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Umm ar-Rasas, Mukawir & Ma'in Hot Springs

Mosaics, Herod's fortress and hot springs

  • 9 hours
  • Ma'in Hot Springs, Madaba, Mukawir (Machaerus), Umm ar-Rasas
Duration
9 hours
Start
Pick-up 8:30
Group
Private
Guide languages
English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian

Highlights

  • St Stephen's mosaic at Umm ar-Rasas
  • Stylite tower
  • Machaerus fortress and Dead Sea view
  • Hot waterfall of Ma'in

About this experience

Head south from Madaba across the plateau to Umm ar-Rasas, where the mosaic floor of St Stephen's Church shows the cities of the Holy Land, and a stylite tower rises from the plain.

Then drive to Mukawir and climb Herod's hill of Machaerus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned, for a view over the Dead Sea. The day ends in the steaming canyon of Ma'in, where hot mineral water pours over the rocks.

Itinerary

  1. 08:30

    Pick-up

  2. 09:30

    Madaba

    Short stop at St George's Church.

  3. 10:30

    Umm ar-Rasas

    Mosaic floor and stylite tower.

  4. 12:30

    Mukawir

    Climb to the fortress (15 minutes).

  5. 13:45

    Lunch

    Bani Hamida weaving centre area or Madaba.

  6. 15:00

    Ma'in Hot Springs

    Soak in the pools and under the falls.

  7. 17:30

    Return

Times are a guide – on a private tour you can change the pace and the order.

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only
  • Professional English- or Arabic-speaking driver
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Licensed local guide at the main site
  • Bottled water and Wi-Fi in the vehicle
  • Fuel, parking and road tolls
  • Entrance fees (free with the Jordan Pass – see notes)
  • Lunch and drinks (add lunch when booking)
  • Tips for driver and guide (optional)
  • Personal expenses and travel insurance

What to bring

  • Passport or ID (needed at checkpoints and some sites)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • A light jacket from November to March
  • Cash in Jordanian dinars for small purchases and tips
  • Swimwear and towel for the hot springs

Good to know

  • Buy the Jordan Pass online before you travel: it covers Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and 40+ sites, and waives the tourist visa fee if you stay at least 3 nights.
  • This is a private tour: the time at each stop is flexible and you can change the order on the day.

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Questions travellers ask

Is the price per person or per group?

Per person. The more travellers in your group, the lower the price per person – the total updates live as you choose your group size.

Can I change the pick-up time?

Yes. We suggest a time that avoids the heat and the crowds, and you can adjust it after booking by message or WhatsApp.

How do I pay?

Choose your payment method at checkout. You will receive an instant booking email, and our team confirms the driver and guide details within a few hours.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your tour. Cancellations within 48 hours are charged 50%, and no-shows are charged in full. Multi-day packages: free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival.

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