Israel Travel Guides
Here's our two-week Israel travel itinerary that follows our journey around the Holy Land. Two weeks in Israel is a reasonable amount of time that allows you to explore the country's top attractions, and our travel guide will help you to get the most out of this trip.
Read our guide on what are the best ways to save money while traveling around Israel. Can you really travel around Israel on a budget? What are the best budget tips to save money while there? Let's find out.
Is Israel safe to visit right now? What places and destinations are safe or dangerous in the Holy Land? Read our travel guide that includes our personal experience on safety in Israel from our recent trip to find out more.
Israel is a straightforward country to navigate. It's easily explored on a road trip and has an affordable and efficient public transport system. Read our in-depth guide on getting around Israel by car, train, bus, taxi, plane, sherut, or with a tour.
Here are your options for getting to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv from Ben-Gurion Airport on public transportation, by rental car, or by taxi (and back again).
Do you plan on renting a car in Israel to explore this wonderful country? We have done the same and cannot wait to share with you tips on how to drive in Israel. Here's everything you should know about driving in Israel before you go, based on our recent experience.
Israel Pass has many benefits and allows travelers to visit many of Israel's attractions in the country for a discounted price. As budget travelers, we decided to explore this option more closely. Here's everything you need to know about Israel, including the most burning question of whether the Israel Pass is worth it or not.
When is the best time to visit Israel? It depends upon your budget and what you would like to experience during your visit to Holy Land. Read our travel guide to find out what each season offers in terms of weather, cost, and activities.
Jerusalem
Visit with us the Western Wall, one of the holiest places in the world and a must-visit place in Israel. Our travel guide includes everything you need to know before visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem. From how to get, what to wear to what to expect, we got you covered.
We've put together the best things to see and do in Jerusalem, tips on our favorite activities, how much time you need, how to get around, where to stay, or when to go. Simply put, this is the only Jerusalem travel guide you will ever need.
Visiting the Dome of the Rock that sits atop Temple Mount is one of the best things to do in Jerusalem. Our Dome of the Rock travel guide includes tips on how to get, what to wear, when to go, how much things cost, or whether non-Muslims can enter Temple Mount.
Here's everything you need to know before visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, one of the most important sites for Christians in the world. We hope this travel guide will inspire you to visit the site no matter if you are a Christian or you just appreciate the architecture and history.
Mount of Olives, also known as Mount Olivet, is one of the most historically significant areas and top attractions in Jerusalem worth visiting. Our travel guide has everything you need to know before visiting Mount of Olives, including tips on the best things to see and do, how to get, when to go, or safety.
Do you want to see the Old City of Jerusalem from above? Here's our travel guide on Ramparts Walk that offers exactly such an experience. We've put together information on how to get, how much it costs, how long the route is, or whether is the Ramparts Walk worth it.
Spiritually, Via Dolorosa definitely belongs among the top attractions in Jerusalem, despite the fierce competition, and it should be on your itinerary. So here's everything you need to know about walking Via Dolorosa and the stops along the route.
Dead Sea
Are you planning your day trip to Masada in Israel? Read our travel guide on Masada that includes tips on what to see and do while there, when to visit, entrance fee, how to get, tours, or when to go.
Read our travel guide on the Dead Sea in Israel. Includes best things to do, how to get, where to stay, when to go, or if it's worth visiting.
Read our travel guide on Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and Ein Gedi Kibbutz in Israel that includes tips on what to see and do while there, the best hiking trails in Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, how to get, opening hours, when to go or what to pack.
Are you planning to hike the Snake Path to Masada in Israel? Read our hiking guide that includes tips on what to expect, elevation, length, difficulty, where to find the trailhead, and how to get there.
Read our travel guide on Ein Bokek in Israel, a famous gateway to the Dead Sea. Includes what to see and do in Ein Bokek, when to go, where to stay, or how to get.
Here are the ten most amazing facts and things to know about the Dead Sea, one of the saltiest water bodies in the world.
Having been to the lowest place on Earth twice already, here are some helpful tips for swimming in the Dead Sea for first-time visitors. Regardless of whether you go swimming in the Dead Sea in Israel or Jordan, we got you covered.
Mediterranean Coast
Read our travel guide on Tel Aviv (TLV) in Israel for first-time travelers. Includes best things to do and see, tips on where to stay, how to get, or when to go.
Akko (Acre) is one of Israel's top attractions due to its history, architecture, and coastal location. In this Akko travel guide, we share tips on the best things to see and do while there, where to stay, how to get, what to wear, when to go, or whether it is worth a visit.
Read our guide on visiting the famous Hospitaller Fortress (Knights' Halls) in Akko, built by Hospitallers during the Crusades in Israel. Includes tips on what to expect, tickets, or opening hours.
