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Explore the city of Madaba known for its 6th Century Mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land Enjoy the visit to Mount Nebo where Moses was granted the view of the promised land that he would never enter Fun for the whole family! Get to know some of Jordans important historic and religious sites! WHAT TO EXPECT Start this wonderful day tour with a private pick up from your hotel in Amman or Dead Sea, after reaching Madaba you will explore (St. George Church & Mosaic Map) - The mosaic-filled city of Madaba is just 40 minutes south of Amman on the Kings Highway. The major highlight is the Greek Orthodox Basilica of St. George or the Church of the Map that portrays the old Holly Land with 2 Million pieces of mosaic, a huge well -preserved work of art comprises a map of the entire region of Jordan and Palestine in the north, to Egypt in the south. Madaba in present time is famous with its Mosaic Schools and hand-woven rugs, Mount Nebo - Moses Mountain, situated 10 kilometers west of Madaba, overlooking the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, West Bank and Jerusalem, where believed the alleged sites of the tomb of Moses. The major highlight is the Byzantine Church built by the 4th century to memorial Prophet Moses death, and the spot where Moses view the “Land of Canaan” the Holy Land that he would not enter…