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The Wailing Wall (Western Wall)   Jerusalem

The Wailing Wall (Western Wall), Jerusalem

 70 Reviews  The most sacred spot in Judaism - the remaining wall of the second temple. A huge plaza (tight security) afronts the place of worship, as orthodox and religious jews congregate throughout the day to... 

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Old Jaffa   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 133 Reviews  wheel bee - rental of all kind of bicycle, i chooes the electric bike and rented it for a whole week. it was very fun and easy to ride the city frpm place to place. cheaper then public transportation. 

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Underwater Observatory Marin Park   Eilat

Underwater Observatory Marin Park, Eilat

 35 Reviews  These turtles are in the turtle and stingray pool in the Underwater Observatory Marine Park. There is a central sandy island where you can see where the turles have laid their eggs, and if you come at... 

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Bahai Shrine and Gardens   Haifa

Bahai Shrine and Gardens, Haifa

 51 Reviews  Sitting proudly on the hillside, the golden domed Baha'i Temple and surrounding Hanging Gardens dominate the skyline from the coastal road. Chicago and Haifa are the 2 main centres for this faith, and... 

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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre   Jerusalem

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

 81 Reviews  From the outside, one of the most important Christian church and focus for many pilgrmages, fails to impress. This is mainly due to the lack of viewpoint in the old alleyways of the old city - you... 

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Jaffa Flea Market   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Jaffa Flea Market, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 13 Reviews  As any other flea market over the world, the one in Jaffo also has many old used items for sale. Most things are second hand, and the prices are not fixed - which means you can negotiant about the... 

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Eilat Beaches   Eilat

Eilat Beaches, Eilat

 25 Reviews   Coral Beach Nature Reserve is an underwater marine reserve of tropical marine flora and fauna. Coral Beach is a seashore nature reserve in southwestern Eilat, 500 m north of the Taba border crossing... 

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Mount Carmel Area   Haifa

Mount Carmel Area, Haifa

 11 Reviews  Running parallel to Hanassi Boulevard beyond the main hotels (Dan, Dan Panorama and Nof) is the Louis Promenade. This is the spot for THE view in Haifa, looking northwest across the bay towards... 

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Mount of Olives   Jerusalem

Mount of Olives, Jerusalem

 52 Reviews  Named after the prophet, the tomb highlights the influence of the Hellenic period. Supposedly the burial place of Zachariah, it is likely to be wrong as the tomb dates from the 1st century BC, whereas... 

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Tel Aviv Beaches   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Tel Aviv Beaches, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 40 Reviews  This is the northern-most beach along the main segment of Tel-Aviv's shore. North of here there is the rennovated harbor area, the boardwalk, and the Yarkon river opening to the sea. "Metzitzim... 

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Diving   Eilat

Diving, Eilat

 11 Reviews  I owe thanks to Sharon (SharonR), a good friend who gave me the gift of a dive for my 60th birthday. This was so much fun and I enjoyed it immensely. Took Tal's boyfriend Itzik along so I would have a... 

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The German Colony   Haifa

The German Colony, Haifa

 13 Reviews  Before starting your tour through the German Colony I recommend to visit the Haifa Tourist Board and ask for a broshure about the quarter. It is available in English, explains the background of the... 

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Garden of Gethsemane   Jerusalem

Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem

 23 Reviews  Recently revisited this church with our VT Jerusalem 2008 meet, so have placed some better photos, the previous had been taken in the 70's with a Kodak Instamatic....welcome to the digital age... 

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Azrieli Center   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Azrieli Center, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 9 Reviews  Once you arrive to Tel Aviv you cant miss this two huge Buildings which named Azriely Center. Most of the floors are actually offices but the lowest ones are all shopes, Gym, Cafe's restaurants, Huge... 

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Dolphin Reef   Eilat

Dolphin Reef, Eilat

 15 Reviews  The Dolphin Reef is my favourite attraction in Eilat, just for the sake of the dolphins of course :) Here you can just enjoy their company, you can swim with them or just observe from the deck. This... 

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The beaches   Haifa

The beaches, Haifa

 5 Reviews  Approaching Haifa from the south is arguably the best way to see the city. On your right is the long ridge of the Carmel Mountain with buildings clinging to its steep sides and atop its long, long... 

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Temple Mount   Jerusalem

Temple Mount, Jerusalem

 64 Reviews  Temple Mount (Har Habayit in Hebrew, Haram esh-Sharif in Arabic) is one of the holiest of all places and is recognised in both Jewish and Islamic religions as the site of Mount Moriah where Abraham... 

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Neve Tzedek   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 12 Reviews  Neve Tzedek, now a neighborhood in central Tel-Aviv, is older than Tel-Aviv itself: It was founded in 1887 by Jews who decided to move out of the stifling, crowded streets of old Jaffa. They followed... 

