Desert Castles & Dead Sea Tour

Prepare to be amazed by the treasures Jordan's desert has to offer with this tour of the desert castles and the Dead Sea. Do not miss this unique experience.

Desert Castles & Dead Sea Tour

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Amman and drive to the east of Jordan to begin this special tour. We'll discover two of the most emblematic desert castles in the country, which were built between the 7th and 11th centuries and served as defense hubs, caravanserais, and palaces.

First, we'll visit Harranah Castle, built by the Umayyad caliphs and a key example of early Islamic architecture. We'll stroll through the courtyard and rooms while learning about the Roman, Byzantine, and Sassanid influences.

Next, we'll head to Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside this medieval palace, you'll see 8th-century fresco paintings depicting hunting scenes, portraits of rulers, and zodiac schemes.

After touring the castles, we'll proceed to the Dead Sea, a lake bordered by Jordan, Israel, and Palestine, situated more than 400 meters below sea level. The high concentration of salt and minerals prevents life from developing in the lake, giving it its name.

You'll have 2 hours of free time to swim in the Dead Sea and enjoy its benefits, known for cosmetic and medical treatments for centuries. It's remarkably easy to float due to its salinity.

We'll complete the tour in approximately 9-9.5 hours and drop you off at your hotel in Amman.

Minimum Participants

You must be a group of 2 or more adults to participate in this activity. For example, one adult and one child don't count.