Jordan · Religious & Spiritual

Full-Day Jordan Valley Religious Tour with Bethany and Mt. Nebo

1 Day Round trip from Al Rayyan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Bethany beyond Jordan, the site where Jesus Christ was baptized
02 See Mt. Nebo, where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land
03 View the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine in St. George's Church, Madaba
04 Explore Machaerus, Herod's hilltop stronghold linked to John the Baptist's beheading

Go on a full-day tour to visit important religious sites around the Jordan Valley. Head to Bethany beyond Jordan, where Jesus Christ was baptized, then continue to Mt. Nebo, where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died. Move to Madaba to see St. George's Church and its famous 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, and stop by Machaerus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded.

Proceed to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Amman, Madaba, Dead Sea (Jordan), Bethany

Languages English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bethany, Mt. Nebo, Madaba and Machaerus

Drive to the Jordan Valley towards Bethany at the Jordan River. This is the place where the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist took place.
Have a look at Elijah's Hill, where Prophet Elijah ascended to heaven.
Proceed to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died.
Visit the old monastery overlooking the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and parts of the Holy Land.
Later, move towards Madaba to see the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine in St. George's Church.
Continue to Machaerus, the hilltop stronghold of Herod the Great, King of Judea. His son, Herod Antipas, inherited the fortress. He ordered the beheading of John the Baptist after Salome's fateful dance at this site. Walk for 30 minutes to reach the top of the hill.
Transfer to your hotel or residence in Amman.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Al Rayyan 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by private, air-conditioned, new vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
Entrance fees to the Baptism Site, Mt. Nebo, Madaba St. George's Church, and Machaerus.
Mineral water on board the vehicle.

What's Not Included

Exclusions:

Guide service.
Meals and beverages not stated.
Tips and personal expenses.

Know before you go

Trip duration: approximately 8 hours.
Trip type: private tour by air-conditioned vehicle.
Trip runs: every day.
Tour starts/ends: Amman hotel or Amman residence.
Pick-up time: 08:00 AM. At the Baptism Site, you will be taken with other visitors by shuttle bus closer to the Jordan River.

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