Umm Qais
Discover Umm Qais
Umm Qais was once the Decapolis city of Gadara. Although not as extensive as Jerash, the ruins cover periods from Roman rule to the Ottomans and provide sweeping views over the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, and a peaceful experience. Umm Qais is about 25 km from Irbid and 110 km from Amman. Minibuses run from Irbid but it is much easier to get to by car, with ample parking. Umm Qais can be combined in a day trip with Jerash or Ajlun, but all 3 can be difficult, making it advisable to stay overnight somewhere in the north.
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Getting There
Multiple OptionsUmm Qais is about 25 km from Irbid and 110 km from Amman. Minibuses run from Irbid but it is much easier to get to by car, with ample parking. Umm Qais can be combined in a day trip with Jerash or Ajlun, but all 3 can be difficult, making it advisable to stay overnight somewhere in the north. You might also want to take a look at the almost 2000-year-old houses that where still inhabited just a few years ago. In addition, the convenient location offers great views of the surrounding area, including the Israeli side: Hiking around in the area and enjoying the beautiful views is pretty much the only thing to do here. Flowers are sold in spring when everything is blooming by some of the local people. Buy some and support the local community....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
You might also want to take a look at the almost 2000-year-old houses that where still inhabited just a few years ago. In addition, the convenient location offers great views of the surrounding area, including the Israeli side: Hiking around in the area and enjoying the beautiful views is pretty much the only thing to do here. Flowers are sold in spring when everything is blooming by some of the local people. Buy some and support the local community.
Money & Budget
Flowers are sold in spring when everything is blooming by some of the local people. Buy some and support the local community.