Israel - the Cradle of Civilization
The land of Israel is truly the Holy Land for Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths – this is the cradle of civilizations, this is where the three faiths come together, and co-exist. However, for the traveller, Israel offers many other things – the unmissable Dead Sea experience, raw and rocky landscapes of the Negev Desert, stay in a traditional Kibbutz and the natural beauty of the Sea of Galilee – not to forget the thriving nightlife, bars and cafes of Jerusalem
Trip Highlights
- Start your trip in Jerusalem – the city of three faiths, the heart of the Holy Land, the most contested yet the most beautiful. With a staggering history, it is easy to spend a few days exploring the iconic landmarks like Temple Mount, Wailing Wall & Jewish Quarter, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Armenian Quarter and many more
- Take a day trip to Bethlehem – the birthplace of Jesus & home of the Church of the Nativity
- Spend a couple of days at the Dead Sea – one geological wonders of the world. Visit the caves of Qumran – home of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest surviving manuscripts of the Bible
- Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Masada – major site in Jewish history
- Head up north to the key pilgrimage site of Nazareth or the more relaxing Tiberias on the banks of Sea of Galilee
- Stay overnight in a Kibbutz and get a unique insight into the foundations of the State of Israel
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens require a visa to visit Israel.Â
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 8-10 days for this itinerary. Keep aside at least 5 full days for Jerusalem and day trip to Bethlehem, Dead Sea etc. The rest of the time can be spent in the north of the country (Sea of Tiberius, Nazareth etc.)
Best time to visit
Israel can get very hot in the summers. The best time to visit is winter, from Nov – March
jewish history and culture, historic monuments, dead sea experience, lake side resort, staying in a kibbutz
Did you know
- Israel is the only country in the world that has more trees today than it had 50 years ago.
- Israel has more museums per capita than any other country, including the world’s only one underwater.
- Israel has the world’s highest rate of university degrees on a per capita basis.
- About 93 percent of Israeli homes use solar energy for water heating, the highest percentage in the world.
- Israeli banknotes have Braille markings on them.
- The glue on Israeli stamps is kosher.
- Over 1,000 letters arrive in Jerusalem every year addressed to God.
- In 1952, Albert Einstein was asked to be the president of Israel, which he declined.
