Embark on a private full-day tour from Amman to explore the fascinating desert castles of Jordan. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of these Umayyad-built castles, including UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra and the military base of Qasr al-Azraq used by Lawrence of Arabia.
Embark on a private full-day tour from Amman to explore the fascinating desert castles of Jordan. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of these Umayyad-built castles, including UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra and the military base of Qasr al-Azraq used by Lawrence of Arabia.
- Quseir Amra - Qusayr Amra was built in the 8th Century by the Umayyads as a fortress and place of residence. After construction was complete, it quickly became famous for being a pleasure palace with nightly parties. The castle also contained a Hamman and was adorned with non-religious wall paintings that reflected early Islamic life.
- Quseir Amra - Qusayr Amra was built in the 8th Century by the Umayyads as a fortress and place of residence. After construction was complete, it quickly became famous for being a pleasure palace with nightly parties. The castle also contained a Hamman and was adorned with non-religious wall paintings that reflected early Islamic life.
- Supplements may apply for pickup or drop-off at other areas
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle transportation
- English-speaking driver for the duration of the trip
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and mineral water on board
- Supplements may apply for pickup or drop-off at other areas
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle transportation
- English-speaking driver for the duration of the trip
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and mineral water on board
- DRIVER GRATUITIES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
- DRIVER GRATUITIES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Embark on a private tour from Amman for 6-7 hours to visit and appreciate three of Jordan’s renowned desert fortresses. Understand the history behind these legendary structures, built by Umayyad monarchs in the 7th and 8th centuries, as you tour each one lying on the eastern Jordan desert plains. Get a glimpse of the UNESCO-recognized Qusayr Amra,…
Embark on a private tour from Amman for 6-7 hours to visit and appreciate three of Jordan’s renowned desert fortresses. Understand the history behind these legendary structures, built by Umayyad monarchs in the 7th and 8th centuries, as you tour each one lying on the eastern Jordan desert plains. Get a glimpse of the UNESCO-recognized Qusayr Amra, distinguishable for its hedonistic 8th-century murals, followed by a visit to the captivating Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq castles. The latter served as a strategic base for TE Lawrence, popularly known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ in the course of World War I.
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