Desert Castles and Dead Sea Private Tour

5 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 7 more

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 Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Float effortlessly in its mineral-rich waters, relax on the shoreline, and enjoy the dramatic desert and mountain scenery for a refreshing and memorable conclusion to your day.

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tip for driver
No guide included in this tour

Meeting and pickup

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

Our driver will meet you at your pick-up location and you can contact our team by
WhatsApp for more information

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    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 Admission ticket not included
  • 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 Admission ticket not included
  • 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.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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