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Timna Natural Park   Eilat

Timna Natural Park, Eilat

 13 Reviews  Same as with the Solomon's Pillars and the mushroom, also here the nature of rain, water and wind dig into the red rock to created these arches. You need to walk a bit further to see those, don't... 

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The Port   Haifa

The Port, Haifa

 4 Reviews  During the British Mandate period Haifa and its port developed. Sir Frederick Palmer was the British port engineer who chose Haifa as the location for a deepwater port, and the main gate of the port... 

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Via Dolorosa   Jerusalem

Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem

 45 Reviews  The claimed route of Jesus as he carried his cross is about an act of faith rather than fact. It is believed that the basis of the route is from the 3rd/4th century when Byzantine priests walked... 

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HaCarmel Market   Tel Aviv-Yafo

HaCarmel Market, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 13 Reviews  Known as 'Shuk Ha'Carmel", the Carmel Market is the city's biggest marketplace, that is worth visiting if you are in Tel Aviv. It's possible to find everything, from chlotes to pastries, from fresh... 

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The Promanade   Eilat

The Promanade, Eilat

 10 Reviews   Kings City is a biblical theme park in Eilat, which was inaugurated in June 2005. It required an investment of about USD 40 million. It is owned by "Africa Israel", "Elran d.d. Real Estate ltd" and a... 

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Culture   Haifa

Culture, Haifa

 5 Reviews  One of several film festivals in Israel, this one takes place during Succot (late September/early October) and my personal favourite. It is very much a festival that is part of the city (the more... 

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Outside the Walls   Jerusalem

Outside the Walls, Jerusalem

 145 Reviews  Founded in 1965, Israel Museum, Jerusalem (IMJ) is one of the great museums of the world and an absolute must see on any visit to Jerusalem. The main problem, however, is that it is so big that even... 

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Masada National Park

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A must see in every Israel trip. The best way to enjoy this site, is to come in the afternoon to the west part, and sleep in the night camping site, offering mattresses and tents, restrooms and shower facilities. On tuesdays and thursdays night a fantastic sound and light show is presented on the mountain, telling the story of the site, built by King Herod and famous as the place where Jews chose to commit mass suicide rather than to surrender to the Romans, making Masada as a worldwide symbol of bravery.Go to sleep untill 4:00 AM, then start the journey on the dike trail built by the Romans to conqure this hard stronghold of the Jewish revolts. After a moderate climb uphill, enter the gate of the fotress, and watch the sunrise over the Dead Sea, that is considered the most beautiful in the country. Stroll alonog the monuments and buildings, visit the western palace, synagogue and the...

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En Gedi Nature Reserve

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An oasis in the heart of the Judean desert, it is without a doubt one of the most beautiful nature reserves of Israel. The route also called David Stream, is a circular one, passing a series of springs and cascades untill reaching the imressive En Gedi waterfall. The walk is on dry land, but you can enter the springs along it. Packs of Ibexes and Hyraxes are common in the reserve. After a visit to the nature reserve, continue to the ancient settlement, thousands of years old, with its beautiful synagogue.Visiting hours: 8:00-17:00.Entrence fee: 25 NIS adult, 13 NIS child, to the synagogue 13 NIS adult, 7 NIS child.

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Jerusalem Old City: Around The City Walls

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Many of the old city treasures lies around and ouside the old city walls. Start your visit in The City of David - where it all began 3700 years ago, when King David esteblished Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Watch a 3-D movie recapturing the life here thousands of years ago, then walk to the lookout point offering splendid views on the village of Siluan. Next is the Shiloah Pool that supplied the water to the residents. Walk underground to the passageways leading to the kings palace, the water system and King Hezkiah's tunnell 2700 years old. Exit the site and walk across the road to The Archeological Garden also known as The Ophel Garden. Here stands the southern wall built of megalithic stones, the stairs to Hulda gates which was the entrence to the temple, stones that fell from the temple with Hebrew inscriptions and The Davidson center offering an exact 3-D model of the second...

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Hebron's Cave of The Patriarchs

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In the cave also known as the Machpela cave, lying in the heart of the city of Hebron, is the burial place of 4 famous couples: Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sara, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah. Most of the year you can visit the Abraham hall where the markers for Abraham and Sara burial places are, also the Jacob Hall where the markers of Jacob and Leah burial Places are. It is common to make a wish, write it on a note, and throw it next to one of the markers. There are about 10 days a year when the large hall - Isaac Hall is also open for visits. The cave was bought by Abraham 3700 years ago as a burial place for his wife Sara then he was buried there and also his son Isaac with his wife Rebecca and their son Jacob father of the nation of Israel along with his wife Leah. The impressive structure is actually a small scaled model of the Second Temple of Jerusalem that was completely...

