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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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Museums   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Museums, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 12 Reviews  If you are visiting Tel-Aviv and have a morning off your busy tourist schedule you might want to check out the Etzel Museum which will give you an insight into the struggle for independence that this... 

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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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Caesarea

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One of the most important Harbors of the Roman empire. Served as the capital in byzantine period, and was an important crusader stronghold. Built during King Herod rule and named in honor of Augustus Caesar, the ancient city is dotted with splendid buildings, markets, bath houses and more. Playes and Gladiators shows were held in its theatre and hypodrome. Another famous landmark is the Aquaduct that led water to the city. During the Byzantine period the city continue to thrive, and mosaics of colorful birds were found from these times. In the 12 CE the Crusaders built a fortified city that was eventually destroyed after their surrender.A visit should start in the theatre, follow the trail to the reef palace that stands in a vigorous position with its central pool. Continue to the hypodrome, that hold horses shows during holydays, see the bath-house and its mosaics, and enter the...

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Haifa's Bahai Gardens

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Drive to Haifa along the coast until you notice the golden dome and the gardens surrounding it gliding over the slopes of Mt. Carmel. Beneath the garden lies the picturesque houses of the German Colony which also worth visiting. In the heart of Mt. Carmel slopes, is the temple of the Bab, the announcer of the Bahai religion. The temple is surrounded by astonishing hanging gardens sculpted along the hillside. The Golden dome (Now under renovation until October 2011) is Haifa's most renown monument. The bahai religion comes from Iran and its believers were persecuted by the Iranian authorities. Their leader was exiled and imprisoned in Acre and in 1908 he determined Haifa as the holiest city to the Bahai religion. The gardens are open between sunday-saturday 9:00-17:00, the temple is open between sunday-saturday 9:00-12:00.The visit to the site is free with no resrvation in advance needed,...

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Ancient Acre

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The city’s fascinating historical heritage, a rare blend of East and West, authentic sights from the past, a unique meeting place of art and religion alongside the remains of various cultures – all these have made Acre one of the most important cities of the ancient world.Acre’s most prominent sites include ruins from the Hellenistic-Roman period and buildings from the Crusader and Ottoman periods: Al Jazar Mosque, the buildings of the Order of Saint John, the subterranean Crusader city, Khan Al Omdan, the Turkish Baths, the Bahai Temple and more.A visit should start from the Bahai temple that actually lies a few km outside town, Here is the burial site of the founder of the Bahai religion - Baha Allah surrounded by a beautiful garden. Continue to the old city, walk next to the El-Jazar Mosque and go to the visitors center inside the enchanted garden and buy the combined ticket (includes...

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Rosh Hanikra

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Rosh Hanikra is the north-western most point of Israel. After a ride in the cable-car, in-front of breathtaking panorama, nature would be revealed in all of its splendor. Serrated Grottos framing the sea - is a result of the game between wind and water over the rocks.During the British rule, a railroad was constructed forming a tunnel in the white cliff. A mini train recaptures the historic journey of the old train during saturdays and holydays. The site offers an audiovisual show about the history and geology of the place.Visiting Hours: Summer + saturdays and holydays- 9:00-18:00, Winter + fridays- 9:00-16:00Prices- Adult- 43 NIS, Child- 35 NIS, Mini train- 20 NIS.

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Bet Shearim and Zippori

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Bet Shearim national park is a world-famous Jewish cemetery of the mishnaic era. In the third century CE, Bet Shearim became a renowned Jewish center due to the presence there of the spiritual leader Rabbi Judah Hanasi, head of the Sanhedrin, he was buried here, making it a popular cemetery throughout in the talmudic period. The reliefs and paintings on the gravestones represent Jewish artistic motifs that were popular in the Roman period, including a seven-branched candelabrum, the Ark of the Covenant, a shofar, lulav and etrog. Secular motifs are also present—ships, animals, human figures and geometric patterns.Most of the inscriptions are in Greek, but inscriptions also appear in Hebrew, Aramaic and Palmyran. They often reveal the name, profession and origin of the deceased.Zippori National Park is known as the City of mosaics from the mishnaic period.The 4500-seat Roman theater at...