Read our travel guide on Caesarea National Park in Israel. Includes what to see and do while there, tips on how to get, what to expect, where to stay, or when to go.
Read our travel guide on Haifa in Israel. Includes best things to do and see, tips on where to stay, how to get, or when to go.
Here's everything you need to know about visiting Beit Shearim National Park in Israel. In this travel guide, we share practical information on things to see and do, entrance fee, opening hours, and tips on how to get and when to go.
Read our travel guide on Rosh Hanikra Grottoes in North Israel. Includes helpful travel tips on what to see and do while there, what to expect, directions, entrance fee, or opening hours.
When in Haifa, make sure you won't miss its most famous UNESCO-listed attraction, Bahai Gardens. In this Bahai Gardens travel guide, we share everything you need to know before the visit, including whether you need to book a tour, how much things cost, what to wear, or how to get.
Negev Desert
Read our travel guide on Makhtesh Ramon Nature Reserve and Visitors Center in Israel. Includes the best things to do in Mitzpe Ramon, how to get there, where to stay, top places to see, whether it's worth visiting or when to go.
Here is our list of the best things to do in the Negev Desert in Israel. From hiking in the canyons, stargazing, biking in the desert, or snorkeling to staying in luxury resorts or wine tasting, Negev Desert has it all.
Read our travel guide on Eilat in Israel. Includes best things to do and see, top activities, how to get when to go, or where to stay.
Read our travel guide on Timna Park in Israel. Here, you will find information on how to get there from Eilat, when to go, entrance fee, best places to visit, or where to stay.
Our travel guide to Ein Avdat National Park includes things to do, hiking trails, how to get, entrance fee, opening hours, and things to know before you go.
Ben-Gurion National Park is a monument in Israel that you might consider visiting when road tripping the Negev Desert. In this travel guide, you will find helpful information on how to get there, the entrance fee, and if it's worth a visit or not.
Coral Beach Nature Reserve offers one of the best snorkeling experiences in Eilat, Israel. Our travel guide includes tips on what to expect, entrance fee, opening hours, safety, lockers, or rentals.
Are you visiting Avdat National Park in Israel soon? We created this useful travel guide that includes what to see and do in Avdat, how to get there, when to go, entrance fee, and opening hours.
Red Canyon is a top attraction near Eilat. Read our travel guide to learn more about Red Canyon, top hiking trails, how to get there, when to go, or where to stay before your trip.
Galilee
Read our travel guide on the Sea of Galilee (also known as Lake Tiberias or Lake Kinnereth) in Israel. Includes best things to do in the area, top attractions, when to go, where to stay, and more travel tips.
Read our travel guide on Tiberias in Israel. Includes tips on the best things to do, when to go, how to get, or where to stay.
Tzipori National Park (Zippori or Sepphoris) has the best mosaics in Israel, a rich history, and it's a place you shouldn't miss. Our travel guide includes tips on what to see and do, when to go, entrance fee, how to get, or opening hours.
Read our travel guide on Nazareth in Israel. Includes best things to do and see, tips on where to stay, how to get, or when to go.
Read our travel guide on Beit Shean, one of the best Roman and Byzantine ruins in Israel. Includes tips on what to see and do, opening hours, entrance fee, directions, and when to go.
Here is our travel guide on visiting the Capernaum (Capharnaum or Kfar Nahum National Park) in Israel on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Includes helpful tips on what to see and do while there, how to get, entrance fee, or opening hours.
Read our travel guide on visiting Beit Alfa Synagogue National Park in Israel. Includes tips on what to expect, entrance fee, opening hours, how to get, and much more.
Read our travel guide on Mount Tabor in Israel. Includes tips on what to see and do, directions, what to wear, best trails, or where to stay.
Northern Israel
Read our travel guide on Safed (Tsfat) Israel. Includes best things to do and see, tips on where to stay, how to get, or when to go.
Read our travel guide on visiting Nimrod Fortress National Park in Israel. Includes helpful tips on what to see and do while there, what to expect, how to get, entrance fee, or opening hours.
Read our travel guide on Rosh Pinna in Israel. Includes best things to do and see, tips on where to stay, how to get, or when to go.
Read our travel guide on Hermon Stream Nature Reserve in Israel (also known as Banias Falls and Springs Park). Includes helpful tips on what to see and do while there, what to expect, how to get, entrance fee, or opening hours.
Read our travel guide on visiting Tel Hazor National Park in Israel in Upper Galilee. Includes helpful tips on what to see and do while there, what to expect, how to get, entrance fee, or opening hours.
West Bank
Read our travel guide on visiting the West Bank from Israel, which will help you plan your trip better. This West Bank travel guide includes things to see and do, how to get, how to visit, and safety tips.
Planning your trip to Israel is very straightforward, even if you're visiting the Holy Land for the first time. In this travel guide, you will find everything you should know before visiting Israel.