Overview
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.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
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
All kinds of tips, drinks & private expenses
Additional sites
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Quseir Amra
1 hour
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.
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Qasr Al-Harranah
1 hour
Next stop is the impressive 2 story Qasr Kharana where Mesopotamian, Arabic and Greek influences are all apparent inside its walls.
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Azraq Wetland Reserve
1 hour
Next you will visit the Azraq wetlands which have an abundant of wildlife/birdlife.
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Shaumari Nature Reserve
1 hour
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.
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Qsar Al-Azraq
1 hour
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 Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Amman).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Desert Castles, Shaumari Reserve & Azraq Tour from Amman
Can I cancel Private Desert Castles, Shaumari Reserve & Azraq Tour from Amman for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4–6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
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 included?
- All kinds of tips, drinks & private expenses
- Additional sites
Which places does it visit?
It visits Quseir Amra, Qasr Al-Harranah, Azraq Wetland Reserve, Shaumari Nature Reserve, Qsar Al-Azraq.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Jordan Horizons Tours - Amman Day Tours
