Discover three of Jordan’s famous desert castles and the Amman Highlights on this 7-8 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 of Arabia,’ during World War 1. Head to visit the most famous and well-known spot of the city, The Citadel is one of seven mounts that occupy the capital city of Amman which has many parts dating back to the B.C. periods, besides the temple of great Hercules, Ayyubaid watching tower, and the great hand statue. Finally, visit the circle-half-shaped Roman Theatre which dates back to ancient Roman times and was used to be used for concerts and musical shows.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
✔ English-speaking driver over the trip
✔ Free Wi-Fi and mineral water on board the vehicle
✖ Entre fees to the all the sites mentioned are not included
✖ DRIVER GRATUITIES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Your assigned driver will meet you depending on the destination you selected during booking - with a warm smile and a billboard with your name on it - so it is very easy to get to know him.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Quseir Amra
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.
The total period of this tour is between 7-8 hours, including transportation for a round trip.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Qasr Hraneh
Qasr Kharana, sometimes Qasr al-Harrana, Qasr al-Kharanah, 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.
The total period of this tour is between 7-8 hours, including transportation for a round trip.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
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.
The total period of this tour is between 7-8 hours, including transportation for a round trip.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
The Citadel
The Amman Highlights Tour begins at Amman Citadel –also known as Jebel AlQalaea- the most famous and well-known spot of the city, The Citadel is one of seven mounts that occupy the capital city of Amman which has many parts dating back to the B.C. periods, besides temple of great Hercules, Ayyubaid watching tower, and the great hand statue.
The total period of this tour is between 7-8 hours, including transportation for a round trip.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Roman Theatre
Head to visit the circle-half-shaped Roman Theatre which dates back to ancient Roman times and was used to be used for concerts and musical shows. Theatre is up to 6000 people and is still used today. Back again to your hotel.
The total period of this tour is between 7-8 hours, including transportation for a round trip.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
