Holy Land tours visit historical and biblical sites in Israel, Jordan and Egypt. Tours often include Jerusalem, the Galilee, and the Jordan River.Â
Overview
The Holy Land is a region in the Middle East that is holy to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It includes parts of Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, and Syria.Â
Location:
- The Holy Land is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.Â
- It includes the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, Western Jordan, and parts of Southern Syria.Â
- The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake in the Holy Land that Jesus ministered around.Â
Significance:
- The Holy Land is a major pilgrimage destination for the Abrahamic religions.Â
- It is where the first Church was founded, and where Christianity was first proclaimed.Â
- It is where Jesus lived, and where the incarnation of the Son of God took place.Â
- It is where prophets, patriarchs, and kings-representatives of God lived and took action.Â
Other names:Â
- The Holy Land is also known as the Land of Israel, the Promised Land, Canaan, and Palestine.
- In Hebrew, the Holy Land is called Eretz HaKodesh, and in Latin it is called Terra Sancta.