The Temple Mount, or the Noble Sanctuary, contains the holiest place in Judaism and third holiest in Islam. It’s located in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City of Jerusalem and is arguably the most hotly contested piece of land in the world.
Gethsemane is an area outside the Old City of Jerusalem. Christians believe it was the site where Jesus was arrested the night before the crucifixion, and there are several important Christian sites in the area.
Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, dating back to almost 9000 BC. In addition to the Christian pilgrimage sites, there are a handful of important archaeological sites.
The Monastery of St. Gerasimos of the Jordan, also known as Deir Hajla, is located near the city of Jericho. It’s one of the oldest monasteries in Palestine.
Qasr al-Yahud is the traditional baptismal site of Jesus on the Jordan River. It’s located in Palestine southeast of Jericho.
The Sea of Galilee is an important tourist destination in northeast Israel. It’s located between the Golan Heights and the Galilee region.
Tiberias is a small city on the Sea of Galilee in Israel. It’s considered one of the Four Holy Cities of Judaism along with Jerusalem, Hebron, and Safed.
The Mount of Beatitudes, overlooking the Sea of Galilee near Tabgha and Capernaum, is an important Christian site in Israel.
Mount Tabor is a mountain in the Lower Galilee region of Israel. It’s 575 meters (1,886 feet) high and is 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of the Sea of Galilee.
Capernaum is the site of the ancient fishing village where Jesus once lived. It’s located on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee.