Introduction to the Dead Sea (Israel)

The Dead Sea is located in the Jordan Rift Valley with Israel on its Western Banks and Jordan to the East. At 400m below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth and as there is nowhere else for the water to flow, the waters of the Dead Sea have the highest salinity in the world. The area is renowned for being rich in minerals and the Dead Sea is known as “natures own health farm”. For centuries, people have travelled here to relax and recharge their batteries at one of the 5* spa resorts.

Getting There & Around

Package holidays to the Dead Sea in Israel are via the southern resort of Eilat and transfers from here take around 1 hour 45 minutes. If your holiday is part of a multi-centre trip, it may be that you are traveling from Tel Aviv and from there, the transfer time is 2 hours 30 minutes. Once you have arrived at your spa resort, there is little need to go anywhere except between the various facilities at the resort.

Weather

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Who it suits

For centuries, the Dead Sea has been a destination for people in search of the areas renowned health giving properties. Those who want to stay and relax in the 5* spa resorts can do so but sightseeing trips to the mountain fortress of Massada which overlooks the Dead Sea or perhaps further afield to Galilee. Why not combine a visit to the Dead Sea after you’ve spent a few days exploring the many places of interest in the region?

Dead Sea holidays can not be booked on line and they are an ideal part of a multi-centre holiday to Israel. If you would like to discuss your Israel holiday with us, please call 0208 816 8789 and we'll be happy to plan an itinerary to suit you. Alternatively, you can email us via the 'Contact Us' page and we'll get back to you.