Desert Castles of Jordan Private Full-Day Tour from Amman

Discover three of Jordan’s famous desert castles on this 6-7-hour private tour from Amman. 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.

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Stop At: Quseir Amra, Azraq Jordan

Qusayr Amra was built in the 8th Century by the Umayyads as a fortress and place of residence. After construction was complete, it quickly became famous for being a pleasure palace with nightly parties. The castle also contained a Hamman and was adorned with non-religious wall paintings that reflected early Islamic life.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Qasr Hraneh, Amman Jordan

Qasr Kharana, sometimes Qasr al-Harrana, Qasr al-Kharanah, Kharaneh, or Haraneh, is one of the best-known desert castles located in present-day eastern Jordan, about 60 kilometers east of Amman and relatively close to the border with Saudi Arabia.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Qsar Al-Azraq, Azraq Jordan

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.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Please provide your WhatsApp number so we can contact you more easily when picking you up."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duración: 6 To 7 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Amman, Jordan
Traveler pickup is offered

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Free Wi-Fi and mineral water on board the vehicle
• English-speaking driver over the trip
• supplements for Pickup or drop off at other areas

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