Title: Things to Do in Umm Qais in 2026 | Expedia.com [Umm Qais Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Umm-Qais.dx3000427061)[Hotels in Umm Qais](https://expedia.com/Umm-Qais-Hotels.d3000427061.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Umm Qais](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Umm-Qais.d3000427061.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Umm Qais](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Umm-Qais.d3000427061.Car-Rental-Guide)[Umm Qais Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Umm-Qais.d3000427061.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Umm Qais ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Umm Qais Types of activities [Umm Qais Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Umm-Qais.dx3000427061) ![The ancient Roman city of Gadara is located in northwest Jordan near the town of Umm Qais. It is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Sea of Galilee. The Gospels of Matthew and Mark record an encounter between Jesus and a man possessed by a legion of demons. Jesus exorcises the demons, driving them into a nearby herd of pigs, which then run down into the sea and were drowned.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000427061/065d68ac-326d-4549-81b8-95188699023c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The ancient Roman city of Gadara is located in northwest Jordan near the town of Umm Qais. It is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Sea of Galilee. The Gospels of Matthew and Mark record an encounter between Jesus and a man possessed by a legion of demons. Jesus exorcises the demons, driving them into a nearby herd of pigs, which then run down into the sea and were drowned.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000427061/065d68ac-326d-4549-81b8-95188699023c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset in the archeological site ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000427061/f5a1bc8a-81cf-41bc-af03-5f75344b8cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Umm Qais Attractions There's something rather delightful about smaller cities. Whether you're heading off to Umm Qais for a weekend getaway or you're planning on staying for longer, it won't take you long to fall in love with this place. In fact, with so many fantastic things to do and impressive attractions to enjoy, you might never want to leave! 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Umm Qais | Number of things to do | 9 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Full Day Umm Qais Ajloun and Jerash Private Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-umm-qais-ajloun-and-jerash-private-tour.a49351271.activity-details): $95 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun from Amman](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-umm-qais-jerash-and-ajloun-from-amman.a676755.activity-details)[Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Quais Full-Day Tour](/things-to-do/jerash-ajloun-and-umm-quais-full-day-tour.a679694.activity-details)[Full Day Umm Qais Ajloun and Jerash Private Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-umm-qais-ajloun-and-jerash-private-tour.a49351271.activity-details)[Full Day Umm Qais Ajloun and Jerash Private Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-umm-qais-ajloun-and-jerash-private-tour.a49488410.activity-details)[Umm Qais, Ajloun & Jerash Full-Day Private Tour from Amman/QAIA](/things-to-do/umm-qais-ajloun-jerash-full-day-private-tour-from-amman-qaia.a2082676.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Full Day Umm Qais Ajloun and Jerash Private Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-umm-qais-ajloun-and-jerash-private-tour.a49351271.activity-details)[Umm Qais Ajloun and Jerash Private Tour](/things-to-do/umm-qais-ajloun-and-jerash-private-tour.a49541380.activity-details) | ## What to do in Umm Qais - With kids ### Things to Do in Umm Qais with Kids Umm Qais has loads of close by fun experiences for you and your kids. Our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=3000427061&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) will keep the crew happy for hours. --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Umm Qais? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Umm Qais #### Umm Qais Ruins 5/5(1 review) You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Umm Qais Ruins during your trip to Umm Qais. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Umm-Qais-Ruins-Umm-Qais.d6101928.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Umm Qais ![View over Rosh Pinna residential area, Upper Galilee, northern Israel, in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3032/5c6d033e-8894-4235-83ff-a9871048de68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rosh Pinna ![Tiberias Marina which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558034466/c66e8d60-7369-464e-ae68-6ec30c0d0626.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tiberias ![Panoramic view on North Galilee nature, Safed cityscape and Kinneret Lake in Israel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177919/cc30c57b-66eb-44f8-b526-f92d52077c6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Safed ![Mary\'s Well featuring night scenes, landscape views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123214/3ffc27b6-ce61-4be6-ba8b-6cacb50566c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nazareth ![The 1st century boat discovered in mud by Lake Galilee. This is fascinating to see a boat that existed in the time of Jesus.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601848/8aa90dd0-ed1a-420f-8c0b-37f74dcaf5ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ginosar ![A nearly complete Roman city in Bet She’an, Israel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103609/dd0cd7a8-554f-403a-a81f-55d44f138cdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Beit She'an ![Sitting there one imagines Jesus walking on water, Even if you’re not a believer in history is just so overwhelming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123884/8294c924-677d-4748-b134-a300d5205feb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kinneret ![March morning near the Kinneret in the village of Ramot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126338/0c2377e8-2d4b-43ca-8b8a-c775010af91b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ramot ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Umm Qais worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Umm Qais? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Umm Qais? ### Is three days enough to stay in Umm Qais? ### What are some activities to do in Umm Qais with kids? > - [Full Day Umm Qais Ajloun and Jerash Private Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-umm-qais-ajloun-and-jerash-private-tour.a49351271.activity-details) > - [Umm Qais Ajloun and Jerash Private Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/umm-qais-ajloun-and-jerash-private-tour.a49541380.activity-details) ### What to do in Umm Qais for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Umm Qais? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - [North Shuna Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/North-Shuna-Hotels.d553248635977004209.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Waqqas Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Waqqas-Hotels.d553248635975608507.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Umm Qais Ruins ](https://www.expedia.com/Umm-Qais-Ruins-Hotels.0-l6101928-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Flights to Waqqas ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Waqqas.d553248635975608507.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Visit North Shuna ](https://www.expedia.com/North-Shuna.dx553248635977004209) - [Visit Waqqas ](https://www.expedia.com/Waqqas.dx553248635975608507) - [Waqqas Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Waqqas.d553248635975608507.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Umm Qais Ruins ](https://www.expedia.com/Umm-Qais-Ruins-Umm-Qais.d6101928.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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