Amman to Petra transfer with Madaba & Mont Nebo stops

A five-hour drive that ends at Petra, not a tour through it.

A private transfer from Amman to Petra in an air-conditioned sedan, with stops at Madaba's St. George's Church to see the ancient mosaic map of Palestine and Mont Nebo, the mountain where Prophet Moses is said to have gazed at the promised land. The driver picks you up from your Amman hotel, handles the desert highway, and drops you at your Petra hotel or the visitor centre. WiFi and a restroom are on board.

The experience

Five hours from Amman to Petra means you're not taking a guided tour of the sights. You're getting there with two stops built in. The first is Madaba, where St. George's Church holds a 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine, one of the oldest surviving maps of the region. You'll see it on your own time before the driver moves on. Mont Nebo comes next, the mountain where Prophet Moses is believed to have gazed at the promised land before his death. It's a quick visit, not a lengthy stop.

The route itself is the desert highway, and the driver includes a break for restroom use and a stretch. You travel in a private sedan with air conditioning, WiFi on board, and an onboard restroom. Pickup happens at your hotel in Amman in the morning, and the drop-off is at your hotel in Wadi Musa or directly at the Petra visitor centre: your choice when you book.

What’s included

• Private sedan transportation from your Amman hotel to Petra.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• onboard restroom.
• a stop at Madaba's St. George's Church to see the 6th-century mosaic map.
• a stop at Mont Nebo.
• and a restroom break during the drive.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transfer from Amman to PetraUp to 4 per booking · No fixed timePickup is included

Minivan from Amman to PetraUp to 7 per booking · No fixed timeIncludes pickup by minivan

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Jordanian Mappers

Is this one for you?Book this if you need to reach Petra from Amman and want two historical stops on the way without the pace or cost of a full guided tour. The fixed route and drop-off point work for anyone heading to Petra on this date, but not for travelers who want to explore Madaba or Mont Nebo in depth.

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Top questions

What is the mosaic map in Madaba that we stop to see?

St. George's Church in Madaba holds a 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine, one of the oldest surviving maps of the region and a significant historical artifact.

How long do we spend at Mont Nebo?

Mont Nebo is a quick visit on the route. The stop is built into the journey without a long layover, so you see the mountain where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land and move on.

Does the transfer include entry fees to Madaba or Mont Nebo?

Entry fees to the sights are not included. The transfer covers transport and the stops, but you pay separately if you choose to enter either site.

Where exactly does the driver drop me off in Petra?

The driver drops you at your hotel in Wadi Musa or at the Petra visitor centre, whichever you prefer when you book.

Is there a restroom stop on the five-hour drive?

Yes, the driver includes a break for restroom use and a stretch during the desert highway portion of the journey.