About this experience
Discover the modern and ancient jewels in Jordan’s crown on this private Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Dead Sea day private trip from Amman with your own private driver that doubles up as your guide. Explore new and old Amman discovering its top attractions such as the Citadel, the Roman Theater, and the Rainbow Street. Visit Saint George’s Church in Madaba and learn of the city’s rich history with its ancient map; besides other mosaics at Madaba’s Archeological Park, as well as visit Saint John Church. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley from the top of Mount Nebo and admire ancient relics and mosaics in its Franciscan Monastery. Then, soak up under the sunshine and enjoy free time to swim in the Dead Sea’s waters, the lowest point on earth and the first world’s natural spa.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
What is included
- Amman panoramic tour
- Entrance to the Dead Sea Spa Hotel for the use of the hotel facilities beach, pool & changing rooms
- English-Speaking Driver
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance to Madaba Archaeological Park
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- Entrance to Madaba Saint George Church and Saint John Church
- Showers in Dead Sea
- On board WI-FI
- Entrance to Mount Nebo Memorial Church of Moses
- Towel in Dead Sea
- Local English-Speaking Guide at Madaba Saint George Church
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, and local Guide) – Recommended
- Admission to the Amman Citadel, Roman Theatre, and King Abdullah Mosque
- Personal Expenses
- Spa use and treatments at Dead Sea
- Any other service not mentioned
Itinerary and highlights
Start this private tour with a panoramic visit of the capital of Jordan, Amman. Begin from the ancient area with a view point from the Citadel and continue to downtown streets and local markets passing its churches and mosques, as well as by the Roman Theater, and the Rainbow Street.
Then, proceed to the new modern Amman for a sightseeing tour of the white architecture that the city is well known for. Continue to visit the mosaic city of Madaba. The most popular and well known is the ancient mosaic map of Jordan and the Holy Land in the 6th century found at the Saint George Orthodox Church, marked with the points of interest of some historical stories recorded in the Bible.
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. Visit its underground museum memorial of Saint John the Baptist. Free time to explore a mosaic workshop, if interested.
Then climb up Mount Nebo where Prophet Moses is said to have died. Enjoy the view of the Holy Land and the Jordan Valley, and visit the mosaics and ancient relics found inside the Mount Nebo Franciscan Church.
Drive to the lowest point on earth for free time to swim in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea for an experience not to be missed, as it the first world’s natural spa! After this long day end the tour with a return to your hotel in Amman.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Zaid Tours and Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- Swim suit is required.
- Dress code at Churches: Modest.
- Visits to churches are not allowed during prayer times.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
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