Overview
The Dead Sea lies between the Judean Desert to the west and the mountains of Moab to the east.
Biblical significance
Scripture commonly calls it the Salt Sea. It forms part of the geographical backdrop to Abraham, Lot, the tribal boundaries of Israel and prophetic visions.
Historical background
The region has shaped travel, settlement, trade and conflict for millennia. Its extraordinarily high salinity creates the famous experience of effortless floating.
What you will see
An immense saltwater lake surrounded by desert cliffs, unusual mineral formations and striking views towards Jordan.