Jerash & Ajloun Castle Day Trip

Overview

Explore Jerash, the “Pompeii of the East”, with its colonnaded streets, oval plaza, theatres and temples — then drive into the green hills to Ajloun Castle, an Ayyubid fortress with commanding views over the Jordan Valley.

Trip video

Highlights

• Hadrian’s Arch & the Oval Plaza
• South Theatre acoustics
• Ajloun Castle panoramas
• Northern green hills scenery

Itinerary

1. 1

   Morning — Jerash

   Two hours among colonnaded streets, temples and theatres.

2. 2

   Lunch — local restaurant

   Optional Jordanian lunch in the hills (own expense).

3. 3

   Afternoon — Ajloun Castle

   Explore the fortress and enjoy valley views before returning.