Duration Time ≈ 3 Hours
Difficulty Level : Easy
Number of Person ≈ 1 – 20 Person

Olive Picking in Umm Qays

Umm Qais or Qays is a town in northern Jordan principally known for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient Gadara. It is the largest city in the Bani Kinanah Department and Irbid Governorate in the extreme northwest of the country.

What you’re going to do

Olives are known as sacred trees in the region and their fruits have been cherished since ancient civilizations taking part of medicine, cuisines and economy. Olive picking is special to local families as it is seen as a communal activity that all family members participate in. You will go to the fields with a local guide and take part of the olive picking, the experience is complimented with a visit to the Olive Press.

What to bring:

  1. Water
  2. Sneakers/Closed Shoes
  3. Identification Document (ID)

Ages: 4+

Included:

  • Experienced local guide
  • Foraging bag
  • Water
  • Transportation to and from town
  • Transportation to and from Oil Press

Exclude:

  • Any services not mentioned

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