Dead Sea Travel Guide

The Dead Sea – bordering Israel, Jordan and the West Bank – is a salt lake situated more than 400 meters below sea level, the lowest point on dry earth. Its famous high content salt water makes floating easy, and its mineral-rich black mud is used for therapeutic and cosmetic treatments at area resorts and Dead Sea spa products sold abroad. The surrounding desert offers many oases and historic sites.

In Israel, Ein Bokek is where many resorts are located, along with a public beach. To the north is the oasis Ein Gedi, with beautiful waterfalls and tropical vegetation, and Masada, the bluff-top ruins of a 1st-century B.C. fortress and previuosly a Royal Palace of King Herod, visited only by aerial tramway. The West Bank is home to Qumran National Park, the ancient caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Jordan has luxury resorts, nature parks and Biblical sites such as Mount Nebo, where Moses was said to have seen the "Promised Land."

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Popular tours

Dead Sea Day Tour

1 Day│Touring day in Dead Sea; Dead Sea - Swim and float in the Dead Sea, Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
Masada & Dead Sea Tour

1 Day│Touring day in Masada and Dead Sea; Masada, Dead Sea, Swim and float in the Dead Sea, Qumran Caves.
Footsteps of Christ Tour

10 Days│Including 1 night in Dead Sea; Masada, Dead Sea, Swim and float in the Dead Sea, Qumran Caves.
Where it all Began Tour

15 Days │Incuding 1 night in Dead Sea; Masada, Dead Sea, Swim and float in the Dead Sea, Qumran Caves.

When to tour

High season travel periods are during winter (Oct–Apr), the Jewish holidays of Passover (Mar/Apr, dates vary) and Sukkot (Sep/Oct, dates vary). In summer (Jul–Aug), the Dead Sea region, which has a desert climate, is extremely dry and hot. Winters are mild, warm and sunny.

Travelers from North America typically stay a day or two.

Current weather for the week En Gedi situated by the Dead Sea:

Average monthly temperatures:

	Low / High
January	58° / 68°
February	59° / 70 °
March	62° / 76 °
April	68° / 85°
May	74° / 92°
June	78° / 96°

	Low / High
July	81° / 99°
August	81° / 99°
September	79° / 97°
October	76° / 91°
November	69° / 81°
December	61° / 71°

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Region: Dead Sea

Galilee Travel Guide

The Galilee, a popular tourist region for Christian tours to the Holy land is a mountainous, fertile region in northern Israel. It's known for the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus began His ministry and is said to have walked on water. The city of Tiberias is on the shores of the Sea of Galiee, also known as lake Kinneret, and is home to the tomb of Jewish sage Maimonides, and the Church of St. Peter, with artwork depicting the 4 Gospels. The Mount of Beatitudes is nearby and is where it’s believed Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount. Yardenit Baptismal Site, is a baptism site located along the Jordan River situated on the southern shores of the Sea of Galilee.

The Cove of Tabgha and the Church of Multiplication are situated on the northern shores and is believed to be the site of the Gospel story of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. The town of Capernaum referred as Jesus “own town” contains the ruins of an ancient synagogue, and is where the home of Peter’s mother-in-law lived and was healed as mentioned in the Scriptures. The Hula Valley, a nature reserve surrounding Hula Lake, is home to migrating birds. Safed, a hilltop city, is known for its artists’ quarter and as a former center of Kabbalah. In the region’s northwest is the hilltop 13th century Montfort Fortress, a Crusader castle above a flour mill and the remains of a dam. Nazareth is the town where Jesus grew up, and is home to the Basilica of the Annunciation.

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Popular tours

Nazareth and Galilee Tour

1 Day│Touring day in Nazareth and Sea of Galilee; Nazareth, Basilica of Annunciation, Church of St. Joseph, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Golan Heights, Yardenit - Jordan River..
Galilee Tour

2 Day│Two days in Galilee; Nazareth, Basilica of Annunciation, Church of St. Joseph, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, Golan Heights, Yardenit - Jordan River, and Israel coast Caesarea, and more.
Footsteps of Christ Tour

10 Days│Including 2 nights in Galilee; Nazareth, Mount Precipice, Basilica of Annunciation, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, Magdala, Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, Golan Heights, Banias, Hula Valley, Yardenit, Mount of Beatitudes, Church of the Beatitudes, Tabgha, Church of Multiplication, Capernaum.
Where it all Began Tour

15 Days │Incuding 2 nights in Galilee; Nazareth, Mount Precipice, Basilica of Annunciation, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, Magdala, Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, Golan Heights, Banias, Hula Valley, Yardenit, Mount of Beatitudes, Church of the Beatitudes, Tabgha, Church of Multiplication, Capernaum.

