Mount Nebo
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Views / Viewpoint,
Nature & Wildlife,
Walking/Hiking,
Mountain
Mount Nebo is 817 meters (2,680 feet) above sea level, and thus more than 1km (0.6 mi) above the neighboring Dead Sea. It is a site holy to both Christians and Jews: Moses is said to have died on or near the mountain some time after God had showed him the Holy Land from its summit.
You can still enjoy the prophet’s view today – gaze out over the sea lying under a saline haze, the ancient city of Jericho and, if you’re lucky, all the way to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. On Siyagha (one of the mountain’s twin peaks), you can see the remains of mosaics from a Byzantine monastery.
Latest Reviews
Review by Edwin E, USA, April 2013
Doing what: Private Half Day Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo and The Dead Sea
Our tour driver Muneer was great. He was very informative, punctual and always asked us what we wish to do and was flexible to accommodate our requests. Thanks Muneer for making our tour interesting, pleasant and safe. Shoukran my friend.
Review by Vojtech C, Czech Republic, November 2012
Doing what: Private Half Day Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo and The Dead Sea
Excellent overall, impressive bliblical sites, highly professional driver/guide.
Review by Prabhu Kannan, India, January 2012
Doing what: Private Half Day Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo and The Dead Sea
This is a great trip... Absolutely fantastic....
Practical Info
Mount Nebo is near both the Dead Sea and Madaba, and can be included on a day trip from Amman to either or both of those places. The nearby village of Khirbet al-Mukhayyat (Nebo in the Bible) contains more mosaic treasures.
