8 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Depart your Amman hotel by private, air-conditioned vehicle, and make the scenic journey south toward Umm Rasas.
After roughly 1.5 hours, step outside to walk around what is one of Jordan’s most important archaeological sites.
A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004, Umm Rasas features well-preserved Roman, Byzantine, and early Muslim ruins dating from the 3rd to the 9th centuries. Highlights include several Byzantine churches, notable for their still-vivid and hugely artistic floor mosaics.
After admiring the mosaics that depict everything from agriculture and hunting to cities like Jerusalem and Caesarea, move on to Madaba, a town famous for its early medieval mosaics. Best known among them is the 6th-century Mosaic Map, housed in St. George’s Church.
On arrival, meet a local guide, and tour St. George’s, seeing its stunning mosaic — a depiction of the Holy Land and Jordan. Admire the detailed renderings of Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, and Jericho, and note the references to biblical locations.
Next, visit Madaba Archeological Park, home to remnants of Byzantine churches and a 6th-century villa. Inspect the antiquities here, lingering at the beautiful villa mosaic that portrays the four seasons and Greek gods.
Continue to Mt. Nebo, a mountain ridge where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land before dying. Admire the views over the Jordan Valley and, on a clear day, to the Holy Land. Then, with a local guide, enter Mt. Nebo church to see its 6th-century mosaics. Absorb the intricate artworks showing soldiers, hunting, and animals, and hear about their history and discovery from your guide.
Lastly, visit a local mosaic workshop where mosaics are still made using centuries-old techniques. Watch as artisans piece together complex motifs from pieces of ceramics, glass, or stone, creating incredibly intricate images.
Your tour concludes in Amman, with a hotel drop-off.
Operated by
Zaid Tours and Travel
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Pleasant experience
Shashitha, Nov 2022
A guide is provided for only Madaba. The rest is transport only but the driver, Basel, was knowledgeable in the area and made the trip a pleasant experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you. Looking forward to having you, your family, and friends with us again
Not as long as I had...
Jean Y, Apr 2017
<p>Not as long as I had hoped<br/> Perhaps it was an off day but this tour did not fulfil expectations</p>
Itinerary
Amman
Depart your Amman hotel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, and make the scenic journey south toward Umm ar-Rasas. After roughly 2 hours, step outside to walk around what is one of Jordan’s most important archaeological sites. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004
2 hoursUmm ar-Rasas
Umm ar-Rasas features well-preserved Roman, Byzantine, and early Muslim ruins dating from the 3rd to the 9th centuries. Highlights include several Byzantine churches, notable for their still-vivid and hugely artistic floor mosaics.
2 hoursMadaba
After admiring the mosaics that depict everything from agriculture and hunting to cities like Jerusalem and Caesarea, move on to Madaba,
2 hoursSt. George's Church
Madaba is a town famous for its early medieval mosaics. Best known among them is the 6th-century Mosaic Map, housed in Saint George’s Church. On arrival, meet a local guide, and tour Saint George’s, seeing its stunning mosaic — a depiction of the Holy Land and Jordan. Admire the detailed renderings of Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, and Jericho, noting the references to biblical locations
45 minutesAdmission IncludedMadaba Archaeological Park
Next, visit Madaba’s Archeological Park, home to remnants of Byzantine churches and a 6th-century villa. Inspect the antiquities here, lingering at the beautiful villa mosaic that portrays the four seasons and Greek gods.
45 minutesAdmission IncludedMount Nebo
Continue to Mount Nebo, a mountain ridge where Moses is said to have seen the Holy Land before dying. Admire the views over the Jordan Valley, and on a clear day, to the Holy Land. Then, enter Mount Nebo church to see its fascinating historical mosaics picturing different figures. Absorb the intricate artworks showing soldiers, hunting, and animals, hear about their history and discovery. Lastly, visit a local mosaic workshop where mosaics are still made using centuries-old techniques. Watch as artisans’ piece together complex motifs from pieces of ceramics, glass, or stone, creating incredibly intricate images. Your tour concludes in Amman, with a hotel drop-off.
2 hoursAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- English-Speaking Driver
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance to Madaba Archaeological Park
- Entrance to Madaba Saint George Church
- Local English-Speaking Guide at Madaba Saint George Church
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
- On board WI-FI
- Entrances Fees to Umm ar-Rasas
- Entrance to Mount Nebo Memorial Church of Moses
Exclusions
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of beverages
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver, and Local Guide) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Any other service not mentioned
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
- Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
- For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
- Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
- Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
- Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us
- Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Dress code at Churches: Modest.
- Visits to churches are not allowed during prayer times.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.