Desert Castles and Dead Sea Private Tour
- 5–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 16 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Start your day in eastern Jordan with a visit to Azraq Castle, a historic fortress known for its strategic location and striking desert surroundings. Explore its towers and walls while imagining the role it played through centuries of military history. Continue to Qasr Al-Kharanah, one of the best-preserved Umayyad desert castles. Admire the unique architecture, grand halls, and intriguing blend of defensive and residential features. Next, visit Qasr Amra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its exquisite frescoes depicting hunting scenes, bathhouses, and early Islamic art. Its artistic and historical significance makes it a highlight of Jordan’s desert castles. End the tour at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Float effortlessly in its mineral-rich waters, relax on the shoreline, and enjoy the dramatic desert and mountain scenery for a refreshing and memorable conclusion to your day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Tip for driver
- No guide included in this tour
Itinerary
Qasr al-Azraq is a large fortress located in present-day eastern Jordan. It is one of the desert castles, located on the outskirts of present-day Azraq, roughly 100 km east of Amman. Its strategic value came from the nearby oasis, the only water source in a vast desert region.
Continue to “Qasr Al -Kharanah”, an imperious 2-level fortress standing in a huge plain. Thought to have been built on Roman foundations, this evocative castle exudes intrigue and dis plays a rich array of Mesopotamian, Arabic, and Greek architectural influences.
Quseir’ Amra, one of east Jordan’s most famous castles. Once a hunting palace of the Umayyads, this splendidly restored edifice is graced with 8th-century fresco showing decadent scenes of nude women, wine, and parties.
Not only the lowest spot on earth, but also the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world, the Dead Sea, which joins Israel and Jordan, is legendary as a source of healing, and has become a popular center for health, rehabilitation and beauty treatments.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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- Tour Experts
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We will do our best to provide a driver who speaks your preferred language, depending on availability
- Please note that it is the client responsibility to review the tour description before confirming the reservation. We cannot be held responsible for bookings made under the incorrect option.
How it compares in Amman
- Its from-price is 73% below the median of the 1292 experiences we list in Amman.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 530 of 1292.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amman
Amman, Jordan's capital, spreads across a series of hills, with Roman ruins, crowded downtown souks and a warm welcome at the start of any Jordan journey.
The Amman Citadel crowns Jabal al-Qal'a with the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace and sweeping views over the city. Below, the Roman Theatre, carved into the hillside, seats thousands, and the downtown souks around the Grand Husseini Mosque sell spices, gold and sweets, with the scent of coffee and cardamom in the air.
Top-ranked sights in Amman: Petra, Jerash (Gerasa), Ajloun Castle.
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