Jordan · Archaeology

2-Day Petra and Madaba Tour from Amman with Dead Sea and Mt. Nebo

2 Days Round trip from Madaba Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the famous 6th-century Mosaic Map of Palestine in St. George's Church at Madaba
  • 02 Visit Mt. Nebo, where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land
  • 03 Enjoy free time to float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth
  • 04 Explore the splendid red rose city of Petra through the Siq to the Treasury, Al Khazneh
  • 05 Admire Petra's coloured sandstone monuments, including the Street of Facades, the Silk Tomb, the Theatre, and the Grand Temple

Enjoy a 2-day tour to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, the Dead Sea, and Petra. See the famous Mosaic Map of Palestine in St. George's Church at Madaba, visit Mt. Nebo for views of the promised land, and enjoy free time to float in the Dead Sea. Continue to Petra to explore the splendid red rose city, established around the 6th century BC, including the Siq and the famous Treasury, Al Khazneh.

With the Petra guide, pass through the narrow gorge, the so-called Siq, and be rewarded with a glimpse of the most beautiful monument, the Treasury, also known as Al Khazneh.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Amman, Madaba, Petra, Dead Sea (Jordan)
Languages English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Amman Airport, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, and the Dead Sea

  • Meet the tour representative at Amman Airport before customs.

  • Drive directly to Madaba to see the famous mosaic, a 6th-century map of Palestine in St. George's Church.

  • Take a short ride to Mount Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died.

  • Proceed to the Dead Sea with the Jordan tour guide. At 400 meters below sea level, the lake is the lowest point on earth.

  • Enjoy free time to float on the salty waters.

  • Continue driving to Petra for check-in and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Explore Petra and Transfer to Amman Airport

  • Explore the splendid red rose city of Petra, established around the 6th century BC by the Nabataean Arabs. It was a major caravan centre during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. With the Petra guide, pass through the narrow gorge, the so-called Siq, and be rewarded with a glimpse of the most beautiful monument, the Treasury, also known as Al Khazneh.

  • Continue through the Street of Facades and admire more of the great architecture, mostly carved in the coloured sandstone, including the Urn, the Silk Tomb, the Theatre, and the Grand Temple.

  • Say farewell to the guides at the restaurant area.

  • Transfer to Amman Airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Madaba 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 1 hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra.

  • Transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking escort driver.

  • English-speaking spot guide in Petra (2.5 to 3 hours).

  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.

  • 700-meter horse ride in Petra (not mandatory; the horse handler expects a tip).

  • Mineral water on board the vehicle.

What's Not Included

  • Airfare.

  • Travel insurance.

  • Jordanian visa (obtainable at Amman Airport for 40 JD = 60 USD per person).

  • Meals and beverages not stated.

  • Horse-drawn carriage or camel ride in Petra.

  • Tips and personal expenses.

Know before you go

  • The price mentioned for this tour is for 3-star hotel services.

  • If you want to upgrade the tour, you can opt for one of the following:

    • Price for 4-star hotel services: USD 420 per person

    • Price for 5-star hotel services: USD 444 per person

  • This tour is recommended for travellers with limited time to see Jordan.

  • 2 days, 1 night - Jordan short break.

  • Low season: 09 January - 28 February; 01 June - 31 August; 01 December - 22 December.

  • High season: 01 March - 31 May; 01 September - 30 November; 23 December - 08 January.

  • This package is suitable for travellers arriving early and departing late.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Madaba, Jordan
Tour start
Madaba, Jordan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Madaba.

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