This lake gets its name the “Dead Sea” because of the waters high salt content prevents the existence of any life form in its waters. However it is this same salt, which provides world recognized therapeutic health benefits, and relief to many visitors who come to the Dead Sea to benefit from its healing properties. All this and floating on the Dead Sea on your Holy Land Tour is truly an experience you will never forget!

The Dead Sea is perhaps the largest and “the lowest spa in the world.” The southern part of the lake is for salt industry, and in the north section of the lake you will find world class resort tourism facilities and therapeutic health industry promoted.

Besides floating on the Dead Sea it is very popular to cover yourself with the black mud, that hold high concentration of mineral deposits for therapeutic health. This provides the skin with nourishing minerals that are not found anywhere else in the world. If this were not sufficient, bromide in the air also promotes good health, thus making the Dead Sea truly a remarkable experience during your Christian tour to Israel.