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Private Tour Madaba, Mount Nebo, Bethany Baptism Site & Dead Sea from Amman

Amman, Jordan

PRIVATE MADABA AND MOUNT NEBO WITH BAPTISM SIGHT FULL DAY TOUR FROM AMMAN

From $179.49

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

8 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Escape bustling Amman for the day and see three of Jordan’s most important religious and historical sites on a private 8-hour trip. In addition to viewing the famous Mosaic Map at Madaba, tour Mt. Nebo, where Moses is thought to have seen the Promised Land, and visit Bethany, Jesus’ believed baptism site on the River Jordan. Your package includes guided tours at Madaba and Mt. Nebo, plus entrance fees and private round-trip transportation.

8-hour private trip to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, and Bethany from Amman
Guided visit to the 6th-century Mosaic Map at Madaba’s St. George’s Church
Tour Mt. Nebo, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land
Explore Mt. Nebo church, home to ancient ruins and Roman and Byzantine floor mosaics
Visit Bethany on the River Jordan, where Jesus is thought to have been baptized
Tours by local guides at St. George’s Church and Mt. Nebo
Entrance fees, private transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
English-Speaking Driver
Local English-Speaking Guide at Bethany (collective), and Madaba Saint George Church (in private)
Entrance to Madaba, the Archaeological Park
Entrance to Madaba Saint George Church and Saint John Church
Entrance to Mount Nebo Memorial Church of Moses
Entrance Fees to Bethany (Baptism Site at Jordan River)
Entrance to the Dead Sea Spa Hotel for the use of the hotel facilities beach, pool & changing rooms
Towel in Dead Sea
Showers in Dead Sea
On board WI-FI

All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
All type of beverages
All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Anything else not mentioned
Entrance to the spa not included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

What To Expect

Meet your driver at your Amman hotel, and settle inside your private, air-conditioned vehicle. Then, set off on your 8-hour tour, traveling south to the town of Madaba, known for its early medieval church mosaics, including the prized Mosaic Map of the Holy Land.

On arrival, meet a local guide and visit St. George’s Church, the 19th-century home of the famous 6th-century mosaic that depicts the Holy Land of the time. Admire the detailed renderings of the Dead Sea, Jericho, and Jerusalem, and note how the map incorporates references to famous biblical locations.

Next, continue to Mt. Nebo, the mountain ridge where it’s believed Moses viewed the Promised Land before he died. Discover this holy place with a guide, admiring the panoramic views of the Jordan Valley, and on a clear day, to Jerusalem and Jericho, and view the modern sculpture of Moses’ staff.

Plus, take a tour of the mosaics at Mt. Nebo’s church, all dating from between the 4th and 6th centuries. Admire the still-vivid scenes of soldiers, horses, hunters, and animals such as peacocks and lions, and hear how and why they were created from your guide.

Then, continue to the east bank of the Jordan River and UNESCO-listed 'Bethany Beyond the Jordan.' Known as El-Maghtas in Arabic, this site is believed to be where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, and was sanctified as such by the Vatican and a visit by Pope John Paul II in 2000.

Soak in the sense of spirituality, and view the riverbank ruins of Roman and Byzantine churches, caves, and baptismal pools. Learn, too, how the site is held holy in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam as the place where Elijah is thought to have ascended to heaven.

Afterward, return to your Amman hotel, where your tour concludes.

Please note: the Bethany in this trip should not be confused with Bethany in Jerusalem, where it's believed that Mary Magdalene lived and Lazarus rose from the dead.

Amman (Pass By)

St. George's Church

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Madaba Archaeological Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mount Nebo

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dead Sea

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.

Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
Swim suit is required.
Dress code at Churches: Modest.
Local English-Speaking Guide at Bethany (collective),
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Mary_B

My mum and I had such an amazing time on this excursion! We had a lot of time to explore all of the sites and immerse ourselves without feeling rushed. Basil is an incredible guide; he’s friendly, knowledgeable and was always on hand to help, answering of our questions as well as providing us with local insights we wouldn’t have known if we explored the sites by ourselves. I highly recommend this private tour if you want to visit the main sites near Amman in a day 😃

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Great informative day!

Kathryn_M, Mar 2024

Basel was excellent and very flexible! He provided a lot of information to us as we drove and at the various sitws. His car was clean and he had water available for us. We felt like the whole day was private with very few other travelers on our stops. I would recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this wonderful review of your stay. Our aim is always to provide a first-class service, and our professional and dedicated team go the extra mile to ensure our travelers have a memorable stay. It is rewarding to know that our efforts at continuous improvement, are being recognized. We look forward to welcoming you back with us in Jordan for many unforgettable moments to you, your friends, and family. I appreciate the time and effort in sharing your experience.

Great day trip from Amman

Christina_B, Apr 2023

Our driver Mahmoud was wonderful. He personalized our trip, shared information about each place, and helped us find specific items. He had WiFi in the car, water, AC, very comfortable.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Great! Looking forward to have you and your family again with us! Thank you. 😊❤

Request Basel as your tour guide

Raymond_G, Feb 2023

Basel picked us up on time, and was actually early, which was good because there are a lot of places to visit. We started in Madaba, which is amazing. The mosaics that have stood the test of time, and tell the stories of the Holy Land are amazing, but to also see the mosaics being used to decorate St. George's is incredible as well. Basel handed us off to a fantastic guide, George, who explained the mosaics within St. George, as well as the mosaics at the Madaba Archeological Park, which houses the remains of the Virgin Mary Church. It is almost overwhelming how much is there. Once done in Madaba, Basel took us to Mt. Nebo, to have the same views that Moses had right before his death, and they are incredible. The Byzantine church on top of Nebo houses even more, and much larger mosaics. After this, we headed down into the Jordan Valley, and arrive at Beyond the Bethany. We are able to visit, what is believed to be the original baptism site of Jesus Christ, but as the River Jordan has moved in the last few decades, we walked to the new location to see Christian pilgrims being baptized along the shores of the River Jordan. It was amazing to see. We then proceeded to the Dead Sea resorts, and were able to go to the water, as we chose not to actually get in the water, but the option was there. We instead opted for a beer, and enjoying the view before heading back to Amman. Definitely recommend this trip. The conversation was great the entire time.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

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

An unforgettable experience!

Mary_B, Feb 2023

Response from Host, Feb 2023

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

Rip off

Patricia_J, Jan 2023

Rip off - driver did not state that the tour must end at 5 pm otherwise you will have to pay an additional $25JOD.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Sorry to hear this comment from you and what a shame, you think it is a rip off when the tour is 8 hours and you did all the scheduled visits with full time as booked for each visit, asking by yourselves to extend time at the Dead Sea another two hours? I don’t understand what you expect. This comment is totally not appropriate, when we offered the best service to you and out of good will attended your petition on additional time requested by you directly with minimum cost for waiting time of extra 2 hours, as the driver’s right. Such an inappropriate comment from your side.

Fabulous experience

Anna_E, Dec 2022

A very pleasant tour. We enjoyed our visit on each site, we were never rushed. Our driver was great and knowledgeable. Overall a great experience!

Response from Host, Dec 2022

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