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The 15 Best Jordan Castle Tours

28 tours  ·  from $57 a head

Good jordan castle tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Amman: Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour - Jerash: give Jordan’s Roman city the most time
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From Amman: Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

1.From Amman: Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 360 reviews · from $59Our pick

Travel from Amman in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver such as Shadi, Anas, or Mohammad. Choose Jerash alone, add Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais, or visit all three. Jerash is the main draw, while Umm Qais brings wide views toward Syria, Israel, and Palestine.

“I had an great day with Shadi, he was an excellent driver! The tour of the 3 sites was very interesting, especially the mighty Jerash! Shadi also advised me on the most suitable tour for Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea and he arranged the booking for me. I am very glad I booked this tour, I highly recommend it!”

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From Amman: Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour - Ajloun Castle and the change from Rome to the Middle Ages
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From Amman: Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour

2.From Amman: Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · from $57Best value

Travel privately from Amman to Jerash, with upgrade options for Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais. Your English-speaking driver, including Omar, Ramzi, Safwat, or Anas, handles the road while you set the pace. Bring cash for entrance fees and optional local guides.

“Amazing experience! Perfect day out we had Safwat as our guide je was very hospitable and kind would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit Jordan.”

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From Amman: Umayyad Desert Castles Tour with Transfer - Quseir Amra and its remarkable painted rooms
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From Amman: Umayyad Desert Castles Tour with Transfer

3.From Amman: Umayyad Desert Castles Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 6 hours · from $82

Travel from Amman to Jordan’s Eastern Desert with an English-speaking driver, visiting Quseir Amra, Azraq’s black basalt fort, and other Umayyad sites. Expect a comfortable six-hour outing, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and plenty of open desert between stops. Ask in advance if you need a formal guide.

“Amazing tour and Omar was a great guide. The transport was perfect, all well-organised. Would totally recommend. And perfect for solo female travellers.”

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One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle - The Cardo Maximus and Jerash’s main monuments
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One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

4.One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $75Top rated

Travel north from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to explore Jerash’s Roman streets and temples, then climb Ajloun Castle for Jordan Valley views. Your English-speaking driver handles transport and timing, while local site guides and entrance fees are optional extras.

“Merece la pena verlo! Es muy bonito, Gerasa es espectacular. Nuestro conductor Mahmoud, muy muy amable. Se esforzó mucho por hacer que nuestro viaje fuera lo más cómodo posible.”

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From Amman: Desert Castles of Eastern Jordan Tour - Quseir Amra and its lively 8th-century paintings
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From Amman: Desert Castles of Eastern Jordan Tour

5.From Amman: Desert Castles of Eastern Jordan Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $93

Travel from Amman by private air-conditioned vehicle to three Umayyad desert castles: fresco-filled Quseir Amra, fortress-like Al Kharanah, and Lawrence of Arabia’s Azraq headquarters. An English-speaking driver such as Hassan or Amer Ramouni guides the day, with an optional wetland stop and private pacing.

“Thank you. Looking forward to having you, your family, and friends with us again.”

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Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman - Umm Qais and its wide-open views
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Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

6.Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $118

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Amman to Roman Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and grand Jerash. Drivers such as Saad, Raed, and Hazem are praised for friendly local insight, but site guides and entrance fees cost extra. The route can be adjusted to suit your interests.

“The trip commenced as per schedule. Driver Mr.Ahmed Habibi was punctual and picked us up from our place well on time. He was soft spoken and drove around to all the listed places safely. Not only that, he also offered refreshments time Read more”

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3Day Private Tour: Petra Mount Nebo & Al Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red and Dead Seas - Mount Nebo and Karak Castle on day one
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3Day Private Tour: Petra Mount Nebo & Al Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red and Dead Seas

7.3Day Private Tour: Petra Mount Nebo & Al Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red and Dead Seas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $499

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver to Mount Nebo, Karak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. Sleep in a Petra hotel and Bedouin camp, with a 4x4 safari, meals, and Amman pickup included.

“Great experience overall. Ahmad was flexible in arranging changes to schedule to fit customers needs.”

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6 Day Tour: Amman Petra Jerash Baptism Site Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea - Day 2: Roman ruins at Umm Qais and Jerash
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6 Day Tour: Amman Petra Jerash Baptism Site Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

8.6 Day Tour: Amman Petra Jerash Baptism Site Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $999

You’ll tour Jordan by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, visiting Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Jerash, Umm Qais, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. The trip includes hotels, breakfasts, a jeep safari, and one night in a Bedouin camp.

