Historic site
Umm Qais
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Umm Qais, the ancient Gadara, is a Decapolis city perched on a hilltop in northern Jordan. Visitors explore extensive Roman ruins, including a colonnaded street, a basilica, and a theater, all set against a dramatic backdrop of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. The site offers a tangible sense of Greco-Roman urban life, with the added allure of panoramic vistas that stretch across three countries. It's a place where history and landscape merge, inviting quiet contemplation among the stones.
Don't miss
- Walk the colonnaded cardo and imagine the city's bustling Roman-era street life.
- Climb to the western edge for the iconic view over the Sea of Galilee.
- Explore the ruins of the basilica and the small theater, both remarkably intact.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Umm Qais
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 inDay Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman5★ · 116 travelers9–10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$50 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