Israel
Jerusalem's Old City, Tel Aviv's beaches, and the Dead Sea, all within a country small enough to cross in a day
Israel packs an unusual range into a genuinely small footprint: Jerusalem's Old City holds sites central to three major religions within walking distance of each other, Tel Aviv is a modern Mediterranean beach city with a serious nightlife and food scene, and the Dead Sea and Masada are a straightforward day trip from either.
Best time to visit
March–May and September–November (mild, avoids summer heat and winter rain)
Getting there
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv — direct flights from Europe, North America and much of Asia
Highlights
- —Jerusalem's Old City — Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Rock
- —Tel Aviv's beaches and Neve Tzedek
- —The Dead Sea and Masada
- —Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee
- —Akko's Old City and port
The Israel guide, section by section
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