Private Full Day Islamic Castles of Jordan Desert Castles and Ajlun Castle from Amman
Amman, Jordan
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Trip Type: Private Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours
A visit of several Islamic medieval desert castles that offer a number of fortresses with fresco art and zodiac dome like: Qasr Amra from the Umayyads era, Qasr Kharaneh a Roman then Umayyed fortress built and completed in 710 AD, and Qaser Azraq where T. E Lawrence of Arabia had his head quarters. Continue to the city of Ajlun to visit the yet another Medieval Castle it was built by the Muslims during the 12th Century in the time of Saladin for defensive purposes during the crusaders.
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A visit of several Islamic medieval desert castles that offer a number of fortresses with fresco art and zodiac dome like: Qasr Amra from the Umayyads era, Qasr Kharaneh a Roman then Umayyed fortress built and completed in 710 AD, and Qaser Azraq where T. E Lawrence of Arabia had his head quarters. Continue to the city of Ajlun to visit the yet another Medieval Castle it was built by the Muslims during the 12th Century in the time of Saladin for defensive purposes during the crusaders.You will be picked up from your hotel in Amman at 7 am to visit a UNESCO World Heritage sites. Desert Castles tour gathers three magnificent castles that represent history with all its glorious detail, it’s also symbolize the combination between early Islamic art and architecture.
Start this tour by visiting Al- Azrak Castle one of the historical castles in Jordan it was built of black basalt in the center of Al-A zrak Oasis just 100 Kilometers east of Amman. Off to visit the old Umayyad Amara Castle. This rare architectural masterpiece set in the heart of the desert , and its most notable for the frescoes on the inside walls, and the dome of the palace, which covers hot water bath ceiling look like a piece of the sky where the towers heavenly plotted show great skill. And tell countless stories of the life as it was during the 8th century. And last stop is to visit kharaneh Castle it is one of the best-preserved Umayyad monuments. This castle was built in a square shape for defense prepossess. It is also possible that some of these structures, like Qasrr Amra, Kharaneh and Mshash, served as resting places for high government officials on their way to Hejaz.
Continue to the city of Ajlun visit the Medieval Castle of Ajlun built by the Muslims during the 12th Century in the time of Saladin for defensive purposes during the crusaders. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and green north fields from its unique towers. There are two theories for the name of Ajlun either (iron) as there was iron material in the area or because it was built on top of a monastery after the priest name.
After discovering all the sites you will be transported back to Amman.
Start this tour by visiting Al- Azrak Castle one of the historical castles in Jordan it was built of black basalt in the center of Al-A zrak Oasis just 100 Kilometers east of Amman. Off to visit the old Umayyad Amara Castle. This rare architectural masterpiece set in the heart of the desert , and its most notable for the frescoes on the inside walls, and the dome of the palace, which covers hot water bath ceiling look like a piece of the sky where the towers heavenly plotted show great skill. And tell countless stories of the life as it was during the 8th century. And last stop is to visit kharaneh Castle it is one of the best-preserved Umayyad monuments. This castle was built in a square shape for defense prepossess. It is also possible that some of these structures, like Qasrr Amra, Kharaneh and Mshash, served as resting places for high government officials on their way to Hejaz.
Continue to the city of Ajlun visit the Medieval Castle of Ajlun built by the Muslims during the 12th Century in the time of Saladin for defensive purposes during the crusaders. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and green north fields from its unique towers. There are two theories for the name of Ajlun either (iron) as there was iron material in the area or because it was built on top of a monastery after the priest name.
After discovering all the sites you will be transported back to Amman.
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