Jordan · Castles & Palaces

5-Hour Desert Castles Tour from Amman with UNESCO Amra Castle

5 Hours Round trip from PFH7+H47 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning frescoes
02 Visit Harrana Castle, a 12th-century strategic military outpost
03 Discover Azraq Castle, a 13th-century fortress tied to the Arab Revolt
04 See three historically significant desert castles in Jordan in one trip

Explore three historically significant desert castles in Jordan on this 5-hour tour from Amman. Visit Harrana Castle, a 12th-century stronghold that served as a strategic military outpost, discover Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning frescoes and intricate architecture, and continue to Azraq Castle, a 13th-century fortress closely linked to the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire.

Next, explore Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning frescoes and intricate architecture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Amman

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Jordan's Historic Desert Castles

Meet your tour guide in Amman and set out to explore Jordan's desert castles.
Begin with Harrana Castle, which dates back to the 12th century and served as a strategic military outpost.
Next, explore Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning frescoes and intricate architecture.
Finally, conclude your tour with a visit to Azraq Castle, a 13th-century fortress that played a key role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire.