Historic site
Gadara
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Gadara, the ancient name for Umm Qais, was one of the ten cities of the Decapolis. Its archaeological remains include a well-preserved Roman theater carved into the hillside, a large basilica, and a long colonnaded street (cardo) that once formed the city's main artery. The site also features a small museum and the ruins of a Byzantine church. Walking through Gadara, visitors can trace the layers of Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine history, all while enjoying the same panoramic views that made the city a strategic and cultural hub.
Don't miss
- Sit in the Roman theater and imagine performances against the backdrop of the Sea of Galilee.
- Stroll the cardo maximus, lined with granite columns and original paving stones.
- See the remains of the Byzantine church with its mosaic floor fragments.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Gadara
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAgadir: Guided city tour with Kasbah and Souk El Had4.5★ · 149 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$10 per personSee dates →
Best full dayJerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip4.9★ · 192 travelers5–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$62 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleFull day Tour Jerash، Ajloun and Um Qais from Amman5★ · 22 travelers8–9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$85 per personSee dates →More attractions in Umm Qais