When to tour

High season Israel tours to the Galilee - Tiberias area are Apr–Aug, when the weather's warm, sunny with little rain. Extreme hot weather are common Jul–Aug. Winter Dec–Feb is mild with regular rain. The Tiberias International Marathon (Jan) is held on a fast course beside the Sea of Galilee.

Travelers from North America typically stay 1–3 days.

Current weather for the week in Tiberias:

Average monthly temperatures in Tiberias:

	Low / High
January	51° / 60°
February	52° / 63°
March	56° / 69°
April	62° / 78°
May	69° / 88°
June	74° / 94°

	Low / High
July	77° / 97°
August	77° / 96°
September	75° / 93°
October	70° / 86°
November	62° / 74°
December	55° / 64°

Current weather for the week in Nazareth:

Average monthly temperatures in Nazareth:

	Low / High	Rain
January	37° / 58°	11 days
February	39° / 61°	9 days
March	42° / 65°	8 days
April	47° / 73°	3 days
May	53° / 79°	1 day
June	60° / 84°	0 days

	Low / High	Rain
July	65° / 86°	0 days
August	65° / 87°	0 days
September	62° / 85°	0 days
October	55° / 81°	3 days
November	46° / 72°	6 days
December	41° / 62°	10 days

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The Jordan River and the Baptism Site of Yardenit

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Visit The Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes on an Israel Tour

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Touring the scenic Rout of the Galilee on a Israel Trip

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Travel Guide: Israel
Region: Galilee

Haifa Travel Guide

Haifa, the northern costal port city extends from the Mediterranean up to the slopes of Mount Carmel. The immaculate Bahá'í Gardens and the gold-domed Shrine of the Báb is the cities famed iconic site where many guided Israel tours make a stop. At the foot of the gardens the Shrine of the Báb is the German Colony, with restaurants, shops, galleries and 19th century buildings.

In the top of the hill in Carmel district, the Louis Promenade provides stunning views. On the western edge of Mount Carmel, the Stella Maris Monastery has a nineteenth century church known for its vivid and colorful designed interior. Close to the monastery is a cable car that provides transportation down to the Bat Galim Beach Promenade, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, and cafes along the waterfront. Along Haifa western coast, Dado Beach is popular with locals. Haifa museums include; the Haifa Museum of Art exhibits contemporary works, and the Israel National Museum of Science, Technology and Space presents interactive displays.

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Popular tours

Israel Coast Day Tour

1 Day│Including Haifa; Haifa, Bahai Gardens.
Ultimate Jewish Tour

16 Days│Including Haifa; Haifa, Mount Carmel.
Grand Israel Tour

14 Days│ Including Haifa; Haifa, Mount Carmel.
Footsteps of Christ Tour

10 Days│Including Mount Carmel; Mount Carmel.

When to tour

Many tourist go to Haifa's beaches and famous gardens during the hot, dry summer season from May–Sep. Winter from Dec–Feb is mild and rains more. The long-running Haifa International Film Festival (Sep/Oct) showcases popular, art-house and documentary cinema, and provide open-air screenings. Staged in the Wadi Nisnas neighborhood, the Holiday of Holidays (late-Nov–Dec) is an arts, music and family-oriented festival celebrating harmony among Haifa's many faiths.

Travelers from North America typically stay up to 1 to 2 weeks.

Current weather for the week:

Average monthly temperatures:

	Low / High
January	48° / 60°
February	48° / 62°
March	51° / 65°
April	56° / 71°
May	62° / 76°
June	68° / 81°

	Low / High
July	73° / 84°
August	74° / 85°
September	71° / 82°
October	65° / 79°
November	57° / 72°
December	50° / 64°

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Travel Guide: Israel
Region: Haifa

Tel Aviv Travel Guide

Tel Aviv, a city situated on the Mediterranean coast, is a unique cosmopolitan metropolis where new meets old with contemporary architecture, thousands of 1930’s Bahaus buildings clustered together in White City areas, and ancient buildings and streets. Tel Aviv offers a plethora of activities in the night: restaurants, music, bars culture, with yearly festivals and is known as “the city that never stops.”

