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The city of Tel Aviv is a 24 hour culture destination with entertainment, commerce, wide golden sand beaches, exotic markets, world class restaurants, dinning, shipping centers, and renowned nightlife that makes the city famous for being “the city that never stops.” A unique cosmopolitan metropolis where new meets old with contemporary architecture, and ancient buildings and streets, makes the city an intimate affair.
Modern Tel Aviv has yet to celebrate a 100 th birthday. This young vibrant destination offers also the port of Jaffa which history goes back more than 5,000 years.
Tel Aviv constantly on the move with life and energy with lively flea markets that line narrow streets, provide fun activities, but the parties and barbecues start on the beach, when the sun set provides picturesque moments, and when night time comes everyone flocks to the fine restaurants in central Tel Aviv and Jaffa, and on to the clubs and café’s that are alive until sun rise.
A trip to Israel is not complete without seeing Jerusalem. It is the place to see in Israel and all of the Middle East, specially if you are a first timer. This sacred city is the center for the world’s three major monotheistic religions, and was fought over for three millennia by many people and nations. Jerusalem known for the center of the world, is also the capitol of Israel.
Jerusalem is very much alive today, numerous landmarks within the ancient walls of Jerusalem. See the Western Wall which is all that remains of the temple of Solomon that was destroyed by the Babylonians in 587 BC. In Jerusalem you will see every aspect of religion represented by Jews from Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Experience the Jewish rituals of praying, leaving messages to God written on pieces of paper and placeing it between the stones of the wall. Here you can see young teenage girls staggered up to the Female section of the wall to elderly Jewish men dressed in traditional sober Hasidic clothing. You may even come across a Bar Mitzvah Celebration.
The Holy Sepulchre is built on the site where Jesus is said to have been execuited and buried, a reminder of all the varities of Christianity there is. There are 30 chaples built on this site. Stopping for a few seconds you will experience Armenian, Catholic, Coptic, Ethopian, Greek and Russian priests rushing by you. The stunning Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount dominates the view of Jerusalem, it is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. It is believed by all three of the wolrd's main religions that the Rock is where Abraham prepared to sacrafice his son to God in the founding act of Monotheism.
Just about every step you take through the streets of Jerusalem is a reminder that this Holy city had an enormous effect on the history of the world and is destined to have a crucial tole in it's future. Walk alond the Via Dolorosa, the streets where Jesus dragged his cross befor his crucifixion. You'll hear a potpourri of Muslim calls for prayer along with Christian chanting with shouting of the market traders selling their spices. Injerusalem you'll see Jews and Muslims trading with one another and shareing a meal in the market place.
Haifa is the northern capital of Israel and the heart of it all. It is Israel’s third largest city situated in a wide natural bay between the Mediterranean Sea and the majestic Carmel Mountain. Haifa’s terraced landscape offers a wealthy variety of beautiful panoramas. Northeast of the city, across crystal waters of the harbor lay’s the medieval fortress city of Acre with it’s impressive fortified walls. Just North, one can elevate to the heights of Rosh Hanikra, the white cliff, checkpoint on the Israel-Lebanon border, and further East towers Mount Hermon with snow capped peaks.
Haifa is a home to five different religions, over 250,000 inhabitants living side by side in harmony, and mutual respect. Haifa provides rich variety of contrasts and colors. The locals consist of Secular, Religious, and Orthodox Jews living with their neighbors Christians, Muslims, Bahai and Druze.
Wadi Nisnas, an authentic Middle Eastern neighborhood is rich in color, and nearby the Orthodox Geula Street, provides influences of East European communities. Not too far from here you will find the manicured gardens and glittering gold dome of the Bahai Shrine, World Centre of the Bahai faith.
Residing on the summit of Carmel above Haifa, you will find The Carmelit monastery of Stella Maris, “Star of the Sea,” headquarters of the Roman Catholic Order. This very location is considered holy since the dawn of time. Oracles and shrines were built here for Carmel, Canaanite Baal, and Roman Zeus pagan gods. Tourist and visitors can enjoy synagogues, mosques and churches because they are all open to the public.
Haifa is home to Israel’s largest national park, scattered with several observation areas, hiking trails, beautiful views, and a wonderful attraction to nature lovers, families having a picnic and people in love in search of a unforgettable experience.
Haifa is an ancient name, some scholars derive it’s name from “Caiaphas,” the highest Priest during Jesus life, and other scholars believe the name Haifa is traced back to two Hebrew words that were blended. “ Hof” and “Yafe” or “beautiful shore,” embracing Mount Carmel. Just over these mountains, is the picturesque Druse village of Usfiyah and Daliat el Karmel.
Haifa offers dramatic altitudes, built on three levels; Downtown old city port and cost, the middle city Hadar HaCarmel and the upper city Carmel and Ahuza. In 6 minutes riding on the Israel subway one can go from sea level downtown area to Central Carmel rising over 280 meters above sea level. The Hadar district, midway up the mountain offers well kept pedestrian malls and colorful shops. Once at the top, Carmel district features elegant well maintained streets, and residential homes.
Haifa provides a plethora of museums, exhibitions, and large variety of collections. The Haifa Museum of Art, the National Science Museum, the Maritime Museum, the Railway Museum, the Tikotin Japanese Art Museum, the Natural History Museum and Zoo and the Prehistoric Museum, The Haifa University, the Hecht Museum, The Mane Katz Museum are open all year round and are in the doorways of Haifa. In the city you will also be delighted with music and film, home to an international film festival, as well as a Jazz and Blues annual festival presented in the port of Haifa, and to top it off, Haifa Symphony Orchestra await concert lovers everywhere, and drama and comedy is provided by the acclaimed Haifa Municipal Theatre.
