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The 15 Best Jerash Tours from Amman

32 tours  ·  from $43

Jerash is the best-preserved Roman city outside Italy and it sits fifty minutes north of Amman. The 15 below differ on what else they fold in — Ajloun, Umm Qais, a cooking class — and on whether a guide is included at the gate.

From Amman: Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour - Ajloun Castle brings a different chapter
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From Amman: Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

1.Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 360 reviews · from $59Our pick

Travel from Amman by private, air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver such as Shadi, Anas, or Mohammad. Choose Jerash alone or add Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais. Expect Roman ruins, Islamic fortress towers, broad regional views, bottled water, onboard Wi-Fi, and flexible time at each stop.

“Shadi provided us with an excellent experience! It was perfect, he was very punctual, kind and very knowledgeable of the history of Amman and provided us with good advice! Many thanks Shadi you made our last day in Amman and incredible one!”

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Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun from Amman - Jerash: give the Roman city the longest visit
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Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun from Amman

2.Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $89Top rated

Travel by private car from Amman to Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais with an English-speaking driver. Expect large Roman ruins, a medieval hilltop fortress, and views toward the Golan Heights. Local guides and entrance fees are extra, and the vehicle is limited to three passengers.

“We had a spectacular day exploring the sites and history at Umm Qais, Ajloun, and Jerash with Samer.”

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Private Tour of Ajlun and Jerash - What a private guide adds at Jerash
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Private Tour of Ajlun and Jerash

3.Private Tour of Ajlun and Jerash

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $152

From Amman, visit Jerash’s colonnaded streets, theaters, baths, and temples with a local guide, then continue to Ajlun Castle for mountain views and medieval stonework. A private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, drop-off, and admission fees are included for up to six people.

“Ola organised a fabulous itinerarly for us. The correspondance we had with Jordan Direct was very professional and efficient. The guides were excellent and we had our own driver who looked after us for the week and went above and beyond. I highly recommend them.”

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Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip - Jerash, where Roman streets still make sense
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Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

4.Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $62

Travel from Amman with an English-speaking driver to Roman Jerash, Saladin’s Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais, where ruins meet views of Jordan, Syria, and Palestine. Local guides are available at each site for an extra fee, while private transport keeps the day flexible.

“This was a road trip through the mountains of the north of Jordan. It was gorgeous country all the way up to Umm Qais and back down to Amman. Our driver, Muhammad, was great. He made sure to stop at different fruit and food vendors and teach us about the valleys wRead more”

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Half Day Tour To Jerash From Amman. - Pickup in Amman and the ride north
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Half Day Tour To Jerash From Amman.

5.Half Day Tour To Jerash From Amman.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 5 hours · from $44

Travel from Amman to Jerash with a private or small-group driver such as Ahmad, Omar, Faisal, or Yuones. Walk the Oval Plaza, Cardo Maximus, Hadrian’s Arch, and South Theater at your own pace. Transport, Wi-Fi, water, and hotel pickup are included, but entrance tickets and a local guide are extra.

“Our driver Omar was a wonderful guide as well as an engaging conversationalist. He went out of his way to make our trip delightful”

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From Amman: Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour - Adding Ajloun Castle for medieval Jordan
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From Amman: Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour

6.Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · from $57

Travel privately from Amman to Jerash, with optional stops at Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais. Your English-speaking driver handles transport, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and water, while you choose your pace. Local guides are available at each site for an extra fee.

“We did a private tour to Jerash with our incredible driver Zakariya. The transportation was excellent and the Roman ruins at Jerash were so impressive. We had a great time at the site. Most importantly Zakariya was a very knowledgeable driver who knew all the fun facts around, and was always making sure we were comfortable and provided a clear itinerary. He made the trip extra special and we recommend this tour and this driver to all who visit Jordan.”

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Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Quais Full-Day Tour - Jerash: Roman streets that make the scale clear
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Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Quais Full-Day Tour

7.Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Quais Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $96

Travel by private, air-conditioned car from Amman or the Dead Sea to Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais. Your English-speaking driver handles the road while you explore at your own pace. Entry fees, meals, and optional local guides cost extra.

“The trip was OK! But I was not taken to Umm Oais. We went back to Amman but we had time to stop at one of those gift stores. No recommendation.”

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From Amman: Private Full Day Tour Jerash Ajloun & Um Qais - Starting in Amman with a private pickup
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From Amman: Private Full Day Tour Jerash Ajloun & Um Qais

8.Private Full Day Tour Jerash Ajloun & Um Qais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $85

Travel north from Amman with a private English-speaking driver to explore Roman Jerash, Saladin’s Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais above the Sea of Galilee. You set the pace at each site. Entrance fees are optional, local guides are not included, and drivers such as Mahmoud, Omar, and Mohannad Amir have earned especially warm praise.

