Kharana Castle (Qasr al-Kharanah) 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 some of the world’s most impressive sights on this private, 7-day tour of Jordan, including six nights of accommodations. Ride a 4x4 through the Wadi Rum desert valley, swim in the Dead Sea, and visit the Ancient Roman ruins in Jerash. Along the way, stop by Mt. Nebo, Kerak Castle, Ajlun Catle, Madaba’s Church of St. George, and the ancient Nabataean city of Petra.

Looking for a luxury transportation with a best price With us you will have the best services and prices too. You have an opportunity to visit tourist sites around over Jordan with a best service and price (24/7 service). We offer all our services with modern, air-conditioned and comfortable limousine vehicles. The driver is a tactful, good-looking person who speaks English and provides assistance when needed. Our services: Airport Pick-up and Drop-off, Jeep Tour, Hot balloon Tour in Wadi Rum, Cruise at Aqaba, shops are selling original Dead Sea products, gifts, oriental antiques, organise touring programs and accommodations around over Jordan and much more. You can email or chat us. Enquire Now! Each tourist is allowed a small or medium-sized bag.

Delve deep into Jordan’s history as you visit 3 of Jordan’s remarkable desert castles. These are beautiful examples of early-Islamic buildings scattered around the eastern desert. Their fine frescoes, mosaics & carvings, portray life during the 7th & 8th centuries. Called castles due to their imposing nature, however they served several purposes such as caravan stations, resort pavilions, trade & agriculture centres. They stand testament to a rich era in history; namely the flourishing beginnings of Islamic-Arab civilisations. Explore UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, known for its 8th-century frescoes of hedonistic scenes, Qasr al-Azraq, and Qasr al-Kharrana Visit the Caves of Seven Sleepers. The legend of the ‘seven sleepers’ involves seven Christian boys who were persecuted, then escaped to a cave and slept there for 309 years. Enrich your stay in Jordan and trek through the desert as you visit these castles. Get off the beaten track as you visit the Cave of the Seven Sleepers.

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.

Visit a desert oasis that’s habitat for migratory birds on a private, full day trip from Amman, Dead Sea, Madaba, Airport to Azraq Wetland Reserve. Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver and round-trip hotel transfer, then explore the wetland on your own or hire a nature guide onsite. Watch for raptors, eagles, and songbirds along easy-going walking trails, and experience a unique part of Jordan’s natural landscape.

This is a fair visit to the Eastern Desert Castles, you will visit three of the region's famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty

Go back in time to the era of military campaigns and desert warfare as you explore Jordan’s imposing the desert complexes, many dating back to the first half of the 8th century. Their fine mosaics, frescoes, stone and stucco carvings and illustrations, inspired by the best in Persian and Graeco-Roman traditions, tell countless stories of the life as it was during the 8th century. Known collectively as the Desert Castles, the constructions demonstrate the best of early Islamic Architectural ingenuity. In this tour I offer to visit several of those castles to discover the reach history and architecture of Umayyad Period.

Discover the history and wildlife of Jordan’s iconic Eastern Desert from the comfort of your own private vehicle on this door-to-door tour. Explore three desert fortresses from the Umayyad dynasty: Kharanah Castle, Azraq Castle and Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See wildlife including the endangered Arabian oryx at the Shaumari Nature Reserve and take a birdwatching stroll through the Azraq Wetland Reserve.

First - On this trip, passengers will be given the freedom to choose hotels, dormitories and restaurants in accordance with the money available with them. And they can ask us what they want and take them to the most appropriate hotels. So travelers have to travel smart, not hard. We will offer a trip that's smooth and easy for them, and we guarantee them psychological and financial comfort. Second - We will ensure financial security for them, because we will take half the fare on arrival and half at the end of the journey. Thirdly - Our journey includes all archaeological, historical, religious, coastal and desert sites Fourth - We can provide you with the services you want that are not on the table.

This tour is a combination of both the old and new, combining the grand history of the Eastern desert castles, the citadel in Amman and more sites with todays lifestyle of Jordanian people and the souq (Downtown Amman).

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 Kharanah 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.

Looking for a luxury transportation with a best price With us you will have the best services and prices too. You have an opportunity to visit tourist sites around over Jordan with a best service and price (24/7 service). We offer all our services with modern, air-conditioned and comfortable limousine vehicles. The driver is a tactful, good-looking person who speaks English and provides assistance when needed. Our services: Airport Pick-up and Drop-off, Jeep Tour, Hot balloon Tour in Wadi Rum, Cruise at Aqaba, shops are selling original Dead Sea products, gifts, oriental antiques, organise touring programs and accommodations around over Jordan and much more. You can email or chat us. Enquire Now! Each tourist is allowed a small or medium-sized bag.

Explore the City Tour of Amman, Jordan and have the chance to spend your time visiting Amman’s must-see sightseeing spots, such as Amman Museum, Citadel, and the Roman Amphitheater. Next experience Amman’s downtown walk and shopping. Discover three of Jordan’s famous desert 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.