Private Full-Day Mosaic Tour: Explore Umm er-Rasas and Workshop Experience from Amman
3.5
2 Ratings
Amman
Immerse yourself in the art and history of Jordan's early medieval mosaics on this private full-day tour. Explore Umm er-Rasas, admire the Mosaic Map of the Holy Land in Madaba, visit Mount Nebo, and witness artisans creating intricate mosaic artworks.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Amman - Depart your Amman 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. After roughly 2 hours, step outside to walk around what is one of Jordan’s most important archaeological sites. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004
What's Included
  • Entrance Fees to key historical sites
  • Knowledgeable English-Speaking Driver
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local Guide at Madaba Saint George Church
  • On board WI-FI for your convenience
  • Comfortable Private Transfer in a new, air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Infant meals
  • 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, Guide, and Horse Boy) – Recommended
  • Personal Expenses
  • Anything else not mentioned
Additional Information

Indulge in this interesting art and history private day trip from Amman, 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.

  • 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.
Location
Amman
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shashitha
Nov 22, 2022
Pleasant experience - A guide is provided for only Madaba. The rest is transport only but the driver, Basel, was knowledgeable in the area and made the trip a pleasant experience.
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Jean
Apr 20, 2017
Not as long as I had... - <p>Not as long as I had hoped<br/> Perhaps it was an off day but this tour did not fulfil expectations</p>
Review provided by Viator
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