Half-day tour to Umayyad desert castles
Excursions & day trips

Half-day tour to Umayyad desert castles

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£120.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Arabic
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 5 hours to 7 hours
Do this because
  • Visit the Umayyad desert castles and enjoy the view of early Islamic and Graeco-Roman art
  • Explore the black basalt fort which served as headquarter for Lawrence of Arabia
  • Visit the Al Kharraneh Castle, Amra Castle (which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites)
What to expect

Tour the capital city of Jordan to discover the ancient desert castles. Once you have been picked up from your hotel, you will begin your tour in the Eastern Desert. The renowned castles were built between the 7th and 8th century, under the caliphs of the Umayyad dynasty. The majority of the castles lie on the ancient trade routes towards Medina and Kufa. They may have served as fortresses, or meeting places for Bedouins, or as badiyas, which are the retreats for the nobles, or even used as a caravanserai. You will get to see Al Kharraneh Castle, Amra Castle (which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites), and Al Azraq Castle where Lawrence of Arabia resided and wrote part of his book “Seven Pillars of Wisdom”. After the trip, you will return to Amman, with a whole new vision of beautiful Jordan.

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What's included
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
  • check Transportation in deluxe air-conditioned vehicles
  • check Entrance fees
What's not included
  • x_not_included Personal expenses
  • x_not_included Local guide
Where
Meeting point:
You will be picked up from your hotel in Amman or Dead Sea. Please re-confirm the pick-up time (and place) directly with the local operator after check out.
What to remember
  • Please wear weather appropriate, comfortable clothing and shoes
  • It is recommended to bring a hat, plenty of water and sunscreen (especially during summer)
  • Don't forget your camera
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Provider
Travco Jordan
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 36 hours before the experience begins.

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