Jerash and Dead Sea Full Day Tour from Amman

Two ancient worlds in one day: Roman temples and the world's lowest lake

A full-day tour from Amman combines the Roman city of Jerash (founded in the 2nd century BC as part of the Decapolis) with time to float and mud-bathe at the Dead Sea. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman bookend the journey. An English-speaking driver handles the route while you explore Jerash's Hadrian's Arch, Oval Plaza, South Theatre, Temple of Artemis and Temple of Zeus, plus the Jerash Archaeological Museum, then relax at the Dead Sea's therapeutic waters.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jerash and relax at Dead Sea

• Hotel pickup in Amman
• Drive 1 hour to Jerash
• Explore Jerash Roman ruins
• Visit Jerash Archaeological Museum
• Drive to Dead Sea
• Relax, float, and mud bath at Dead Sea
• Drive 1 hour back to Amman

The experience

The day starts with a one-hour drive north from Amman to Jerash, where the city's Roman architecture emerges from the desert largely intact. A sandstorm buried Jerash in the 8th century AD and preserved it for nearly twelve centuries. You walk through the Oval Plaza, stand beneath Hadrian's Arch, and enter the South Theatre where the acoustics still carry a whisper across the stone. The Jerash Archaeological Museum holds artefacts that fill in the gaps: coins, sculptures, everyday objects that anchor the city's two thousand years to something tangible.

After Jerash, the route turns toward the Jordan Rift Valley and the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. The water's salinity is so extreme that your body floats without effort. The mineral-rich mud coating the shore is what draws people to cover their skin and sit in the sun. On the all-inclusive option, lunch and entry are arranged. On the transportation-only option, you pay separately for resort access and food. Either way, you have time to move between the water and the beach at your own pace.

The return to Amman takes another hour. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the driver speaks English throughout the day, so logistics are settled before you leave.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman.
• an English-speaking driver for the full day.
• water throughout the journey.
• WiFi access. On the all-inclusive option: entry tickets to Jerash and the Dead Sea resort, plus lunch.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transportation-only tour5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Covers all transportation. Does not cover the entry ticket, the Dead Sea resort, lunch or a guide. Pickup is included.

All-inclusive5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Fully inclusive: covers all transportation, the entry ticket and lunch. 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 day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00

Book up to12h 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 4 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 arranged in advance. Pick transportation-only if you prefer to decide where and what to eat once you arrive at each site. Either way, the eight-hour structure fits both Jerash's main ruins and Dead Sea floating into a single day from Amman without rushing either one.

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Top questions

What can I actually see at Jerash?

Jerash holds five major structures: Hadrian's Arch marks the southern entrance; the Oval Plaza is the city's heart; the South Theatre still carries sound across its stone seating; the Temple of Artemis and Temple of Zeus dominate the skyline. The Jerash Archaeological Museum displays artefacts from the Roman period, including coins and sculptures that show daily life in the Decapolis.

How much time do I spend at the Dead Sea?

The itinerary allocates time to relax on the beach, float in the water and apply the therapeutic mud, though the exact duration depends on your pace and how long you choose to stay in the water.

What's included if I book the all-inclusive option?

The all-inclusive option covers entry tickets to both Jerash and the Dead Sea resort, plus lunch. The transportation-only option includes only hotel pickup, the drive, and the English-speaking driver. You pay separately for entry and food.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the tour meeting point?

Hotel pickup in Amman is included, so the driver collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the day.