Qasr Azraq Tours and Tickets

Discover three of Jordan's famous desert castles on this 4-hour private tour from Amman. With an informative private driver, learn about these fabled castles, built by Umayyad rulers during the 7th and 8th centuries as you visit each one in the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Explore UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, famous for its 8th-century frescoes of hedonistic scenes, before continuing to the atmospheric Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq castles, the latter used as a military base by TE Lawrence, known as 'Lawrence of Arabia,' during World War I.

Look beyond Jordan's most celebrated attractions to see some lesser-known historical treasures on this private Islamic desert castle day trip from Amman. Head east to Al-Azraq, a castle that 'Lawrence of Arabia' once used as a headquarters, and then explore the fresco-painted masterpiece of Amra and Kharaneh castles. Finish at Aljoun, a hilltop medieval fortress built to defend against the Crusaders. Your tour includes private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees.

See the best of Jordan with this five-night, six-day tour. You'll start in Amman, with visits to the Roman architectural sight of Jersah, the mosaic city of Madana, the Dead Sea, and Mount Nebo, where Moses saw the promised land. You'll also get to explore the ancient wonder of Petra and spend an afternoon in the desert landscape of Wadi Rum during your tour.

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.

Spend a full day immersed in the Islamic architecture and art of the Eastern Desert castles. With a private guide and driver, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qasr Amra, Qasr al-Asraq, and Qasr Kharana. Tours are available at each site (own expense). Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Dead Sea area hotels are included.