Dead Sea, Madaba & Mt Nebo: Day Tour from Amman + Lunch

Summary

Float in the Dead Sea after exploring Madaba & Mount Nebo

You’ll wander Madaba’s mosaic-filled churches, stand where Moses once gazed across Jordan at Mount Nebo, and float weightless in the Dead Sea’s salty water. With hotel pickup from Amman and lunch included, expect small surprises — like local smiles or fresh bread smells — that you’ll remember long after the trip.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed in Madaba was the smell of fresh bread drifting out of a bakery as we walked to Saint George Church. Our driver, Fadi, pointed out the mosaic map inside — he said locals still come here just to see their city on the ancient floor. I tried tracing the Jordan River with my finger (probably not allowed, but no one minded). There was this quiet hum from people chatting in Arabic and a little boy selling postcards outside who grinned when I tried to say “shukran.”

Mount Nebo was windier than I expected — you could actually see the haze over the valley where they say Moses looked out. Fadi told us stories about pilgrims coming here for centuries. We stopped at a mosaic workshop nearby; I watched an older woman fit tiny colored stones into place with tweezers. She didn’t speak much English but smiled when I complimented her work (I think she understood). The drive between sites was longer than it looks on a map — about an hour each time — but honestly, it gave me time to let everything sink in.

The Dead Sea felt unreal. You walk down to the water and suddenly you’re floating without even trying — it’s weirdly peaceful, like your body forgets gravity for a while. The salt stings if you have any cuts (learned that fast), but the mud is supposed to be good for your skin so we all slathered it on anyway. Lunch was this open buffet at a hotel right by the shore; I piled my plate with hummus and something spicy I couldn’t name. Afterward, just sitting there with wet hair and salty skin watching families splash around… yeah, that’s what sticks with me most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Madaba, Mount Nebo & Dead Sea

• Visit Saint George Church & Mosaic Map
• Visit Mount Nebo and mosaic factory
• Lunch and float at Dead Sea

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Amman to Dead Sea, Madaba & Mount Nebo?

The tour lasts about 8–9 hours including travel time between sites.

Is lunch included on this day tour?

Yes, an open buffet lunch at a four or five-star hotel by the Dead Sea is included (drinks not included).

Are entry fees or guides included?

An English-speaking driver is included; entry fees are not specified in the reference content.

How much time do you spend at each location?

You spend about 2 hours in Madaba, 1 hour at Mount Nebo, and 4 hours at the Dead Sea.

Is hotel pickup provided for this tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Amman are included.

Can infants join this tour?

Yes, infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap during transport.

What language does the driver speak?

The driver speaks English during tours.

Is this day trip suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels according to provided info.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off from your Amman hotel, an English-speaking driver throughout all stops in Madaba, Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea area, plus an open buffet lunch at a four or five-star hotel before returning in the evening.