Private Full Day Tour to Jerash, Madaba, and Mount Nebo from Amman
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash
- Discover the 4th-century mosaics in Madaba
- Enjoy panoramic views from Mount Nebo
- Visit the Church of St. George in Madaba
- Experience the rich history of ancient civilizations
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 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
- Any other service not mentioned
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance to secure your spot.
- Provide your hotel details in Amman for accurate pickup arrangements.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with multiple walking sites.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Great day in Jordan
Got picked up by Issa and had an amazing day, did the wadi mujib trail which was one of the coolest experiences in Jordan, then Issa helped us through the rest of the day accommodating us exactly how we needed and going above and beyond! Highly recommend :)
Amazing day
My driver/guide Issa was absolutely fantastic!!! Took me to all sites and showed me several stops along the way. Got Jordanian coffee and taught how to order, taken to the best place for lunch, and called ahead to ensure all sites were open with the troubles that are currently a worry. Felt safe and could not have asked for a more perfect day
Quality operator
Zaid Tours & Travels provided a professional service from beginning to end. Communications and information at the time of booking were prompt and clear, and the clear and professional communications were a common theme throughout. The driver was Basel, and he was an outstanding operator. He was engaging, knowledgeable and made the trip an absolute success for me. I requested one day prior to the tour to make the pick-up time from the hotel one hour earlier (due to the hot conditions) and both Zaid Tours & Travels, and Basel, immediately responded positively to my request. This flexibility was appreciated and impressive.
A high quality and reliable service
Zaid Tours & Travel provided me excellent service all round, starting from initial communications at the booking stage, and providing an outstanding driver (Basel), who was engaging, knowledgeable and highly professional. His car was in excellent condition. I requested an earlier start to my tour, due to hot weather, and Zaid Tours & Travel (and Basel) were flexible and responsive. I would recommend Zaid Tours & Travel to anyone.
Superb day with a superb guide
Basel was my tour guide for my day tour. He was punctual, he speaks excellent English, is very amiable and friendly, and very knowledgeable. Not only did he tell me about the historic sites we were visiting, but he also answered all my questions about Jordanian customs, culture, history, politics, religion, national exports, education in Jordan etc. Additionally, I had accidentally left my Jordan pass back at the hotel, and he went out of his way to try and accommodate my mistake by asking locals if we could email my pdf to their computer so we could print it out again. We were unable to do this despite several attempts, but the lengths he went to to try and fix MY problem were truly commendable, and way beyond the call of duty. I had a fantastic experience visiting these wonderful historic sites, and I HIGHLY recommend Basel to anyone wishing to do any tours of Jordan. Thanks Basel for a wonderful day, and for the truly fond memories of Jordanian hospitality you extended towards me.