Jordan · Religious & Spiritual

Private Christian Tour: Madaba, Mount Nebo, Jordan River & Lot's Cave from Amman

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Amman. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private Christian heritage tour from Amman
02 Visit Madaba and Saint George’s Church
03 See the famous 6th-century Holy Land mosaic map
04 Explore Mount Nebo, associated with Prophet Moses
05 Visit Bethany, the Baptism Site of Jesus on the Jordan River
06 Travel through the Dead Sea region and Desert of Moab
07 Private air-conditioned transport with English-speaking driver
08 Optional visit to Lot’s Cave

Discover some of Jordan’s most significant Christian heritage sites on this private day tour from Amman. Travel in comfort to Madaba to see the famous 6th-century mosaic map at Saint George’s Church, continue to Mount Nebo for sweeping views over the Holy Land and Jordan Valley, and visit Bethany on the Jordan River, revered as the Baptism Site of Jesus.

The journey also takes you through the Dead Sea region and the Desert of Moab, adding biblical and historical context to the day. With private transport, an English-speaking driver, and local guides at selected sites, this experience offers a convenient and meaningful way to explore key pilgrimage landmarks. An optional visit to Lot’s Cave is also available.

Discover some of Jordan’s most significant Christian heritage sites on this private day tour from Amman.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

1. Madaba St. George's Church

Visit the city of Madaba known for its mosaics. The most popular and well known is the ancient mosaic map of Jordan and the Holy Land of the 6th century in the Saint George Church, marked with the points of interest of some historical stories recorded in the Bible.

2. Mount Nebo

Then climb up Mount Nebo, where Prophet Moses is believed to have died. Enjoy the view of the Holy Land and the Jordan Valley, visit the mosaics found inside the church of Mount Nebo.

3. The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ

Drive towards the Jordan Valley to visit Bethany, the Baptism Site of Jesus located on the east side of the Jordan River, recognized by the Vatican during the visit of John Paul II in 2000 to be the official baptism site of Jesus Christ and a very important pilgrimage area to visit.

4. Juwafat al-Kafrayn Jordan

This tour is just indescribable to complete your pilgrimage tour! The Baptism Site, In Arabic named “El-Maghtas” on the Jordan side of the Jordan River, is one of the most important recent discoveries in biblical archaeology. Excavations only began here in 1996, but have already uncovered more than 20 churches, caves, and baptismal pools dating from the Roman and Byzantine periods. Your pilgrimage is not complete without this day tour as after the visit of these three important sites

4. Dead Sea Region

you will tour around the Desert of Moab, Moab is the name of an ancient kingdom in the Old Testament that is today located in these mountainous areas that lie alongside much of the eastern shore of the Dead Sea in Jordan.

5. Amman Governate

Finish your long day with a return to your hotel in Amman.

Optional visit to Lot’s Cave

Upgrade your tour with an optional visit to Lot’s Cave, known in the Old Testament, where Lot’s wife turned into a pillar of salt for turning back disobeying the angel’s orders, while fleeting from the demolition of Sodom and Gomorrah, during the sulfur destruction of the city known as the city of sin according to biblical history. This tour is rich with archaeological biblical proofs.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Amman. 4 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
English-Speaking Driver
Local English-Speaking Guide at Bethany (collective), and Madaba Saint George Church (in private)
Entrance to Madaba Archaeological Park
Entrance to Madaba Saint George Church
Entrance to Mount Nebo Memorial Church of Moses
Entrance to Bethany (Baptism Site at Jordan River)
Entrance Fees to Lot Cave, if optional visit selected
On board WI-FI

What's 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
Any other service not mentioned

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
Contact your local operator 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.
For health restriction: Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.