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 for this special tour. We'll discover two emblematic desert castles built between the 7th and 11th centuries, which served as defense hubs, caravanserais, and palaces.

First, we'll visit Harranah Castle, built by the Umayyad caliphs and a significant example of early Islamic architecture. We'll explore 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 can see the 8th-century fresco paintings depicting hunting scenes, portraits of rulers, and zodiac schemes.

After the castle tours, we'll proceed to the Dead Sea, a lake bordered by Jordan, Israel, and Palestine, situated over 400 metres below sea level. The high salt and mineral concentration in the water prevents life from developing in the lake.

You’ll have 2 hours of free time to swim in the Dead Sea and enjoy its benefits, which have been used for cosmetic and medical treatments for centuries. You will find it easy to float.

The tour lasts between 9-9.5 hours and concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Amman.

Minimum Participants

You must be a group of 2 or more adults to participate in this activity. One adult and one child do not qualify.