Day Tour to Bethany Baptism Jordan River Site, Madaba & Nebo Visit from Dead Sea
- Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 1 jour avant
- Confirmation immédiate
- Prise en charge à l’hôtel
- Visite guidée en anglais
À propos de cette expérience
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 8-hour trip from Dead Sea. Travel to the Bethany Beyond the Jordan Baptism Site, also known as “El-Maghtas”, and tour the riverbanks and ruins of ancient churches, wells, and baptismal pools. Proceed to Madaba’s mosaic city to visit Saint George’s Church, home to beautiful Byzantine mosaic map depicting the Holy Land and Jordan; besides other mosaics at Madaba’s Archeological Park, as well as visit Saint John Church with its Bell Tower. Continue to Mount Nebo to enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley to Jericho and Jerusalem. Explore the ruins of a Byzantine church that once stood on the hilltop, and gain insight into biblical legend for which this ancient corner of the world is famous.
Prochaines dates disponibles
Ce qui est inclus
- 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 Bethany (Baptism Site at Jordan River)
- Entrance to Madaba, the Archaeological Park
- Entrance to Madaba Saint George Church and Saint John Church
- Entrance to Mount Nebo Memorial Church of Moses
- On board WI-FI
Non inclus
- 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
- Dépenses personnelles
- Any other service not mentioned
Itinéraire
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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. On route, soak in views of Jordan’s barren landscapes, and pull up at Bethany Beyond the Jordan River, known as “El-Maghtas” in Arabic, the site on the eastern bank of the river where it’s believed Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.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.
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2. The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ Site
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. 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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3. Madaba Governorate
Travel to Madaba, known for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics. Arrive in Madaba and head inside Saint George’s Church with a local guide. This 19th-century Greek Orthodox Basilica is home to the famous Madaba Mosaic Map, a 6th-century A.D. floor mosaic that depicts the ancient Holy Land and Jordan. Gaze at this masterpiece and its richly detailed renderings of Jerusalem, Jericho, the Dead Sea and other biblical sites as your guide explains how it was unearthed in 1897 A.D A.D.
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4. Madaba Archaeological Park
Proceed to the open-air museum known as the Archaeological Park, which houses a collection of ruins and mosaics like the Church of Virgin Mary and other floor house mosaics. Visit the historic Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist, with its beautiful Bell Tower for a breath-taking view of Madaba.
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5. St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
Visit its underground museum memorial of Saint John the Baptist. Having admired the mosaic.
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6. Mount Nebo
drive to Mount Nebo, the hill where, according to the bible, Moses was not only granted a view of the Holy Land but also died. Take in the stunning views from the summit that extend over the Jordan Valley, and on a clear day, can stretch as far as Jericho and Jerusalem. Go inside the excavated remains of the Byzantine church that once graced the hilltop. Here, archaeologists have uncovered a series of floor mosaics dating from between the 4th and 6th century A.D. Marvel at these intricate artworks with their still-vivid illustrations of peacocks, soldiers, horses and hunters, as your guide shares facts about their creation and discovery.
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7. Dead Sea Region
After your visit of this marvelous Franciscan Monastery of Mount Nebo, return to your vehicle and make the drive back to Dead Sea. Your tour concludes with a drop-off at your Dead Sea hotel.
Bon à savoir
- Durée
- 6 heures
- Modalités de rendez-vous
- Prise en charge à l’hôtel
- Confirmation
- Confirmation immédiate
- Conditions d'annulation
- Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 1 jour avant
- Difficulté
- Facile
- Guidage
- Visite guidée en anglais
- Heures de départ
- 09:00
À savoir avant de partir
- Sièges pour bébés disponibles
- 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.
- Dress code at Churches: Modest.
- ·Visits to churches are not allowed during prayer times.
Conditions d'annulation
Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 1 jour avant le début de l'expérience.
- 1 jour ou plus avant : remboursement intégral
- De 23 à 23 heures avant : aucun remboursement
- Moins de 23 heures avant : remboursement intégral
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Combien de temps dure cette expérience ?
Elle dure 6 heures.
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Cette expérience est-elle guidée, et dans quelle langue ?
Visite guidée en anglais
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