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Nazareth

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The holy city of Nazareth is famous as the city in which Jesus grew with sites such as the Basilica of the Annunciation - the most impressive and spectacular site in the city ion considered as one of the most holy churches for Christianity. Built on top of Mary’s cave, the cave in which, according to the Catholic tradition, Mary was visited by Archangel Gabriel and told her she is destined to carry the Messiah in her womb.Also worth visiting is The St. Joseph church built where, according to tradition, used to be the carpentry workshop of Joseph, father of Jesus. Some of the traditions also claim this was Joseph's house. In the heart of the Market, between the stores, lies a special church with a sign: The Synagogue. The unique structure, has an arched shape with benches along the walls, a podium and an altar. According to Christian tradition, this is where Jesus studied and prayed. In...

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Bet Shean National Park and Belvoir Fortress

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Start your tour to Bet-Shean, watching the center of the Roman-Byzantine city and admiring its size. Continue to the splendid roman theatre and follow the trail to the western bath-house - the largest in the Middle East. Go down the stairs to the main street - The Cardo - called Paladius. The street is paved with colorful mosaics and geometric shapes. Turn in the intersection to Silvanus street with the fallen coloumns - a testimony of the devestating earthquake of 749 AD. Finally Go up the stairs to the Tel from the bronze age with its egyptian statues and enjoy the panoramic view.Nighttime sound-and-light experience "Shean Nights": on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, by reservation-During the show the city returns to its glory days with the spectators in the theatre, the bathers in the bath-house and the merchants of the market, only a short moment before the devestating...

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Birdwatching in Hula Lake

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Best time to visit is during November, in the afternoon hours. Thousands of Cranes land toward their night rest. More than half a billion birds visit the lake during this season. There is no entrence fee to the lake but unless you want to walk the 10 km circular route, you better rent bicycle (50-110 NIS) or electric scooter (140-300 NIS) that could fit between 1-8 people. During the route you reach two observatory towers, the first is for watching the Pelicans, and the second is for watching the Cranes, there are telescopes on each tower and you can also rent binoculars. The best way to get as close as possible to the birds is through special agricultural vehicle that was turned into a hide-out wagon (22 NIS).

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Banias Nature Reserve

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The Banias spring emeges at the foot of Mount Hermon and flows powerfully through a canyon for 3.5 km, eventually leading to the Banias Waterfall, the most impressive cascade in Israel. Nine kilometers from its source, the Hermon Stream meets the Dan, and together they form the Jordan River.Start your visit from the spring and follow the stairs leading to the temple of Pan that gave its name to the place - Paneas (in Arabic Banias). The temple was built during King Herod that includes a large cave and five niches that are carved in the cliff wall.After Herod’s death, his son Philip inherited this area, and in 2 BCE Philip founded his capital near the Banias Spring, calling it Caesarea Philippi.Caesarea Philippi became an important Christian pilgrimage destination as the place where Jesus asked the disciples who he was and Peter answered: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”...

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Herodium (Herodion) National Park

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Carved into a cone shaped volcano like mountain, visible for miles, this palace is one of most impressive and engineering marvels of King Herod constructions. No wonder, King Herod chose this to be his burial place. Start your visit overlooking the foot of the mountain where an ancient country club with large pool, and a restaurant in the middle is found. Follow the route to King Herod Mausoleum, and then climb the stairs leading to the carved Palace. During the Jewish revolt against the Romans, this was one of their strongholds, and a synogogue from that period is still visible. Also found here is a bath-house where Herod would take in important guests. Continue underground to the system of tunnels that were used during Bar Kokhba Revolt. The tunnels leads back to the trail that takes you back to the parking lot.Visiting hours: Everyday 8:00-17:00.Entrence fee: 25 NIS adult, 13 NIS...

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