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Visit the fascinating Desert Castles near Amman, Jordan
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Go back in time to the era of military campaigns and desert warfare as you explore Jordan's imposing Desert Castles, many dating back to the first half of the 8th century. Their fine mosaics, frescoes, stone and stucco carvings and illustrations, inspired by the best in Persian and Graeco-Roman traditions, tell countless stories of the life as it was during the eighth century. Called castles because of their imposing stature, the desert complexes actually served various purposes as caravan stations, agriculture and trade centres, resort pavilions and outposts that helped distant rulers forge ties with local Bedouins. On this tour, you will see the Qasr (Castle) Amra, an excellently preserved castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The black basalt fort at Azraq was made famous by the Lawrence of Arabia who used it as his headquarters during the Arab Revolt. Kharaneh is one of the best-preserved Umayyad monuments in the Jordanian desert. Learn more about the historical and cultural heritage of Jordan on this unforgettable tour of the Desert Castles of Amman.
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More products in category : Middle East > Jordan
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Around Jordan in 8 Days
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...Take a tour of Um Qais, historically known as Gadara, home to one of Jordan's most unique Greco Roman Decapolis sites. Don't miss out a trip to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth,...
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Historical Tour of Jordan's Ancient Sites: Umm Qais and Pella
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 Visit Pella and Um Qais
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...(Lake Tiberias) in Israel, the Palestinian Territories in the north and the Jordan Valley in the south at Umm Qais, one of the most magnificent ancient Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis....
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Jordan's Archeological Marvels: Historical Tour of Jerash
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 Tour to Jerash
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...and buildings dating back to the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods can be seen in its paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome...
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Natural Attractions in Jordan: Tour to Hammamat Ma'in Hot Springs and Waterfall
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 Visit Ma'in Hot Spring
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...through the valley before emptying into Zarqa. Spend some memorable moments with your family at the gushing warm waterfall at the 'family pool' or luxuriate at the indoor Roman baths....
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Adventure Tours in Jordan: Hiking in the Mujib Nature Reserve
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 Mujib Nature Reserve & Hiking at Ibex Trail
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...covering over 300 species of plants, 10 species of carnivores and numerous species of permanent and migratory birds. The Reserve also several walking trails to suit all ages and...
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Hiking Tour of Dana Nature Reserve
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 Visit to Dana Nature Reserve with 2 hours hiking
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...Jordan Rift Valley to the desert lowlands, this area is of immense natural beauty. The majestic Rummana Mountain, the mysterious ruins of Feinan, the timeless serenity of Dana Village...
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Historical and Scenic Landmarks of Jordan
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 North Jordan 5days/4 Nights
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On this tour of North Jordan, you will explore Jordan's important historical sites in and around the Capital City of Amman. See the 12th century Ajloun Castle and explore the ancient...
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Sightseeing Tour of Biblical Sites in Jordan: Madaba and Mt.Nebo
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 Madaba Nebo Visit
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...mountain from which Moses saw the Promised Land before he died. Mt. Nebo has been an important place of Christian pilgrimage for over 1,600 years. Byzantine mosaics from the early...
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Health and Rejuvenation Tours in Jordan: Dead Sea Spa Hotel
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 Full day Tour To Dead Sea
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...at the world-famous Dead Sea Spa hotel. Don't forget the famous black mud pack of the Dead Sea, renowned for its beauty-enhancing properties. And, where else can you float without fear of drowning and still read your newspaper?
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Royal Diving Club near Aqaba, Jordan
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.jpg) Diving at Royal Diving Club
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Spend a day at leisure in Jordan as you go snorkelling, diving and swimming in the Royal Diving Club near Aqaba. Offering a perfect combination of sun and sand, this diving club...
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Historic Tour of Madaba's St. George Greek Orthodox Church
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 Visit to St. George Church with lunch
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Madaba, or Medeba of the Bible, is situated about 30 kilometres south of Amman on the 5,000 year old Kings Highway. Aptly called the City of Mosaics, Medaba is most famous for its...
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Southern Jordan and Aqaba City Tour
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 5 Days/4 Nights Aqaba& Wadi Rum
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...some interesting sights like the Aqaba Fort, the museum and the old Aqaba area called Ayla, which give a picture of the days of the bygone era. With the desert in the backdrop, the...
