Private North Tour Jerash and Ajlun including Amman Panoramic from Amman

Amman, Jordan

Take a journey through time to visit Jerash, one of the Decapolis cities to the north of Amman, and the most complete and well preserved city of the Roman Empire, during that period it was often called “Pompoeii of the East”. Continue to the city of Ajlun to visit the Medieval Castle of Ajlun built by the Muslims during the 12th Century in the time of Saladin for defensive purposes during the crusaders.

Visit of Jerash, the most complete and well preserved city of the Roman Empire. Jerash is one of the Decapolis cities to the north of Amman. During the Roman Empire it was often called “Pompoeii of the East”, which indicates the great example of Roman urbanization. A journey through time walking its streets, theaters, temples and places among the great colonnade, the Arc de Triumph, the Oval Plaza and the temples of Zeus and Artemis. Continue to the city of Ajlun visit the Medieval Castle of Ajlun built by the Muslims during the 12th Century in the time of Saladin for defensive purposes during the crusaders. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and green north fields from its unique towers. There are two theories for the name of Ajlun either (iron) as there was iron material in the area or because it was built on top of a monastery after the priest name. Tour includes a panoramic tour of the capital of Amman with a view point from the Citadel and continue to its various mosques (King Abdullah Mosque) and churches (Coptic Orthodox Church). Passing by the historical area of Jabal Al – Webdeih famous for its different arts galleries; continue to the Rainbow Street the cradle of many of Amman’s landmarks like the head quarter of the Jordan River Foundation and the residence of King Talal. Now the Rainbow Street is popular for its side walk spaces and coffee shops. Then drive to the other side of the modern city: “Abdoun” and “Swefieh” areas. Amman has many shopping malls like Taj Mall in Abdoun, and Galeria Mall in Swefieh.

Please note: you may request drop-off at one of the malls listed above instead of your hotel; however, return is at your own expense. Estimated taxi cost is approximately USD $10–$15.