Day Tour Madaba, Mount Nebo and Baptism site From Amman
Description
Explore of the top sights of Jordan in one day on this private tour from Amman or airport or Dead sea. travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver. View the mosaic at Madaba; stand atop Mt. Nebo; and see where Jesus was believed to have been baptized along the Jordan Rive.
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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.
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.
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; 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.
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Pickup Locations & Times
The driver will contact the travelers before one day from their trip by what's app.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(63)
Omar was amazing. I did a private day tour to Mt Nebo, Baptism site and Madaba. He took me to additional stops and took many nice photos of me. He also gave me lots of information during the drive about the towns/villages we passed by and the views. He was also very patient waiting for me as I’m a slow explorer and spent quite a long time at some of the locations so it took us around 8.5h total. The vehicle was comfortable with the AC on and free water.
Omar was an excellent tour guide today! He was very knowledgable and was so good at suggesting where to take amazing photos. Omar also gave me enough time to explore Madaba and Mount Nebo which had beautiful views of the Holy Land. Seeing the baptism site of Jesus and the river Jordan was very surreal. Thank you again Omar for being a patient and hospitable tour guide. I would highly recommend going on this tour
It was a great experience! Mr. Ahmad Omar was punctual, nice, and accommodating. We didn’t feel rushed, and had enough time to see all sites, including side trip shopping. Mr. Omar was kind enough to allow us to change our initial drop off site, and allow to add some sites not included in the initial site listings. He offered great advice and recommendations, such as expected tipping amount to guides, and restaurants. We would definitely get their services again, next time we visit.
Omar was so friendly and knowledgeable as our driver and drop-offs at all the amazing sites we visited. He was even generous enough to take us out of our way to Pink Lake for a small price. He knew English extremely well, and was so friendly and personable! So great to meet you, and my two girls and I felt safe in your hands!
The tour was great, I really enjoyed it.. my tourist guide Omar is the best. I really recommend it for history lovers, especially the place where Jesus Christ was baptized.
I was completely satisfied with the self-guided tours and with my transportation expert for the day. The experience was safe and pleasant with zero rushing. I took my time at each stop and lingered leisurely to explore at my own pace. I would definitely repeat the experience!
Omar was a kind & helpful gentleman, he communicated well before the trip. He was a careful driver & knew the best places for photographs. We were dropped off outside all the sites & given clear instructions. We definitely recommend taking this tour, especially with Omar thank you for a great day Sarah & Rob
The sites were as described. The only disappointment was the Baptism Site was unexpectedly closed. Ashram, my driver, was extremely apologetic, even though not his fault. He offered to take me to a few other local sites in Amman to make up for my disappointment. I do feel the price is a bit much since no entrance fees are included and once at the sites, you are on your own, no guide. I was very pleasantly surprised to have a clean, pleasant smelling car…no residual smoke smell, as most vehicles in Amman have. Ashram was an excellent driver with extensive local knowledge.
Faisal was very friendly, knowledgeable about the areas we visited and safe driver especially in a bit of rainy conditions driving through the high mountains. Really enjoyed our time together
What an amazing day! Would definitely recommend, saw all the sights and didn't feel rushed at all. Would 100% recommend.
