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 and magical experience.

Desert Castles & Dead Sea Tour

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

First, we'll visit Harranah Castle, built by the Umayyad caliphs and an important example of early Islamic architecture. We'll explore the courtyard and rooms, learning about 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, rulers' portraits, and zodiac schemes.

After the castle tours, 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 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, known for various cosmetic and medical treatments. You'll be amazed by how easy it is to float.

We'll conclude the tour between 9 and 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.