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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!
Outside of the old centre of Jerusalem, the Yad Vashem memorial is undoubtedly the must-see museum in the 'Holy City' .
Israel has 150 kilometres of Mediterranean coast with very varied scenery: caves, plains, and seaside town promenades, as well as lots of places where you can indulge in water sports.
As the third city in the country, Haifa is known for its beaches and for the luxurious gardens of the Shrine of the Báb situated on top of Mount Carmel.
Mount Carmel overlooks the town of Haifaand then extends into Galilee. It's a place for walking and pick-nicking. It's also the gateway to the Druze villages.
Mount Tabor is a hill surrounded by plains near Nazareth. This particular location probably explains why it is of interest in different religious traditions.
Gamla is an archaeological site and nature reserve on the Golan Heights. Whether you are a nature lover or a lover of history, you will enjoy it.
Situated on the the banks of the lake of Tiberias, the Mount of Beatitudes is the hill where Jesus is believe to have delivered the famous Sermon on the Mount. 'Blessed are the poor in spirit...'
Capernaum is an archaeological site on the shores of the sea of Galilee.
Sde Boker is the kibbutz where David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, is buried.
The Maktesh Ramon is the largest corrosive crater in the world. It will delight lovers of exceptional landscapes and desert walking.
Tabgha is considered to be the place where the first Christian church was built in Galilee.
The hills, olive trees, vineyards and stone villages make Galilee Israel's most Mediterranean region.
An ancient crossroads and important town of the Holy Land, Acre (Akko in Hebrew) or St John d'Acre, is nowadays a charming, mostly Muslim, town in the north of Israel.
Tel Aviv is one of the most attractive and dynamic towns of the Middle East, with enormous beaches, a vibrant cultural scene and innumerable places to go out to.
Most people go to the Red Sea to explore the sea bed. But the "back country" also has some beautiful walks.
