Private Full-Day Mosaic Tour with Workshop Experience from Dead Sea
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.
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Tour Only - With Um Al-Rasas
Tour from Dead Sea: Full Day Mosaic Tour of Jordan including Um Rasas, Madaba Saint George Church and Archeological Park with Mount Nebo Church
Pickup included
What's included in Private Full-Day Mosaic Tour with Workshop Experience from Dead Sea
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Entrances Fees to Umm ar-Rasas, Madaba Saint George Church, Archeological Park, and Mount Nebo
- English-Speaking Driver
- Mosaic Workshop Experience
- Local English-Speaking Guide at Madaba Saint George Church
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
- On board WI-FI
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- Dress code at Churches: Modest.
- Visits to churches are not allowed during prayer times.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Departure Point: Hotel in Dead Sea Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
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•Your local contact is Zaid Tours and Travel on + 962 6 4622197. •Zaid Tours and Travel opening hours are between 09:00 and 17:00 hours, Saturday to Thursday except Friday the weekend and local holidays. •For emergencies you can contact the 24-hour mobile number on + 962 79 5635222. •By email at [email protected] •You can present either a paper or an electronic mobile voucher for this activity. •Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour activity from your centrally located hotel in Dead Sea •At least 24 hours prior to your tour activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location. If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival at your destination. •If your hotel has changed from the original schedule advised, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel emergency mobile at least up to 12 – 6 hours in advance. •We are following hygienic- safety measurements and procedures required in Jordan by the Ministry of Health at the sites and during the visits.
