATION10 hours - 12 hours
Timeline
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Start point
Amman
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1. Jerash Archaeological Site and Museum
Tickets included (based on selection)
5 attractions
Enter Jerash, the ancient city of Gerasa, for a concentrated walk through its Roman civic core. Begin with the southern monuments, then follow the Cardo Maximus north through columns, paving stones, and fountains. Much of the route is exposed, so carry water and cover your head during warmer months. Entry and a local guide are available as booking add-ons.
Highlights
Hadrian’s Arch
Oval Plaza
South Theater
Cardo Maximus and Nymphaeum
Temple of Artemis
2. Ajloun Castle
Tickets included (based on selection)
3 attractions
3. Umm Qais Archaeological Site
3 attractions
End point
Amman
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Jul 2026
Went with my partner for a day out to Jerash + Ajloun and honestly, it was EYE-OPENING. Our guide Tariq was a walking encyclopedia (not kidding, he knew the name of every crumb on these ruins). We started early (7:30am) to beat the heat – totally worth the alarm. Jerash is GORGEOUS in the morning light, not too crowded yet. Tariq let us wander on our own a bit which we liked, but then always had a story when we looked lost. Ajloun castle has some v steep steps, so maybe skip if ur knees are a mess. Stopped at this tiny roadside joint for tea – best cardamom tea I’ve had, so don’t miss it if u can. Pro tip: bring a hat, sun is no joke out there. Would do it again!
Jun 2026
Solo trip for me. Booked last min but the driver (Khaled) was chill about it. Car was clean, wifi worked, AC was a life saver. Jerash was packed (school groups everywhere lol) but the ruins are wild—like you can just walk around and touch stuff, no roped-off spots. Ajloun less crowded, views are EPIC on a clear day. Lunch spot was kinda meh, just ok. I’d say worth it but maybe bring snacks if ur picky.
May 2026
Our group of friends (4 of us) had a fab time! Our driver, Bassam, picked us up on time and even had cold water bottles ready. Jerash is like stepping into a different world, but Ajloun castle totally surprised us – the views from the top are UNREAL. We took soooo many pics (tip: climb the small tower for the best shots). Lunch at the little restaurant near Ajloun was yum, try the mansaf if you’re feeling brave. Only minus: traffic on the way back was a pain. Otherwise, worth it!
May 2026
We were a family of five (kids 8-14) and everyone had a blast. Even my grumpy teenager smiled at least twice. The guide, Rami, was super patient and explained history without making it boring. My youngest kept asking about the catapults at Ajloun and Rami just rolled with it. Jerash was crowded but we lucked out with shady spots. Bathrooms at both sites are CLEAN (for real). Bring extra water though, the bottles they hand out go fast.
Apr 2026
Visited with my dad who’s a big history buff. Jerash is super well preserved, like, you can still see the chariot marks! Ajloun castle is cool, but the inside gets crowded fast. Saw a group doing a photoshoot there, kinda funny. Our guide was nice but had a thick accent so sometimes hard to catch everything. Didn’t ruin the day though! Bring coins for restrooms.

What to bring

ID: Bring a valid passport or national ID card for entry checks.

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothes suitable for walking and the weather.

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the three sites.

Additional information

Local guides: You can hire local guides at Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais at your own expense.

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