Private Desert Castles, Shaumari Reserve & Azraq Tour from Amman
- 4–6 hours
- Private tour
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This is a fair visit to the Eastern Desert Castles, you will visit three of the region's famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty Explore the wildlife of Jordan and visit the Nature reserves that keep endangered Arabian oryx, Persian onagers (wild ass), Dorcas gazelles and houbara bustards and plan to keep them from going instinct. And the birdlife in Jordan on a short hike at the Azraq wetlands.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Transfers in private, A/C, modern vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver
- Short Orxy Safari at Shaumari (01 hour)
- Mineral water on board of the vehicle
- Self guided hike at Azraq Wetlands
- Entrance fees to Eastern Desert Castles, Shaumari Reserve, Azraq Reserve
What's not
- All kinds of tips, drinks & private expenses
- Additional sites
Itinerary
This morning your driver will pick you up and you will head north from Amman to the Eastern Desert. You will visit three of the region's famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty in the — UNESCO-listed QusayrAmra, Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq. QusayrAmra was once an Umayyad hunting hideaway. The impeccably preserved castle is now best-known for its 8th-century frescoes that depict hedonistic scenes of nude women, wine and wild times.
Next stop is the impressive 2 story Qasr Kharana where Mesopotamian, Arabic and Greek influences are all apparent inside its walls.
Next you will visit the Azraq wetlands which have an abundant of wildlife/birdlife.
Near Azraq is Shaumari Reserve which was established as a breeding centre to reintroduce wildlife to the regions such as endangered Arabian oryx, Persian onagers (wild ass), Dorcas gazelles and houbara bustards. You will go on a safari trip at the reserve.
Qasr Al-Azraq is a built from black bassalt and was built as a hunting lodge by the Umayyads, but is more famously known as TE Lawrences headquarters in more recent history. You will be transferred back to your hotel in Amman.
Cancellation
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Jordan Horizons Tours - private & custom Jordan Tours & Trips
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Amman
- Its from-price is 56% above the median of the 260 day trips we list in Amman.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 157 of 260.
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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