Israel
The Holy Land
Israel is known to many as the biblical holy land. A physical connection to place is easy here, whether you are religious or not it is impossible not to be moved by visits to historic Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sights. Jerusalem is sacred ground to three great monotheistic religions of the world, being impressed in some form is guaranteed. From the Jordan River to the Western Wall to Bethlehem Israel is sure to interest even the least religious traveler
Featured Tours
Jerusalem
There are currently no Jerusalem tours on the schedule
Blogs
Israel by Maia Coen
Sabbath Serendipity
Recommended Reading
“How to Read the Bible: A Guide to Scripture, Then and Now” by James L Kugel
“A Tale of Love and Darkness” by Amos Oz
“Israel: a History” by Martin Gilbert
Recommended Viewing
Exodus (1960)
Israel, a Journey Through Time ( Documentary series, 2008)
Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Featured Articles
Best Day Trips from Jerusalem (Lonely Planet)
Collection of Articles on Israel (Conde Nast)
Israel Travel Guide (National Geographic)
Know Before You Go
VIsas
ISRAEL DOES NOT REQURIE VISAS FOR CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Currency
ISRAELI NEW SHEKEL, ILS
CHECK CURRENCY RATE BEFORE DEPARTING
check latest Travel advisories before departing
Weather/When to go
THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ISRAEL IS SPRING OR FALL DUE TO ITS PLEASANTLY WARM DAYS AROUND 79 DEGREES FAREINHEIGHT AND COOL NIGHTS
ISRAEL EXPERIENCES VARIOUS CLIMATES FROM THE HOT SUMMERS AND COLD WINTERS OF THE WEST AND ARID DRY SUMMERS AND WINTERS OF JERUSELUM TO THE HOT DESSERT CLIMATE OF EILAT