Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate
Meet your driver at your Amman hotel, and travel by private, leisure air-conditioned vehicle to the River Jordan with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. On route, soak in views of Jordan’s landscapes, and pull up at Bethany Beyond the Jordan River, known as “Al-Maghtas” in Arabic, the site on the eastern bank of the river where it’s believed Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
Stop At: The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ, Site, Juwafat al-Kafrayn Jordan
Meet up with a local guide, and take a tour of the riverbanks and key excavated ruins, learning how the site was sanctified as the place of Jesus’ baptism by the Vatican and a visit by Pope John Paul II in 2000. Drink in the powerful sense of spirituality, and see the remnants of Roman and Byzantine churches, caves, wells, and baptismal pools. As you walk, listen as your guide explains why archaeologists believe that it was here that John the Baptist lived, preached, and performed baptisms. Hear more about this famous Christian pilgrimage spot and how it is held holy in all three major religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam for being the believed site of the Prophet Elijah’s ascension to heaven. Afterward, reconvene with your driver and return to Amman, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off. Please note: the Bethany in this trip should not be confused with Bethany in Jerusalem, where it's believed that Mary Magdalene lived and Lazarus rose from the dead.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dead Sea Region, Dead Sea Region
Proceed to discover the delights of the Dead Sea visiting a water’s edge private beach area and enjoy free time to swim in the Dead Sea’s waters; lounge on the beach, and absorb the beautiful setting never found elsewhere. Alternatively, you can upgrade your tour to a hotel entry with a wider range of facilities, including several outdoor swimming pools, and a stylish spa offering Dead Sea Mud Treatments including revitalizing body scrubs and massages, which are at your own expense.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dead Sea, Madaba 11190 Jordan
The Dead Sea is one of the most incredible places and the world’s first natural spa. It is known for the Biblical story of the destruction of the old cities of Sodom and Gomorra in the Old Testament, which was turned into salt. The Dead Sea speaks for itself; there is no living fish! It is by far one of Jordan’s most impressive and spectacular places to visit. Its calm shining water glowing from its scorching sun is known for the concentration of salt and minerals, which makes it a therapeutic property, as well as a unique swimming experience not to be missed! After such a relaxing experience in the first world’s natural spa, your driver will take you back to your centrally located Amman hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Traveler pickup is offered
09:00 AM
8 hours(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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.
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, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
Swim suit is required.
Dress code at Churches: Modest.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Gustavo_G
Visiting the place where Jesus was baptized has been one of the most humbling and undescribable experiences we have ever had….
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Robert_C
Our tour was conducted by a driver not a tour guide who continually wanted us to do what he wanted to do for his own benefit
The baptism site tour was conducted by a guide at the site
We paid for an upgrade to the Dead Sea resort and wanted to spend some time there but were constantly feeling pressured to move on
We told him on numerous occasions that we wanted to have lunch at the resort (at our cost) but all we got was we go to Amman for lunch so I had to be quite firm and say no
We drove at snail’s pace to the baptism site and then to the Dead Sea which we thought was wasting our time
To top the day off we had to pull up to buy Dead Sea products and be subjected to hard sell
A day we really looked forward to that really didn’t meet expectations due to the drivers actions 😢
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Posted On : 2023-06-18
Posted By : Michael_S
Great time with our driver/guide Amer Ramoni. Jordan Baptism site tour was well organized and we were able to wade into the river. The Dead Sea resort had excellent facilities, floated in the sea, and yummy lunch. Amer was very entertaining !! Good job !!
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Posted On : 2023-05-16
Posted By : Shawn_D
Hafez was the best tour guide one could ask for. I did not want to leave his company as he even showed me about the city of Amman after the tour which was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had as I was able to put my entire body in the Jordan river where jesus was baptized. Hafez was so knowledgeable about history of Jordan and other things. He even took me to see the highest building in Amman and waited for me. The hotel experience of this tour was awesome with a. All you can eat buffet at the holiday inn at the desf sea. An experience one should not miss in this beautiful country of Jordan.
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Posted On : 2023-04-15
Posted By : ugenia j
Mr.Hasan was above amazing , he catered to my every need, he made me feel safe and comfortable being a woman traveling alone. He spoiled me by making sure that I had a nice cup of hot tea before we start any tour. He was not just a tour guide but I came to see him as a friend, we laughed and talked about our families.
He took me to Mount Nebo and it was truly an experience I was not prepared for, I think I cried all the way back to the hotel and Mr.Hasan was simply lovely about the American in his back seat falling apart.
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Posted On : 2023-04-07
Posted By : Dhruv_K
The day tour to Baptism Site and Dead Sea was the last leg of our Jordan trip.
Our driver Khaled was friendly and professional. We did not have to worry about anything regarding the Baptism site guide and Dead Sea hotel check in to use the amenities. A special shout out to Khaled for also recommending a great store for buying Dead Sea souvenirs.
I highly recommend taking this 6 hour tour if you are not staying overnight in Dead Sea.
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Posted On : 2023-03-17
Posted By : Rosamund_M
Jesus’ baptism site, the River Jordan - there was an actual baptism taking place on the Jewish side. Means a lot if you’re from a Christian background.
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Posted On : 2022-12-06
Posted By : alejo_f
The tour to Dead Sea was wonderful and it was a great experience I really recommend to anyone who appreciate the natural resources from our earth.
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Posted On : 2022-12-03
Posted By : Otto_M
Best experience and very good drivers. I highly recommend them because the are very friendly. I for sure will come again
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Posted On : 2022-11-16
Posted By : Flykye747
Our tour guide was amazing I was very inclusive of everyone that was there we had people from all around the world. It was amazing to see different backgrounds blended as one. To see the baptism and the story was moving
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Posted On : 2022-10-06
