What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

Where does this tour start?

Meeting point details will be provided in your booking confirmation.

Jordan

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

★★★★⯨ 4.5

8 hours

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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’s Saint George Church, besides other mosaics at Madaba’s Archeological Park, as well as visit Saint John Church. Tour of Mount Nebo, Moses last stop for a breathtaking view of the Holy Land. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley from the top of Mount Nebo and admire ancient relics and mosaics in its Franciscan Monastery. Continue to visit Bethany, Jesus’ believed baptism site on the Jordan River recognized by the Vatican. Then, soak up under the sunshine and enjoy free time to swim in the Dead Sea’s waters, the lowest point on earth and the first world’s natural spa.

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What's Included

✓ Included

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

✗ Not Included

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, and Local Guide) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Spa use and treatments at Dead Sea
Any other service not mentioned

Itinerary

Stop 1

Depart your Amman hotel by a leisure air-conditioned vehicle with English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, and set off on your private tour, traveling to Madaba the city of mosaics.

Stop 2

Arrive at Saint George’s Church, the 19th-century basilica in the heart of the town. This famous church houses the Madaba Mosaic Map, an intricately detailed floor mosaic of the Holy Land believed to have been created in the 6th century A.D. Admire the church interior and marvel at the stunning floor map, with its evocative depictions of ancient Jerusalem, Jericho, and lands including the Lebanon, Sinai, and Egypt.

Stop 3

Proceed to the open-air museum known as the Archaeological Park, which houses a collection of ruins and mosaics like the Church of Virgin Mary and other floor house mosaics.

Stop 4

Visit the historic Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist, with its beautiful Bell Tower for a breath-taking view of Madaba. Visit its underground museum memorial of Saint John the Baptist.

Stop 5

Continue to Mount Nebo, the hill where Moses is believed to have gazed out over the Holy Land. Absorb the sweeping views over the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley, and visit the Byzantine Church on the summit to see its fabled mosaics. Behold the luminous pieces of early art and their vivid recreations of animals, people, and hunting winemaking scenes in this beautiful Franciscan Monastery.

Stop 6

On route, soak in views of Jordan’s barren landscapes, and pull up at Bethany Beyond the Jordan River, known as “El-Maghtas” in Arabic, the site on the eastern bank of the river where it’s believed Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Meet up with a local guide, and take a tour of the riverbanks and key excavated ruins, learning how the site was sanctified as the place of Jesus’ baptism by the Vatican and a visit by Pope John Paul II in 2000 A.D. Drink in the powerful sense of spirituality, and see the remnants of Roman and Byzantine churches, caves, wells, and baptismal pools.

Stop 7

As you walk, listen as your guide explains why archaeologists believe that it was here that John the Baptist lived, preached, and performed baptisms. Hear more about this famous Christian pilgrimage spot and how it is held holy in all three major religions — Christianity, Judaism, and Islam for being the believed site of the Prophet Elijah’s ascension to heaven. 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.

Stop 8

Drive to the lowest point on earth for free time to swim in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea for an experience not to be missed, as it the first world’s natural spa! Afterward, reconvene with your driver and return to Amman, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.

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Good to Know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Visits to churches are not allowed during prayer times.
Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Known For:

Bus Tours in Amman, Cultural Tours in Amman, Religious Tours in Amman, Day Trips in Amman, Full-day Tours in Amman, Car Tours in Amman, Private and Luxury in Amman, Private Sightseeing Tours in Amman

Special Instructions

•Your local contact is Zaid Tours and Travel on + 962 6 4622197.
•Zaid Tours and Travel opening hours are between 09:00 and 17:00 hours, Saturday to Thursday except Friday the weekend and local holidays.
•For emergencies you can contact the 24-hour mobile number on + 962 79 5635222.
•By email at info@zttint.com
•You can present either a paper or an electronic mobile voucher for this activity.
•Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour activity from your centrally located hotel in Amman.
•At least 24 hours prior to your tour activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location. If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival at your destination.
•If your hotel has changed from the original schedule advised, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel emergency mobile at least up to 12 – 6 hours in advance.
•We are following hygienic- safety measurements and procedures required in Jordan by the Ministry of Health at the sites and during the visits.