Private Half-Day Pella Tour from Amman
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Visit the ancient city of Pella on a private tour from Amman to explore Greco-Roman ruins, 6,000 years of history, and a fascinating destination that many visitors overlook entirely. Travelling to Pella from Amman with a private new leisure vehicle and your own private English – Speaking Driver is a hassle-free alternative to finding your own transport that ensures an early start on the day, maximizing your time at the archeological site. Pella, also known in Arabic as (Tabaqat Fahl) is considered one of the most outstanding historical sites on the map of Jordan tourism; it is rich in archaeological monuments that go back to the antiquity. During this period, Pella was one of the ten cities making up the Decapolis. If you are a history and archaeology lover this tour is a must, Pella is considered more significant to archaeologists than Jerash as it reveals evidence of 6000 years of continuous settlement. In fact, it’s regarded as the most historically significant site in all Jordan.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fees to Pella Ruins; if option Jordan Pass not selected
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- English Speaking Driver
- On board WI-FI
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of beverages
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Guide
- Any other service not mentioned
Itinerary
Drive to visit Pella, with your own private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. Pella, also known in Arabic as (Tabaqat Fahl), considered one of the most outstanding historical sites on the map of Jordan tourism, its rich in archaeological monuments that go back to the antiquity. During this period Pella was one of the ten cities making up the Decapolis. Pella is a village in North West of Jordan, its located to the East of Al Masharih town; the city was constructed in the Hellenistic Era in the time of Alexander the Great. The first literary reference to the city is from the 19th century B.C. when it is mentioned in Egyptian texts as Pihilum, or Pehel. It was a flourishing trade center, with links with Syria and Cyprus as well as Egypt. On the division of Alexander's Empire, its name was later Hellenized to Pella, in honor of Alexander's birthplace.
In the 7th century A.D., Pella was captured by Arab armies and was a significant city in the Umayyad Empire for over 100 years. However, in 747 A.D., Pella (along with much of Jordan) was destroyed by a huge earthquake. Only a small, rural community lived here afterwards, during the Mamluk and Abbasid periods. Pella is considered more significant to archaeologists than Jerash as it reveals evidence of 6000 years of continuous settlement. In fact, it’s regarded as the most historically significant site in all Jordan. Your tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Zaid Tours and Travel
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
- Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
- Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
- Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
- Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
How it compares in Amman
- Its from-price is 29% below the median of the 260 day trips we list in Amman.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 116 of 260.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amman
Amman, Jordan's capital, spreads across a series of hills, with Roman ruins, crowded downtown souks and a warm welcome at the start of any Jordan journey.
The Amman Citadel crowns Jabal al-Qal'a with the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace and sweeping views over the city. Below, the Roman Theatre, carved into the hillside, seats thousands, and the downtown souks around the Grand Husseini Mosque sell spices, gold and sweets, with the scent of coffee and cardamom in the air.
Top-ranked sights in Amman: Petra, Jerash (Gerasa), Ajloun Castle.
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