Category Desert Castles and the Eastern Desert

JORDAN · DESERT CASTLES AND THE EASTERN DESERT

The 13 Best Desert Castle Tours in Jordan

13 reviewed

From Amman: Umayyad Desert Castles Tour with Transfer

From Amman: Umayyad Desert Castles Tour with Transfer - Why these buildings are called castles, and what they were for

1.Umayyad Desert Castles Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 6 hours · from $82Our pick

Visit UNESCO Quseir Amra and Azraq’s basalt fort on a 6-hour Amman day trip with air-conditioned transfer and skip-the-line entry.

“We enjoyed our trip to the three castles. We travelled quite a long distance to see 3 different sites. The trip was very comfortable with the pickup and drop off and hospitality. Hard to fault the tour company.”

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From Amman: Full-Day tour Amman city tour and desert castles

From Amman: Full-Day tour Amman city tour and desert castles - Amman Citadel: hilltop views plus layers of Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic remains

3.Full-Day tour Amman city tour and desert castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $89Top rated

Full-day private tour from Amman to Roman Theatre, the Citadel, and desert castles, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and included water.

“This tour was a good way to enjoy a road trip in some of the further reaches of Jordan and the heart of its capital. Each historic site had its own vibe. It was an interesting experience to be able to walk and climb around each of the places. After the desert we went back to tRead more”

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Cave of the Seven Sleepers and Amman Islamic Sites Tour

Cave of the Seven Sleepers and Amman Islamic Sites Tour - The Citadel, Grand Husseini Mosque, and King Abdullah Mosque in one city circuit

Private Tour of Desert Castles Eastern Jordan with optional Azraq Wetland Visit

Private Tour of Desert Castles Eastern Jordan with optional Azraq Wetland Visit - Getting Out of Amman: Comfort, Timing, and the Desert Drive

5.Private Tour of Desert Castles Eastern Jordan with optional Azraq Wetland Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $93

Private half-day desert castles tour from Amman: UNESCO Qusayr Amra frescoes plus Kharana and Azraq, optional Azraq Wetland trail.

“For an additional charge, I was picked up at my hotel in Madaba rather than from Amman, which was nice. The driver (Amer?) was friendly and interesting to talk with, but frankly not a great (i.e. attentive) driver by Western standards. Anyway, the sites, particular Qusayr Read more”

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Day Tour To Desert Castles & Cave of the Seven Sleepers

Day Tour To Desert Castles & Cave of the Seven Sleepers - Stop 1: Qsar Al-Azraq, Umayyad power in desert stone

6.Day Tour To Desert Castles & Cave of the Seven Sleepers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $83

Private Amman day trip to Umayyad desert castles, UNESCO Qusayr Amra, and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers with pickup.

“Given the price, I expected an extensive tour of the desert castle, not just the services of a driver for half a day. Had I known, I would have drove to the desert castles by myself. However, Mohammed was flexible on pickup location, very punctual and provided great conversatiRead more”

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Day Tour Desert Castles & Azraq Wetland Reserve

Day Tour Desert Castles & Azraq Wetland Reserve - Islamic art inside the desert pavilions, mosaics, frescoes, and carvings

7.Day Tour Desert Castles & Azraq Wetland Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $69Best value

See Umayyad desert castles near Amman, then cool off at Azraq Wetland Reserve for bird watching, with hotel pickup and WiFi.

“This tour is well worth doing not just to see the castles, which were fascinating, but to experience the Eastern Desert - a very strange environment. Our driver Mohammed was excellent company and the vehicle was comfortable. Well worthwhile.”

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5-Desert Castles of Jordan Full-Day Private Tour from Amman

5-Desert Castles of Jordan Full-Day Private Tour from Amman - Private Transport That Actually Helps You Enjoy the Day

Private Tour: Full-Day Islamic Desert Castles and Ajloun Castle Trip from Amman

Private Tour: Full-Day Islamic Desert Castles and Ajloun Castle Trip from Amman - First major stop: Al-Azraq and the basalt walls tied to Umayyads and Lawrence

9.Private Tour: Full-Day Islamic Desert Castles and Ajloun Castle Trip from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $126

Private full-day tour from Amman to Al-Azraq, Quseir Amra, Kharaneh, and Ajloun, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and included entrance fees.

“It was very easy to book, the driver Amer was so professional and also acted as a tour guide. Amer was on time, ready to go. He helped me understand the history of the castles, as well as the history of the country! He was polite and respectful the whole day! Amert took mRead more”

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From Amman: Full-Day Tour to Amman City and Desert Castles

From Amman: Full-Day Tour to Amman City and Desert Castles - King Abdullah Mosque, a modern anchor in a very old city

10.Full-Day Tour to Amman City and Desert Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $99

Full-day Amman and desert castles tour with Roman sights, blue-domed mosque, and Umayyad palaces like Quseir Amra and Al-Azraq.

“We were amazed by the mix of culture and history on this tour. Our driver Mahmoud was fantastic—he was friendly, patient, and had excellent knowledge about both the city and the desert castles. We felt very well taken care of. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Jordan.”

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Desert Castles of Jordan Private Full-Day Tour from Amman

Desert Castles of Jordan Private Full-Day Tour from Amman - Qusayr Amra: Fortress, Residence, and Fresco-Painted Party Palace

Shaumari Reserve and Azraq Wetland Private Full Day Tour from Amman

Shaumari Reserve and Azraq Wetland Private Full Day Tour from Amman - Shaumari Wildlife Reserve: Breeding for Oryx and Ostrich

12.Shaumari Reserve and Azraq Wetland Private Full Day Tour from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $186

Private full-day wildlife tour from Amman to Shaumari Reserve and Azraq Wetland, with jeep safari, birding, and hotel transfers.

“Sad to see that water is still being drained from Azraq despite the work of the RSCN and the Government's undertaking to reduce illegal pumping and replenish. It's future is very much in the balance. It would be a great loss. Needs support. SRead more”

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Amman city tour & Desert castles sightseeing

Amman city tour & Desert castles sightseeing - Al Balad Downtown Amman: walking, shopping, and getting your bearings

13.Amman city tour & Desert castles sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $98

Private Amman city tour plus desert castles, UNESCO Qasr Amra, hotel pickup and a low-stress day with an English-speaking driver.

“While our driver was safe and prompt and the car was comfortable, I believe the driver makes the trip. Our driver Mohammed rarely spoke more than a few words to us (and usually only when asked a direct question). He would simply drive us from one site to another wiRead more”

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