Madaba, Mount Nebo & Baptism Site tour from Amman

The Madaba Map, Mount Nebo's panorama, and the Jordan River in one day

A private, air-conditioned tour from Amman visits three sacred and historical sites across Jordan: the 6th-century Madaba Map mosaic in St. George's Church, the panoramic views and ancient mosaics at Mount Nebo, and the Baptism Site where John the Baptist is believed to have baptized Jesus. Your English-speaking driver handles transport and timing. Entrance fees are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mount Nebo1h
2. Yardenit2h

Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site Tour

• Visit Madaba Archaeological Museum
• Explore St. John the Baptist Church
• Tour St. George’s Church and Madaba Map
• Visit Mount Nebo and Memorial Church
• Explore the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ
• Return to Amman

The experience

Madaba, known as the City of Mosaics, anchors the first part of the day. You'll spend time at the Madaba Archaeological Museum exploring regional artifacts, then move through St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church with its underground tunnels leading to ancient ruins. The centerpiece is St. George's Church, where the 6th-century Madaba Map (an intricate floor mosaic depicting the ancient Holy Land) occupies a full hour of the tour. This is not a quick glance. The map is large enough to walk around and study the detail.

Mount Nebo comes next, a one-hour stop where you stand at elevation overlooking the Jordan Valley. The Memorial Church of Moses sits here, and the site holds its own 6th-century floor mosaics showing pastoral scenes, animals, and hunting. The views stretch across the valley floor, and the mosaics add a layer of history to the landscape itself.

The Baptism Site, also called Yardenit, takes up the final two hours. This is the longest single stop, and it is the spiritual anchor of the tour. You'll have time to walk the site believed to be where John the Baptist baptized Jesus, with the Jordan River itself as the setting. Your driver will be waiting when you finish, and the return to Amman is a straight drive back to your hotel or starting point. Entrance fees to all three main sites run around USD 30 total and are paid separately. Meals and drinks are not included.

What’s included

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver.
• Wi-Fi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00

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GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 30

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Retaj Jordan Tours and transportation

Is this one for you?Book this if you're covering three scattered sites (Madaba's mosaics, Mount Nebo's valley views, and the Jordan River) in one day. The private vehicle keeps you moving between stops without backtracking.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Madaba Map and why does it matter?

The Madaba Map is a 6th-century floor mosaic inside St. George's Church that illustrates the ancient Holy Land and Jordan in intricate detail. It is one of the oldest surviving maps of the region and is large enough to walk around. The tour gives you a full hour to study it.

Can I see the Jordan River at the Baptism Site?

Yes. The Baptism Site, also called Yardenit, sits on the Jordan River itself, believed to be where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. The two-hour stop includes time to walk the site and experience the river setting.

How much time do I spend at Mount Nebo?

Mount Nebo is a one-hour stop. You'll see the panoramic views over the Jordan Valley and explore the Memorial Church of Moses, which holds its own 6th-century floor mosaics depicting pastoral and hunting scenes.

What is included in the tour price?

Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver, and Wi-Fi on board are included. Entrance fees to the sites (around USD 30 total), meals, drinks, and gratuities are separate.

When does the tour end?

You'll arrive at the Baptism Site by 2:00 PM and spend two hours there. After that, your driver takes you back to your chosen location in Amman, making it a full-day outing that ends in the afternoon.