Dead Sea, Madaba & Mount Nebo tour from Amman: Private with float
Float in the Dead Sea and stand where Moses saw the Promised Land
A private full-day tour from Amman visiting Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Dead Sea, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver. The itinerary moves through the 6th-century mosaic map at St. George's Church, panoramic views across the Jordan Valley from Mount Nebo's summit, and time to float in the mineral-rich waters at the lowest point on Earth. Choose between transportation only or the all-inclusive option that adds entry tickets and lunch at a resort on the Dead Sea.
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2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Dead Sea
- Visit St. George’s Church mosaic map
- Ascend Mount Nebo for panoramic views
- Relax and float in the Dead Sea
- St. George's Church 1h
- Mount Nebo 1h
- Dead Sea 3h
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water.
- hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman.
- English-speaking driver for the full day.
- entry tickets to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Dead Sea (all-inclusive option only).
- lunch at a resort on the Dead Sea shore (all-inclusive option only).
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00
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Private day tour from Amman through Madaba's 6th-century mosaics, Mount Nebo's panoramic views, and the Dead Sea's mineral waters, hotel pickup.
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The experience
The tour leaves from your Amman hotel and heads first to Madaba, a town built on layers of Christian heritage. At St. George's Church, you'll see the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land, a 6th-century floor laid out in thousands of colored stone tiles that map the region as pilgrims knew it then. The mosaics are the reason Madaba earned the name "City of Mosaics," and they sit inside a working church where the scale and detail of the work become clear only when you're standing over it.
From Madaba, the route climbs to Mount Nebo, the ridge where Moses is said to have stood and gazed across the Jordan Valley toward the Promised Land. On a clear day, the view reaches all the way to Jerusalem. The vantage point is the whole point: the landscape spreads out in layers, the Dead Sea visible below, and the historical weight of the place settles in without needing explanation. The driver navigates the winding road. You arrive at the viewpoint and take in the scale of what's below.
The final stop is the Dead Sea itself, the lowest point on Earth at roughly 1,410 feet below sea level. The water's mineral content is so high that floating happens without effort: your body rises to the surface naturally. The all-inclusive option includes entry and lunch at a resort on the shore, so you can soak, float, and rest without arranging anything separately. If you choose transportation only, you still reach the Dead Sea. The difference is whether meals and entry are handled as part of the booking. The entire day runs 8 to 9 hours. Throughout, the vehicle is air-conditioned, Wi-Fi is available on board, and bottled water comes with you.
Top questions
What exactly is the mosaic map at St. George's Church in Madaba?
The mosaic map is a 6th-century floor made of thousands of colored stone tiles that depict the Holy Land as it was known to pilgrims at that time. It covers the church floor and shows the geography of the region in remarkable detail, making it one of the oldest maps of the area.
Can I really float in the Dead Sea without swimming?
Yes. The Dead Sea's mineral content is so high that your body floats naturally on the surface without any effort. The buoyancy is one of the defining features of swimming there. You stay afloat even if you're not moving.
What's the difference between the all-inclusive option and transportation only?
The all-inclusive option includes entry tickets to the sites, lunch at a resort on the Dead Sea shore, and all transportation. Transportation only covers the private vehicle, driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, Wi-Fi, and water, but you pay separately for entry tickets and meals.
How long does the whole tour take?
The tour runs 8 to 9 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, covering Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Dead Sea with time to explore and float at each stop.
Is the driver English-speaking?
Yes, the driver speaks English and provides transportation throughout the day. The tour does not include a separate guide at the sites themselves.
Does the tour include hotel pickup in Amman?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman are included in both options. The driver collects you from your hotel and returns you at the end of the day.
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Dead Sea, Madaba & Mount Nebo tour from Amman: Private with float
8h–9h · at your hotel
from US$ 73 per person
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