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Christian Sites Tour: Jordan's Holy Land Highlights
4.2
26 Ratings
Madaba
Embark on a one-day tour in Jordan to explore the Christian sites of Madaba, Mt. Nebo, the Baptism Site, and Ma’in Hot Springs. Discover ancient mosaics, Moses’ viewpoint, the Jordan River, and indulge in the therapeutic hot springs.
Embark on a one-day tour in Jordan to explore the Christian sites of Madaba, Mt. Nebo, the Baptism Site, and Ma’in Hot Springs. Discover ancient mosaics, Moses’ viewpoint, the Jordan River, and indulge in the therapeutic hot springs.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Madaba Mosaic Map - The driver will collect guests from their hotel in the morning and transport them to Madaba, known as the “City of Mosaics.” Here, visitors will explore the church of Saint George, which houses the Holy Land map created in 571 A.D.
- Mount Nebo - Located less than 10 kilometers west of Madaba, Mount Nebo (Siyagha) serves as…
- Madaba Mosaic Map - The driver will collect guests from their hotel in the morning and transport them to Madaba, known as the “City of Mosaics.” Here, visitors will explore the church of Saint George, which houses the Holy Land map created in 571 A.D.
- Mount Nebo - Located less than 10 kilometers west of Madaba, Mount Nebo (Siyagha) serves as the memorial for Prophet Moses. This site features a Trefoil Church built in the 4th century AD, which was expanded with a nave in the 5th century AD. Mount Nebo offers a stunning westward view, encompassing the Dead Sea, the West Bank, the Jordan River, and, on clear days, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. It is renowned as the resting place of Moses, offering a spectacular view of the Jordan Valley and a visit to its Franciscan Church.
- The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ - The journey continues along the shores of the Dead Sea to Bethany, the site of John the Baptist’s settlement at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized. This location is well-documented in the Bible (John 1:28 and 10:40) and in Byzantine and medieval texts.
- Ma’in Hot Springs - Situated 264 meters below sea level, Ma’in is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The mineral-rich waters have been attracting visitors since Roman times. There are two main public baths: the Roman baths, featuring indoor hot baths, and the family pool beneath a small waterfall. The thermal waters, ranging from 40° to 60° C (104-140° F), are known for their healing properties. Ma’in pools are a captivating site, surrounded by high, dark-colored mountains due to geothermal activity, and are famous for the numerous dolmens (prehistoric chamber tombs) scattered across the hillsides.
- Dead Sea Region - A stop at Dead Sea Palm offers a rest point with restroom facilities, refreshments such as tea or coffee, and the opportunity to try various Dead Sea products.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Private A/C vehicle transfers with assistance
- Guided tour at the Baptism Site by a local guide
- Complimentary bottled water, coffee, and tea
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Private A/C vehicle transfers with assistance
- Guided tour at the Baptism Site by a local guide
- Complimentary bottled water, coffee, and tea
What's Not Included
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
- Towel and locker
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
- Towel and locker
Additional Information
Explore the remarkable Christian sites in Jordan, each with detailed information. Marvel at the 6th-century Holy Land mosaic map located at St. George’s Church in Madaba. Visit Mount Nebo, the site where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land. Discover the location along the Jordan River where Jesus is believed to have been baptized. Finally,…
Explore the remarkable Christian sites in Jordan, each with detailed information. Marvel at the 6th-century Holy Land mosaic map located at St. George’s Church in Madaba. Visit Mount Nebo, the site where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land. Discover the location along the Jordan River where Jesus is believed to have been baptized. Finally, unwind at Ma’in Hot Springs, where you can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the mineral-rich hot water.
- Contact your local operator (phone number, emergency mobile number, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
Location
Madaba Mosaic Map
, Inside St. George's Church
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(26 Ratings)
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661edq
Nov 28, 2025
Wonderful tour! - I had an unforgettable tour of Bethany Beyond the Jordan and Ma’In Hot Springs, and I can’t recommend the experience enough. Visiting the Baptism Site was incredibly moving — the history, the serenity, and the sense of significance made it a highlight of my time in Jordan. Afterwards, relaxing at the Ma’In Hot Springs was the perfect contrast, with beautiful scenery and naturally warm waterfalls that felt absolutely amazing.
A huge part of what made the day so special was my guide, Mohammad. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient, and he went out of his way to make sure I got the most out of every stop. His insights added so much depth to the experience, and his warm personality made the trip enjoyable from start to finish.
Overall, it was a fantastic tour, and I’m very grateful to Mohammad for making it truly memorable. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Jordan!
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Prairedog3
Nov 7, 2025
Wonderful - Wonderful very nice guide
Went the extra mile. I recommend
Beautiful scenery very informational
Don’t miss out on this guide
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Bohdan_t
May 10, 2025
The driver was very nice... - The driver was very nice and knowledgeable! We really enjoyed the tour, which was a perfect combination of exploring and relaxing.
