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Desert Castle and Umm Al-Jimal Tour
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Desert Castle and Umm Al-Jimal Tour
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Highlights
- Explore Jordan’s Desert Castles, including Qasr Amra (UNESCO), Qasr Kharanah, and Azraq Castle.
- Visit Umm Al-Jimal (UNESCO), featuring 150 basalt houses, 16 churches, and remarkable Roman-Byzantine architecture.
- Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Amman.
Drive times:
Amman → Desert Castles: ~1 hour
Umm Al-Jimal → Amman: ~1.5 hours
Itinerary
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Amman – Desert Castle- Umm Jimmal – Amman
Pick up from your hotel in Amman and drive east to explore Jordan’s Desert Castles, known for early Islamic art, frescoes, and mosaics. Visit Qasr Amra (UNESCO), Qasr Kharanah, and Azraq Castle. Continue to Umm Al-Jimal (UNESCO) to explore its unique black basalt architecture, including historic houses, churches, the Praetorium, and the Commodus Gate. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Amman.
Booking
Group Size: Price per Person
2: $105
3: $95
4: $85
5: $75
6: $65
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FAQs
- Private A/C vehicle (Amman round trip)
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Transportation as per the itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodations
- Guides
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel & health insurance
- Any unmentioned activities or meals
- Daypack
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Personal medications
- Passport
- Travel insurance
- Drones are banned without a prior permit from the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission.
- High-power binoculars, rifle scopes, or similar magnification gear may be confiscated at customs.
- Avoid purchasing or exporting restricted items such as antiquities, natural materials, protected flora/fauna, or cultural items requiring export approval.
- Jordan Pass: Recommended to cover visa fees and most entrance fees. More info: https://www.jordanpass.jo
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