Northern Jordan - Jerash - Um Qais

English Day tour from Raanana and Netanya

Sunday May 11th, 2025

Embark on a journey to The Gilead Hills of Northern Jordan, where history and natural beauty converge. Explore Jerash, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman cities, with its majestic temples, theaters, and iconic colonnaded streets. See what Herod’s Har Habayit and the Beit Hamikdash would have looked like by visiting the temples of Zeus and Artimus. Wander through time as you uncover the stories etched in its ancient stones. Then, head to Um Qais, ancient Gadera, perched atop the Golan Heights, offering breathtaking sunset views of the Sea of Galilee from the Jordanian side. Here, Greco-Roman ruins blend seamlessly with the region’s serene landscapes. Both cities had significant Jewish communities during roman period. Our expert-guided tour immerses you in history, culture, and panoramic vistas, making Northern Jordan an unforgettable escape. Join us to uncover the timeless treasures of this captivating region!

Itinerary

(Tentative - Subject to change)

Sunday, May 11, 2025 North Gil'ad

5:00 AM Drive Raanana - Netanya
5:30 AM Drive Netanya - Jordan River Crossing (Beit Shean)
7:00 AM Shacharit and Breakfast At Terminal – Leave Tefilin on our Israeli Bus (or in car).
7:45 AM Cross to Jordan Side
8:30 AM Jordan Immigration
9:00 AM Drive to Jerash – Head south along the east bank of the Jordan river. Turn East to climb the Gilead hills, pass ancient Pella and enjoy the surprisingly lush green landscape of Oaks, Carab, Olive and mediterranean bush.
10:30 AM Tour ancient Jerash’s grand temples, musical theaters, arches, Nymphae, Tetrapylon and colonnaded streets. Hear stories of the relationship between the Jews of Gerasa and their pagan neighbors.
We will grab lunch before leaving.
1:30 PM Drive to Um Qais – Pass by Irbid, Jordan’s 3rd largest city.
3:00 PM Um Qais – Ancient Gadara, plaid a pivotal role in the Great Jewish revolt against the Romans. See the sun set over the Galilee hills from across the Jordan valley. May be cancelled if we run late.
4:00 PM Drive to Border Crossing via Jordans Wadi Araba hydro project.
4:45 PM Cross to Israel side
5:45 PM Stop for dinner in Beit Shean
6:45 PM Drive to Netanya
8:15 PM Drive to Raanana
8:45 PM Arrive in Raanana

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Meals

Pack your own breakfast and lunch. We will stop at a Beit Shean Food Court for early dinner before driving home.

Price

1250 Shekel per person. Minimum 20 participants. Paid by April 30th. Payment instructions TBD.

Includes: Transport in Jordan, Jordanian Guide and Guard. Jordanian Visa, Jordan Exit Tax, Israeli Border Tax, Entrance Fees to Jerash and Um Qais parks.

Deadline to register: April 25

Security

Jordanian security guard to accompany tour.

Registration

Pay here. Specifiy "For Jordan Tour". Minimum 20 attendees. Payment refunded only if tour is cancelled.

Internet

WiFi on Jordanian Bus

Accessibility

Jerash is a large site and involves about 3 hours of walking. At times on uneven ground. Steps to temples and theaters. Limited wheelchair accessibility.

Bring

Breakfast and Lunch, water, hat, walking shoes, valid US or Israeli passport, credit card or cash for dinner.

Includes: Transportation, guides, security guard, entrance fees to sites, visa, tips (driver and guide), bottles of water on bus.Excludes: Drinks (beyond water) dinner last night in Beit Shean.Minimum number of participants: 20Maximum number of particpants: 45Security - A Jordanian security guard will be attached to our group during our entire stay.Health Insurance - Participants are required to purchase travel insurance.Lunch: Brought from home.Questiions: Contact David Fensterheim at +972546775410Walking: 3 hours of walking in Jerash.Border Hours: Airport Authority Site

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