Madaba Tours Worth the Day: Our 15 Picks

1.Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho and Jordan River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 526 reviews · from $80Our pick

Spend a full day visiting Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, Shepherds Field, and an olive wood workshop, then cross the Judean Desert to Jericho, the Jordan River, Hisham Palace, and biblical sites. A Bethlehem guide leads the morning, while a driver handles the Jericho section. Pickup and drop-off rules vary by option.

“It was a wonderful trip to see the historic places. For our luck we had no queues in any location. Which was a exceptional and is not usually to this locations”

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2.Private Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel by private, air-conditioned car from Amman to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Bethany Beyond the Jordan. Your English-speaking driver, often praised for safe driving and useful local stories, handles the route while you explore mosaics, Byzantine art, biblical sites, and the Jordan Valley. Wi-Fi, water, charging, and hotel pickup are included.

“I went on this tour yesterday with Bardaghawi as a Guide it was amazing. Bardaghawi is a really friendly and welcoming guide and the sites were really interesting. I would recommend!”

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3.Day Tour – Madaba, Mount Nebo and Baptism Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $79Top rated

This private 5-to-8-hour trip from Amman links Madaba’s famous Byzantine mosaic, Mount Nebo’s hilltop basilica, and the Jordan River baptism site. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and an English-speaking driver such as Younes, Shadi, or Mr. Mint. The driver shares route information but is not a licensed site guide.

“This tour was fantastic. Our driver, Shadi, was fun, funny, and full of historical information about the area. He also shared information on Jordan from his perspective of living there. We were able to take our time at each stop. He took us to a fantastic restaurant where we tastRead more”

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4.Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River – Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $80

This full-day group tour links Bethlehem’s Shepherds Field, Church of the Nativity, and Milk Grotto with Jericho, the Jordan River, and Hisham’s Palace. Guides such as Elias, George, Mohammed, and Johnny have led past departures. Expect Bethlehem with a guide, Jericho largely self-guided, air-conditioned transport, and a long day of biblical and archaeological sights.

“It was a long day but totally worth it. Guides were knowledgeable. We spent enough time at each site no more no less.”

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5.Day Tour: Madaba – Mount Nebo and Baptism site From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $64

Travel from Amman to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Jordan Baptism Site in a private, climate-controlled car. See Madaba’s famous mosaic map, visit two churches, and enjoy mountain views before a local guide leads you through Bethany beyond the Jordan. Drivers such as Ahmad, Omar, Nader, and Faisal are praised for punctual, flexible service.

“I had a very nice day and saw a lot historic places. my driver Mohammad arrived in time and was very nice and kind”

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6.Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · from $80

Visit Bethlehem’s Shepherd’s Field, Milk Grotto, Church of St. Catherine, and Church of the Nativity, then continue with a driver-led visit to Jericho and the Jordan River. The Bethlehem guide may be Elias, praised for clear stories and care. Expect 8 to 11 hours, a shared vehicle, extra site fees, and no cable car ride.

“All places in Jerusalem that i went to are memorable to me. It's the place where our Lord Jesus Christ was born, baptized, and died. It's an incredible and soul warming ecperience.”

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7.Jordan River, Nazareth, & Sea of Galilee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $962

Travel from Tel Aviv to Nazareth, Cana, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tiberias, and Yardenit with an English-speaking guide. See major Christian sites, enjoy Galilee views, and learn about places linked to Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and St. Peter. Bring food, sun protection, and modest clothing.

“Ben was super knowledgeable about all the locations that were covered and he looked after all the group members very well. This is a very religious tour. The devout Christians will love it. for me it was just TMI. I was not happy with the fact that we were over one hour of delay in truly starting the trip. Due to many pickup points because of people coming from various locations. which meant getting back was late. Wasn't a big fan of having to constantly leashed around with almost no free time (other than 5 or 10minutes at locations) people should bring a snack as there were no breakfast stop,…”

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8.From Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 1 day · from $99

Follow an English-speaking guide through Nazareth, Capernaum, Tabgha, and Yardenit on a long but well-packed day in northern Israel. You will see the Church of the Annunciation, Sea of Galilee sites, and the Jordan River baptism area. Guides such as Sharif, Nadine, and Yona have earned praise for clear explanations and attentive service.

