Israel is the Holy Land of Jesus where he lived, preached, and healed. Several Biblical locations in Israel welcome millions of Christians annually. A great number of Christians visit Bethlehem, Jericho, Jerusalem and the Sea of Galilee on Christian holidays every year.

The interesting thing about these religious tours is that you do not only learn about Biblical history here but also get a chance to roam the streets on which Jesus walked 2,000 years ago. You get to see the holy sites that you heard about all your life.

When you read the Gospels, you might not realize how close these places were to one another. However, traveling through Israel gives you the chance to truly understand the incidents mentioned in the Bible. On an all-inclusive Holy Land Tour, you will not only learn all about your religion but also have newfound appreciation and reverence for the sites mentioned throughout the Bible.

Read on to learn about all the places you can visit on the Holy Land tour.

Places Visit in the Holy Land

There is so much to see in Israel. Most Christian tourists who go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land go as part of a tour. These Christian holidays are very well-organized and care is taken that you visit all the holy sites.

Here are some of the best places to visit in Israel based on their Biblical importance:

Bethlehem

 

Bethlehem is the birthplace of Jesus and it is among the top religious destinations in the Holy Land. It is five miles south of the city of Jerusalem. It’s a small town with numerous houses appearing just like they were at the time of the birth of Jesus. This town is the best depiction of how life would have looked like around the time of the birth of Jesus.

The major places to visit in Bethlehem are the Church of Nativity, Shepherds Field, the Cave of Saint Jerome, the Milk Grotto, and the Church of Saint Catherine.

Bethany

Bethany is the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. It is also the place where Jesus often stayed and the place where Lazarus now rests. The town of Bethany is at a short distance from the city of Jerusalem. It is at a 40 minutes’ walk from the Mount of Olives. It is a common belief that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead in this place.

In several passages, you can find that the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were the places where Jesus often stayed at night. On our all-inclusive Holy Land Tour, you can reflect on the lives of these people and how they interacted with Jesus in Bethany.

Jericho

 

Many historians regard Jericho as the oldest city in the world. It is 825 feet below the sea level and it is on the West Bank of the Jordan River. To the east of the city is the Jordan River, where John baptized Jesus.

About 5 miles from Jericho is the Judaean Desert. You can visit the Mountain of Temptation in the Judaean Desert. This is the place where Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights. It is also the place where the devil tempted him.

Jerusalem

 

The Holy City of Jerusalem has 4 quarters; Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Armenian. Despite the division, there are Catholic Christian places in all four quarters of the city.

The major places to visit in the Holy City of Jerusalem are the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Crusader Church of Saint Anne, the Western Wall and Via Dolorosa.

Visiting these sites and others in the Holy Land will give you a divine spiritual experience and replenish your faith like never before. Book your trip on Christian tourists for an all-inclusive Holy Land Tour at Faith Holidays.