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Best places to visit in Israel

Israel is a land of extremes: a world of contrasts! It's a densely packed country that stirs the emotions. A region that gave birth to civilizations during ancient times, the home of Judaism, Islam and the Christian Holy Lands, a trip to Israel is a chance to visit legendary sites, whose names are so familiar.

Jerusalem - the famous 'thrice holy city'- the Mount of Olives, the Holy Sepulchre, the Wailing Wall, Lake Tiberias, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jericho, Masada , the Dead Sea, Jordan... The list is endless! These places live on and have maintained their spiritual integrity. In these sacred lands, home to three of the most important faiths, you can visit the tombs of Christ and David, the Cave of the Nativity, as well as the Dome of the Rock, where Muhammad ascended into heaven during his Night Journey...

Paradoxically Israel is also a modern state, a relatively new country that is still developing. Tel Aviv , the 'city that never sleeps', is as liberal as Jerusalem is religious. A decadent hub of contemporary art and design, life here is good. Its buzz and endless beaches make it a perfect Mediterranean destination. To the north, between Netanya and Haifa , you'll find stretches of stunning beach that line the coast - a surfer and beach-lover's paradise...

But perhaps the most fascinating aspect of this Jewish state, is the variety of sites, landscapes and communities that share such a small territory. Strictly Orthodox neighbourhoods such as Mea Shearim in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv's trendy bars, the historic and bohemian Old Jaffa, as well as the ancient Arab cities of Nazareth or Acre : the diversity is mind-boggling. As for the scenery...from the arid lands of the Dead Sea and the Judean Desert to the rolling hills of Galilee via the lush, tropical coast of Eilat , you'll rapidly move from one landscape to another!

The favorite seaside resort of Russian oligarchs and salt water bathing fans: the Dead Sea.
Mitzpe Ramon is the town that overlooks the incredible crater of Makhtesh Ramon. For a few years some unusual hotels have been opening in this little town. It's a good place to stay to explore the crater.
The Negev is a desert of stone whose vastness and infinite horizons are very seductive. You will love it, whether you love walking, archaeological sites, or meeting genuine locals.
It's Israel's only seaside resort on the Red Sea. 
Ein Gedi is an oasis nestling on the shores of the Dead Sea.
Nahal David is the busiest and most accessible valley in Ein Gedi oasis. It's as easy for families to use as for serious trekkers.
A charming town in the north of Israel, Nazareth is a good departure point for walking or cycling towards the region of Golan. It's also a very important town for Catholic pilgrims.
Tiberias is a small city which revolves around tourism. Restored in the 1970s, the seaside resort cruelly lacks charm.
Constructed from a mosaic of different quarters, each with a strong identity, Jerusalem also houses the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock: three holy monuments for each of the three monotheistic religions.
The Judean Desert is a small desert not so deserted as you can find several natural reserves with numerous streams running through them.
Masada is the ruin of the last stronghold of the Kingdom of Israel, before it was completely destroyed by the Romans. It is a very important archaeological site which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ein Karem is an old village on the periphery of Jersualem.
Ceasarea is one of the most important archaeological sites in Israel. 
Rosh Hanikra is a made up of limestone cliffs that plunge directly into the deep blue of the Mediterranean.
Be'er Sheva is Israel's "door to the desert". 
The sea of Galilee will please those who love religious and archaeological sites as much as nature lovers. 
Banias nature reserve has the highest waterfall in Israel. 
Safed's style is pure Galilean and its narrow streets and views over the surrounding countryside are sure to please.
A torn political zone, the Jordan Valley is a region which extends from the Dead Sea to the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
According to Christian belief, the unmissable town of Bethlehem was the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
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