Full-Day Desert Castles Tour from Amman with Azraq Oasis

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore three Umayyad desert castles dating from the 7th and 8th centuries
• 02 Visit Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its fresco paintings
• 03 Discover the Azraq Wetland Reserve, a small oasis in Jordan's basalt desert
• 04 See natural and ancient pools, marshland, and seasonal bird-watching areas at Azraq

Visit Kharana, Amra, and Azraq on a full-day tour through eastern Jordan's desert castles. Explore these Umayyad sites, built between the 7th and 8th centuries, including Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its fresco paintings. The journey also takes you to the Azraq Wetland Reserve, a small oasis in the basalt desert, where you can discover a unique freshwater habitat with an expert tour guide.

Nearby lies Azraq Oasis, a unique wetland and the only permanent source of freshwater in approximately 12,000 square kilometres of desert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kharana, Amra Castle, and Azraq Oasis Exploration

• Start your tour of the desert castles in eastern Jordan with a Jordanian tour guide and driver.

• Amra Castle is adorned with a zodiac dome and early examples of Umayyad fresco paintings.

• Nearby lies Azraq Oasis, a unique wetland and the only permanent source of freshwater in approximately 12,000 square kilometres of desert.

• Here, visitors can see several natural and ancient built pools, a seasonally flooded marshland, and a popular bird-watching area in spring and autumn.

• Return to your Amman hotel or residence.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking Jordanian driver.

• Entrance fees to the 3 Desert Castles and Azraq Oasis.

• Mineral water on board the vehicle.

What's Not Included

• Meals and beverages not stated.

• Tips and personal expenses.

Know before you go

• Trip duration: approximately 6 hours.

• Trip type: private tour by air-conditioned vehicle.

• Trip runs: every day.

• Tour starts/ends: Amman hotels or Amman residential.

• Pick-up time: 08:00 AM (flexible).

• The best time to visit the Azraq Oasis is spring and autumn.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Amman hotels or Amman residential