Bethany Baptism Jordan River Site Visit from Dead Sea Optional Iraq Al Amir
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
Private tour, exclusively for your party to ensure a personalized experience
Hassle-free pick up and drop off from your location
Flexibility to explore independently with free time
Get insights into local culture, history, and nature
Value for money service
Stand beside the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized on this private 4-hour trip from Dead Sea. Travel to Bethany Beyond the Jordan River Baptism Site, also known as “Al-Maghtas”, tour the riverbanks and ruins of ancient churches, wells, and baptismal pools. Entrance fees, Local Guide, and round-trip private transport with a well-informed English-Speaking Driver included. If you wish to upgrade to add a visit to the nearby Iraq Al Amir caves and pre-Roman Qasr al-Abad palace. Return to your hotel included.
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What’s included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- English-Speaking Driver
- Entrance Fees to Bethany (Baptism Site at Jordan River)
- Local English-Speaking Guide at Bethany Jordan River (collective)
- Entrance fees to Iraq Al Amir; if option selected
- On board WI-FI
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, Local Guide) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Any other service not mentioned
Itinerary
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1. Dead Sea Region
Meet your driver at your Dead Sea hotel, and travel by private, leisure air-conditioned vehicle to the River Jordan with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. On route, soak in views of Jordan’s barren landscapes, and pull up at Bethany Beyond the Jordan River, known as “Al-Maghtas” in Arabic. The site on the eastern bank of the river where it’s believed Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
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2. The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ
Meet up with a local guide, and take a tour of the riverbanks and key excavated ruins, learning how the site was sanctified as the place of Jesus’ baptism by the Vatican and a visit by Pope John Paul II in 2000. Drink in the powerful sense of spirituality, and see the remnants of Roman and Byzantine churches, caves, wells, and baptismal pools. As you walk, listen as your guide explains why archaeologists believe that it was here that John the Baptist lived, preached, and performed baptisms. Hear more about this famous Christian pilgrimage spot and how it is held holy in all three major religions — Christianity, Judaism, and Islam for being the believed site of the Prophet Elijah’s ascension to heaven.
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3. Dead Sea Region
Afterward, reconvene with your driver and return to Dead Sea, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off. Please note: the Bethany in this trip should not be confused with Bethany in Jerusalem, where it's believed that Mary Magdalene lived and Lazarus rose from the dead.
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Optional Upgrade to Tour with Iraq Al Amir
Upgrade Iraq Al Amir Visit: Alternatively, if you’ve chosen to upgrade, travel to Iraq Al Amir, home to numerous cliff-side caves dating to the Copper Age. Drive through olive groves and pine trees, and after viewing the caves, continue to nearby Qasr al-Abad, a restored pre-Roman building dating from the 2nd or 3rd century B.C. Admire the exterior, pillars, and animal carvings as you walk around the age-old edifice, thought to have been a villa or minor palace. Then, rejoin your driver and conclude your tour with a Dead Sea hotel drop-off.
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 09:00
Know before you go
- Infant seats available
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
- Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) 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.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- 23–23 hours before: no refund
- Less than 23 hours before: full refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · 23–23 hours before: no refund · Less than 23 hours before: full refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
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From AED 343 per person (5–7 travelers)Free cancellation
