Jerash and Ajloun Castle Full Day Tour from Amman

Walk the Colonnaded Street where Roman citizens once gathered in the Oval Plaza.

A private full-day tour from Amman to Jerash and Ajloun Castle combines two of Jordan's most significant historical sites in one journey. You explore the best-preserved Roman city in the world (its temples, colonnaded streets and plazas), then travel to a 12th-century fortress built by Saladin's forces overlooking the Jordan Valley. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman are included. Entrance fees and any optional local guides are separate. The tour runs seven hours and suits travelers with moderate fitness who want to see both sites without arranging their own transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Jerash1h
2. Ajloun Castle1h 30m

Explore Jerash and Ajloun Castle

• Explore Jerash Ruins
• Walk Colonnaded Street
• Visit Temple of Artemis
• Spend time at Oval Plaza
• Tour Ajloun Castle

The experience

Jerash stands as one of the world's best-preserved Roman cities, and this tour gives you the full day to move through it at your own pace. You'll walk the Colonnaded Street, a grand Roman boulevard lined with columns that once fronted shops and temples, then spend time in the Oval Plaza: a vast open courtyard where ancient citizens gathered. The Temple of Artemis rises nearby, its towering columns still standing after nearly two millennia. The route through these ruins is yours to set. You can linger at any stop or move through quickly, depending on how deep you want to go into the archaeology.

After Jerash, the tour heads south to Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built in 1184 by Saladin's forces to defend against Crusader advances. The castle sits on a hilltop and offers panoramic views across the Jordan Valley. Its Islamic medieval architecture (thick stone walls, narrow passages, defensive towers) tells a different story than the Roman ruins, and the two sites together show Jordan's layered history across centuries. You can explore the fortress on your own or hire a local guide at the site if you want detailed historical context.

Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman. Your driver speaks English and can answer basic questions about the route. Wi-Fi is available on board. Entrance fees to both Jerash and Ajloun Castle are not included and run around USD 25 per site. Meals and drinks are also separate. The full day is seven hours, which accounts for travel time, exploration at each site and a buffer for photos and rest.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman.
• transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver.
• Wi-Fi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30

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GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Retaj Jordan Tours and transportation

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want to combine Jerash's Roman ruins and Ajloun Castle in one day with pickup from Amman. Choose the shared group version if you prefer to meet other travelers and split costs.

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Top questions

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 exactly is the Colonnaded Street at Jerash?

The Colonnaded Street is a grand Roman boulevard lined with majestic columns that once formed the main thoroughfare of the ancient city, flanked by shops, temples and public buildings. It gives a vivid sense of how the city was laid out and how Romans moved through it.

How long do I spend at each site?

The seven-hour tour includes travel time between Amman, Jerash and Ajloun, plus time at both sites. You set your own pace through the ruins and the castle, so you can spend as long as you want at whichever location interests you most.

Is a guide included, or do I explore on my own?

You explore both Jerash and Ajloun Castle on your own. Your driver provides transport and basic information during the journey. Local guides are available at each site for an additional fee if you want deeper historical insights.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver and Wi-Fi on board are included. Entrance fees to Jerash and Ajloun Castle, meals, drinks and gratuities are separate.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Specialized infant seats are available, and the vehicle itself is wheelchair accessible, though terrain at the archaeological sites varies.