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Jerusalem New City

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Here is the governmental center of the country with the parliament, supreme court and government offices. It is also the place where some of Israel's best museums, famous world-wide are found. Start your visit with the Israel Museum that was renovated and reopen to the public in 2010. The museum hosts the largest biblical and Holy Land archeology collection in the world. The most important part of the museum is the monumental Shrine of The Book which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest biblical manuscripts in the world. Near by is Holy-Land which is the Model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple Period, that reconstructs the topography and architectural character of the city as it was prior to its destruction by the Romans, and provides historical context to the Shrine’s presentation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Billy Rose Art Garden is counted among the finest outdoor sculpture...

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Jerusalem Old City: Jesus Last Path

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Visit the places that Jesus passed in his last days until his crucifixion. Start the visit from Mt. Olives sacred to both Jews and Christians, here is the place where the Messiah should come riding on a white donkey. The first place of interest is the 7 arches or Rehavam observatory considered to be the most beautiful lookout point over the old city right above the impressive ancient Jewish cemetery. Walk down the road and enter the church of Dominus Flevit (The Master's Cry) where Jesus cried over the upcoming destruction of Jerusalem. The church is shaped like a teardrop and offers wondeful views over the old city. Continue down to the church of All Nations or the Garden of Gethsemane with its old olive trees and famous mosaic facade. The church was built with the help of various nations thus gaining its name. Here Jesus was handed over to the Romans by Judea. Next is the church of...

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Jerusalem Old City: Jewish Quarter

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Start You visit in the Wailing wall the most sacred and famous Jewish praying sight, the last remnant of the temple and a symbol of the return of the Jewish people to its land after a 2000 years exile. This is part of the external westren wall of the second temple built of megalithic stones. The site is divided between men and women and it is common to write a wish on a piece of paper and put it between the stones. Continue to the Wall tunnels which are the continuation of the Wailing wall passing underneath the Muslim Querter. During the walk you are impressed by the size and relics of the site. Exit the tunnels and return back to the Chain of Generations center which is adjacent to the Wall tunnels. Here the history of the Jewish people is told through unique glass structures throughout the generations. Both sites require resrvation in advance and share a combined ticket. Walk up the...

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Jerusalem Old City: Temple Mount/Dome of The Rock

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Probably one of the most fascinating and volatile places in the world. This is where the temple stood making it the holliest place for Jews and also here is the place where according to the Muslim tradition Muhammad rode on his winged horse Burak, tied it to the Wailing Wall and prayed in Al-Aqsa before his Ascension to the sky, making it the third most holy site for the Muslim. The current shape of the mountain is from the time of King Herod, who completely renovated and expend the temple making it one of the most beautiful structures ever built. Start your visit walking on the wooden bridge from the Wailing Wall to The Mugrabi Gate, and enter Temple Mount, here you will see The Al-Aqsa Mosque and Dome of The Rock which today are unfortunately not open for tourists. Walk upstairs for a better look of Dome of The Rock, covered with more than 80 Kg of gold, decorated with marble tiles....

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Bet Guvrin Caves and The Stalactite Cave

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This area is known as the land of thousand caves. Start from Bet Guvrin National Park.The park is packed with various kinds of caves- bell caves, sidonian burial caves, colombarium caves and many others. The caves are well lighted so there is no need to bring a flash light. Start your visit from the main parking lot to the Polish cave, named after a Polish inscription that was left on a large stone in the middle of the cave. Continue to the Columbarium Cave that was used for the raising of doves. Next is an Agricultural area: an olive-oil press and grape-vat that can be operated by visitors. Continue to the Complex cistern systems: Huge cisterns that served the inhabitants during the Hellenistic period and then to the Maze Cave: A system of about 30 interconnected caves, which visitors can traverse underground to understand how people made use of such spaces in antiquity. The exit turns...

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Ancient Jaffa

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Best time to get here is in the late afternoon hours. Start your visit In The Clock Tower Plaza, continue to the promonade connecting Tel-Aviv beach with its colorful lights to ancient Jaffa, walk up the stairs and pass next to St. Peter's convent, visit the underground visitors center that tells the story of this 4000 years old city that according to legends was founded by Jeffet son of Noah. Go up the stairs to the Pisga (Peak) garden offering wonderful views of the old city and a good resting place. There you will find the sculpted white gate of belief and the wishes bridge, stand on the bridge next to your zodiac sign and make a wish. Continue to the fortune alleys packed with galleries and artists and reach the old harbor, take a short boat trip that gives you a different prespective over the city and passes near the Andromeda Rock, where the legendery greek hero Perseus saved her...

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