Most religious-themed Jordan tours stop at Mount Nebo, Madaba, and a quick look at the Jordan River. Our Pilgrims' Path itinerary builds a fuller pilgrimage arc — the baptism site itself, the fortress where John the Baptist was martyred, and a shared Islamic-Christian shrine most foreign pilgrims never hear about.
Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Al-Maghtas)
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed baptism site on the Jordan River, including Elijah's Hill and the remains of five Byzantine churches. Our itinerary visits the site itself, with time to reflect, rather than treating it as a river-viewpoint photo stop.
Mount Nebo
Where tradition holds Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death, with its Byzantine-era mosaics and Memorial Church — paired on the same day with Madaba's Church of St. George and its 6th-century Madaba Map mosaic.
Machaerus (Mukawir)
The hilltop fortress of Herod Antipas, identified by the historian Josephus as the site of the beheading of John the Baptist — a dramatic clifftop ruin overlooking the Dead Sea that appears on almost no standard religious itinerary despite its significance.
Anjara
Our Lady of the Mountain Church, a Marian shrine venerated by both Christians and Muslims locally, associated with a resting place of the Holy Family — included on very few pilgrimage itineraries despite its recognized Gospel connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you arrange a baptism ceremony?
Yes, on request with a personal clergy member — this is available as an add-on and not included in standard pricing.
Is this itinerary suitable for church or group pilgrimages?
Yes — it's built for group sizes of 8–15 and includes a guide experienced in both biblical and Islamic sacred history.