City: Israel
Top Things to do in Israel
Top Hotels in Israel
- 1. Royal Beach Tel - Aviv
- 2. Dan Eilat Hotel
- 3. Fabric Hotel Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
- 4. Jerusalem International YMCA, Three Arches Hotel
- 5. Isrotel Dead Sea Hotel & Spa
- 6. 65 Hotel Rothschild Tel Aviv - An Atlas Boutique Hotel
- 7. The American Colony Hotel
- 8. Shalom Hotel & Relax Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
- 9. Oasis Spa Club Hotel
- 10. Port and Blue TLV Suites Hotel
10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Israel That You Shouldn't Miss
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Restaurants in Israel
1. Old City of Jerusalem
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13,928 reviews
Characterized by narrow, winding streets and alleyways, this ancient part of the city is filled with shrines and attractions holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims including the Western Wall, Temple Mount and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Reviewed By BoardingPass7860
Must see sights - Mount Of Olives, Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, etc. Bezalel Hotel had book that mapped out walking tour of the city from all different directions so you can explore all the must-see sights of the city on your own.
2. Israel Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,922 reviews
Comprising nearly 50,000 square meters and a six-acre sculpture garden, this complex features an impressive variety of collections from prehistoric archaeology to contemporary art.The children's wing is the most interactive section of this sprawling museum. There are special activities for kids during Jewish holidays and school vacations.
Reviewed By Archaeobuff - Sydney, Australia
Many highlights - the design of the Dead Sea scrolls building - the Shrine of the Book, the chronological order and clear presentation of the artefacts in the rest of the museum and the wonderful massive recreation of the old city of Jerusalem in 66 AD, the Second Temple Period, before the Romans destroyed the City and the Temple. Seek out the Pontius Pilate stone from Caesarea and the Jerusalem Prism from the time of Sennacharib, King of Assyria. Great gift shop and all the facilities.
3. Ramon Crater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,078 reviews
Reviewed By Travels-with-Claire
The Ramon Crater is truly a world wonder. Located in the Negev desert, approximately 2-2.5 hours south of Tel Aviv, it rivals the Grand Canyon in sheer scope and beauty. There are many jeep tours offered but we opted to simply drive down into the crater ourselves and hiked the well marked trails on our own. The vistas are simply beautiful and even the pictures do not do justice the the sheer beauty. As an unexpected but delightful 'add -on', we were able to see a family of magnificent Ibex, up close and personal. It was awe inspiring when the extraordinary horns first appeared on top of a cliff. More extraordinary was to see the family descent the vertical rock face with ease, cross the highway, and go wander into the crater. They are clearly accustomed to people and even from a practically touching distance, they exhibited neither aggression nor fear. Indeed, they seemed quite patient in personality. How beautiful to see them against the backdrop of the crater. Tip: Particularly in the wintertime, the Negev Desert and Ramon Crater can be prone to unexpected flash floods. At the very least, they can wash out roads that prohibit entry into the crater. At their worst, it has been documented that the floods can sweep away people and vehicles and there have been fatalities as a result. Exercise caution and check weather reports. Otherwise, do not miss this simply glorious area!
4. Masada National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,424 reviews
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Reviewed By blandboy - Bettendorf, United States
From it’s nearly insurmountable location to the legend behind it, everything about this mountaintop fortress screams “come visit”. And it is a must-see! Rather than scale the steps, we chose to storm the fortress via the cable car which zipped us to the top while offering magnificent views of the Dead Sea and ruins of Roman siege camps in the surrounding valleys. Once on top, the archeological wonders and amazing views didn’t disappoint. If you go, plan to arrive early and beat the numerous tour busses or you’ll be in for long waits. And hope for better weather than the overcast day we encountered. Even still, the views and historical significance were breathtaking. I hope to go back!
5. Ramat HaNadiv
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 443 reviews
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
Ganei HaNadiv (Ramat HaNadiv) is the name of the gardens that in my opinion, are the most beautiful gardens in Israel. Amazing, well-kept, and most spectacular gardens. The gardens are a memorial site to Baron Edmund de Rothschild and his wife, and in the center of the gardens is the tomb where their bones, which were brought to Israel in 1954, were buried. The tomb cave was hewn in the highest rocky area in the complex and around it are located stylish gardens on various topics such as: the Rose Garden, the Palm Garden, the Waterfall Garden, the Engagement garden and the most special of them all, is the Scent Garden, intended mainly for the blinds. The gardens have an abundance of stunning vegetation, rest areas and picnic areas. Suitable for a trip with children. Spectacular views on one hand mountains in the east and on the west views to the sea. Highly recommended for spending days and evenings. NOT 2 B MISSED.
