Day Tour to Bethany Baptism Jordan River, Madaba and Mount Nebo Visit from Amman
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Things To Know
- 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 and Saint John Church
- On board WI-FI
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance to Mount Nebo Memorial Church of Moses
- Entrance Fees to Bethany (Baptism Site at Jordan River)
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver , and Local Guide) – Recommended
- All type of beverages
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- Anything else not mentioned
- Personal Expenses
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Dress code at Churches: Modest.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What's included in the package
Itinerary
The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ
Meet your driver at your Amman 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.
Admission Ticket IncludedThe Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ
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.
Admission Ticket IncludedMadaba (Pass-by Only)
Travel to Madaba, known for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics.
St. George's Church
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
Admission Ticket IncludedMadaba 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.
Admission Ticket IncludedSt. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
Visit the historic Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist, with its beautiful Bell Tower for a breath-taking view of Madaba. Visit its underground museum memorial of Saint John the Baptist.
Admission Ticket IncludedMount Nebo
Having admired the mosaic, 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. After your visit of this marvelous Franciscan Monastery of Mount Nebo, return to your vehicle and make the drive back to Amman. Your tour concludes with a drop-off at your Amman hotel.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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Things to know
- 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 and Saint John Church
- On board WI-FI
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance to Mount Nebo Memorial Church of Moses
- Entrance Fees to Bethany (Baptism Site at Jordan River)
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver , and Local Guide) – Recommended
- All type of beverages
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- Anything else not mentioned
- Personal Expenses
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Dress code at Churches: Modest.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.