Amman Tour & Eastern Desert Castles Day Trip from Amman
Overview
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This tour is a combination of both the old and new, combining the grand history of the Eastern desert castles, the citadel in Amman and more sites with todays lifestyle of Jordanian people and the souq (Downtown Amman).
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Quseir Amra
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.
Qasr Al-Harranah
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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Amman Tour & Eastern Desert Castles Day Trip from Amman
Pickup included
What‘s Included
All Transfers in private, A/C, modern vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver
Entrance fees to Amman City Tour sites listed in the itinerary
Entrance fees to Eastern Desert Castles
Mineral water on board of the vehicle
Lunch in Amman downtown
All kinds of tips, drinks & private expenses
Additional sites
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible experience
Pimschi,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was incredibile !! We got to visit many beautiful, historical sites, as well as the stunning natural landscapes of Jordan… and the most important part is that we were very well taken care of ! Aida organised both of the tours very meticulously with clear dedication and excellent communication throughout. Ahmed, our driver, was punctual and we had lots of great chats with him, making the long roads seem short. Additionally, we ended our last day by eating the famous traditional Jordanian food with Ahmed. Best experience ! Thank you both very much for the level of involvement and for 2 memorable trips !
Perfect orzanization
snezanat2021,Sep 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can only say that everything was perfectly organized, great guide and great company. Every minute was perfectly organized. Me personally will remember this trip forever . After i visited Jordan thanks to Jordan Horizons my live is divided before and after Jordan. Thank you JHT❤️
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