6. Monte das Oliveiras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,332 reviews
Located east of Jerusalem, this holy spot is associated with many events in Jesus’ life including ascending to Heaven (Chapel of Ascension) and teaching his disciples the Lord’s prayer (Pater Noster).
Reviewed By rusak - Jönköping, Sweden
Old historic part of Jerusalem. There you can find old big Jewish cemetery and a lot of important Christian saint places - Garden of Gethsemane, Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene and many others amazing places to visit during pilgrimage in Holy Land ! This place have the most beautiful panoramic view of old Jerusalem city! Definitely recommend to visit for everyone!!!
7. En Gedi Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 612 reviews
En Gedi is the biggest oasis in Israel. It has springs and waterfalls, and flowing brooks at the foot of the cliffs, home to ibexes and rock hyraxes.
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Situated near the Dead Sea, the climate was warm in December when we visited, perfect for an adventurous hike up the Wadi David. Offering expansive views of the Dead Sea below as the elevation rapidly rises, the stream and several waterfalls are your ultimate reward, along with lush and varied vegetation. We encountered numerous families with small children along the way, some even bathing in the pool beneath David's Waterfall. If you are fit and possess good balance, the hike is not overly challenging, depending upon how far you journey. Do watch your footing though, as it is slippery in areas where your path leads through the stream. I highly recommend shoes appropriate for hiking and water. Watch along the way for wildlife sightings, including Ibex (wild goat) and cute Rock Hyrax, who sunbath on the warm boulders. Rich in history, En Gedi holds Tanach and Biblical significance as well. David (later King David), and King Saul frequented En Gedi, which primarily brought us to explore this beautiful oasis. An additional path branches off leading higher to Dodim's Cave, where David cut the hem of King Saul's royal robe. This upper trail closes at 2:30 in winter; I am uncertain whether the hours are extended during summer months. Unfortunately, we arrived too late to venture onward to view the cave. Nonetheless, an exceptional, inspirational adventure!
8. The Baha'i Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,689 reviews
Extending from the summit of Mount Carmel, this magnificent garden features 19 terraces and its centerpiece, the gold-domed Shrine of the Bab, which contains the tomb of Siyyad Ali Muhammed.
Reviewed By 306fareedh - Palestinian Territories, null
A beautiful and high place that extends from Benjerion Street in Haifa until it slopes upward to the Carmel Mountains, a place with very beautiful flowers and it is very clean and you feel comfortable inside, and it is considered a religious shrine for the Baha'i religion, which is one of the monotheistic religions and the founder of this religion, Hussein Al-Nuri from Iran, and it is located inside the garden The seat of the House of Justice of the Baha'i Faith
9. Dead Sea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,362 reviews
Not only the lowest spot on earth, but also the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world, the Dead Sea, which joins Israel and Jordan, is legendary as a source of healing, and has become a popular center for health, rehabilitation and beauty treatments.
Reviewed By brads153 - North Vancouver, Canada
I really enjoyed this experience and recommend it to anyone. It's hard to stand up straight in the water without being forced on your back or front. The water was cool amd refreshing. And you don't really need sun screen as the UV rays don't have the same effect on you given that you are 429 metres below sea level. However, you need to know a few things. One, that the sea level as changed drastically over the last 30 years so you will need to go down over 100+ steps to reach the current shoreline. I didn't see any accessible facilities so do your due diligence and check all beach resort areas for accessibility. The shoreline has dropped 40 metres since the 1950s. Two, that there is no real beach per say, only low muddy/hard sandy areas where you can enter the water. The shoreline sand/mud is super hot so wear coral booties or flip flops as you will also need them when you wade in the water to protect your feet from small areas of sharp pebbles found here and there in the water. And three, when you slather on the rich Dead Sea mud onto your body, make sure that you completely wash it off. It gets everywhere and does stain clothing if still lingering in your beard or hair. And above all, make sure to keep your mouth closed and keep water from your eyes. It burns like hell.
10. Coral Beach Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,529 reviews
With more than 100 types of stony coral and 650 species of fish, this coral reef is an excellent spot for underwater enthusiasts.
Reviewed By Gidons51 - Herzliya, Israel
This natural reserve , world known for its corals and variety of colored fish. Snorkeling here is just a breathtaking experience. All facilities like deck chairs, big shade umbrellas, kiosk, shop , lavatories, rental of snorkeling equipment. A must visit ! Admission 11 USDLRS per person , half price for children and seniors.
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