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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond on this private day tour to Jerash, Madaba, and Mount Nebo from Amman. Follow your private guide through the streets of Jerash Greco – Roman city, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world’s ancient Roman cities. With your private guide to lead the way, choose your route to see the attractions of most interest. Admire plazas, temples, theaters, and colonnaded avenues under the ancient Roman rule. Discover settlements dating from the Bronze and Iron Age, and gaze back over 2,500 years. Proceed to Madaba and Mount Nebo. Visit Saint George’s Church in Madaba, home to beautiful Byzantine mosaics depicting the Holy Land and Jordan. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley to Jericho and Jerusalem from Mount Nebo. Explore the ruins of a Byzantine church that once stood on the hilltop, and gain insight into biblical legend for which this ancient corner of the world is famous.
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Entrance fees to Jerash; if option Jordan Pass not selected
English-Speaking Driver
Entrance to Madaba Saint George Church and Saint John Church; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Entrance Mount Nebo Memorial Church of Moses; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Local English-Speaking Guide at Jerash and Madaba Saint George Church
On board WI-FI
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance to Madaba Archaeological Park; if option Jordan Pass not selected
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
Anything else not mentioned
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Jerash, Jerash, Jordan Begin your private tour with a pick up from your central Amman hotel, and travel by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Jerash with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide.
Jerash Ruins, Jerash, Jordan Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths, and colonnaded streets. Within the city walls have been found the remains of settlements dating from the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, and Abbasid periods; indicating human occupation at this location for more than 2,500 years. A local English-Speaking Guide will be included for your classic 2 hours visit of this Roman Decapolis City of Jerash. 60 minutes
Oval Plaza, Jerash, Jordan This ancient city was one of the most prosperous in the Roman Empire, and was covered by sand for centuries until its remnants were discovered in 1806 A.D. Head through the ancient city gate and walk around the well-preserved ruins as your guide tells you tales about the city. See its arches, theaters, and elegant colonnaded street. Snap photos of the stunning Oval Plaza, the Temples of Zeus and Artemis, as well as the intriguing egg-shaped public square framed by standing columns. 60 minutes
St. George's Church, Madaba, Jordan Travel to Madaba, known for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics. After roughly an hour, 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, and other biblical sites as your guide explains how it was unearthed in 1897 A.D. 30 minutes
Madaba Archaeological Park, Madaba, Jordan 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. 30 minutes
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Madaba, Jordan 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. 30 minutes
Mount Nebo, Madaba, Jordan Having admired the mosaic, drive to Mount Nebo, the hill where according to the bible, Moses was not only granted a view of the Holy Land, but also died. 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. Visit the Byzantine Franciscan 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; as your guide shares facts about their creation and discovery. After your visit of this marvelous Franciscan Monastery of Mount Nebo, return to your vehicle and make the drive back to Amman. Your tour concludes with a drop-off at your Amman hotel. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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.
For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
If travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan Pass directly.
Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
O8360NMmonicat
04 Mar 2023
Nella conferma della prenotazione includono delle visite che in realtà devi pagare, tour non coerente con quanto descritto
tylerfd2022
04 Dec 2022
I took this tour by myself during a short weekend trip to Jordan, and if you only have two days to visit Jordan, this is a trip I highly recommend.
Dina S
05 Oct 2022
A lot to see! It was a great day and I have enjoyed all the places I visited. My escort, Amer, was very decent, kind, professional, informative, and cooperative.
I highly recommend this tour for those who are interested in history and culture.
This tour in
Amman
is organized by
Zaid Tours and Travel
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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