Umm Qais, the Greco Roman City of Gadara, is identified with the scene of the miracle of the Gadarene Swine mentioned in the Bible.
As a Hellenistic city for over 6 centuries, from 300 B. C. to 300 A. D., Gadara produced several great thinkers, writers and philosophers. Even boasting a University at a time.

An archeological tour of the site would include the 19th Century Ottoman Village built on top of the Greco Roman acropolis at the highest point. There are several rock cut tombs, elaborately articulated, as well as two theaters. The North Theater is larger, but the smaller West Theater is relatively well preserved and is used for live musical concerts. North of the West Theater is the colonnaded terrace of the Byzantine Basilica which is supported by a row of vaulted shops at a lower level. Several other ruins include the Main Roman Road, public baths, nymphaeum and two mausoleums.

A full day of sight seeing can be arranged: exploring the archeological sites, visiting the museum, swimming at the Hammeh Roman Baths and ending the day with a relaxed dinner and live music at the restaurant terrace.