5-Desert Castles of Jordan Full-Day Private Tour from Amman | La Vacanza Travel

5-Desert Castles of Jordan Full-Day Private Tour from Amman

Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Destination: Jordan, Amman Governorate, Amman
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  • 7 to 8 hours
  • Amman
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover 5 of Jordan’s famous desert castles on this 7-hour private tour from Amman (supplements for Pickup or drop off at other areas) 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. Qasr al-Hallabat the Palace with a square floorplan four towers, and a mosque nearby. Built on the site of a former Roman fort. Greek inscriptions on 160 basalt blocks. Umm el-Jimal, was known by this name because of its commercial location in the desert. It used camels in the process of trade to transport goods, and it was an oasis for those commercial caravans that traveled from the Hijaz to Damascus. Raised by this type of stone.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Quseir Amra, Azraq Jordan

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 in non-religious wall paintings that reflected early Islamic life.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Qasr Al-Harranah, Al-Azraq Hwy, Muaqqar District Jordan

Qasr Kharana, sometimes Qasr al-Harrana, Qasr al-Kharanah, Kharaneh, or Hraneh, 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Qsar Al-Azraq, Azraq Jordan

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: 1 hour

Stop At: Umm Al Jimal, Umm el Jimal Jordan

Umm el-Jimal, also known as Umm ej Jemāl, Umm al-Jimal, or Umm adj-Djimal, is a village in Northern Jordan approximately 17 kilometers east of Mafraq.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Qasr Al-Hallabat, Qasr al Hallabat, Al Zarqa 13112 Jordan

Qasr al-Hallabat, a Palace with a square floorplan and four towers, and a mosque nearby. Built on the site of a former Roman fort. Greek inscriptions on 160 basalt blocks.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • Each tourist is allowed a small/ medium-sized bag
  • Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver over the trip
  • Free Wi-Fi and mineral water on board the vehicle

Exclusions
  • Entry fees are not included
  • Supplement for Pick-up or drop off at other areas
  • DRIVER GRATUITIES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
  • Infant seats available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Stroller accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please provide your WhatsApp number so we can contact you more easily when picking you up.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 to 8 hours


User's Reviews

Irena_H

15 Apr, 2024

Very comfortable car, Raed was very polite and informative about everything we have seen along the way to the castles.Highly recommend trip and service

347ged

14 Nov, 2023

On a whim, we reserved the desert castle trip, and we're glad we did. Throughout the trip, the driver kept us informed on the area and drove with professionalism. He also came on schedule. The desert castles have incredible histories and are incredibly well-preserved. Like other journeys in Jordan, the full-day excursion involves a good deal of driving, but nothing extremely taxing, and we have a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant. If you don't mind reading them yourself, the visitor plaques at the locations include important information, and our tour guide also gave us an explanation while we were exploring the monuments. Typically, each location has a tea tent where you may purchase mementos.

samantharS8378KU

09 Oct, 2023

That way great way to experience the desert castles of Eastern of Jordan. The castles were beautiful and interesting, we spent an amazing time in each place. And we had an opportunity to have the Mansaf lunch on the way back to our hotel. And that was delicious.

aliciagN5817LV

02 Oct, 2023

Together with our driver Khalid, we went to the Desert Castles. He outlined the route and informed us in advance of what to anticipate from the trip. He kindly waited as we visited the various locations while taking our time to take shots. The locations we went to the surroundings scenery were spectacular! I really liked it.

Cruiser05522557641

11 Sep, 2023

This tour it is deserve it. We had an amazing day there, Ebrahim our driver were very nice and friendly.

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