Jerash and Dead Sea Full Day Tour from Amman

Roman columns and therapeutic mud in one day

A full-day tour from Amman combines Jerash, the well-preserved Roman city in northern Jordan, with time at the Dead Sea's lowest-point shoreline. Your driver picks you up from your hotel, takes you through Jerash's Oval Plaza, colonnaded streets and Roman theater, then to the Dead Sea where you float in water nearly ten times saltier than the ocean and can apply the mineral-rich mud to your skin. The return to Amman is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jerash and relax at Dead Sea

• Meet driver at specified location
• Travel to Jerash
• Explore Jerash archaeological site
• Travel to Dead Sea
• Relax and enjoy Dead Sea
• Return to Amman

The experience

Eight to nine hours covers the drive from Amman to Jerash, time at the ruins, the journey to the Dead Sea, and the return. Jerash sits in the hills of northern Jordan and is often called the Pompeii of the East for its layers of preserved architecture: the Oval Plaza, Hadrian's Arch, and the Roman theater with acoustics still used for performances today. The itinerary gives you room to move through the site at your own pace, taking in the mosaics and columns that span centuries beyond just the Roman period.

The Dead Sea portion centers on the water itself and the therapeutic mud along its shores. At the lowest point on Earth, the water's extreme salinity (nearly ten times that of regular seawater) makes you float without effort. The mineral content, heavy in magnesium, calcium and potassium, is why people come to apply the mud as a natural treatment for skin. The landscape is stark and surreal: deep blue water against rugged mountains and desert, a visual contrast that frames the whole experience.

You choose between transportation only or an all-inclusive option that adds entry tickets to both sites, a swim and lunch at a Dead Sea resort. Either way, your driver speaks English, the vehicle is modern and comfortable, and WiFi and bottled water travel with you. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman bookend the day, so you don't arrange separate transport to the starting point.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman.
• private transportation in a modern, comfortable vehicle.
• English-speaking driver.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water. The all-inclusive option adds entry tickets to Jerash and the Dead Sea, plus a swim and lunch at a Dead Sea resort.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transport-only tour5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00This package provides transport alone; a local guide and tickets for Jerash and the Dead Sea are not part of it. Pickup is included.

All-inclusive06:00, 06:30 and 07:00The all-inclusive package covers transport, lunch at the Dead Sea resort and entry tickets, but excludes a guide. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Jordan Landmarks Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the all-inclusive option if you want entry and a meal handled without separate bookings. Pick transportation only if you prefer to manage those details yourself or plan to visit the sites on a different schedule.

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Top questions

What is the Roman theater at Jerash actually used for now?

The Roman theater at Jerash still hosts performances today, and its acoustics remain so good that it is actively used for events rather than preserved only as a ruin.

Can I float in the Dead Sea without knowing how to swim?

Yes. The Dead Sea's extreme salinity makes floating effortless. The water's density keeps you buoyant without any effort on your part.

Is the mineral mud at the Dead Sea included in both tour options?

The all-inclusive option adds a swim and lunch at a Dead Sea resort where you can apply the mud. The transportation-only option gets you to the Dead Sea but does not include resort access or a meal.

How long is the drive from Amman to Jerash?

The full tour runs eight to nine hours total, which includes the drive to Jerash, time exploring the ruins, the journey to the Dead Sea, time there, and the return to Amman.