Travel to Bethany Beyond the Jordan

Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the location of John the Baptist´s settlement and spot where Jesus was baptized, is a well-known Biblical location (John 1:28 and 10:40) and has additionally been mentioned in both medieval and Byzantine texts.

Located on the eastern bank of the Jordan River, those that travel to Bethany Beyond the Jordan can visit the site that has been carefully excavated and restored. Those that travel to Amman will be happy to know that Bethany Beyond the Jordan is only half an hour away.

Christian pilgrimage routes that traveled to Jerusalem, Mount Nebo, and the Jordan River were linked by Bethany Beyond the Jordan. Associated with the account in the Bible concerning the Prophet Elijah's ascension into heaven in a chariot of fire, tours to Bethany Beyond the Jordan are popular for both religious and historically focused travelers alike.