Jerash

Archaeological site Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan

What to expect

Jerash is an ancient city in northern Jordan, with a history dating back over 6,500 years. It is one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world and was once a major city in the Roman Empire. The city features many impressive ruins, including paved and colonnaded streets, temples, theatres, and city walls. Visitors can explore the ancient city and learn about its rich history, which reflects a blend of Greek, Roman, and Arab cultures. The city is also home to several museums, including the Jerash Archaeological Museum, which showcases artifacts from the region. With its well-preserved architecture and fascinating history, Jerash is a great destination for families to learn about ancient civilizations and have a unique cultural experience

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

Jordan for families: 7 highlights in Amman with children and the surrounding area

This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled along the 2000-year-old stone slabs of the former main street Cardo. "We spent about two hours there. Twice as much time would still not have been too much."

Highlights: The well-preserved Roman city was like traveling back in time. We could even harvest red peppercorns directly from the tree at the entrance! ✨

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 ✨