8-Hour Jerash and Amman Tour from Dead Sea: Private Guide

Amman's Citadel & Amphitheater tour plus Jerash's colonnaded streets and Oval Plaza in one day

An 8-hour private tour from your Dead Sea hotel to Amman's classical sites and Jerash, one of the Middle East's best-preserved Roman cities. Your English-speaking driver and guide lead you through the Amman Citadel and its 2nd-century Roman Amphitheater, then drive you to Jerash to walk its temples, theaters, arches and egg-shaped Oval Plaza framed by standing columns. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entrance fees included unless you hold a Jordan Pass.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Amman Citadel1h · entry included
2. Roman Theater of Amman1h · entry included

Explore Amman and Jerash ancient sites

• Pick up from Dead Sea hotel
• Visit Amman Citadel ruins
• See Roman temple of Hercules
• Tour Roman Amphitheater of Amman
• Drive to Jerash archaeological site
• Walk through Jerash ancient city gate
• Explore Jerash ruins and colonnaded street
• Photograph Oval Plaza and Temples of Artemis and Zeus
• Return to Dead Sea hotel

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Dead Sea hotel and a drive to Amman's hilltop Citadel, where your private guide walks you through Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic ruins stacked on the rock. You'll see the Temple of Hercules and colonnaded streets before heading down to the Roman Amphitheater, a 6,000-seat arena built in the 2nd century to face north: a deliberate design choice to shield spectators from the fiercest midday heat. The guide explains how it once anchored the ancient city of Philadelphia, which stood where Amman's modern capital now rises.

From Amman, you drive north through passing towns and green landscapes to Jerash, the Decapolis city that was buried under sand for centuries until its discovery in 1806. The ruins are among the best preserved in the Middle East. You'll walk through the ancient city gate and explore on foot: arches, theaters, the elegant colonnaded street, the intriguing Oval Plaza with its egg-shaped frame of standing columns, and the Temples of Artemis and Zeus. Your guide tells the story of Jerash's heyday as one of the Roman Empire's most prosperous outposts, and you have free time to wander and photograph before the return drive to your Dead Sea hotel.

The tour runs 8 hours total in a private, air-conditioned vehicle sized to your group. Your driver doubles as your guide and speaks English. Spanish and French are available by request. Entrance fees to the Citadel, Amphitheater and Jerash are included in the standard option. If you hold a Jordan Pass, book the pass-holder option instead and the operator will reimburse the entrance fees. On-board Wi-Fi is included. You can request airport pickup or drop-off, and infant car seats and strollers are available. Contact the operator a day before to confirm your pickup time.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Dead Sea location.
• private air-conditioned vehicle sized to your group.
• English-speaking driver who serves as your guide (Spanish and French by request).
• entrance fees to the Amman Citadel and its Archaeological Museum.
• entrance fees to the Roman Theater and Popular Traditional Museum.
• entrance fees to Jerash Roman Ruins.
• on-board Wi-Fi.
• infant car seats and strollers available by request.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tour for holders of the Jordan PassGuide in English · 09:00Private classic tour of Jerash and Amman sightseeing, covering the Citadel and Roman Theater, from the Dead Sea, without entrance fees. Pickup is included.

Tour of Jerash and AmmanGuide in English · 09:00Private classic tour of Jerash and Amman, including the Citadel and Roman Theater, starting from Dead Sea hotels. Pickup is included.

Tour with LunchGuide in English · 09:00Private classic tour of Jerash and a sightseeing visit to the Citadel and Roman Theater in Amman, departing from a Dead Sea hotel, with lunch at a local restaurant. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Zaid Tours and Travel

Is this one for you?Book the standard option if you want entrance fees covered and a straightforward day; choose the Jordan Pass option if you already hold a pass and want the operator to reimburse the site fees; add lunch at checkout if you'd rather not arrange a meal stop yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Roman Amphitheater in Amman actually like when you walk inside it?

The Roman Amphitheater is a 6,000-seat stadium built in the 2nd century and still standing at full scale. Your guide explains its north-facing orientation, which was engineered to keep spectators shaded from the sun's fiercest heat during performances.

How much walking is involved at Jerash?

Jerash is an archaeological site you explore on foot, walking around temples, theaters, arches and the Oval Plaza. The tour includes free time to wander at your own pace after the guided portion, so you control how much ground you cover.

Are meals included in this tour?

Lunch is not included in the standard tour option, but you can add it at checkout. The operator notes that most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol. If that matters to you, mention it when you book so they can suggest alternatives.

Can I book this tour if I already have a Jordan Pass?

Yes. Select the "Tour For Jordan Pass Holders" option at checkout, which excludes entrance fees. After you complete the tour, contact the operator with your receipt and they will reimburse the entrance fees you would have paid.

What language is the guide?

The tour is led in English by a live guide. Spanish and French are available by request, subject to availability. Confirm your language preference when you book.

Does the tour include hotel pickup from the Dead Sea?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off from your Dead Sea hotel are included. Contact the operator a day before your tour to confirm the pickup time and location listed on your voucher.