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Baptism
Dead Sea
Day Tour Bethany Baptism Jordan River Site & Dead Sea from Amman
Day Tour Bethany Baptism Jordan River Site & Dead Sea from Amman
Day Tour Bethany Baptism Jordan River Site & Dead Sea from Amman

Day Tour Bethany Baptism Jordan River Site & Dead Sea from Amman

By Zaid Tours and Travel
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$346 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Stand beside the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized on this private trip from Amman. Travel to the Bethany Beyond the Jordan Baptism Site, also known as “Al-Maghtas” in Arabic, tour the riverbanks and ruins of ancient churches, wells, and baptismal pools. Entrance fees and return private transport included. Proceed to the lowest point on earth for a visit of the world’s first natural spa, the Dead Sea. Visit a water’s edge private area and enjoy ample free time to swim in the waters, lounge on the beach, and absorb the beautiful setting. Alternatively, upgrade to a hotel with a wider range of facilities, including outdoor swimming pools, showers, and a stylish spa offering Dead Sea mud treatments including revitalising body scrub, and massages (at your own expense).

Activity location

  • Amman
    • Amman, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Amman
    • Amman, Jordan

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Baptism and Dead Sea Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Classic visit of Bethany, Jordan River, and Dead Sea Spa Hotel private beach.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$346.35 x 1 AdultAU$346.35
Total
Price is AU$346.35
Tour with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Tour with Lunch: Classic visit of Bethany, Jordan River and Dead Sea spa Hotel private beach with lunch
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$377.83 x 1 AdultAU$377.83
Total
Price is AU$377.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-Speaking Driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to the Dead Sea Spa Hotel for the use of beach, pool, & changing rooms
  • What's includedWhat's includedOn board WI-FI
  • What's includedWhat's includedShowers in Dead Sea
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English-Speaking Guide at Bethany Jordan River (collective)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance Fees to Bethany (Baptism Site at Jordan River)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTowel in Dead Sea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll type of drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll type of service charge (Tips to the Driver and Local Guide) – Recommended
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance to the spa not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything else not mentioned

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport 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.
  • 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.
  • Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Activity itinerary

Amman
  • 1h
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.
The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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. Afterwards, 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.
Dead Sea Region
  • 30m
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 revitalising body scrubs and massages, which are at your own expense.
Dead Sea
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
The Dead Sea is one of the most incredible places and the world’s first natural spa. It is known for the Biblical storey 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAmman
    • Amman, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAmman
    • Amman, Jordan

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