About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr–7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For the airport pick-up option, Please note that one standard bag per traveler is allowed during the tour. If you bring additional or oversized luggage, extra charges may apply due to vehicle space limitations.
What is included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- No Guide Included in tour
- Tip for driver
Itinerary and highlights
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.
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.
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our driver will meet you at your pick-up location and you can contact our team by WhatsApp for more information
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- ru — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- Korean — Guide
- cmn — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Arabic — Guide
- zh-TW — Guide
- uk — Guide
- Japanese — Guide
- zh-CN — Guide
- pl — Guide
- Dutch — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tour Experts
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We will do our best to provide a driver who speaks your preferred language, depending on availability
- Please note that it is the client responsibility to review the tour description before confirming the reservation. We cannot be held responsible for bookings made under the incorrect option.
- For the airport pick-up option, Please note that one standard bag per traveler is allowed during the tour. If you bring additional or oversized luggage, extra charges may apply due to vehicle space limitations.
- Complimentary waiting time at the airport is limited to 45 minutes. Beyond this period, additional charges will apply.”
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
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