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Private Full-Day Mosaic Tour with Workshop Experience from Dead Sea
Umm ar-Rasas
About
Indulge in this interesting art and history private day trip from Dead Sea, dedicated to Jordan’s early medieval mosaics. Visit UNESCO-listed Umm ar-Rasas to see its Byzantine Church with its impressive one-of-a-kind mosaics, admire Madaba's 6th-century Mosaic Map of the Holy Land found in Saint George Orthodox Church, and view the early floor mosaics at Madaba’s Archaeological Park. Proceed to Mount Nebo to visit the Franciscan Church artistic mosaics showing different animals. Following, a visit to a workshop to see artisans’ hand-making these delicate mosaic intricate artworks. Tour includes private leisure transportation with English – Speaking Driver who doubles ups as your guide.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrances Fees to Umm ar-Rasas, Madaba Saint George Church, Archeological Park, and Mount Nebo
English-Speaking Driver
Hotel pick up and drop off
Mosaic Workshop Experience
On board WI-FI
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
Local English-Speaking Guide at Madaba Saint George Church
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, Local Guide) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Any other service not mentioned
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Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
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Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
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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.
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Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
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Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Private Full-Day Mosaic Tour with Workshop Experience from Dead Sea
Umm ar-Rasas
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$180.00
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About
Indulge in this interesting art and history private day trip from Dead Sea, dedicated to Jordan’s early medieval mosaics. Visit UNESCO-listed Umm ar-Rasas to see its Byzantine Church with its impressive one-of-a-kind mosaics, admire Madaba's 6th-century Mosaic Map of the Holy Land found in Saint George Orthodox Church, and view the early floor mosaics at Madaba’s Archaeological Park. Proceed to Mount Nebo to visit the Franciscan Church artistic mosaics showing different animals. Following, a visit to a workshop to see artisans’ hand-making these delicate mosaic intricate artworks. Tour includes private leisure transportation with English – Speaking Driver who doubles ups as your guide.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrances Fees to Umm ar-Rasas, Madaba Saint George Church, Archeological Park, and Mount Nebo
English-Speaking Driver
Hotel pick up and drop off
Mosaic Workshop Experience
On board WI-FI
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
Local English-Speaking Guide at Madaba Saint George Church
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, Local Guide) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Any other service not mentioned
Need Help?
Itinerary
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Umm ar-Rasas
Depart your Dead Sea hotel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, and make the scenic journey south toward Umm ar-Rasas.
2 hours and 30 minutes
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Madaba
After admiring the mosaics that depict everything from agriculture and hunting to cities like Jerusalem and Caesarea, move on to Madaba, a town famous for its early medieval mosaics. Best known among them is the 6th-century Mosaic Map, housed in Saint George’s Church.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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St. George's Church
On arrival, meet a local guide, and tour Saint George’s, seeing its stunning mosaic — a depiction of the Holy Land and Jordan. Admire the detailed renderings of Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, and Jericho, noting the references to biblical locations.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Madaba Archaeological Museum
Next, visit Madaba’s Archeological Park, home to remnants of Byzantine churches and a 6th-century villa. Inspect the antiquities here, lingering at the beautiful villa mosaic that portrays the four seasons and Greek gods.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Mount Nebo
Continue to Mount Nebo, a mountain ridge where Moses is said to have seen the Holy Land before dying. Admire the views over the Jordan Valley, and on a clear day, to the Holy Land. Then, enter Mount Nebo church to see its fascinating historical mosaics picturing different figures. Absorb the intricate artworks showing soldiers, hunting, and animals, hear about their history and discovery. Lastly, visit a local mosaic workshop where mosaics are still made using centuries-old techniques. Watch as artisans’ piece together complex motifs from pieces of ceramics, glass, or stone, creating incredibly intricate images. Your tour concludes in Dead Sea, with a hotel drop-off.