Eastern Desert Castles Half Day Trip from Amman

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4 to 6 hours (approximately)
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This is a fair visit to the Eastern Desert Castles, you will visit three of the region's famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty

What's Included

All Transfers in private, A/C, modern vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver
Entrance fees to Eastern Desert Castles
Mineral water on board of the vehicle
All kinds of tips, drinks & private expenses
Additional sites

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick up from any hotel in Amman

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Quseir Amra

    This morning your driver will pick you up and you will head north from Amman to the Eastern Desert. You will visit three of the region's famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty in the — UNESCO-listed QusayrAmra, Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq. QusayrAmra was once an Umayyad hunting hideaway. The impeccably preserved castle is now best-known for its 8th-century frescoes that depict hedonistic scenes of nude women, wine and wild times.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Qasr Al-Harranah

    Next stop is the impressive 2 story Qasr Kharana where Mesopotamian, Arabic and Greek influences are all apparent inside its walls.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Qsar Al-Azraq

    Qasr Al-Azraq is a built from black bassalt and was built as a hunting lodge by the Umayyads, but is more famously known as TE Lawrences headquarters in more recent history. You will be transferred back to your hotel in Amman.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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