Israel Guide
Israel offers red sand deserts, lush green valleys, deep sea diving and mountain climbing, with cuisine and culture to match in richness and variety. Grab your sunhat and charge up your camera to discover the land behind the headlines.
Explore hilly Jerusalem, home to religious Temple Mount and the sculptured gardens of the Israel Museum; lighten up on the west coast in young, beach-loving Tel Aviv. Walk through Roman ruins in northern Caesarea and head south for the warm waters of hedonistic Eilat.
Horseback ride through lush Galilee and white-water raft down the Jordan River. Jeep through the Negev desert and snorkel among magnificent coral against the violet-hued mountains of Eilat. Tour the caves in the blustery white cliffs of Rosh Hanikra, while in winter strap on a snowboard on Mount Hermon.
Buy award-winning wine in the Golan Heights, olive oil in Galilee and for hand-woven baskets head to Druze Daliat al Carmel. Fill up on skin care products at the Dead Sea's factory outlets, while for bargain Judaica, Jerusalem's Mea Shearim is the place. Bag fashion from cheap to chic in hip and happening Tel Aviv.
Gobble crispy falafel balls, fresh hummus and sesame tehina with warm pitta bread from the lively stands lining the streets of Israel's cities. Jerusalem Grill (chicken hearts, liver and spleen fried with onion and garlic) is a meat lover's adventure, while labaneh (yoghurt and cream cheese), served with local olive oil and za'atar (hyssop) is a veggie delight. Wash it down with a Golan Heights wine or a refreshing Goldstar or golden Maccabee beer.
Visit futuristic Yad Vashem New Holocaust Museum, recently opened in Jerusalem, or roam Tel Aviv's Bauhaus-filled White City, now a UNESCO site.