“As two tourists having never visited Jordan but with much traveling under our belts, we didn’t know what Jordan would be like – even with detailed planning. Our week-long tour of the country after all is a long time! Having Murad drive us between locations, coordinate with varRead more”

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Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Dead Sea - Ajloun Castle and the northern hills
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Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Dead Sea

9.Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $98

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver to Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and the Dead Sea. Expect about seven hours on the road and at the sights, bottled water, onboard Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, and optional local guiding at Jerash. Resort access and site admission cost extra.

“Todas las actividades fueron excelentes. Jerash impresionante Una baño en el muerto vale la pena. Toda una experiencia”

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4 Day Private Tour: Petra Jerash Mount Nebo Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea - Day one: Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Amman’s ancient core
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4 Day Private Tour: Petra Jerash Mount Nebo Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

10.4 Day Private Tour: Petra Jerash Mount Nebo Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $699

Travel Jordan by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Jerash, Ajloun, Amman, Mount Nebo, Karak, Little Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. Three overnight stays, breakfast, and a two-hour Wadi Rum jeep safari are included. Site guides and entrance fees cost extra.

“We often employ private guides when we travel. Mohammed looked after us from arrival to departure. He was without any hesitation the best guide we have encountered.”

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5 Day Tour: Amman Petra Jerash Mount Nebo Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea - Day 2: Umm Qais and Jerash from Amman
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5 Day Tour: Amman Petra Jerash Mount Nebo Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

11.5 Day Tour: Amman Petra Jerash Mount Nebo Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $799

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver from Amman through Jerash, Umm Qais, Mount Nebo, Karak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. You stay in Amman, Petra, and a Bedouin camp, with breakfast, dinner, and a two-hour jeep safari included.

“The entire trip was amazing. The ruins of Jarash were breath taking and Petra was beyond our imagining. Our driver was always on time with a clean car and a smile of welcome each day. He was always courtious and patient with our many questions.”

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From Amman: Full-Day tour Amman city tour and desert castles - Climbing Amman’s Citadel hill
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From Amman: Full-Day tour Amman city tour and desert castles

12.From Amman: Full-Day tour Amman city tour and desert castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $89

Ride from your Amman hotel with an English-speaking driver such as Saada to the Roman Theatre, Citadel, Kharana, Amra, and Azraq. Expect a long but rewarding day, private transport, Wi-Fi, water, and optional entry tickets. A local guide is not included.

“This tour was a good way to enjoy a road trip in some of the further reaches of Jordan and the heart of its capital. Each historic site had its own vibe. It was an interesting experience to be able to walk and climb around each of the places. After the desert we went back to tRead more”

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Private Tour of Desert Castles Eastern Jordan with optional Azraq Wetland Visit - Qusayr Amra and its remarkable frescoes
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Private Tour of Desert Castles Eastern Jordan with optional Azraq Wetland Visit

13.Private Tour of Desert Castles Eastern Jordan with optional Azraq Wetland Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $93

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver to Qusayr Amra, Qasr Kharana, and Qasr al-Azraq. You’ll see Umayyad desert architecture, Lawrence of Arabia connections, and sweeping eastern Jordan plains. Add a licensed guide, lunch, or the Azraq Wetland Reserve if you want more time outdoors.

“Very interesting. The castles, completely different from one another, are outside the normal tourists' routes. Even our kind driver did not know them! We got to see the beautiful panorama of Jordan.”

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1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle - Amman Citadel: begin above the city
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1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle

14.1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $136

Start at 7 AM with Amman’s Citadel and Roman Theatre, then travel by private air-conditioned car to Jerash and Ajloun Castle. Your English-speaking driver handles the route, drinks, Wi-Fi, and hotel pickup, while you pay separately for the two northern-site entries.

“Had a great city tour of Amman with Hassan as our driver. As always, Hassan was very professional, experienced and we had a great time. Enjoyed our city tour with him.”

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Day Tour To Desert Castles & Cave of the Seven Sleepers - Qusayr Amra, the tour’s artistic prize
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Day Tour To Desert Castles & Cave of the Seven Sleepers

15.Day Tour To Desert Castles & Cave of the Seven Sleepers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $83

Leave Amman for four unusual sites: Qsar Al-Azraq, UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, Qasr Al-Harranah, and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers. You get private, door-to-door transport, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and an English-speaking driver. Admissions, lunch, and a local guide may cost extra.

“Given the price, I expected an extensive tour of the desert castle, not just the services of a driver for half a day. Had I known, I would have drove to the desert castles by myself. However, Mohammed was flexible on pickup location, very punctual and provided great conversatiRead more”

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