Queen Alia International Airport 1 hr 10
The Baptismal Site of Jesus Christ (20 min) River, christianity, church, and history Madaba Archaeological Park (45 min) Archaeological site with part of a Roman road, intricate Byzantine mosaics & Ottoman-era buildings. St George's Greek Orthodox Church (43 min) Byzantine church housing a 6th-century mosaic floor depicting a map of the Middle East. Mount Nebo (29 min) Views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea & the hills of Jerusalem from a mountain peak. Einot Tzukim (3 hr 9) Hikes in a protected wetland area with spring-fed pools for bathing, plus views of the Dead Sea. Qumran National Park (3 hr 6) Remains of the landmark, 2000-year-old town where the Dead Sea Scrolls were written & unearthed. Allenby Bridge (26 min) Prominent international bridge for vehicles & pedestrians, connecting the West Bank with Jordan. Prophet moses (3 hr 6) Historic West Bank pilgrimage site believed by some to be the tomb that houses Moses. La Cueva Aqua Park (14 min) Water park Ma'in Hot Springs (37 min) Hot springs & thermal waterfalls in the mountains, with a public pool for soaking & swimming. Qasr el Yahud (3 hr) Pilgrimage site on the Jordan River, considered to be where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Kalia Beach (3 hr 5) Easygoing beach on the Dead Sea with therapeutic mud, rental chairs, a gift shop, eatery & a bar. Kalia Beach (3 hr 7) Dead Sea beach popular for saltwater floating & mud baths, with access to a bar & food vendors. |