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Abdelkader
May 9, 2025
Excellent day - We spent a day with myfer our driver who informed us well and advised us during the duration of our visits and you especially share with us his knowledge about the history and culture of the country and made our visit pleasant
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Xiaowenl2025
May 3, 2025
Must visit Mt. Nebo! - 5 stars to our driver Mohammad. He made the experience turn from great to amazing.
Mt. Nebo and the baptism site made this tour worth it. The hot springs were surprisingly very hot, but very very crowded (it was Eid).
We travelled with a 11 month old baby and we had no issues visiting all places.
Recommend to buy the option with entrance fees included, less headache when on vacation. Enjoy!
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Anna_r
Oct 3, 2023
Excellent guide and driver - Our trip, thanks to our guide and driver, was excellent snd very interesting. Thanks to the advice received and flexibility offered, we could explore Madaba in detail, not just limiting ourselves to one church, which most of the tours do. We got good advice to skip places for which weather was not adequate and enjoy longer Mount Nebo and River Jordan. Many thanks!
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Ronyd253
Sep 10, 2023
Amazing - A little difficult start due to a small problem with my reservation, but beyond all that, it was an incredible experience full of surprises. I recommend !
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Carter_d
Feb 12, 2024
Hot springs not worth the time - We were picked up by a driver, he did speak english but he is not a guide. we did everything on the tour. I would suggest not booking this tour because the hot springs are not worth it al all. No sanitary changing facilities and mostly the hot springs is used by local families that tend to disaprove of western bathing suits. do the dead sea instead of this.
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Tania
Dec 2, 2025
Not the experience it was promoted to be - Sadly, a disappointing experience. What we’d hoped to be a great last day of our trip felt rushed and didn’t end up offering what we had selected the trip for - the Ma’in hot springs.
From the moment we got in the car (9:00am) it was a race to the stops. We were told that most people don’t make it to the hot springs “because they are tried from the other visits”. First sign to discourage us from going when it is clearly part of this package.
Compared to 3 other tours we had done around Jordan with different companies and drivers, this felt like we had a strict schedule and time to keep because they had to be elsewhere by a certain time.
+/- 1 hour to first stop from Amman
Given 15 mins at the mosaic map - enough time and the area is lovely and in great condition. Nice to see.
+/- 20 -30 mins to next stop
Given 30 mins at Mount Nebo but viator itinerary says 45 mins. There were groups and we did take longer to get through it (45mins) and were told at the car that we were late - checked if something was wrong.
The site itself is very well protected. Beautiful and great views on a clear day like we had. Informative signs in Arabic and English.
In the car we were told that colleagues had informed the driver that the hot springs weren’t in good condition and dirty.
My question - why was this not checked before promoting this offering? Why offer this as part of the package if it’s not at the standard required to offer a good experience? The hot springs were our main reason for choosing this tour option compared to others offering the same / similar sites.
When asked if there were alternatives that could be offered in its place, the answer was to have lunch by the Dead Sea or back in Amman. I could also make suggestions but only had 1 hour rather than the 2 hours as listed on the itinerary. Needless to say, disappointing and further adding to the earlier frustrations.
+/- 40 mins to next stop
Baptism site - 1.5 hours. Religiously important and interesting to see. Efforts to conserve the area in place and the entrance/visitors center has a good amount of information. Unfortunately, there is not much by way of information or explanation beyond this point or by the onsite guide which is part of the visit. Not much in English (or other languages) to help all visitors feel included and informed. The little signs that were available in the museum after seeing the Jordan river were on printed paper, with corrections made in pen, stuck on the glass and there were maybe 3-4 of these in the whole space. This can and should be improved.
After all the above, we decided to return to our hotel and end the tour. Not the end we had wanted for our last day and for the money spent on this package.
Note: not all sites are included in the Jordan pass.
- Mosaic map 3 JOD
- Mount Nebo 3 JOD
- Baptism site - Jordan pass if this option is selected at purchase
- Hot springs 15 JOD for public site and 35+ for private areas (if anyone does end up going)
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_saroshv
Sep 17, 2023
Trip was great but not the driver . - We booked the Mt Nebo /Madaba and Maain hot springs tour .But Hot springs was dropped which was understandable but we were not offered any better alternatives .
Driver was very rude and uncooperative.It was very hot and each time we had to ask him for cold water .
After seeing the beautiful church in Madaba we went to this charming shop across to buy some souvenirs .He scolded us about buying anything from that shop .
It was unpleasant being in the car .Car was dirty and there was barely any leg space in the back .
I hope they improve their service and attitude towards clients.
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