Combine effortless flotation in the mineral-rich Dead Sea with a walk through Jerash’s Greco-Roman streets on this private full-day tour from Amman. Expect comfortable transfers, moderate walking on ancient stones, and time to shop for Dead Sea products.
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You step out of the air-conditioned vehicle into a sun-steeped basin where the Dead Sea holds you like a warm, saline cradle. The first hours are slow: buoyant flotation, palms rinsed in mineral-rich water, and a smear of therapeutic black mud that grips your skin with a pleasant sting before rinsing off to reveal a smoother surface.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9–10 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity with moderate walking on uneven terrain; suitable for most fitness levels
Wildlife
History
Jerash (ancient Gerasa) is one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, part of the Decapolis network and notable for its colonnaded streets, plazas, and theaters dating from the 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Conservation
The Dead Sea is receding due to upstream water diversion; use resort facilities, avoid disturbing shoreline habitats, and support locally-run conservation initiatives and sustainable product producers.
Reserve your spot on the Private Full-Day Dead Sea & Jerash Tour from Amman or Airport today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Protect your eyes and cuts
The Dead Sea’s salinity is extremely high—avoid shaving before floating, keep cuts covered, and don’t get water in your eyes.
Timing matters in summer
Start early to beat midday heat in Jerash and on the Dead Sea shore; afternoons can be uncomfortably hot from June–August.
Footwear for ruins
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes for walking Jerash’s uneven limestone streets and steps.
Hydrate and pace
Carry water in the vehicle and sip regularly—salt exposure and sun make dehydration easy.
Swimsuit & quick-dry towel
Necessary for floating and using resort facilities at the Dead Sea.
summer
Sturdy walking shoes
Protects ankles and provides traction on Jerash’s ancient stone streets.
High-SPF, reef-safe sunscreen and sun hat
Protects skin on the exposed Dead Sea shore and open ruins.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated in hot, arid conditions—refill from bottled water provided in the vehicle.