September 13th 2010
What was once home to over 40,000 people, including rabbis, Romans and Hellenized Jews, is now a vast archeological site at Zippori National Park in the Lower Galilee. The great Jewish court known as the Sanhedrin was located in Zippori and her most important resident was Rabbi Judah HaNasi, compiler of the Mishnah, a central […]
September 13th 2010
Yechi’am Fortress National Park is a crusader fortress located in the Galilee, about 20 minutes from the city of Nahariya. The fortress was built by the crusaders in the 12th century and destroyed in 1265 by the Baybars. In 1946, Kibbutz Yechi’am was built in its place and they used the walls of the fortress […]
September 13th 2010
Three reasons why you should consider visiting Monfort National Park in the Keziv Stream Nature Reserve: You’ve been to Israel before and seen all the must-see destinations. You’re traveling with pre-teens and young adults. You’d really enjoy the freedom to wander around ancient ruins, not just see them from a distance. About 22 miles north […]
September 13th 2010
TZFAT & MERON TOUR SITES Holy City of Tzfat (Safed) Tzfat Artists Quarter Ancient Synagogues Mount Meron
September 13th 2010
Tzfat is one of Israel’s four holy cities; it has been considered the spiritual center of Kabala (Jewish mysticism) since the 1600s. There are three major reasons why people visit Tzfat today – to explore the historic sites, to immerse oneself in the spiritual environment, and to go hiking or camping in the scenic, mountainous […]
September 13th 2010
Mount Meron is the second tallest mountain in Israel (1,209 meters) and the largest nature reserve in the Galilee. Trek up to the peak of Mount Meron for an amazing view of Tzfat and the surrounding areas, perfect for sunsets. The town of Meron is located on the slopes of the mountain, right next to […]
September 13th 2010
TIBERIAS & JORDAN VALLEY TOUR SITES RamBam, Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Beit Shean Kfar Kedem Cruise on the sea of Galilee
September 13th 2010
Take a day cruise on the Sea of Galilee. Visitors will enjoy the gentle rocking of the waves while sprays of water come over the boat and feel refreshing. Visitors can look overhead and see the seagulls or below into the water and see the vast amounts of St. Peter’s Fish, which is local to […]
September 13th 2010
TEL AVIV & JAFFA TOUR SITES Independence Hall Diaspora Museum (Beit Ha-Tfutsot) Palmach Museum Azrieli Observatory Tel Aviv Museum of Arts Dizengoff St., Shenken St. & Rothchilde Ave Carmel Market Nachlat Binyamin Arts & Crafts Fair Tel Aviv Port Tel Aviv – Jaffa Promenade Jaffa Flea Market Old Jaffa Port
September 13th 2010
Beit Hatfutsot: The Museum of the Jewish People’s mission is to tell the 4,000 year-old, worldwide story of the Jewish people. In 2005, the Israeli government passed a law defining Beit Hatfutsot as The National Center for Jewish Communities in Israel and Around the World. Every visit to Israel is, by definition, an encounter with […]
September 13th 2010
The Azrieli Observatory is located on the 49th floor of the Azrieli building on Menachem Begin Street in Tel Aviv. This observatory is situated at the apex of the Middle East’s largest commercial center and a very popular shopping center. This observatory overlooks the entire Gush Dan region, from Hadera in the north to Ashkelon […]
September 13th 2010
The Tel Aviv Museum of Arts is Tel Aviv’s largest museum. Established in 1932, this museum contains an inclusive collection of contemporary and classical art, a youth wing, and a sculpture garden. The museum houses both permanent and temporary collections. Tel Aviv Museum of Arts’ permanent collection contains some of the most popular artists and […]
September 13th 2010
The Tel Aviv Port is a flourishing location with a number of restaurants, shops, and boutiques open all the time, as well as live performances, that enable visitors the opportunity to experience pure Tel Aviv culture, as well as to take in breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea at the same time. There are many […]
September 13th 2010
The Jaffa Promenade, or tayelet in Hebrew, runs 14 kilometers along the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, and has become an essential part of Tel Aviv’s lifestyle and a major attraction for tourists. There are a number of restaurants and shops along the promenade, as well as street performances, unique vendors, avid joggers, and cyclists, […]
September 13th 2010
NEGEV DESERT & EILAT TOUR SITES Eilat Bay Dolphin Beach Underwater Observation Marine Park Snuba Diving Trips Kings City Eilat Timna Park Ramon Crater Petra, Jordan
September 13th 2010
Eilat Bay, the southernmost tip of Israel, includes a beautiful coral reef that straddles the equator. The warm water in the Red Sea enables coral to grow and thrive in the area. Visitors are welcome to come to Eilat Bay and snorkel or scuba dive around the coral and see the diverse fish life that […]
September 13th 2010
Snuba is a guided underwater adventure geared mainly toward beginners who have no scuba experience. Visitors to the Snuba Diving Club can either go snuba diving or snorkeling; you can rent or buy snorkel equipment. Snuba is similar to scuba except that the air tank remains at the surface of the water in a boat, […]
September 13th 2010
Kings City Eilat is a biblical amusement park that covers 40,000 square feet on three levels, and is a recreation of a royal king’s palace. There are four distinct areas in the park. There is the Journey to the Past where visitors can go back to the time of the Pharaohs in ancient Egypt; the […]
September 13th 2010
CENTRAL ISRAEL/ MERKAZ TOUR SITES Mini Israel Park Yad L’Sharon Latrun Police Station Ne’ot Kedumim Park Weizmann Institute Ayalon Institute Museum Kibbutz Yad Mordechai
September 13th 2010
JERUSALEM OLD CITY TOUR SITES The Archeology Gardens and the Davidson Center Western Wall Tunnels Tower of David Museum The Jewish Quarter The Hurva Synagogue Wohl Archaeological Museum The Four Sephardic Synagogues City of David Katros House – The Burnt House
