Mt. Nebo is traditionally believed to be the site from which Moses viewed the Promised Land of Canaan. After taking the 40-year route from Egypt, Moses was stopped just short of his destination because he had disobeyed a command of God. He died shortly after and was buried nearby in an unknown location.
Looking west, as Moses did, the view from Mt. Nebo sweeps across Jericho and the Dead Sea to the Judean Hills, Bethlehem and Jerusalem and northward up the Jordan Valley.
The modern church at Mt. Nebo incorporates remains of a Byzantine church that once stood on the site, including some very nice mosaics.
The serpentine cross sculpture at the edge of the summit is a dramatic, modern addition.
Mt. Nebo is about an hour drive south of Amman and combines well with visits to Madaba, Bethany Beyond the Jordan and the Dead Sea, all within a short drive.
Click to see our Jordan tours to Mt. Nebo.
REGARDING COVID-19
As of this writing, 9/12/2021, Jordan is open to visitors who meet the following requirements:
travel insurance that covers Covid-19
proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival in Jordan
Contact us for the most current entry information and for assistance.
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