Start your day in eastern Jordan with a visit to Azraq Castle, a historic fortress known for its strategic location and striking desert surroundings. Explore its towers and walls while imagining the role it played through centuries of military history.
Continue to Qasr Al-Kharanah, one of the best-preserved Umayyad desert castles. Admire the unique architecture, grand halls, and intriguing blend of defensive and residential features.
Next, visit Qasr Amra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its exquisite frescoes depicting hunting scenes, bathhouses, and early Islamic art. Its artistic and historical significance makes it a highlight of Jordan’s desert castles.
End the tour at the De...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 10 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 15 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 10 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 15 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tip for driver
No guide included in this tour
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We will do our best to provide a driver who speaks your preferred language, depending on availability
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Start your day in eastern Jordan with a visit to Azraq Castle, a historic fortress known for its strategic location and striking desert surroundings. Explore its towers and walls while imagining the role it played through centuries of military history.
Continue to Qasr Al-Kharanah, one of the best-preserved Umayyad desert castles. Admire the unique architecture, grand halls, and intriguing blend of defensive and residential features.
Next, visit Qasr Amra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its exquisite frescoes depicting hunting scenes, bathhouses, and early Islamic art. Its artistic and historical significance makes it a highlight of Jordan’s desert castles.
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.
1 hour
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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.
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.
45 minutes
4
Dead Sea Region
Not only the lowest spot on earth, but also the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world, the Dead Sea, which joins Israel and Jordan, is legendary as a source of healing, and has become a popular center for health, rehabilitation and beauty treatments.
