Jordan · Archaeology

3-Day Madaba, Mt. Nebo and Petra Tour with Dead Sea Stay

3 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 in Madaba
  • 02 Visit Mt. Nebo, where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land
  • 03 Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth
  • 04 Explore Petra, Jordan's red rose city, through the Siq to the Treasury
  • 05 Walk along the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle

Enjoy a 3-day tour to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, and Petra, beginning with the famous 6th-century Mosaic Map of Palestine in St. George's Church in Madaba. Continue to Mt. Nebo, where Prophet Moses gazed upon the Promised Land, then head to the Dead Sea for time to float in its salty waters at the lowest point on earth. Explore Petra, Jordan's famous Rose City, established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataeans and renowned as the country's greatest attraction.

Pass through the canyon, the so-called Siq, to see Petra's most beautiful monument, the Treasury.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Amman, Madaba, Petra, Dead Sea (Jordan)
Languages English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Madaba, Mt. Nebo, and the Dead Sea

  • Meet the representative at Amman Airport before customs.

  • From here, drive directly to Madaba to see the famous 6th-century Mosaic Map of Palestine in St. George's Church.

  • Take a short ride to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died.

  • Proceed to the Dead Sea. At 400 meters below sea level, this lake is the lowest point on earth, and ever since the days of Herod the Great, people have flocked here in search of its curative secrets.

  • Enjoy free time to float and relax in the salty waters.

  • Check in and stay overnight.

2
Day 02

Journey to Petra and Guided Visit

  • After breakfast, drive to the red rose city of Petra, Jordan's biggest attraction. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria.

  • Pass through the canyon, the so-called Siq, to see Petra's most beautiful monument, the Treasury.

  • Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle.

  • Say farewell to the guide at the restaurant area, then enjoy free time to explore Petra at your own pace.

  • Walk the same way back to the entrance.

Overnight in Petra.

3
Day 03

Departure from Petra to Amman

  • After breakfast at the hotel, check out and, according to your departure time, drive to Amman to board your flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Madaba 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 1 hotel accommodation with breakfast at the Dead Sea.

  • 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 services.

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

    • Price for 4-star services - USD 576 per person

    • Price for 5-star services - USD 597 per person

  • This package is suitable for travelers arriving early.

  • 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.

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 3 days finish where they began, in Madaba.

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