• Swemeh - After pick up from your Dead Sea hotel by private, air-conditioned vehicle, relax as you journey out of the city and into the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Drive with your friendly informative English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide to experience the fascinating Desert Castles. The region is speckled with 7th and 8th century castles, many within a 15-minute drive of each other, that were originally built by the Caliphs of the Umayyad dynasty as rural retreats and hunting lodges. Hear tales about this powerful dynasty, the first Muslim rulers of the Arab kingdom, including fascinating snippets about their extravagance and debauchery. As you travel, feel free to tell your driver if there’s a castle you want to see more of or another castle you’d like to visit, at your own expense. Your tour is private, so the itinerary can be tailored to suit your interests.

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

• All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
• All type of beverages
• All type of gratuities– Recommended
• Personal Expenses
• Anything else not mentioned

Embark on a journey to three of Jordan’s iconic Desert Castles from the Dead Sea. Accompanied by a knowledgeable English-Speaking Driver, delve into the rich history of these legendary fortresses, erected by Umayyad caliphs in the 7th and 8th centuries, nestled in the barren plains of eastern Jordan. Discover the UNESCO-recognized Amra Castle (Quseir’ Amra), renowned for its 8th-century depictions of pleasure-filled scenarios, then proceed to Kharana Castle (Qasr Al - Kharanah) and the mystic Al - Azraq Castle (Qasr Al - Azraq), the former serving as a military base for the famous World War I figure, T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia. Enhance your trip with a guide or considering adding a visit to the Azraq wetlands. Conclude your tour with a return to your accommodations.

• 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.