Israel

Tourism in Israel includes a rich variety of historical and religious sites in the Holy Land, as well as modern beach resorts, archaeological tourism, heritage tourism and ecotourism.

Jerusalem

• The capital of the modern State of Israel. The holiest city in Judaism, the ancient capital of the United Monarchy and then of the Kingdom of Judah. The site of the Temples in Jerusalem. See Western Wall • (Christianity) The site of some of Jesus's teaching and entombment; Christians believe he was crucified on a nearby hill, Golgotha. • (Islam) Third holiest city. Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque • List of places in Jerusalem Golan Heights • Hermon mountain. Skiing during the winter. • Archaeology in Qatzrin, Gamla, Nimrod Fortress, Gilgal Refaim

Safed

• A holy city in Judaism, where much of the Jerusalem Talmud was written and kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) was developed. Famous for its artisans.

Acre

• (Bahá'í) Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh, resting place of Bahá'u'lláh. Haifa • Carmel • (Bahá'í) Shrine of the Báb, its associated terraces, and the Bahá'í World Centre and the buildings.

Tiberias

• A holy city in Judaism, on west bank of the freshwater Sea of Gallilee.

Nazareth

• (Christianity) Jesus's hometown and site of many of his acts and miracles

Bet She'an

• One of the largest archaeological sites in the Middle East.

Tel Aviv

• Largest city; a metropolitan area of more than two million inhabitants. The cosmopolitan and financial capital.

Bethlehem

• Burial place of the matriarch Rachel and birthplace of King David. • (Christianity) Birthplace of Jesus

Hebron

• The second-holiest city in Judaism and the place where the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs is located. According to Jewish tradition, this is the burial place of the great patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) and matriarchs (Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah). The capital of the Kingdom of Israel before David moved it to Jerusalem.

Masada

Beersheba

• Its settlement attributed to the patriarch Abraham. Regional capital of the Negev desert. Eilat • Southern-most city. Year-round vacation destination. Kibbutzim Seas and lakes Mediterranean coastal strip • Sunny beaches and hotel resorts The Dead Sea • The lowest point on the Earth's surface and the deepest hypersaline lake in the world, famous for its buoyancy and medicinal qualities Red Sea • Sunny beaches and hotel resorts Sea of Galilee • Sunny beaches and hotel resorts • Important Christian holy sites such as Mount of Beatitudes

Safety issues

Public areas and transit have unfortunately been the targets of suicide bombers in recent years. It is advised that if one sees anyone acting suspiciously, or find an untended parcel, package, or bag, to notify a police officer, soldier, or others immediately. Terrorism attacks on public transit peaked in the early 2000s, but since then the danger of riding public transit and visiting public areas has lessened. Caution should still be used in disputed areas and visiting public areas.

Ski resorts

Mount Hermon, Golhan

Beach resorts

Eilat, Herzliya, Netanya, Tel-Aviv, Hof, Zikim, Hof Achziv, Herzliya, North Beach, Coral Beach, Dolphin Reef

Spa resorts

Gai Beach Resort Spa, Tel-Aviv, Herzliya, Galilee, Dead Sea, The Negev, Hamat Gader, Haifa Spas, Vitalis Spa at Sheraton Herods Palace Hotel, Carmel Forest Spa Resort, Spa at Renaissance Tel Aviv Hotel, Spa at The Carlton Tel Aviv, Carmel Forest Hotel, Mizpe-Hayamim Hotel, Ein Gedi Spa, Mizpe Hayamim Health Resort, Nirvana Resort and Spa Hotel , Shizen Lifestyle SPA Resort Hotel, Eingedi Spa

Golf regions

Caesarea, Haifa