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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Entrance fees to Pella Ruins; if option Jordan Pass not selected
English Speaking Driver
On board WI-FI
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
Anything else not mentioned
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pella, Jordan 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. 120 minutes
Pella, Jordan 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.
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.
Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
GlobeTrotting814982
27 Feb 2020
Pella was an outstanding experience for us! Absolutely gorgeous site, rich with history and beautiful scenery. Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable and personable. Would recommend for the adventurous type and for the photographers!
Robert_G
11 Oct 2018
The tour was as described. My driver, Mahmoud, arrived at the hotel for my pickup right on time. He provided quite a bit of information as we drove from Amman to Pella. The route from Salt to Pella was new to me and I enjoyed the beautiful scene overlooking the Jordan River valley. I was the only visitor to Pella on the day I went. There is a visitor center under construction but is not yet open. There are a few signs describing the ruins, it was helpful to do a bit of research ahead of time about the site. This is noting like Jerash. However it is humbling to be able to walk around the ancient city. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes for rough terrain if you go. Mahmoud stopped at a few vantage points so I could take some pictures on the way back. He also stopped at a falafel store and purchase a few tasty ones for me. I enjoyed the outing to explore outside of Amman. This is really more like a 1/2 day tour as we started at 8 am and I was back to the hotel around 12:30.
This tour in
Amman
is organized by
Zaid Tours and Travel
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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