Description
Discover three of Jordan’s famous desert castles and the Amman Highlights on this 7-8 hour private tour from Amman. learn about these fabled castles, built by Umayyad rulers during the 7th and 8th centuries as you visit each one in the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Explore UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, famous for its 8th-century frescoes of hedonistic scenes, before continuing to the atmospheric Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq castles, the latter used as a military base by TE ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ during World War 1. Head to visit the most famous and well-known spot of the city, The Citadel is one of seven mounts that occupy the capital city of Amman which has many parts dating back to the B.C. periods, besides the temple of great Hercules, Ayyubaid watching tower, and the great hand statue. Finally, visit the circle-half-shaped Roman Theatre which dates back to ancient Roman times and was used to be used for concerts and musical shows.