Museums include Beit Hatfutsot, whose multimedia exhibits display the history of Jewish people worldwide. The Eretz Israel Museum shows the country’s archaeology, crafts and folklore, and features an on-location excavation of 12th-century-B.C. ruins. The Tel Aviv Museum of Art highlights European and Israeli modernism, with notable works by the famous impressionists Pablo Picasso. The city is also known for its accessible beaches and vibrant nightlife ranging from Lilienblum Street’s lounges to Dizengoff Street cafes. Tel Aviv Port’s waterfront promenade is lined with restaurants and shops, and the trendy Neve Tzedek neighborhood has high-end fashion boutiques. The metropolitan area includes the once-separate ancient port town of Jaffa, whose Old City is a maze of galleries, Crusader ruins, flea markets and minarets.

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Popular tours

Tel Aviv City Day Tour

1 Day│Touring day in Tel Aviv; Diaspora Museum, Rabin's Square, Old Jaffa, Neve Tzedek, Nahalat Binyamin, Sheinkin street.
Footsteps of Christ Tour

10 Days│Including 1 night in Tel Aviv; Jaffa, St. Peter's Church.
General Israel Tour

11 Days│ Including 3 nights in Tel Aviv; Jaffa, Neve Tzedek.
Where it all Began Tour

15 Days │Incuding 1 nights in Tel Aviv; Jaffa, St. Peter's Church.

When to tour

High season Israel Tour periods include summer May–Aug, when the weather is more humid and hot, and Jewish holidays such as Passover (Mar/Apr, dates vary) and the Jewish Holy Days (Sep/Oct, dates vary), during which many restaurants, shops and museums close or operate with limited hours. Winters are mild, with some rain. Key events include the Tel Aviv Marathon (Feb), Pride Parade in Jun, and White Night in Jun featuring all-night concerts, art shows and an illuminated White City.

Travelers from North America typically stay 2-3 days and up to a week.

Current weather for the week:

Average monthly temperatures:

	Low / High	Precip
January	49° / 64°	33%
February	50° / 65°	26%
March	53° / 67°	21%
April	58° / 73°	7%
May	63° / 76°	1%
June	69° / 81°	0%

	Low / High	Precip
July	73° / 85°	0%
August	74° / 86°	0%
September	72° / 84°	0%
October	66° / 80°	8%
November	58° / 74°	20%
December	52° / 66°	29%

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Travel Guide: Israel
Region: Tel Aviv

Jerusalem Travel Guide

Jerusalem, situated west of the Dead Sea, has been a destination of pilgrimage for Jews, Christians and Muslims since the Biblical times. Its Old City has important religious sites around the Temple Mount, including the Wester Wall (sacred Jewish site), the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (sacred Christian site of the crucifixion and the tomb of Jesus' burial), and the Dome of the Rock (7th century Islamic shrine with a famed gold dome).

The walled Old City of Jerusalem is accessed by Jaffa Gate and Damascus Gate, nearby Tower of David, or Citadel. It's home to hundreds of holy sites including the Via Dolorosa, believed to be the path that Jesus walked carrying His cross. The Old City has narrow alleys and jumbled Arab Bazaars, sidewalk cafes and street carts selling traditional foods. Modern Jerusalem has the exhibiting archaeological finds and Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book, the Israel Museum; the Holocaust memorial Yad Vashem; and the L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum of Islamic Art.

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Popular tours

Jerusalem Day Tour

1 Day│Touring day in Jerusalem; Mount of Olives, Mount Zion, King David's Tomb, Old City Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, Cardo, Western Wall, Kotel, Christian Quarter, Via Dolorosa, Church of Holy Sepulchre, Yad Vashem or Mount Hertzel and Knesset on Saturdays.
Footsteps of Christ Tour

10 Days│Including 3 nights in Jerusalem; Mount of Olives, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, Western Wall, Western Wall Tunnels, Temple Mount, St. Anne Church, Pool of Bethesda, Stations of the Cross, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Flagellation, Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross, Mount zion, Upper room, Kind David Tomb, Jewish Quarter, Ein Karem, Church of the Visitation, and the Garden Tomb.
General Israel Tour

11 Days│ Including 5 nights in Jerusalem; Mount Zion, Tomb of King David, Cardo, Jewish Quarter, Temple Mount, Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Scopus, Mount of Olives, Bethlehem, Rache's Tomb, Hadassah Medican Center, Ein Karem, Chagall stained glass windows, Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book, Knesset, Menorah, Givat Ram and Campus Hebrew University.
Where it all Began Tour

15 Days │Incuding 3 nights in Jerusalem; Mount of Olives, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, Western Wall, Western Wall Tunnels, Temple Mount, St. Anne Church, Pool of Bethesda, Stations of the Cross, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Flagellation, Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross, Mount zion, Upper room, Kind David Tomb, Jewish Quarter, Ein Karem, Church of the Visitation, and the Garden Tomb.

