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Private Christian tour of Madaba, Mount Nebo and Mukawer

Free cancellation
Place: Dead Sea
Duration: from 6 hours to 7 hours 30 minutes
Language: English, Arabic
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • See the 6th-century Mosaic Map at St. George's Church in Madaba
  • Visit Mt. Nebo, where Moses is thought to have seen the Promised Land before he died
  • View the floor mosaics on show at Mt. Nebo church
  • Stroll around the ancient hilltop fortress of Muwakir, where it's believed John the Baptist was beheaded

What to expect

With private pick up from Amman or Dead Sea, Explore Jordan's biblical and early medieval history on this private 7-hour trip to Madaba, Mt. Nebo and Mukawir. Admire Madaba (St. George Church & Mosaic Map) - The mosaic-filled city of Madaba is just 30 minutes south of Amman/Dead Sea on the Kings Highway. The major highlight is the Greek Orthodox Basilica of St. George or the Church of the Map that portrays the old Holly Land with 2 Million pieces of mosaic, a huge well -preserved work of art comprises a map of the entire region of Jordan and Palestine in the north, to Egypt in the south. Madaba in present time is famous with its Mosaic Schools and hand-woven rugs, Mount Nebo - Moses Mountain, situated 10 kilometers west of Madaba, overlooking the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, West Bank and Jerusalem, where believed the alleged sites of the tomb of Moses. The major highlight is the Byzantine Church built by the 4th century to memorial Prophet Moses death, and the spot where Moses view the “Land of Canaan” the Holy Land that he would not enter… onwards into Mukawir is the site of Machaerus, mentioned in the New Testament as the palace in which Salome danced in exchange for the head of Johan the Baptist on a platter (Mark 6:21-29).

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Important to know

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please bring hats, sun screen and comfortable walking shoes
  • This is a holy place; conservative cloths are required to enter the church
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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What’s included

Professional driver

Entrance Fees to Madaba Saint George Church, Mount Nebo and Machaerus Fortress

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Tips (optional)

Local guide

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 36 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Madaba Visitors Center, Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, Madaba, Jordan

Meeting point:

You will be picked up from your accommodation in the Dead Sea or Amman. Please contact the local operator to confirm your pick-up details. You will find the contact information in the voucher after booking.
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Provider

Travco Jordan

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145