Desert Castles Tour: Explore Jordan's Heritage

Explore Jordan’s desert castles on a private tour. Discover UNESCO sites, historical frescoes, and Lawrence of Arabia’s military base.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Qasr Al-Azraq - Qasr al-Azraq is a significant fortress situated in modern-day eastern Jordan. It is among the desert castles, positioned on the outskirts of today’s Azraq, approximately 100 km east of Amman. Its strategic importance was due to the nearby oasis, the sole water source in a vast desert area.
  • Qasr Al-Harranah - Proceed to “Qasr…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Tip for driver
  • No Guide Included in tour
Additional Information

Embark on a 6-hour private tour from Amman or the Airport to explore three of Jordan’s renowned desert castles. Accompanied by a knowledgeable private driver, delve into the history of these legendary castles, constructed by Umayyad rulers in the 7th and 8th centuries, as you visit each one in the eastern Jordanian desert plains. Discover the…

Location
Qsar Al-Azraq
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Purplehankyman
Apr 16, 2025
Well worth exploring - Well worth considering as a day-trip option from Amman. The tour lasts about five hours, with stops at three castles, all very different from each other. Don't let your driver rush you - take as long as you like at each site.
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Tara_l
Apr 12, 2025
Great day out visiting the castles. - Great day. On time pick up, car sparkling clean, courteous driver. I felt safe traveling alone. Saw 2 sites as expected, a mix up on the third but a pleasant outcome
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From $60
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).