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Half-day tour to Umayyad desert castles
Amman,
Jordan
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Overview
Duration
7h
Languages
English, Arabic
Voucher type
mobile
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.
What to remember
Important info
- 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
What's included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service. Transportation in deluxe air-conditioned vehicles. Entrance fees
What's not included
Personal expenses. Local guide
Know Before You Go
Highlights
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)
Operating days
Daily
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
Travco Jordan
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.