Amman City
The Citadel, the Roman Theatre and the old downtown of a city built on seven hills.
- Duration
- Half day, about 4 hours
- Starts from
- Starts at your hotel or the airport in Amman
- Price
- Price on request
Overview
Amman is a modern capital built around the remains of Philadelphia, the Roman city, and of much older settlements on the hill we now call the Citadel. This half day shows you both layers.
You start at the Citadel, with the columns of the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace, and look out over the city. Then you go down to the Roman Theatre, which seats about 6,000 people, and the small Odeon beside it, and finish in the old downtown, where the shops and cafes are best at the end of the afternoon.
Itinerary
09:00
Pick-up in Amman
Your driver meets you at the address you gave us and drives up to the Citadel.
09:30
The Citadel
The Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace and the museum, with the whole city below you.
11:00
Roman Theatre and Odeon
Climb to the top row and listen to how the sound carries.
12:00
Downtown and a coffee stop
Walk the old streets and the markets at your own pace.
13:00
Drop-off
Back to your hotel, or on to any address in Amman.
What is included
- A private car with air conditioning and a professional driver
- Fuel and parking for the whole day
- Bottled water in the car
- Pick-up and drop-off in Amman
What is not included
- Entrance tickets to the sites
- Meals and drinks
- A licensed site guide, if you want one
- Tips
Practical tips
- The Citadel and the theatre involve steps and uneven stone: wear comfortable shoes.
- Mornings are cooler and quieter, especially from May to September.
- Bring a hat and sun cream: there is little shade at the Citadel.
Gallery
Photo credits: Photos by David Bjorgen (CC BY 2.5), Jordan Klein (CC BY 2.0), Mohammad hajeer (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
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