Discover the charm of the North tour of Jordan, a journey that feels like stepping back in time. Your friendly driver will be waiting to meet you at the hotel lobby or another spot we agree on at 8 am, ready to kick off your exciting day exploring Jordan's beautiful landscape. Since it's a full-day adventure, don't forget to pack your comfy walking shoes and your camera to capture unforgettable moments.

Explore some of Northern Jordan’s historical and ancient treasures and ruins on this private day tour to Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais. Head towards Jerash; one of Jordan’s most important Roman Sites. The area’s high point was during Roman rule (in 63 BC), and it has been inhabited for more than 6500 years. Admire temples, theaters, colonnaded plazas as well as an amphitheater, and discover settlements dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages. Proceed to Umm Qais, which was previously known as Gadara; mostly known for the famous miracle f the Gadarene swine. It was also a home and cultural center for many poets and philosophers. Discover this ancient city, its colonnaded streets, terraces, and ruins.

Depart Amman North to Ajlun Castle, a Saracen fortress which is a mere 16 km from Jerash. The castle is located on the top of a mountain just outside the small city of Ajlun. It is an interesting maze of passages and levels, and offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area, northwestern Jordan, and off into Galilee. Continue to the ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East's best examples of a Greco-Roman provincial city. At the entrance of the site, admire Hadrian's Arch, built in 129 AD to mark Emperor Hadrian's visit, and the Hippodrome, a partially restored Roman-era stadium. Once inside, accompanied by a private, local guide, wander the colonnaded streets and discover its most important monuments: Temples, Theaters, Baths, Oval Plaza, Nymphaeum, along with several Byzantine churches dating from the Christian era. Return to Amman.

Go beyond the traditional attractions of Jordan and visit three historic sights in the north of the country on this day trip from Amman. and visit Jerash to explore the ancient Roman ruins. See the Ajloun Castle to admire its medieval Arab-Islamic architecture and then end at the Greco-Roman city of Umm Qais where you can see views of Jordan, Syria, and Palestine.

This tour offers a one-day journey through three significant historical periods and cultures, including Umm Qais's Hellenistic and Roman history, Ajloun Castle's medieval Islamic military architecture, and Jerash's Roman urban planning. The sites showcase different types of ruins: Jerash as a large ancient city, Umm Qais with Roman and Ottoman ruins against natural scenery, and Ajloun as a fortress. It's a highly efficient trip for limited time, combining three major northern Jordan attractions into one day. It also highlights northern Jordan's fertile, green landscape, contrasting with the desert scenery of Wadi Rum and Petra.

A trip to Jerash Ajloun and Um qais is an adventure into a different side of Jordan – a Jordan of forests and mountain valleys, Roman ruins, and a medieval castle. This tour to the north is a journey through time. In the space of a day, you’ll get an insider’s taste of Jordan’s complex and unexpected past – along with an authentic meal in a local, off-the-beaten-track restaurant.