Itinerary
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Pass By: Jerash, Jerash, Jerash Governorate
Begin your private tour with a pick up from your central Amman hotel, and travel by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Jerash with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide.
Stop At: Jerash Ruins, Jerash Jordan
Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths, and colonnaded streets. 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Oval Plaza, Archaeological Site Jerash, Jerash 26173 Jordan
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. See its arches, theaters, and elegant colonnaded street. 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. George's Church, K. Talal St. 30, Madaba 17110 Jordan
Travel to Madaba, known for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics. After roughly an hour, arrive in Madaba and head inside Saint George’s Church with a local guide. This 19th-century Greek Orthodox basilica is home to the famous Madaba Mosaic Map, a 6th-century A.D. floor mosaic that depicts the ancient Holy Land and Jordan. Gaze at this masterpiece and its richly detailed renderings of Jerusalem, Jericho, the Dead Sea, and other biblical sites as your guide explains how it was unearthed in 1897 A.D.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Madaba Archaeological Park, Hussein bin Ali Street, Madaba 17110 Jordan
Proceed to the open-air museum known as the Archaeological Park, which houses a collection of ruins and mosaics like the Church of Virgin Mary and other floor house mosaics.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Princess Haya St., Madaba 17110 Jordan
Visit the historic Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist, with its beautiful Bell Tower for a breath-taking view of Madaba. Visit its underground museum memorial of Saint John the Baptist.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mount Nebo, Madaba Jordan
Having admired the mosaic, drive to Mount Nebo, the hill where according to the bible, Moses was not only granted a view of the Holy Land, but also died. Take in the stunning views from the summit that extend over the Jordan Valley, and on a clear day, can stretch as far as Jericho and Jerusalem. Visit the Byzantine Franciscan Church that once graced the hilltop. Here, archaeologists have uncovered a series of floor mosaics dating from between the 4th and 6th century A.D. Marvel at these intricate artworks with their still-vivid illustrations of peacocks, soldiers, horses, and hunters; as your guide shares facts about their creation and discovery. After your visit of this marvelous Franciscan Monastery of Mount Nebo, return to your vehicle and make the drive back to Amman. Your tour concludes with a drop-off at your Amman hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Traveler pickup is offered
09:00 AM
8 hours(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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.
Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Dina_S
A big thanks to Amer, who escorted me to many wonderful places and was very informative and cooperative. I enjoyed all places. It's a rich and magnificent country. I love Jordan ❤️
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Posted On : 2023-06-08
Posted By : tylerfd2022
I took this tour by myself during a short weekend trip to Jordan, and if you only have two days to visit Jordan, this is a trip I highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2022-12-04
Posted By : Dina S
A lot to see! It was a great day and I have enjoyed all the places I visited. My escort, Amer, was very decent, kind, professional, informative, and cooperative.
I highly recommend this tour for those who are interested in history and culture.
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Posted On : 2022-10-05
Posted By : George_K
The guide provided for Jerash was excellent and really knew his stuff and our driver Mahmoud was very friendly and punctual
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Posted On : 2022-05-13
Posted By : Gherardo_N
Jerash bella da visitare, antica città romana con molti resti in ottimo stato. Madaba e Monte Nebo tappe molto veloci. Il nostro driver Basel è stato molto premuroso e disponibile.
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Posted On : 2023-08-02
Posted By : O8360NMmonicat
Nella conferma della prenotazione includono delle visite che in realtà devi pagare, tour non coerente con quanto descritto
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Posted On : 2023-03-04