Are you ready to explore beautiful beaches, fascinating history and stunning nature? Welcome to Israel! Israel has it all: great places to see, great attractions for all the family, luxury hotels, desert and sea, and very good food. If you wish to have an unforgettable vacation or family trip, take a look at this list made just for you, my top 7 things to do and see in this beautiful little country in the Middle East.
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is one of the holiest places in the world and located in the center of Israel. It is known as a religion center where visitors can learn a lot about Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Inside Jerusalem walls you can enjoy lots of attractions: the Western Wall, the old city, Yad Vashem Museum, Mamilla Mall and more. In Jerusalem you can find the best restaurants Israel has to offer. Jerusalem is one of the oldest and most beautiful, spiritual places in the world.
Eilat
Eilat is the number one tourist city of Israel. This southern city has many attractions for everyone.great beaches, luxury hotels, shopping centers, very good restaurants and more!
Eilat is known for its beautiful underwater corals and great reefs that attract divers from all over the world.
Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is the lowest place on the planet! To be accurate, its 430.5 meters below sea level. The area has a unique stunning landscape of desert and, far above it, the mountains. The Dead Sea is a center of mineral spas that you can use for relaxation of the body and mind.
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the city that never sleeps! Tel Aviv has it all: great beaches, lots of hotels, museums, shopping centers, the best restaurants in Israel, bars, clubs and attractions for all ages and tastes. Tel Aviv is the financial and cultural center of Israel, and sets the tone of the character of Israel and the area. Besides its beaches and cultural centers, Tel Aviv is the leading nightlife and culinary city in Israel. You can find restaurants for all tastes and enjoy great nightlife that never ends. That’s why it called “the city that never sleeps.”
Sea of Galilee
It is the main water source and the largest freshwater lake in Israel. The Sea of Galilee is a center of many water attractions like the Luna Gal Park, great relaxing beaches, sport fishing, fish restaurants, the amazing Jordan River and the wildlife surrounding this beautiful lake. You can find nice hotels in Tiberias, the main city of this beautiful area. It’s recommended to use Israel car rental to roam around the vast lake and the amazing scenery of the northern part of Israel.
Haifa
Haifa is the capital of northern Israel. This beautiful coastal city has a lot to offer for travelers, families with children and vacationers. Haifa has nice beaches, shopping centers and very good restaurants. One of the main attractions of Haifa is the Baha’i Gardens, whose terraced gardens have 700 steps surrounded by amazing colorful plants and flowers. There’s a great view of the sea and the city harbor.
The Underwater Observatory Marine Park
Our last “thing to do” in Israel was chosen as the number one attraction in Israel, in a big 2016 survey. And why not? The Underwater Observatory Marine Park located near Eilat city is one of the most important marine parks in the world. Eilat has the most unique and colorful reef in the world and you can enjoy its amazing underwater wildlife by visiting the marine observatory in the heart of the reef — an unforgettable experience for all visitors. The park has a display of more than 850 species of unique fish, sharks, coral, turtles and many more examples of the natural life in the Gulf of Eilat. The main attraction here is of course the observatory, which is the only one of its kind in the world. It’s a big tower located just 50 meters from the shore at a depth of 12 meters under the sea. Come and take a look at this spectacular amazing view of the Red Sea Reef!
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