This is a fair visit to the Eastern Desert Castles, you will visit three of the region's famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty
Explore the wildlife of Jordan and visit the Nature reserves that keep endangered Arabian oryx, Persian onagers (wild ass), Dorcas gazelles and houbara bustards and plan to keep them from going instinct. And the birdlife in Jordan on a short hike at the Azraq wetlands.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All Transfers in private, A/C, modern vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver
✔ Short Orxy Safari at Shaumari (01 hour)
✔ Mineral water on board of the vehicle
✔ Self guided hike at Azraq Wetlands
✔ Entrance fees to Eastern Desert Castles, Shaumari Reserve, Azraq Reserve
✖ All kinds of tips, drinks & private expenses
✖ Additional sites
Pickup Locations
1. The Sanrock Hotel
2. Opal Hotel Amman
3. Gerasa Hotel
4. Sparr Hotel
5. Alkawther Hotel Apartments
6. Madina Suites
7. DownTown Hotel Apartments
8. Larsa Hotel
9. Comfort Hotel Suites
10. Amman Palace Hotel
11. California Suites Hotel
12. New Park Hotel
13. The Abdali Boulevard Hotel
14. Granada Hotel
15. Layaali Amman Hotel
16. Gardenia Hotel
17. Ambassador, a Boutique Hotel
18. Rum Art Hotel
19. Cordoba Hotel
20. Dove Hotel
Additional Info: We can pick up from any hotel in Amman
Itinerary
1
Quseir Amra
This morning your driver will pick you up and you will head north from Amman to the Eastern Desert. You will visit three of the region's famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty in the — UNESCO-listed QusayrAmra, Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq. QusayrAmra was once an Umayyad hunting hideaway. The impeccably preserved castle is now best-known for its 8th-century frescoes that depict hedonistic scenes of nude women, wine and wild times.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Qasr Al-Harranah
Next stop is the impressive 2 story Qasr Kharana where Mesopotamian, Arabic and Greek influences are all apparent inside its walls.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Azraq Wetland Reserve
Next you will visit the Azraq wetlands which have an abundant of wildlife/birdlife.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Shaumari Nature Reserve
Near Azraq is Shaumari Reserve which was established as a breeding centre to reintroduce wildlife to the regions such as endangered Arabian oryx, Persian onagers (wild ass), Dorcas gazelles and houbara bustards. You will go on a safari trip at the reserve.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Qsar Al-Azraq
Qasr Al-Azraq is a built from black bassalt and was built as a hunting lodge by the Umayyads, but is more famously known as TE Lawrences headquarters in more recent history.
You will be transferred back to your hotel in Amman.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