“I very happy with very interesting, informative tour. I happy with my decision of trip. Guide very knowledgeable and explained interesting information.”

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9.Jordan River, Nazareth & Sea of Galilee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 86 reviews · 1 day · from $1,604

Follow the New Testament through Nazareth, Kafer Kana, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, and Yardenit. An English-speaking guide such as Dan, Dorit, or Orion may lead the day, sharing biblical context, local history, and useful details. Expect an early start, plenty of walking, modest dress, and a long return to Jerusalem.

“I love the guide !!! Dan is full of knowledge we had a great and learning experience with him , I can recommend 100/0”

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10.Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 78 reviews · from $109

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr al-Yahud at the Jordan River. You’ll visit the Church of the Nativity, explore Jericho’s Mount of Temptation, and see the traditional baptism site. The $109 price includes transport and guiding, but not lunch or the $16 cable-car ride.

“The tour company that sub-contracted this tour had to be an arab company because of the location of these biblical sites. The company that provided the transportation did their best but at each location they pick up a local guide that theRead more”

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11.Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 69 reviews · 1 day · from $99

Travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr al-Yahud with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Church of the Nativity, ride the Jericho cable car to the Mount of Temptation, and see the Jordan River baptism site. The $99 price excludes lunch and the 60 NIS cable car ticket, so bring cash.

“Trip was very interesting. There are extra fees like lunch (20usd), cable car (20usd) which should be included in that high price they ask. A lot of stops for friends shops help. Dirty bus inside and also hard to see from windows. Brandon is a great guide and the guide makes a trip, so we were satisfied.”

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12.Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 68 reviews · 1 day · from $99

Travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr al-Yahud with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Church of the Nativity, ride the Jericho cable car for about $20 extra, and see the Jordan River baptism site. Expect a full day of biblical landmarks, desert scenery, modest dress rules, and possible shopping stops.

“An amazing journey into the West Bank. We went for the religious sights and additionally received perspective from a local on the ground. George was an energetic and knowledgeable guide. The restaurant where we ate lunch was the absolute best of all the meals we enjoyed during our trip. Jericho was amazing and Bethlehem was insightful. Everyone we met was kind and welcoming.”

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13.Bethlehem, Jericho and Qasr al-Yahud Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 58 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Spend 10 hours visiting Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, Shepherd’s Fields, ancient Jericho, and the Judean Desert from Tel Aviv. An English-speaking guide leads the Israeli portion, while a Palestinian guide joins at the border. Expect a vehicle change, passport checks, modest dress, and a busy but rewarding day.

“The knowledge and passion of our guide made the tour so special!”

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14.Bethlehem, Jericho & Qasr al-Yahud

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 49 reviews · 10 hours · from $125

Spend a full day from Jerusalem visiting Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, Shepherd’s Field, ancient Jericho, and Qasr al-Yahud. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, entry fees, and an English-speaking guide. A border transfer and vehicle change may be required, and the Nativity Grotto is not guaranteed because of crowds and time.

“Bonjour, guide de Bethléem excellente sauf que nous ne sommes pas descendus à la grotte pour cause d'office. Après-midi guide en anglais alors que nous avions payé pour un tour en français. Puis de loin le lieu de découverte des manuscrits de la mer morte. Tromperie de votre part.”

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15.Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 48 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Leave Tel Aviv early for Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, an olive wood workshop, Jericho’s Mount of Temptation, and Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River. An English-speaking guide handles transport and site visits. The day is packed, and the grotto in Bethlehem is not guaranteed, so modest clothing and cash for the 60 NIS cable car are essential.

“2 stars because the places were beautiful. Tour guide was very unprofessional, he said he is a tour guide for 18 years but it looked like he started yesterday. He had a lot of trouble with english language, half of the sentences he said were non sense. He was rushing everyone all day, we left earlier but they were late in the first place. We arrived in Betlehem around 9:30am, it took 3 hours to get there from Tel Aviv… Betlehem was a dissappointment, we couldn’t even see Jesus’ birth place. Food was quite nice but lunch was the final thing to do so we were starving the entire day.…”

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