Private tour to Jerash and Ajloun from Dead Sea

Overview

Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and the Islamic era on this private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun with transporation from Dead Sea. Begin your private tour with a pick-up from your Dead Sea hotel, and travel by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Jerash with your private driver who doubles up as your guide. Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths and colonnaded streets, all enclosed within the remaining city walls.Follow your local guide on a classic 2-hour visit to the Roman Decapolis City of Jerash. 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. Head through the ancient city gate and walk around the well-preserved ruins as your guide tells you tales about the city in its heyday. 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.Continue to the 12th-century Castle of Ajloun, built in the time of Saladin to defend against Crusader armies. Go inside this semi-intact hilltop fortress, roam the rambling corridors and staircases. See the murder holes used by the invaders, and admire the stunning views over the lush hills of the Jordan Valley from the towers. Then, reconvene with your vehicle and relax on your long ride back to Dead Sea where your trip ends with a hotel drop off.

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