Umm Qais – Pella Day trip | TRAVEL JORDAN AGENCY

This tour will cover: Umm Qais – Pella Day trip

Time to put on your archaeologist hat and journey north to the ruin cities of Pella and Umm Qais. On this trip you will be able to witness relics from as far back as the Stone Age. We first visit Umm Qais, the ancient cultural hub of the Middle East and coined the “new Athens” by one of its many resident poets. Here you can take in the incredible expansive views of the Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights and the Yarmuk Valley. We then head to Pella, which overlooks the Jordan Valley. There is evidence that this place has been continuously occupied for over 6,000 years.

Prices start from as low as $36 USD ONLY!

Duration: 6 - 8 hours

This trip will cover: Umm Qais – Pella

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JERASH TOUR: MINIVAN (7 SEATER) \| PRICES PER PERSON \| $USD
Adult				Child
7 adults	6 adults	5 adults		0-2	3-12
$36.00	$42.00	$55.00		Free	Same as adult price
JERASH TOUR: CAR \| PRICES PER PERSON \| $USD
Adult				Child
4 adults	3 adults	2 adults	1 adult	0–2	3-12
$60.00	$65.00	$90.00	$180.00	Free	Same as adult price

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Tour Itinerary:

Pella

Pella is a little village about 130 kilometres north of Amman and one of the most significant sites of ancient ruins in Jordan. The University of Sydney in conjunction with the Jordanian Department of Antiquities, have been uncovering relics since 1979. There is evidence of continuous settlement for 6,000 years, and artefacts have also been found from almost all periods including as far back as the Stone Age.

Pella is centred on a large tell overlooking the Jordan Valley. Its location at the crossroads of major trade routes in the Middle East, along with its fertile lands and its attractive climate, explains its long history of occupation.

The first account of ‘Pella’ per se was found in Egyptian inscriptions in the 19th century. Its name comes from the Hellenistic birthplace of Alexander the Great. During this Roman period, Pella was one of the cities that made up the Decapolis and was a time of stability, in which many buildings were constructed. Only a few churches remain however, there is evidence of much grander structures from images found on coins uncovered during excavations.

Below the ancient site is a mosque, which commemorates the death of one of the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad, who fell in battle here during the Battle of Fahl in 635 AD.

Umm Qais

Umm Qais (meaning ‘Mother of Qais’), or as it was known in ancient times ‘Gadara’, is a cultural centre and home to several philosophers and classical poets including founder of the rhetorical school, Theodourus; and the esteemed Hellenistic Greek poet, Meleager. By the third century BC, the town was a cultural hub and was referred to as "a new Athens" by one poet, with its colonnaded streets, theatres, and terraces.

It is perched upon a splendid hilltop overlooking the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan Valley at the borders of Jordan, Israel, and Syria. Since the foundation of the state of Israel in 1948, Palestinians that have left their hometown frequently visit Umm Qais as it provides breath-taking views over the Sea of Galilee.

The city was often under attack and it wasn’t until the Roman takeover of Syria in 63 BC that Umm Qais found some stability. It became one of the cities to make up the Decapolis and large public buildings were constructed to support its cultural lifestyle.

Following the Battle of Yarmouk in 636, Gadara came under Muslim rule and its name changed to current Umm Qais. Shortly after the city suffered from a series of earthquakes that led to its abandonment. Small villages sprouted from the ruins and are still there today.

Inclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Transportation in private air-conditioned deluxe car or mini-van.
Multilingual driver (languages include English, Arabic, Spanish, German and Italian).

Exclusions

Meals.
Gratuities.
Entrance fees.

What happens after I send my booking request?

A confirmation email will be sent to you including our contact details.
You will reconfirm with us 24 hours prior to the tour start time.
Deposit is required Via Paypal or bank Transfer, remaining balance can be settled when you arrive in Jordan.
Free cancellation 24 hrs prior to commencing the tour.

Please note

As the tourism board regulation does not allow a driver to be a guide, please be aware that a guide is not included in your tour. Nevertheless, your driver will be very knowledgeable of the area and can point out interesting sites and provide you with brief explanations as you drive past them. Many of our customers prefer to visit the sites on their own and follow the walking tracks, however there are local guides available for hire at particular destinations.

Things to consider

Even during the summer, it can get cold at night, so bringing a thin sweater or shawl is recommended. Winters can be rainy and cold, especially in Amman and the east of Jordan; a raincoat will not go astray!

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