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1–6 ore
Private Flexible Transportation from Amman to Jordan’s Cities .
5,0 (127 de recenzii)
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≈ 541 lei
Activitate Amman, Jordan
Best of Desert Castles Private Full-Day Tour
5,0
(4 recenzii)
7–8 ore
Anulare gratuită
Tur privat
din 5
4 recenzii
Despre activitate
This private tour offers a comfortable and in-depth exploration of Jordan’s remarkable Umayyad Desert Castles, far from the usual tourist routes. Travelling in a luxury vehicle from Amman, you will visit several of the most fascinating early Islamic monuments in a single day, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Qusayr Amra, the mysterious desert fortress Qasr Kharana, and the historic oasis stronghold of Qasr Azraq.
Unlike standard group tours, this experience is fully private and flexible, allowing you to explore each site at your own pace while learning about the fascinating history, architecture, and desert culture of the Umayyad period. With personalised attention, comfortable transport, and thoughtfully planned stops, the tour offers a deeper and more relaxed way to discover one of Jordan’s most intriguing historical landscapes.
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Archaeology Tours
Zombie
Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
Pe scurt
- Durată
- 7–8 ore
- Confirmare
- Confirmare imediată
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Doar grupul tău
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–15
- Ghid
- engleză
- Organizator
- Ancient Jordan
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: Bottled water, soft drinks, snacks
- Inclus: Entrance fees
- Inclus: Coffee/tea (on request)
- Inclus: WiFi, Phone charger
- Inclus: Private luxury transfer
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: Professional on-site (local) guide, if avaliable. The price for their services usually $5 - $15
- Nu este inclus: Personal expenses
- Nu este inclus: Lunch
Itinerar
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Amman Governorate
Trecere fără oprire
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel or residence in Amman, where we will have a brief introduction and tour overview. If you wish, we can make a quick stop at Starbucks to pick up your favourite coffee before leaving the city. We then begin our journey into Jordan’s eastern desert in a comfortable luxury vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi and phone chargers. Relax during the drive while enjoying your coffee and selected snacks. Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks are also provided throughout the tour.
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Oprirea 2
30 min Intrarea inclusă
Our first stop is the remarkable Qasr Al‑Mushatta, one of the largest and most ambitious palaces built during the Umayyad period.
Dating to the 8th century, the palace is famous for its extraordinary decorative stone façade, which combines Byzantine, Persian, and classical influences. Intricate carvings of vines, acanthus leaves, animals, and geometric patterns reveal the impressive craftsmanship of Umayyad artisans. Although the palace was never fully completed, its monumental scale suggests it was intended to host large gatherings of the Umayyad court.
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30 min Intrarea inclusă
Continuing east along Highway 40, we arrive at the mysterious desert fortress of Qasr Kharana.
Built in the early 8th century during the reign of the Umayyad Caliph Al‑Walid I, this square two-storey structure measures about 35 meters on each side and contains dozens of rooms arranged around a central courtyard. Despite its fortress-like appearance, the building likely served as a meeting place, caravan station, or residence for travelers and officials. Inside, several rooms still preserve original decorative details.
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40 min Intrarea inclusă
Next we visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Qusayr Amra, one of the most famous and best-preserved Umayyad monuments.
This small desert palace is celebrated for its extraordinary frescoes covering the walls and ceilings. The paintings depict royal hunting scenes, musicians, zodiac symbols, and even portraits of rulers from different parts of the world. The complex also includes a bathhouse with cold, warm, and hot rooms, as well as an ingenious water system that once supplied the baths.
After exploring the site, you may enjoy a short coffee or tea break at the nearby Bedouin tent beside the visitor center.
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40 min Intrarea inclusă
Our journey continues to the impressive basalt fortress of Qasr Azraq, located near the historic oasis town of Azraq.
Originally used by the Romans for military purposes, the castle later became an important strategic base controlling the desert trade routes. During the Arab Revolt of 1917–1918, it served as headquarters for T. E. Lawrence, whose experiences here were later described in his famous book Seven Pillars of Wisdom. You will have the opportunity to explore the fortress and see the room where Lawrence stayed.
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Oprirea 6
20 min Intrarea inclusă
A short drive brings us to the beautifully restored bath complex of Hammam As‑Sarah.
Built during the Umayyad period, likely under the reign of Caliph Al-Walid I, this elegant limestone structure functioned as a royal bathhouse similar to the one at Qusayr Amra. The complex includes an audience hall, a bath suite, and an advanced water supply system. Despite its relatively small size, the building provides a fascinating insight into early Islamic architecture and daily life.
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Oprirea 7
40 min
Our final stop is the impressive complex of Qasr Al‑Hallabat.
Originally built as a Roman fort protecting the important trade route known as the Via Nova Trajana, the site was later transformed by the Umayyads into a large palace complex with defensive walls, towers, a mosque, and residential quarters. Today visitors can admire beautifully restored stone structures, intricate mosaics, and early Islamic architectural details that illustrate the transition from Roman to Islamic culture in the region.
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Amman
Trecere fără oprire
After a full day exploring the Desert Castles and the dramatic landscapes of Jordan’s eastern desert, we will drive you comfortably back to Amman and drop you off at your hotel or residence.
You will return with a deeper understanding of the Umayyad period and unforgettable impressions of these remarkable desert monuments.
Punct de întâlnire și preluare
Organizatorul preia toți participanții de la cazare sau din locurile de mai jos.
Locuri de preluare
- Hamoudah Hotel
- Sukoon Hotel Amman
- The Ritz-Carlton, Amman
- Olive Hotel
- Al Nojoom International Hotel
- Lilac Hotel Amman
- Twins Downtown Hotel
- Kaya Hotel Amman
- Luxury Palace Hotel
- Amman Orchid Hotel
- A cacia
- Ryan Hotel Suites
și încă 281 de locuri de preluare
I will meet you in your hotel lobby or at your residence five minutes before the scheduled departure time for a brief introduction and tour overview.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Bine de știut
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Părerea călătorilor
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