Top Interesting Things To Do in Israel
Israel has a varied range of interesting attractions that divulge from snowy heights of Mount Hermon to the Judean Desert and the saltiest sea on the earth, the Dead Sea, while visiting ancient biblical cities, historical markets and a high-rise metropolis on the way. This is what makes Israel a perfect destination with something for everyone.
The age of the most of the cities in Israel is counted not in decades or in centuries, but in millennia. The originality and intricacy of some of these historical gems have gained them a place in UNESCO World Heritage List. Jerusalem, which is a holy place to all three religions – Islam, Christianity and Judaism, is an unsurpassable region that is both historical and spiritual. The restored 19th century villages like Rosh Pina in the Upper Galilee and Zichron Ya’akov on Mount Carmel reveal another side of Israel to tourists to explore. Shops along these streets display local arts and crafts that make the best mementos. They are often artist-owned as well as hold the promise of getting to know some very interesting folks.
For urban tastes, there is no place like Tel Aviv. Recognized as a World City, this area offers opera, museums, theater and dance, fine restaurants with varied cuisines from around the world, its own beautifully restored 19th century quarter, Neve Tzedek and even antiquities, in the form of its “older sister” – Jaffa, which also has galleries galore.
Facing the Mediterranean Sea, the city offers quality beach-time, which can be a part of a wonderful holiday experience. As for other beaches around the city, there’s a variety of attractions too. The sand on Ashkelon’s fine grained shores has been buffeted by the waves all the way from the Nile Delta, while in the north, rocky and romantic coves sprout lovely wildflowers in their season. At the Caesarea beach, divers can take an underwater tour of the Roman antiquities and, for the fresh-water fun, head for Tiberias and the Kinneret.
Indulge in a different kind of diving experience at Israel’s Red Sea Riviera on the Gulf of Eilat, where you will be amazed by a sea of corals and exotic fish waits. In addition to hiking and diving, other adventure challenge experiences are to be had in the desert cliffs around Eilat and in the Negev and the forested ridges of the Upper Galilee, which includes cycling, off-road touring and rappelling. Even those snowy heights are not one dimensional in the winter, they boast ski-runs with all the amenities, but when the snow melts, Mount Hermon becomes a delight for hikers with trails to charming alpine-like meadows and shady streams.
Israel also houses a wide range of unique edutainment attractions for the families to enjoy on vacation – Mini Israel, Jerusalem’s Time Elevator, the new Kings City in Eilat and the Haganah Museum are some of the famous places that are worth visiting.
Plan your tour around the date of one of Israel’s many annual international events – whether music, sports, theater or film – and see how all the wonderful pieces fit perfectly together. Pick up a car rental in Israel to move around the important places of the city and experience a great vacation.
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