The North Tour: Jerash, Ajloun and Um Qais
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The North Tour. Your day will start with a drive to the North of Jordan. The highlights of the day are Jerash, Ajloun and Um Qais. Your driver will assist with your tickets and information to enjoy your day.
Jerash
Jerash, conquered by General Pompey in 63 BC, became under Roman rule and was one of the 10 greatest Roman cities- The Decapolis League.Today, Jerash is known to be the best preserved Roman provincial cities in the world. In Jerash, you will see the grand and formal Roman urbanism, featuring paved and colonnaded streets, hilltop temples, well preserved theaters, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains, and city walls.
Hadrian’s Arch was built to commemorate the visit of the Emperor Hadrian to Jerash in 129AD. The Hippodrome was a massive arena that could seat 15,000 for chariot races and other sports in its day. The Oval Plaza and the colonnaded streets, still paved with its original stones with the ruts by the chariots, are still visible today. The North and South Theater built in 165AD and 90-92AD, respectively.
The Gladiator Show is featured daily. The Roman Army/Chariot Experience is proud to present Legionaries in full armor in a display of Roman army drill and battle tactics. The Gladiator Show is a 45 minute show highlighting the Legionaries and their battle drills. Tickets are sold prior to the show at the entrance of the Hippodrome inside Jerash.
Today in Ajloun, the area is famous for its olive trees and its assorted products, such as soaps, spices, and other handmade goods.
Hadrian’s Arch was built to commemorate the visit of the Emperor Hadrian to Jerash in 129AD. The Hippodrome was a massive arena that could seat 15,000 for chariot races and other sports in its day. The Oval Plaza and the colonnaded streets, still paved with its original stones with the ruts by the chariots, are still visible today. The North and South Theater built in 165AD and 90-92AD, respectively.
The Gladiator Show is featured daily. The Roman Army/Chariot Experience is proud to present Legionaries in full armor in a display of Roman army drill and battle tactics. The Gladiator Show is a 45 minute show highlighting the Legionaries and their battle drills. Tickets are sold prior to the show at the entrance of the Hippodrome inside Jerash.
Ajloun
Ajloun Castle was built in 1184AD by one of Saladin’s generals, Izzeddin Usama Ibn Mungidh. The castle became important in the defense against the Crusaders. The castle dominated 3 main trade routes in the Jordan Valley and protected the trade and commercial routes between Jordan and Syria. The castle is one of the best preserved examples of Medieval Arab-Islamic military architecture.Today in Ajloun, the area is famous for its olive trees and its assorted products, such as soaps, spices, and other handmade goods.
Um Qais
Um Qais is situated on the hilltop with a panoramic views. Here you see Tiberius Lake, The Golan Heights and The Jordan Valley.
