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Excursion to the ancient city of Jerash - Departure from Amman

Discover the ancient city of Jerash in a small group!

Book from $96.15
The essentials

Discover the ancient city of Jerash in a small group!

Duration
6 hours
Languages
English
French
Spanish
Starting time
9:00 AM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

The discovery of the ancient city of Jerash, nicknamed the Pompeii of the Middle East

Small group tour from Amman

Your guide's commentary

The choice of options

Description

Set out to discover the ancient city of Jerash in a small group!

From Amman, you will be driven to the thousand-year-old city of Jerash in an air-conditioned vehicle. 

Long buried under metres of sand, Jerash was only rediscovered in 1806. Its similarities to the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy, in terms of its landscape and history, has earned Jerash the nickname the "Pompeii of the Middle East". Along the way, you will admire the temples, squares, theatres and colonnaded avenues that you will find on your way. Among the remains still present, you will discover the Oval Square, measuring 90 metres by 80 metres, encircled by Ionic-style columns dating from the 1st century CE. You will then discover the imposing Temple of Zeus, built in the 2nd century CE, overlooking the city. You will also discover the Temple of Artemis, daughter of Zeus in Roman mythology and protective goddess of Gerasa (Jerash in Arabic). 

Throughout your tour, you will learn more about the history of Jerash and its people with commentary from your local expert guide.

You will return to Amman at the end of the tour.

Options

At the time of booking, you will be asked to select your package according to the following options:

  • Excursion to Jerash without lunch
  • Excursion to Jerash with lunch

Important information

  • Availability: every Monday (except under exceptional circumstances)
  • Start time and departure point: 9 am, at your hotel in Amman. The exact time and place will be confirmed after booking
  • The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility and prams cannot be accommodated
  • We recommend that you wear a hat, and shoes suitable for walking and bring sun cream
  • Pets are not allowed on the tour

Included

  • A visit to Jerash

  • Pick-up from/to your hotel in Amman

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras

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