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Private Full Day Tour of Umm el – Jimal and the Desert Castles from Amman
Private Full Day Tour of Umm el – Jimal and the Desert Castles from Amman
Private Full Day Tour of Umm el – Jimal and the Desert Castles from Amman
Private Full Day Tour of Umm el – Jimal and the Desert Castles from Amman
Private Full Day Tour of Umm el – Jimal and the Desert Castles from Amman

Private Full Day Tour of Umm el – Jimal and the Desert Castles from Amman

By Zaid Tours and Travel
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Activity location

  • Umm el Jimal
    • Umm el Jimal, Jordan, Jordan

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  • Umm el Jimal
    • Umm el Jimal, Jordan, Jordan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up and drop -off
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrances Fees to the mentioned Castles: Amra Castle, Al Khranah Castle, and Al – Azraq Castle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
  • What's includedWhat's includedOn board WI-FI
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrances Fees to Umm el-Jimal
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll type of drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll type of service charge (Tips to the Driver, and Local Guide) – Recommended
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything else not mentioned

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
  • Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
  • Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
  • Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
  • Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
  • Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

What you can expect

Indulge in this interesting art and history private day trip from Amman dedicated to Jordan’s early medieval ages. Visit the not much visited ruins of Umm el-Jimal to see its impressive city remains and one-of-a-kind ruins, admire the Desert Castles discovering the three of Jordan’s famous Desert Castles. With an informative English – Speaking private driver who doubles up as your guide, learn about these fabled castles, built by the Umayyad rulers during the 7th and 8th centuries as you visit each one in the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Explore UNESCO-listed Amra Castle (Quseir’ Amra), famous for its 8th century fresco of hedonistic scenes before continuing to the Kharranah Castle (Qasr Al - Kharanah) and the atmospheric Al - Azraq Castle (Qasr Al - Azraq), the latter used as military based by T.E. Lawrence, known as Lawrence of Arabia during World War I.

Activity itinerary

Amman (Pass by)
Depart your Amman hotel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with your own personal English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, and make the scenic journey south towards Umm el-Jimal.
Umm el Jimal
  • 30m
After roughly 2 hours, step outside to walk around what is one of Jordan’s important, yet not much visited archaeological sites. It is primarily notable for the substantial ruins of a Byzantine and early Islamic town which are clearly visible above the ground, as well as an older Roman village located to the southwest of the Byzantine ruins.
Umm el Jimal (Pass by)
After admiring these unique ruins, move on towards the fascinating Desert Castles. The region is speckled with 7th and 8th century castles, many within a 15-minute drive of each other, that were originally built by the Caliphs of the Umayyad dynasty as rural retreats and hunting lodges. Hear tales about this powerful dynasty, the first Muslim rulers of the Arab kingdom, including fascinating snippets about their extravagance and debauchery. As you travel, feel free to tell your driver if there’s a castle you want to see more of or another castle you’d like to visit, at your own expense.
Quseir Amra
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Your tour is private, so the itinerary can be tailored to suit your interests. 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.
Qasr al-Kharrana
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to “Qasr Al -Kharanah”, an imperious 2-level fortress standing in a huge plain. Thought to have been built on Roman foundations, this evocative castle exudes intrigue and displays a rich array of Mesopotamian, Arabic, and Greek architectural influences.
Qsar Al-Azraq
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Finally, head for “Qasr Al-Azraq”, originally an Umayyad hunting retreat and once used as a headquarters by T.E. Lawrence, the 20th-century British soldier and Arab Revolt leader perhaps more famously known as Lawrence of Arabia. Wander around the sun-burnished courtyards, towers, and mosque. Learn how Lawrence based his operations here during 1917 to 1918. After exploring here, relax on your ride back to Amman where your experience finishes with a hotel drop-off.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESUmm el Jimal
    • Umm el Jimal, Jordan, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEUmm el Jimal
    • Umm el Jimal, Jordan, Jordan