• Amman - Begin your journey with a private, air-conditioned vehicle pick-up from central Amman. Relax as you travel from the city into the expansive desert plains of eastern Jordan. Enjoy the company of your friendly, knowledgeable English-speaking driver, who also serves as your guide, as you explore the captivating Desert Castles. This area is dotted with 7th and 8th-century castles, many just a 15-minute drive apart, originally constructed by the Umayyad dynasty’s Caliphs as rural retreats and hunting lodges. Discover stories about this influential dynasty, the first Muslim rulers of the Arab kingdom, including intriguing details about their opulence and indulgence. Feel free to inform your driver if there’s a particular castle you’d like to explore further or another you’d like to visit, at your own expense. This private tour allows for a customizable itinerary to match your interests.
• Quseir Amra - After approximately an hour’s drive, arrive at the UNESCO-listed “Quseir Amra,” one of east Jordan’s most renowned castles. Once an Umayyad hunting palace, this beautifully restored structure features 8th-century frescoes depicting lavish scenes of nude women, wine, and festivities.
• Qasr al-Kharrana - Proceed to “Qasr Al-Kharanah,” a majestic two-level fortress situated in a vast plain. Believed to be built on Roman foundations, this intriguing castle showcases a rich blend of Mesopotamian, Arabic, and Greek architectural styles.
• Qsar Al-Azraq - Conclude your tour at “Qasr Al-Azraq,” initially an Umayyad hunting retreat and later used as a base by T.E. Lawrence, the 20th-century British soldier and Arab Revolt leader, famously known as Lawrence of Arabia. Explore the sunlit courtyards, towers, and mosque to learn how Lawrence conducted his operations here from 1917 to 1918. After your exploration, relax on the return journey to Amman, where your tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.

Tour with Accompanied Guide: Enhance your tour by including an Accompanied Licensed Guide from Amman to accompany you during the visit to the three magnificent Desert Castles.

• Azraq Wetland Reserve - Upgrade: Opt for an additional visit to the Azraq Wetland Reserve, established in 1978, featuring Water Buffalo and a self-guided Marsh Trail. This water nature reserve and oasis for migratory birds is located near the desert castles, covering 12 kilometers. Enjoy a self-guided exploration. The best time to appreciate the scenery is in late autumn or spring.

• English-Speaking Driver
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Al Azraq Wetland Reserve Entrance Fees with Self-Guided Marsh Trail; if option selected
• On board WI-FI
• Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
• Additional Guide of Desert Castles, if option selected
• Entrance to Amra Castle, Al Kharanah Castle, & Al – Azraq Castle; if option Jordan Pass not selected

• All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
• All type of beverages
• All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
• Personal Expenses
• Any other service not mentioned

Embark on a journey to explore three of Jordan’s renowned Desert Castles on this excursion from Amman. Accompanied by a knowledgeable private English-speaking driver, delve into the history of these legendary castles, constructed by the Umayyad rulers in the 7th and 8th centuries, as you visit each one in the eastern Jordanian desert plains. Discover the UNESCO-listed Amra Castle (Quseir’ Amra), celebrated for its 8th-century fresco depicting hedonistic scenes, before proceeding to Kharana Castle (Qasr Al-Kharanah) and the evocative Al-Azraq Castle (Qasr Al-Azraq), the latter serving as a military base for T.E. Lawrence, famously known as Lawrence of Arabia, during World War I. Enhance your tour with a guide, and consider adding a visit to the Azraq wetlands. Conclude your trip with a return to your hotel.

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
• Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
• For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
• Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
• Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
• Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
• Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
• For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
• Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
• Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.