Bethany Baptism Site and Dead Sea Experience: A Private Day Tour from Amman

Experience the historic Bethany Baptism Site and relax at the Dead Sea on this private day tour from Amman. Swim in the famous waters and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Amman - 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.
What's Included
  • English-Speaking Driver
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Entrance to the Dead Sea Spa Hotel for the use of beach, pool, & changing rooms
  • On board WI-FI
  • Showers in Dead Sea
  • Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
  • Local English-Speaking Guide at Bethany Jordan River (collective)
  • Entrance Fees to Bethany (Baptism Site at Jordan River)
  • Towel in Dead Sea
What's Not Included
  • 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 and Local Guide) – Recommended
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance to the spa not included
  • Anything else not mentioned
Additional Information

Take a private tour from Amman to the Jordan River, the very location where Jesus was baptized. Journey to the Baptism Site known as “Al-Maghtas” in Arabic, or Bethany Beyond the Jordan, to explore the ancient churches, wells, baptismal pools, and banks of the river. The package includes entrance fees and private round-trip transportation. Following this, head to the planet’s lowest point for a visit to the Dead Sea, the world’s initial natural spa. Arrive at a secluded area by the water, offering you sufficient leisure time to swim, bask on the beach, and take in the spectacular scenery. Should you desire more amenities, consider upgrading to a hotel that offers outdoor swimming pools, showers, and a chic spa providing Dead Sea mud treatments, body scrubs, and massages (expenses will be your responsibility).

  • 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.
Location
Amman
Cancellation Policy

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

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David_g
Aug 22, 2024
Really good - Really good experience. Excellent food Very professional and helpful service. Highly recommend this trip
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Gustavo_g
Apr 29, 2024
No words can describe the energy felt by visiting the place where Jesus was batpized - 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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Michael_s
May 16, 2023
Excellent experience both history and religous - 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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Shawn_d
Apr 15, 2023
Best tour ever - 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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Ugenia
Apr 7, 2023
I don't have enough words to say how amazing This was - 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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Dhruv_k
Mar 17, 2023
The day tour to Baptism... - 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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Rosamund_m
Dec 6, 2022
Spiritually moving - 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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Alejo_f
Dec 3, 2022
Dead Sea vacation - 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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Otto_m
Nov 16, 2022
The best - 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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Robert_c
Jun 18, 2023
Our Tour or Yours? - 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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