In short Haifa is the complete city for family, friends and romantic couples. The city provides beautiful beaches, water sports and cruises, museums, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, cafes, discos, elegant hotels, boutiques, elegant shopping, central parks and zoo’s along with natural beauty, which turn into dazzling jewels at night by the glare of stars in the sky. Make Haifa your ideal base traveling less than an hour one can visit historical and colorful sights such as Acre, Caesarea, Megiddo, Safad, Nazareth, and Tiberias.
Travel to the lowest point on earth in any land mass, 417 meters below sea level and be fascinated. The quantity of water that is evaporated from the Dead Sea is greater than what flows into it, because of this the body of water has the highest concentration of salt in the world, 340 grams per liter of water to be exact.
The water mass receives its name “ Dead Sea” because of its salinity which prevents the existence of any life forms in the lake. The salt however, has provided tremendous relief to visitors whom swim in the water to benefit from its healing properties. It is a unique place in the world, so different yet to beautiful and interesting. The Dead Sea is perhaps, the greatest natural health spa in the world ever created. Salt is produced in the southern section for industry, while the northern section promotes tourism and health. The unique composition of the salt and minerals is what scientist believe makes the water and mud so beneficial for the body. This is why perhaps you will see many visitors and tourist enjoying a mud bath covering their bodies from head to toe. As if all this were not enough, bromide in the air is also believed to be beneficial to the body.
The Dead Sea in Israel is with out question a great national treasure and a must see in your visit to Israel. The western shore of the Dead Sea inside Israel, provides organized beaches and bathing areas that provide easy access to the waters for bathing, and for a more pampered tourist, Neve Zohar and Ein Bokek are two excellent beaches, providing first class services to tourists.
You can find a variety of hotels, guest houses, restaurants, shopping centers, and many choices of tours and activities anything from bicycle tours, art and culture activities to rappelling, and camel tours.
The Dead Sea is located on the edge of the Judean Desert, a hot barren region, which is also an important center for tourism with Mt. Sdom, Nakhal Darga, the Ein Gedi nature reserve and the Einot Tsukin reserve, alongside these breathtaking natural wonders, there is also some truly historic sites to see with significant historical importance in Israel’s past. The most prominent and famous is of course the great ruins of Massada fortress, and the ancient Ein Gedi and the Kumran cave site where the ancient Scrolls were discovered, this includes the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, which provide insights into early Christianity and the Essenes sect that lived at this ancient community which is widely regarded the beginning of Christian monasticism.
The Dead Sea’s northwestern region has been for centuries a Christian pilgrimage site, specially during Easter. After visiting here, they regularly go to Jordan, the traditional site of Jesus baptism, and many today continue with these traditions. When you visit the Dead Sea, make your experience complete by visiting the amazing monasteries built right on the cliff walls. Among these monasteries is St. George, Quruntul, Khozeba and Mar Saba. Some of the monasteries are still operating and welcome visitors.
Galilee is only a 80 mile region from it’s northern border to the peak of Mount Hermon, and to it’s southernmost boundary the Jazreel Plain, the site known for biblical Armageddon. From East reaching to the Golan plateau, and 50 miles across to the Mediterranean sea in the west. These 5,000 square miles in total hold amazing contrasting beauty, from mountains and valleys, fertile lands and intriguing cliffs, to the glimmering sea cost with the Mediterranean sea.
One can go from one end of Galilee to the other in just one hour drive, and it is also very accessible from major attractions in Israel, only a two hour drive to Tel Aviv, and under three to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea.
Galilee is ancient! In fact six thousand years ago it was a thriving community and filled with activity. Natural forests were cleared away for mountain farms and villages, and in it’s plains large communities and cities developed. More than 4,000 years ago Hazor with biblical fame was an important trading center, and 3,500 years ago Joshua and the Israelite tribes conquered Galilee.
Galilee was also the birthplace of Shimon Bar Yohai regarded as the first Jewish mystic around the second century. The small town of Safed is also in Galilee, the birth of the Kabbalah.
Galilee is still for the most unknown to the world. It is a travel destination at a slower pace to bask on the beach on a tranquil beach, sit under an olive tree, walk on a cobblestone street, and enjoy the local life.
Eilat
Eilat General Information
Eilat is the ultimate resort and hotel destination in Israel with packed beaches with thousands of local vacationers from around Israel, and tourist from all over the world come to relax, and enjoy Israeli’s southern most destination.
In the winter Eilat is popular with tourists from Europe whom prefer vacations that are a warmer than home, and in the summer Israelis flock the beaches to bathe in the sun and enjoy the breathtaking bare granite mountains in the background and the tropical sea to cool down. Eilat is with out question a tourist gem all year round in Israel.
Eilat’s has historically been an important port, starting from the days of King Solomon, to Nabataeans, the Romans, the Arabs, and the Crusaders all whom have ruled and used this port strategically to govern Israel.
Eilat modern city was built as recently as 1950, with an important quay being built, the city once more has become an important port. Around the end of the 60’s, the tourism industry took root in the city, and today Eilat is a popular destination for Israeli and world travelers and vacationers.
Eilat’s bay is one of the main attractions, this in thanks to beautiful beaches, which have become a haven for water enthusiast, including divers due to Eilat being home to one of the best diving spots in the world. Besides the natural coral reserve, the underwater observatory, marine museum, the bay is home to the Dolphil Reef, which houses schools of dolphins.
If you are looking for good restaurants and dining, Eilat offers everything for the individuals taste, besides colorful shops and promenades, you will be sure to find a good club, or be mesmerized by the vibrant bazaars during the summer months. But Eilat is not only for adults, it is a great destination for youngsters and families, with amusement parks, IMAX theatre and many more activities for the family.
But Eilat is not only a beach destination, it also offers archaeological and historical sites to visit. Eilat is a very good central destination to take special trips around the area.
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