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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Tip for driver
✖ No Guide Included in tour
Pickup Locations
1. Hamoudah Hotel
2. The Ritz-carlton, Amman
3. Al Nojoom International Hotel
4. Luxury Palace Hotel
5. Amman Orchid Hotel
6. A cacia
7. Amman Paradise Hotel
8. Dara Apartment Hotel
9. Beirut Hotel 2 New
10. 46 Serviced Apartments
11. Antalya Hotel
12. Seleen Hotel Suites
13. Sheraz Hotel
14. Al Ghadeer Hotel
15. Twins Downtown Hotel
16. Wassem Suites Hotel
17. Le Meridien Amman
18. Khan Khediwe Hotel
19. Amman Marriott Hotel
20. Big Ben Hotel Suites
Additional Info: our driver will meet you at you hotel in lobby holding a sing with your name
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Qasr Al-Harranah
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
