Discover Jordans Desert Castles & Amman Highlights – Private Tour
Spend 7–8 hours exploring Jordan’s iconic desert castles and Amman’s top landmarks. Visit Qusayr Amra, a UNESCO site with 8th-century frescoes, Qasr Kharana, and Qasr al-Azraq, once used by T.E. Lawrence.
Back in Amman, explore the historic Citadel, featuring the Temple of Hercules, the Ayyubid watchtower, and the Great Hand statue. End at the Roman Theatre, an ancient amphitheater that once hosted performances.
This private tour combines history, culture, and breathtaking sights, offering an unforgettable day of discovery and adventure.
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Amman and Desert Castles Tour
Tour Covering: Al-Azraq Castle / Qusayr Amra / Qasr Al-Kharana / Amman Citadel / Roman Theatre.
Duration: 8 hours
Vehicle Type: Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Escorted Driver: English-speaking driver over the trip.
Pickup included
What's included in Discover Jordans Desert Castles & Amman Highlights – Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- 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!
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
