🏨 Full Day Desert Castle Private Tour From Amman Or Airport Activity

Full Day Desert Castle Private Tour From Amman Or Airport

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Departs: Amman, Amman

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover three of Jordan’s famous desert castles on this 6-hour private tour from Amman or Airport. With an informative private driver, learn about these fabled castles, built by Umayyad rulers during the 7th and 8th centuries as you visit each one in the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Explore UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, famous for its 8th-century frescoes of hedonistic scenes, before continuing to the atmospheric Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq castles, the latter used as a military base by TE Lawrence, known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ during World War I.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

English speaking driver

Private transportation

WiFi on board

What's Not Included

No Guide Included in tour

Tip for driver

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 6
CHILD: Age: 7 - 10
ADULT: Age: 11 - 110

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Qsar Al-Azraq

Qasr al-Azraq is a large fortress located in present-day eastern Jordan. It is one of the desert castles, located on the outskirts of present-day Azraq, roughly 100 km east of Amman. Its strategic value came from the nearby oasis, the only water source in a vast desert region.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Qasr al-Kharrana

Continue to “Qasr Al -Kharanah”, an imperious 2-level fortress standing in a huge plain. Thought to have been built on Roman foundations, this evocative castle exudes intrigue and dis plays a rich array of Mesopotamian, Arabic, and Greek architectural influences.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Quseir Amra

Quseir’ Amra, one of east Jordan’s most famous castles. Once a hunting palace of the Umayyads, this splendidly restored edifice is graced with 8th-century fresco showing decadent scenes of nude women, wine, and parties.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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