Jerash

Archaeological site Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan

What to expect

Jerash is a city in northern Jordan, known for its well-preserved Greco-Roman ruins, earning it the nickname 'Pompeii of the Middle East'. The city has a rich history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Neolithic Age. Visitors can explore the ancient city, which features impressive architecture, wide streets, and beautiful gardens. Jerash is also home to a number of educational institutions, including a private university that plays a leading role in community development. The city hosts the Jerash Festival, a major cultural event that attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. With its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, Jerash is a great destination for families to visit and explore

Plan your family visit to the Jerash with these blog insights 👇

One Week in Jordan with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the ancient Greco-Roman settlement and explored the ruins

Highlights: We were so glad we went, and we were amazed by the ancient settlement ✨

Exploring the ancient city Jerash With Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the ancient city, exploring its ruins and taking in its history

Highlights: The kids loved the giant millipedes and the opportunity to climb and explore, while the parents appreciated the well-preserved ancient city ✨

Amman with kids: 12 kids' activities in a row!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the ancient city of Jerash. Kids can run, climb and scramble to their heart’s content here

Highlights: All the ruins are really fun to see with the family and fantasize what it would have been like in the past ✨

A Family Adventure Holiday in Jordan

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Jerash, a well-preserved Roman city with theaters, a forum, and a nymphaneum. We even saw gladiator shows in the hippodrome and rode in a horse-drawn chariot

Highlights: The kids loved the gladiator shows and chariot ride, while we were amazed by the city's architecture and history ✨

An October Half-term Family Break in Jordan

This family's experience:

Activities: We had the marvellous Roman chariot-racing and gladiator show pretty much to ourselves. After posing for photographs with muscular gladiators, their swords still running with fake blood, children are whisked around the stadium in the chariots

Highlights: The children were thrilled by the Roman chariot-racing and gladiator show, with the opportunity to be whisked around the stadium in the chariots ✨