Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Jerash January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Jerash Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Jerash.dx6155120)[Hotels in Jerash](https://expedia.co.uk/Jerash-Hotels.d6155120.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Jerash](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Jerash.d6155120.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Jerash Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Jerash.d6155120.Car-Hire-Guide)[Jerash Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Jerash.d6155120.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Jerash ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Jerash Types of activities [Jerash travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Jerash.dx6155120) ![Jerash which includes a ruin and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334406-Jerash.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jerash Archaeological Museum showing a sunset, heritage architecture and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334413-Jerash.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oval Forum which includes landscape views, heritage architecture and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334399-Jerash.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hadrian\'s Arch showing heritage architecture as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334409-Jerash.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jerash](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334408-Jerash.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Jerash Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Jerash has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Jerash, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Jerash with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Jerash Jerash is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Jerash, and make it a breeze to explore Jerash and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Jerash to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Jerash, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Jerash. #### Jerash attractions Jerash has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Jerash to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Jerash. Looking for things to do in Jerash can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Jerash or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Jerash attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Rainbow Street Rainbow Street is a buzzing hub of activity. The cobblestone street is lined with many of the trendiest restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques in the city. Find something for every taste in this popular area, from hipster cafés and vintage clothing shops, to sleek lounges and high-end designer boutiques. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rainbow-Street-Jabal-Amman.d553248621532628444.Attraction) ![Rainbow Street featuring outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532628444/70132db5-77c2-4616-90dd-e794c1b159eb.jpg) ### 2\. Al Abdali Mall In the heart of Amman, a modern urban development called the Abdali Project has risen to transform the area. Part of this grand and ambitious project is the modern Al Abdali Mall. Observe the futuristic façade as you approach, then wander through the mall to either shop or admire its architecture. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Al-Abdali-Mall-Al-Abdali.d553248622714888908.Attraction) ![Al Abdali Mall as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622714888908/b69f9aaf-cb60-4aef-854b-d5bd049cbcb3.jpg) ### 3\. Jerash Temple of Artemis Jerash Archaeological Site is home to the remains of many striking ancient buildings, but the Temple of Artemis was once among the most striking of all. Believed to have been by far the most important place of worship in the ancient Roman city of Gerasa (now Jerash), the temple is still impressive for its sheer scale today. Visit it to get some sense of the enormous significance religion held for citizens of the ancient civilization of the Roman Empire. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jerash-Temple-Of-Artemis-Jerash.d6101910.Attraction) ![Jerash Temple of Artemis featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101910/1a5e1f15-3111-4801-bd71-8aeabbb210b8.jpg) ### 4\. Hadrian's Arch Visit Jerash and you are sure to spend much of your time exploring the remains of the ancient Roman city that once stood here. Many of the structures in this sprawling archaeological site are extremely impressive, but Hadrian’s Arch really is among the most special. Not only is it in excellent condition for an arch that has stood for almost 2,000 years, it’s also enormous and is therefore one of the more prominent features of the site. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hadrians-Arch-Jerash.d6101898.Attraction) ![Hadrian\'s Arch showing heritage architecture as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101898/50225970-9e21-4d2e-a885-36975a394b35.jpg) ### 5\. Jerash Archaeological Museum Seeing the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash Archaeological Site is an impressive enough experience in itself, but to really grasp the history of this incredible place, visit the Jerash Archaeological Museum, located on site. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jerash-Archaeological-Museum-Jerash.d6101904.Attraction) ![Jerash Archaeological Museum showing heritage architecture and building ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101904/325c8343-ceae-4fc7-adeb-ce6fd2040460.jpg) ### 6\. Nymphaeum Describing the Nymphaeum at the Jerash Archaeological Site as a “fountain” hardly seems to do this grand structure justice. However, that was indeed the original function of this ancient Roman masterpiece of architecture. Bring your camera when you visit it, as you are sure to want to capture this marvelous relic of a long-dead civilization. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nymphaeum-Jerash.d6101918.Attraction) ![Nymphaeum showing heritage architecture and a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101918/086f3051-af13-4c7b-ab5b-ff2827f1a41f.jpg) ### 7\. Hippodrome Wander among the splendid ancient Roman ruins of Jerash’s main attraction, the Jerash Archaeological site, and the Hippodrome will certainly grab your attention. This vast structure, built for spectator sports, is among the largest and best-preserved on the site. It is impressive enough in itself, but plan your visit for the right time of year and you may also see an exciting reenactment of an ancient Roman chariot race here. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hippodrome-Jerash.d6101900.Attraction) ![Hippodrome featuring a ruin, tranquil scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101900/5e1b7f9e-a65d-44ab-9347-a901a1c5b052.jpg) ### 8\. Oval Forum In every ancient Roman city, the forum was the place that was at the center of the community, the place where political decisions were made, public meetings were held and often where markets took place. Visit the Forum in Jerash, which was known as Gerasa under the Roman Empire, to see a well-preserved example that is architecturally unlike most ancient Roman forums elsewhere. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oval-Forum-Jerash.d6101906.Attraction) ![Oval Forum featuring landscape views, building ruins and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101906/a68a633a-ba26-4276-a7fe-ef713238d4df.jpg) ### 9\. South Theater Jerash Archaeological Site holds some of the Middle East’s best-preserved ancient Roman ruins, but none of the other structures here give as clear a picture of the past as the South Theater. Step through the entrance to this ancient marvel and wonder at how many of its original features remain, from the seating to the stage and even the entrances for the actors. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Theater-Jerash.d6101908.Attraction) ![South Theater featuring landscape views, heritage architecture and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101908/3cc094ad-13ae-42fc-9570-e08d76022ab0.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Jerash | Number of things to do | 20 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Journey Through Jordan's History: Jerash, Ajloun, Um Qais, Amman](/things-to-do/full-day-ajloun-jerash-and-amman-city-private-tour.a46369517.activity-details): £87 | | Top 5 things to do | [Day Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-jerash-city-ajloun-castle.a46058433.activity-details)[One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle](/things-to-do/one-day-trip-to-jerash-ajloun-castle.a688506.activity-details)[Journey Through Jordan's History: Jerash, Ajloun, Um Qais, Amman](/things-to-do/full-day-ajloun-jerash-and-amman-city-private-tour.a46369517.activity-details)[Half Day Tour to Jerash](/things-to-do/private-half-day-tour-to-jerash-from-amman-dead-sea-or-airport.a2570019.activity-details)[Full Day Jerash and Ajloun Private Guided Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-jerash-and-ajloun-private-guided-tour.a49534081.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Full Day Jerash and Ajloun Private Guided Tour](/things-to-do/half-day-jerash-ajloun-private-guided-tour-from-amman.a49335355.activity-details)[Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting](/things-to-do/null.a1084428.activity-details)[Jordan Pass 8-Night Best of Jordan: Jerash, Petra, Aqaba&Dead Sea](/things-to-do/jordan-pass-8-night-best-of-jordan-jerash-petra-aqaba-dead-sea.a50894909.activity-details)[6-Day Private Tour in Jordan](/things-to-do/6-day-private-tour-in-jordan.a49510470.activity-details)[Jerash and Ajloun Private Guided Tour](/things-to-do/4-hour-private-guided-tour-in-jerash-and-ajloun-from-dead-sea.a49519446.activity-details) | ## What to do in Jerash --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jerash Temple of Artemis featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334511-Jerash-Temple-Of-Artemis.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jerash Temple of Artemis The remains of this splendid ancient Roman place of worship give some idea of the importance of this building, originally dedicated to the goddess of hunting and fertility. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jerash-Temple-Of-Artemis-Jerash.d6101910.Attraction) ![Hadrian\'s Arch showing heritage architecture as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334424-Jerash.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hadrian's Arch 4/5(3 reviews) Dating from the 2nd century, this grand, well-preserved relic of the Roman era is one of the city’s must-see historic sites. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hadrians-Arch-Jerash.d6101898.Attraction) ![Jerash Archaeological Museum which includes heritage architecture, a sunset and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334401-Jerash.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jerash Archaeological Museum After exploring the incredible Jerash Archaeological Site, get the full story behind these ancient Roman ruins at this fascinating museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jerash-Archaeological-Museum-Jerash.d6101904.Attraction) ![Nymphaeum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334410-Jerash.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nymphaeum Wonder at this splendid, large and complex Roman fountain, which is one of the most complete ruins on the Jerash Archaeological Site. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nymphaeum-Jerash.d6101918.Attraction) ![Hippodrome featuring a ruin, tranquil scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334433-Hippodrome.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hippodrome See a reenactment of an ancient Roman chariot race in the ruins of the very arena where the Romans themselves once went for entertainment. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hippodrome-Jerash.d6101900.Attraction) ![Oval Forum featuring landscape views, building ruins and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334544-Oval-Forum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oval Forum Visit the spot that would have been at the very heart of civic life in the ancient Roman city of Gerasa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oval-Forum-Jerash.d6101906.Attraction) ![South Theater which includes heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334560-South-Theater.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Theater One of the star attractions of the ancient Roman Jerash Archaeological Site, this remarkably complete theater is nearly 2,000 years old. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Theater-Jerash.d6101908.Attraction) #### Jerash Visitor Center After visiting Jerash Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jerash. Discover the area's countryside and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jerash-Visitor-Center-Jerash.d780930245205069824.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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