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Day Tour to Madaba Mount Nebo and Baptism Site from Amman

By YO Jordan Transportation
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 492 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Baptism Site are popular religious and historical destinations in Jordan, often visited together on a day trip from Amman. Madaba is known as the “City of Mosaics” for its stunning Byzantine-era mosaics, including the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land in St. George's Church. Mount Nebo is where Moses is believed to have seen the Promised Land. The Baptism Site, also known as Bethany Beyond the Jordan, is where Jesus is believed to have been baptized by John the Baptist

Activity location

  • Madaba Mosaic Map
    • , Inside St. George's Church
    • Madaba, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Madaba Mosaic Map
    • , Inside St. George's Church
    • Madaba, Jordan

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Tour with transportation only
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h

This option included all transportation only .
This option not included entry tickets and local guide .
Pickup included

Price details
RM 492.35 x 1 AdultRM 492.35

Total
Price is RM 492.35
Until Mon, 16 Mar
All inclusive
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h

Transportation & Entry tickets: This option included all transportation and entry tickets .
This option not included local guide
Pickup included

Price details
RM 708.98 x 1 AdultRM 708.98

Total
Price is RM 708.98
Until Mon, 16 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    Wi-Fi in car
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    Private transportation
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    bottle water
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    Fuel surcharge
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    English speaking driver
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    Parking Fees
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    Local guide

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (Pass by)

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. Free time to explore a mosaic workshop, if interested.

Madaba Mosaic Map

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Departure is from Amman. After pick up from your hotel, hop into a climate-controlled vehicle with a private English-speaking driver and Wi-Fi on board. Observe and gaze at Jordan’s desert landscapes as you travel south to Madaba. The driver will assist you with places of interest and particular information on the route, however, will not act as a guide. Upon arrival, discover this ancient mosaic town with a history spanning back to the 2nd century. The most well-known is the mosaic map of Jordan and the Holy Land of the 6th century in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George; marked with points related to historical stories mentioned in the bible

Mount Nebo (Pass by)

Then climb up to Mount Nebo, a sacred Mountain in Jordan, standing at approximately 817 meters above sea level. Mount Nebo is steeped in religious significance as it presents an important Judeo-Christian pilgrimage site. It is where Moses first viewed the Promised Land from the summit and where Prophet Moses is said to have died. Moreover, Egyptian monks built a small monastery on the summit in memory of Moses In the fourth century, this church was then reconstructed into a basilica. This basilica, which still stands on Mount Nebo today, boasts a collection of well-preserved Byzantine mosaics. The mosaics illustrate images of wildlife and hunting. This site is not only a point of interest for history enthusiasts, however, offers a panoramic view of the Holy Land and the Jordan River Valley from the summit.

The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ; is located on the Jordan side of the Jordan River. It was known as Bethany beyond the Jordan in the Biblical time, & is considered one of the three holiest sites of Christianity; it is where Jesus Christ has been baptized by John. Therefore, marking a highly important historical and religious event. Get the chance to pray in this significant pilgrimage site where many prophets have passed The Baptism Site, known as ‘Maghtas’ in Arabic is one of the most important recent discoveries in biblical archaeology. Excavations only began there in 1996, however, have already unveiled more than 20 churches, caves, & baptismal pools dating from the Roman and Byzantine periods. Grasp a unique experience at this historical site, preserved exactly how it was over 2000 years ago, filled with much flora and fauna After indulging & experiencing these holy sights & reveling in the panoramic views, reconvene with your driver for the return, ending with a hotel drop-off.

Location

Activity location

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    Madaba Mosaic Map
    • , Inside St. George's Church
    • Madaba, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Madaba Mosaic Map
    • , Inside St. George's Church
    • Madaba, Jordan

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