When to tour

Peak seasons include the hot, dry summer from Jun-Sep and main holidays such as Passover (Apr, dates vary) and the Jewish Holidays Days (Sep/Oct, dates vary). Events include the Israel Festival of performing arts (May/Jun), the open-air Wine Festival (Aug) and the Sacred Music Festival (Aug–Sep, dates vary), which includes an all-night concert in the Citadel. The Old City is illuminated May–Jun (dates vary).

Travelers from North America typically stay up to a week.

Current weather for the week:

Average monthly temperatures:

	Low / High	Precip
January	44° / 54°	31%
February	45° / 56°	29%
March	48° / 62°	21%
April	54° / 71°	9%
May	60° / 78°	2%
June	64° / 84°	0%

	Low / High	Precip
July	67° / 85°	0%
August	67° / 85°	0%
September	65° / 83°	1%
October	62° / 77°	6%
November	55° / 67°	17%
December	47° / 57°	24%

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Region: Jerusalem

Negev Travel Guide

The Negev is a large desert area in the south occupying 62% of the total land in Israel. Its most important city is Be’er Sheva, an Old City home to the Negev Museum of Art, with contemporary Israeli and international exhibits. Nearby is Abraham’s Well, a cultural center with interactive exhibits about the story of Abraham. East of Be’er Sheva, Tel Be’er Sheva is a prehistoric settlement mound with ruins which includes a lookout tower with amazing desert views.

To the southeast is Mamshit National Park, is home to remains of a 2,000 year old Arab city, including a large wall and a 3-story guard tower. West of here, Shivta National Park features a partially reconstructed Byzantine city, including a dovecote and churches. To its southeast is En Avdat National Park, with a waterfall, canyon and a grove of Euphrates poplars. At the southern tip of the Negev is the popular resort city on the Red Sea, Eilat. It's famed for beaches and coral reefs. The nearby Eilat Mountains Nature Reserve has unique hiking trails through areas such as Red Canyon. Negev is where adventure and inspiration await you on a tour to Israel. An ideal destination for tourist who enjoy adventure in the great outdoors.The south of Israel is hardly populated, but packed with fascinating sites and things to do.

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Popular tours

Eilat Tour

3 Days│Including 2 nights in Eilat; Negev desert, Timna valley, Copper mines, Eilat, The Underwater Observatory Marine Park, Mitzpe Ramon, Ramon Crater, Bedouin experience.
Jewish Heritage Tour

14 Days│Including 2 nights in Eilat; Negev desert, Israeli Airforce meuseum, Kibbutz Sde Boker, Bedouin experience, Ramon Crater, Eilat.
Grand Israel Tour

14 Days│ Including 2 nights in Eilat; Negev desert, Israeli Airforce meuseum, Kibbutz Sde Boker, Bedouin experience, Ramon Crater, Eilat.
Footsteps of Moses Tour

13 Days │Incuding 1 nights in Eilat; Negev desert, Eilat.

When to tour

Skies are clear year-round with little to no rain only from Dec–Feb. Beach life, sun-bathing, snorkeling and diving around the protected reefs are popular activities in Eilat. Summers months May–Sep are very hot, with extreme heat waves from Jun–Aug. The Red Sea Jazz Festival are held twice per year in Feb and Aug showcasing international and Israeli Jazz acts. The Eilat Chamber Music Festival in Feb features violin musical concerts, piano recitals, musical shows and string quartet performances.

Travelers from North America typically stay 1–3 days.

Current weather for the week in Eilat:

Average monthly temperatures in Eilat:

	Low / High	Rain
January	50° / 70°	0 days
February	52° / 74°	0 days
March	58° / 80°	0 days
April	64° / 88°	0 days
May	71° / 96°	0 days
June	76° / 102°	0 days

	Low / High	Rain
July	80° / 105°	0 days
August	80° / 104°	0 days
September	76° / 99°	0 days
October	70° / 92°	0 days
November	60° / 82°	0 days
December	52° / 73°	0 days

Current weather for the week in Be’er Sheva:

Average monthly temperatures in Be'er Sheva:

	Low / High	Rain
January	44° / 62°	5 days
February	45° / 64°	5 days
March	48° / 69°	3 days
April	54° / 79°	1 day
May	59° / 85°	0 days
June	64° / 89°	0 days

	Low / High	Rain
July	68° / 92°	0 days
August	68° / 91°	0 days
September	65° / 89°	0 days
October	61° / 84°	0 days
November	53° / 75°	2 days
December	47° / 65°	5 days