Private Desert Castles Tour

On this full-day tour, transfer over for a full fun-filled morning touring the remains of Jordan's Desert Castles. Visit Qasr Kharaneh, the sole castle built exclusively for defence, and Qasr Amra with its beautiful mosaics from the Omayyad era. Stop at the Azraq Oasis, a resting point for one hundred species of migratory birds. Amidst its many pools, visit Qasr Axraq, the black basalt fort which was the headquarters for Lawrence of Arabia. Two kilometres past Qasr al-Hallabat, heading east, are ruins of the main bathing complex known as Hammam al-Sarah. The baths were once adorned with marble and lavish mosaics. Today, you can still see the channels that were used for hot water and steam. Qasr al-Mushatta offers an excellent example of characteristic Umayyad architecture. After half a day of touring, head back to Amman to stay overnight.

Highlights:

• Desert Castles
• Migratory Birds
• Qasr Axraq Black Basalt Fort