Tour: Madaba and Mount Nebo

Explore ancient ruins and top regional attractions in central Jordan with ease on this private half-day tour toMadaba and Mount Nebo from Dead Sea Hotel. Visit Saint George’s Church in Madaba, home to beautifulByzantine mosaics depicting the Holy Land and Jordan, besides other mosaics at Madaba’s Archeological Park; as well as visit Saint John Church with its Bell Tower. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley to Jerichoand Jerusalem from Mount Nebo. Explore the ruins of a Byzantine Franciscan Church that once stood on the hilltop, and gain insight into biblical legend for which this ancient corner of the world is famous.

Start your tour with a pick up from your centrally located Dead Sea hotel. Relax into your private, air- conditioned vehicle with your knowledgeable English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, and travel south toMadaba, known for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics. Arrive in Madaba and head inside Saint George’s Church with a local guide. This 19th-century Greek Orthodox Basilica is home to the famous Madaba Mosaic Map, a 6th-century A.D. floor mosaic that depicts the ancient Holy Land and Jordan. Gaze at this masterpiece and its richly detailed renderings of Jerusalem, Jericho, the Dead Sea as well as other biblical sites as your guideexplains how it was unearthed in 1897 A.D. Proceed to the open-air museum known as the Archaeological Park,which houses a collection of ruins and mosaics like the Church of Virgin Mary, and other floor house mosaics.Visit the historic Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist, with its beautiful Bell Tower for a breath-taking view of Madaba. Visit its underground museum memorial of Saint John the Baptist. Having admired the mosaics and exploring this unique city side allies and markets, drive to Mount Nebo, the hill where, according to the bible,was Moses last stop granting a view of the Holy Land. Take in the stunning views from the summit that extend over the Jordan Valley, and on a clear day, can stretch as far as Jericho and Jerusalem. Meet up with a localguide and go inside the excavated remains of the Byzantine church that once graced the hilltop. Here, archaeologists have uncovered a series of floor mosaics dating from between the 4th and 6th century A.D. Marvel at these intricate artworks with their still-vivid illustrations of peacocks, soldiers, horses, and hunters.After your visit of this marvelous Franciscan Monastery of Mount Nebo, you may visit Mount Nebo La StoriaMuseum (entrance at your own expense). You will take an exciting journey through history to experience Jordan’s religious, historical, and cultural heritage. Visit the museum with largest mosaic portrait. Free time toexplore a mosaic handicraft center, if you wish. Return to your vehicle and make the drive back to Amman. Your tour ends with a drop-off at your Dead Sea Hotel.