“3 amazing sites in a convenient day trip. Driver/guide was friendly and accommodating. Definitely a must when visiting Jordan!”

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Day Tour Jerash - Ajloun and Um Qais From Amman - Ajloun Castle changes the mood of the day
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Day Tour Jerash – Ajloun and Um Qais From Amman

9.Day Tour Jerash – Ajloun and Um Qais From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $43Best value

Travel from Amman to Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais in a private car with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and water. Your English-speaking driver, such as Mohammed, Younes, Ahmad, or Omar, handles the long northern Jordan route while you explore each site at your own pace.

“I had a fantastic day trip to Jerash! My driver, Mr. Oday, was incredibly kind and professional throughout the journey. He shared so much insight into the history of Amman and pointed out important landmarks along the way, which made the drive both informative and enjoyable. The visit to Jerash itself was absolutely phenomenal—the ancient ruins are breathtaking and truly worth experiencing in person. Everything was smooth and well-organized, and I felt very well taken care of. I highly recommend this trip, especially with Mr. Oday as your driver. It was an unforgettable experience!”

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One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle - Entering through Hadrian’s Arch
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One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

10.One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $75

Travel north from Amman in a private air-conditioned vehicle to explore Jerash’s Oval Plaza, Cardo Maximus, temples, and fountains, then visit Ajloun Castle and its Jordan Valley views. Drivers such as Mohammed, Mohamed Ali, Mahmoud, and Mohammad Bardaghawi have earned praise for friendly service and helpful explanations.

“We had a last minute adjustment to our itinerary and booked this rather last minute. Jerash is incredible and a must see! We were treated to an excellent English-speaking driver, Mohammad Bardaghawi, who loves Jordan and knows his way aRead more”

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6-Night Best of Jordan Tour from Amman: Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra, and Wadi Rum - Day 2: Roman Amman and the wide ruins of Jerash
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6-Night Best of Jordan Tour from Amman: Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra, and Wadi Rum

11.6-Night Best of Jordan Tour from Amman: Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra, and Wadi Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $933

Spend six nights exploring Jordan from Amman with an English-speaking driver, local site guides, and a small group of up to nine. Visit Jerash, float in the Dead Sea, see Madaba and Mount Nebo, tour Petra, and ride a 4x4 jeep through Wadi Rum. Shadi and Basel are drivers worth requesting.

“If we could give ten stars, we would! From booking to the last hugs good-by, this tour company and the experience itself were all fantastic. Our driver Firaz was simply put, amazing. The tour Company Zaid Tours was responsive every step of the way, from Safinaz the Read more”

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Day Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman - Umm Qais, Roman Gadara at the edge of three countries
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Day Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman

12.Day Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $52

Leave Amman for northern Jordan’s Roman ruins and medieval fortresses in a private, 9 to 10-hour road trip. Your English-speaking driver, including Omar when assigned, handles the driving, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, and return transfer. Entry tickets and local guides cost extra.

“Generally it is good. The driver Omar is a great guy - friendly, chatty, accommodating. Thank you for his great service.”

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Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

13.Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $118

Travel from Amman with an English-speaking private driver to Roman Jerash, hilltop Umm Qais, and Ajloun Castle. You get hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car, and freedom to adjust the route. Site entrance fees and local guides are extra, so plan for both.

“I would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to explore Jordan north of Amman. I requested to not visit Ajloun Castle for more time at Umm Qais. The tour company accommodated and gave me plenty of time at both Umm Qais and Read more”

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3-Day Tour from Amman: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea

14.3-Day Tour from Amman: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $499

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver, visiting Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. You get a hotel night, a Bedouin camp night, desert Jeep time, Wi-Fi, water, and flexible help from guides such as Nidal or Jaffa.

“Jaffa was our guide and he was amazing. Ask him anything and he knows the answer! Great fun trip. Would do it again.”

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3 Day Tour from Amman: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead sea

15.3 Day Tour from Amman: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $499

Travel from Amman to Jordan’s Roman ruins, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea in three days. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, sleep at a Bedouin camp, and take a two-hour Jeep trip. Drivers such as Zakarias and Mohammed add local stories and practical help along the way.

“We did a 3-day trip in Ajloun, Jerash, Petra, and Wadi Rum. Highlights were: Roman ruins in Jerash and the haunting beauty of the Wadi Rum desert. Our driver, Zakarias, was fantastic. He was prompt, polite, friendly, and funny. He regaled us with stories about Jordan's local traditions. Also shared with me a 0% alcohol beer (I think it was Heineken). We were lucky to have him as our driver!”

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