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
The 10 Best National Parks in Israel, Israel
Coordinates: 31°N 35°E / 31°N 35°E / 31; 35
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1. Avdat National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 340 reviews
In the heart of the desert, on a hilltop above the Tsin Stream watercourse, are the impressive remains of an ancient Nabatean city.
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Unfortunately, due to rain we were unable to explore this UNESCO Heritage Site that we unexpectedly stumbled upon along Highway 40 in the Negev. This ancient city of the Nabateans was located along the Incense Route between 1st Century BCE-7th Century AD, second only in importance to Petra in Jordan. Perched upon a plateau high above the desert, it was the modern metal outlined sculptures of a camel caravan that alerted me to the site. We stopped below for gasoline and a McDonald's hamburger, which hit the spot after several weeks of Mid-Eastern dining.
2. Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 352 reviews
This 1,250 acre national park is filled with 2,000 year old archaeological sites that visitors can explore.
Reviewed By teddy1014 - Brooklyn, United States
It's really a whole bunch of attractions rolled into one: various ancient man-made caves, ruins of a city, tombs, nature hikes....We were not able to do it all, but visited the Mareshs caves. There were very few people there and it was beautiful and a little eerie. We also visited the Sidonian Tombs, which was also very interesting. Worth the slight detour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
3. 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!
4. 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.
5. Bet She'an National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By thewhereto - Sydney, Australia
This site is of the ancient city of Bet She'an Scythoplois and the Tel Bet She'an in Northern Israel. It has been excavated since the 1920's you will see some amazing archaeological remains covering a huge history. These settlements have revealed occupation since the Chalcolithic period / 5th millenium BCE, then Egyptian rule in the Late Canaanite period. It was later taken by King David and destroyed by Assyrians in 732 BCE. The site has been mentioned in the bible where Saul and his sons were hung from the city walls. The site later saw Hellenistic influence and also conquest was made by Rome in 63 BCE where the city flourished. Hence the site has significant history and therefore a range of cultural influences can be seen. As a tourist, there’s plenty to see including remains of a theatre, bathhouses, latrines, a forum, temples and more from Roman times and also an elevated mound with Canaanite and Egyptian remains. The site has a gift shop and bathrooms as well as plenty of parking. It is recommended to be there on a tour so you can get good explanations. It is a really well preserved site and super interesting to see.
6. Hotem Hacarmel Nature Reserve
7. Timna Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,802 reviews
Surrounded by yellow sandstone mountains on three sides, this scenic valley features ancient copper mines, the red volcanic Mt. Timna at its center and “The Mushroom,” a sandstone rock shaped by wind and water resembling a giant mushroom.
Reviewed By layylavictoria - Lublin, Poland
I visited the Park in December, apparently one of the better times, taking into consideration the tempretures. First, if you travel solo and don't have a rented car (as I did) don't let anyone convince you that it's impossible to reach the park on your own - the tourist office of Eilat discouraged me saying it's not safe. Well - it's doable, it's safe. Take any public bus going into direction of Jerusalem / Dead Sea (drivers will tell you if they go by the park), then get off at the main road. You will need to walk about 3 km to the entrance - if you are used to walking, shouldn't be a problem. However, to see all attractions of the park if you were walking - this might be tricky, as the park is vast. Best option for me was renting the bike - available on the site. With this you can safely see all interesting landmarks. The park itself is huge, mostly empty spaces, which bring otherwordly associations, like being on Mars. Roads well kept, well marked cycle routes. Having your own water is a definite must. Snacks and water only available at entrance and then by the lake. Beautiful landscapes, amazing and photogenic (yes, a lot of selfies is going on) rock formations, traces of the historic sites (Solomon mines), rock drawings, some animals if you are lucky. Definitely worth a visit, one of the highlights of the region.
8. Zippori National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Archaeobuff - Sydney, Australia
Tzippori or Sephoris, Sephory, Diocaesarea – was a fortfified city just North of Nazareth on a mound in the Nefotah valley. Thanks to extensive excavations in the area we are able to view an ancient synagogue, Jewish homes lining a cobbled street, a Roman villa, bathhouses and theatre, and a number of fine 5th century mosaics. There is a Crusader fort renovated in the 18th century at the top. You can walk through part of the Roman underground aqueduct that was like revisiting the Siq at Petra. The walls still had the original waterproof plaster on them. The light was poor but the Mona Lisa lookalike mosaic was as exquisite as any painting - it still had a faint hint of blush on one cheek - it is assumed to be Venus. One of the mosaics depicted the sun god helios riding his 4 horse chariot surrounded by the signs of the zodiac. There was also a room with a mosaic with mennoras indicating it was a synagogue. Prickly pear sights and smells accompanied us around the site. All the facilities.
9. Gan HaShlosha National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By BarbieMegaTraveller
This is one of those places not on the tourist map, it's a well known place for locals though and if you're lucky enough to share in the experience, it will stay in your heart forever. I first came here as a child - jumping in the natural spring pools, sitting under the waterfall and picnicing under the trees. It was a secret oasis. More than 30 years later I returned with newer family members and shared the secret - now they also feel it's a special place. The pools are gorgeous (see pics), the water lovely and warm, with clear vision straight to the bottom. There are fish in the pools and they are curious, they'll swim with you, maybe brush up against you and the smaller ones will nibble at the dry skin on your feet but it just tickles. There is a kiosk on the premises that you can buy various picnic foods or other more substantial foods. There are trees to lay your towels under and some table and chair benches for larger groups. The only downside is the closing time - 5pm, even in the summer when sun goes down several hours later than this and it's still really hot. The kibbutz has taken over ownership and care, therefore they employ life guards and those guys finish at 5pm, so they use army precision to get everyone out in an orderly fashion. It used to be a proper natural park with closing being at sunset, free entry and watermelon vendors selling to families - now there are none. Sad that the kibbutz's agenda has taken priority over the public, when they have the audacity to charge an entry fee but kick you out at 5pm!
10. Ashkelon national park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Yarkon National Park includes two sites: The Source of the Yarkon River and Afek, that together form the green, serene lung in the heart of the most highly populated area in Israel. The beautiful, tranquil park has a wading pool, a magical lake and ancient fortress that dominates the area. The National Park offers a recreational compound and playgrounds, sport grounds, a family fitness trail, various walking trails, a campground and a picnic area (bonfires are permitted).
Reviewed By 338shaia
In the middle of Ashkelon you will found history on history. Old harbur city,Water wells and much more. The archeological digs continue to revel layrs on layers of the local history. By car by foot or bicycle ???? you will find alot of Lanes to explore. In the holidays there are Educational activities for the environment, wildlife and vegetation of the area.
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