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Petra and Wadi Rum Exploration in South Jordan
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 5 Days/4 Nights Petra & Wadi Rum
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Enjoy the beauty of the southern region of Jordan and explore the Wadi Rum and the ancient ruins of Petra. Become a 'Lawrence of Arabia' in your own stride as you explore the myriad...
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Sightseeing Tour of Petra, the 'Rose-Red' City
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 Full Day Petra
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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, a city that is arguably the most beautiful in all of the Middle East. A legacy of the Nabataeans, the site of this magnificent...
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Desert Monuments in Jordan: Tour of Kerak Castle
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 Visit Kerak Castle
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Get an insight into the interesting history and culture of Jordan on this excursion to the Kerak Castle. Built by the Baudouin king of Jerusalem in 1132 A.D. the fortress is a...
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Romancing the Desert: Hiking in Wadi Rum
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 Hiking in Wadi Rum
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...Rum is best experienced on foot. Hikers can enjoy the tranquillity of the boundless empty spaces, explore the canyons and water holes and discover 4000-year-old rock drawings among...
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Historical Tour to Shobak Castle
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 Shobak Castle
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...to guard the road from Egypt to Damascus. The most interesting part of the castle tour is the exploration of the pitch dark tunnels and secret passageways. This historical tour not...
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Heritage Tours in Petra: Ammarin Bedouin Camp
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 Ammarin Camp in Petra
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...Bedouin tents behind the main tents are spread around the large camp area. This fascinating a museum showcases the lifestyle of the Ammarin Bedouins. Experience the alluring atmosphere...
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Jordan - A Historic and Cultural Tour
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 8 days / 7 nights tour of Jordan
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...the stunning desert landscape, described eloquently by TS Lawrence, and visit the city of Amman to explore its fascinating cultural mix of people that makes it a refreshingly young...
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Jordan's Desert Monuments: Tour of Ajloun Castle
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 Ajloun Castle Qalat Al Rabad
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...of medieval Arab-Islamic military architecture. It was built in 1184 A.D. by the Muslim Sultan Saladdin in order to resist the Crusaders from invading and to protect the trade and...
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Adventure Tours in Amman: Hiking in the Ajloun Woodland Reserve
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 Hiking inside Ajloun Woodland reserve
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Feel the cool, invigorating air as you hike along a nature trail inside the Ajloun Woodland Reserve near Amman, an evergreen oak forest rich in spring flowers and woodland birds....
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Cultural Gems in Jordan: Royal Automobile Museum
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 Visit to Royal Automobile Museum
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The Royal Automobile Museum depicts the history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from the early 1920's until the present day. This unique museum affords the visitor an insight...
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Jordan's Nature Reserves: Azraq Wetland and Shumari Reserve Excursion
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 Azraq Wetland Reserve & Shumari Reserve
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...them are the Arabian oryx, an endangered antelope that was feared extinct some years ago, ostriches, onagers (wild ass) and graceful desert gazelles. Enjoy glimpses of rare animals...
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Famous Biblical Sites in Jordan: Sightseeing Tour of Bethany
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 Bethany
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...was living when he baptized Jesus Christ. Bethany has profound religious significance as this was also the place where the first five apostles met and where the foundations of the...
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City Sightseeing Tour of Aqaba
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 City Tour of Aqaba
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...can see Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.With its balmy winter climate and idyllic setting, Aqaba is Jordan's year-round aquatic playground. Travel back in time with a visit to the Aqaba...
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Historical and Archaeological Tour of Jordan
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...It is an incredible piece of craftsmanship, with the sophistication, symmetry and grandeur of the carving leaving you speechless! Look out for remains of the Roman civilization at Jerash and get a glimpse into their daily life.
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Famous Biblical Sites in Jordan: Sightseeing Tour of Bethany
Stunning archaeological discoveries between the Jordan River and Tell al-Kharrar since 1996 have identified this area as biblical 'Bethany beyond the Jordan', where John the Baptist was living when...
Desert Monuments in Jordan: Tour of Kerak Castle
Get an insight into the interesting history and culture of Jordan on this excursion to the Kerak Castle. Built by the Baudouin king of Jerusalem in 1132 A.D. the fortress is a maze of galleries,...
Sightseeing Tour of Petra, the 'Rose-Red' City
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, a city that is arguably the most beautiful in all of the Middle East. A legacy of the Nabataeans, the site of this magnificent city was lost to the...
Spend a day at leisure in Jordan as you go snorkelling, diving and swimming in the Royal Diving Club near Aqaba. Offering a perfect combination of sun and sand, this diving club attracts tourists...
