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Day Trip Eastern Desert, Jordan
Eastern Desert Castles: Hallabat, Amra, Kharaneh & Azraq
Duration
1 days
Group Size
Up to 3
Rating
4.7
About This Trip
Journey into Jordan's eastern desert to discover a remarkable trail of early Islamic palaces and castles. Begin at Qasr al-Hallabat, a Roman fortress converted into an Umayyad palace with beautiful mosaics and frescoes. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Qasr Amra, famous for its extraordinarily well-preserved 8th-century frescoes depicting hunting scenes and bathing women. Then visit the imposing Qasr Kharaneh, a mysterious caravanserai-like castle rising from the flat desert plain. End at Qasr Azraq, the black basalt fortress where Lawrence of Arabia famously made his headquarters during the Arab Revolt.
Highlights
Qasr al-Hallabat: Roman fortress & Umayyad mosaics
Qasr Amra: UNESCO World Heritage frescoes
Qasr Kharaneh: mysterious desert caravanserai
Qasr Azraq: Lawrence of Arabia's black basalt fortress
Scenic drive through Jordan's eastern desert
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Prices are per 1-3 persons. For groups larger than 3, please contact us for a custom quote.
