Israel destinations

Jordan Valley & Dead Sea

Jordan

The region

A landscape to read slowly.

Places in Jordan Valley & Dead Sea

A Jordan River baptism site traditionally associated with the baptism of Jesus.

A popular desert stopping point marking the descent towards the world's lowest land region.

The desert settlement beside the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.

Herod's astonishing desert fortress overlooking the Dead Sea and the site of a famous final stand against Rome.

A Dead Sea resort area offering visitors the unforgettable experience of floating in its mineral-rich waters.

A remarkable salt lake lying at the lowest land elevation on earth, surrounded by the stark beauty of the Judean wilderness.