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Desert Castles Day Tour from Amman
Amman, Jordan
From 4 hours to 6 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
Discover Jordan’s rich history on this half-day tour to the Umayyad Desert. Visit these desert ‘castles’ that were once used as caravan stations, trade centers, outposts, and resort pavilions. Admire the beautiful Islamic art, mosaics, frescoes, and carvings that can be found inside and were inspired by Persian and Greco-Roman traditions. Spend about 45 minutes at each destination before heading back to Amman.
* Visit the Umayyad Desert’s ‘castles’ on this half-day tour from Amman.
* Learn the history behind these structures from your informative guide .
* Admire the Islamic art that can be found inside these desert structures .
* Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from your hotel in Amman.
* Visit the Umayyad Desert’s ‘castles’ on this half-day tour from Amman.
* Learn the history behind these structures from your informative guide .
* Admire the Islamic art that can be found inside these desert structures .
* Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from your hotel in Amman.
What's Included?
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking Driver
What's Not Included?
- Personal expenses
- Local guide at site
- Entry/Admission - Quseir Amra
- Entry/Admission - Qsar Al-azraq
- Entry/Admission - Qsar Al-Kharaneh
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Quseir Amra
30 minutes
. After about an hour on the road, pull up at UNESCO-listed “Quseir’ Amra”, one of east Jordan’s most famous castles. Once a hunting palace of the Umayyads, this splendidly restored edifice is graced with 8th-century fresco showing decadent scenes of nude women, wine, and parties.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Taxi Go Jordan.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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