Explore the ancient town of Madaba, aptly called the City of Mosaics. Medaba is most famous for its Byzantine era mosaic map on the floor of the ancient St. George Greek Orthodox Church. This map of...
Stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum epitomizes the romance of the desert. This Jordanian desert has been casting a spell for centuries with its lunar landscape of deep ancient valleys and...
Surrounded by rugged mountains that subtly change colour as the day unfolds, Aqaba is Jordan's only port city. It lies on the most northern tip of the Red Sea and on a clear day one can see Israel,...
Get an insight into the interesting history and culture of Jordan on this excursion to the Kerak Castle. Built by the Baudouin king of Jerusalem in 1132 A.D. the fortress is a maze of galleries,...
Explore Jordan's ancient town of Jerash on this tour and marvel at its breathtakingly well-preserved Roman ruins. Jerash, located 48 kilometres north of Amman and nestled in a quiet valley among the...
Feel the cool, invigorating air as you hike along a nature trail inside the Ajloun Woodland Reserve near Amman, an evergreen oak forest rich in spring flowers and woodland birds. This large pine...
Learn about the glorious past of the Crusaders and the Holy Wars at the Shobak Castle in Jordan on this historical tour. A lonely reminder of former Crusader glory, the castle is also called “Mont...
Stunning archaeological discoveries between the Jordan River and Tell al-Kharrar since 1996 have identified this area as biblical 'Bethany beyond the Jordan', where John the Baptist was living when...
A sightseeing excursion to the spectacular Wadi Rum desert, the historical capital city of Amman and the beautiful beaches of Aqaba, is a great way to get a flavour of Jordan. Take a tour of Um Qais, ...
The Ammarin Bedouin Camp in Petra is one of the most unique places to visit in Jordan. Located near little Petra (Beida), it is actually an ethnic Bedouin Museum which depicts the lifestyle and...
Enjoy the beauty of the southern region of Jordan and explore the Wadi Rum and the ancient ruins of Petra. Become a 'Lawrence of Arabia' in your own stride as you explore the myriad moods and...
Learn about Jordan's fascinating history and architectural marvels with a tour of the Ajloun Castle in northern Jordan. This 12th century castle stands out as a fine example of medieval Arab-Islamic...
Enjoy the picturesque beauty of Jordan, against a backdrop of its interesting history and culture. On this tour, witness the imposing architecture at the'Rose Red City' of Petra, the stunning desert...
Enjoy the picturesque environs of southern Jordan as you explore the idyllic city of Aqaba on this tour. Offering you an array of activities such as waters sports, desert safaris and of course a tour ...
Explore the timeless and magnificent Mujib Nature Reserve that surrounds Wadi Mujib, a deep and majestic canyon that cuts through rugged highlands and ends at the Dead Sea. Seasonal streams flow...
Dead Sea, one of the saltiest water bodies known to man, is one of the most exciting destinations in Jordan. This lowest point on the earth has remained virtually unchanged with its landscape of...
On this eco tour in Jordan visit two prominent nature reserves that shelter many species of desert animals on the brink of extinction. The Azraq Wetland Reserve near Amman is a restored oasis of...
Set out on a sightseeing excursion around Jordan and visit the capital city of Amman, the archaeological ruins at Petra and the intriguing Dead Sea. Take a trip to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on...
Ancient ruins accentuated by glorious landscapes make this tour in Jordan perfect for nature and history enthusiasts. Jordan's archaeological jewels, Umm Qais and Pella ruins, also find mention in...
On this tour of North Jordan, you will explore Jordan's important historical sites in and around the Capital City of Amman. See the 12th century Ajloun Castle and explore the ancient towns of Jerash, ...
Madaba, or Medeba of the Bible, is situated about 30 kilometres south of Amman on the 5,000 year old Kings Highway. Aptly called the City of Mosaics, Medaba is most famous for its St George Greek...
The Royal Automobile Museum depicts the history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from the early 1920's until the present day. This unique museum affords the visitor an insight into the history of...
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, a city that is arguably the most beautiful in all of the Middle East. A legacy of the Nabataeans, the site of this magnificent city was lost to the...
Visit the most famous hot springs and hyper-thermal waterfall in Jordan at Hammamat Ma'in and admire the surrounding beauty of this desert oasis near the Dead Sea. The site is also linked to the...
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