Dead Sea and the high life: Exploring Israel

Take some time out in Tel Aviv

Boasting year-round sunshine, amazing Bauhaus architecture, 10 miles of seafront and a contemporary and classic mix of old and new, Tel Aviv is a seriously hot city destination on the coast. With a beach not unlike South Beach in Miami, Tel Aviv is as developed and well-manicured as they come, complete with beautiful people to watch as you sit by the Dead Sea drinking cocktails.

If culture is more your thing, don’t miss the Museum of the History of Tel Aviv to get a better understanding, housed in Tel Aviv's first city hall. Browse the stunning local galleries, gorge on some of the best hummus in the world and take in Tel Aviv's 4000 or so Bauhaus buildings at White City – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ask our esteemed travel experts for more ideas of things to do in Tel Aviv. They can also help you book an excellent place to stay depending on your preferences.

Get a cultural kick in Jerusalem

You can’t go to Israel for any period of time and not head to the capital, Jerusalem. Not only is it steeped in history, there are some fantastic opportunities for luxurious accommodation and fine dining.

After seeing the world's leading national Holocaust memorial and museum, the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, you’ll be humbled and wanting to see more in the Old City. Take a walk to the walls for spectacular city views, don’t miss the Tower of David (also a museum) and explore the underground tunnels, archaeological gardens and the Jewish Quarter. The Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, is a holy spot associated with various events in the life of Jesus, including his ascent to heaven (Chapel of Ascension) and the teaching of the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples.

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Beautiful Bethlehem

Things have come a long way since there was no room at the inn for Mary and Joseph. Once you’ve checked into you luxurious hotel, taken the obligatory photos of the Church of the Nativity and pondered over the lack of a manger, take some time to explore the exotic-looking storefronts and limestone streets, so narrow you can touch the walls as you walk down them, around Manger Square. For a true taste of Bethlehem history on your holiday to Israel, let the Old Bethlehem Museum take you back in time to a typical Palestinian home of the 19th century, complete with native costumes.

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Take part in a kibbutz

Kibbutzim have played an essential role in the creation of Israel and you too can have your chance to take part in the lives of a cooperative community. Most kibbutz communities are located in peripheral areas of Israel, from the deep south in Arava to the northern tip of the country, but you’ll find them all over Israel. Most offer an alternative way to relax and enjoy a slower pace of life. Some allow you to sleep in traditional mud huts and many have rebranded themselves as rural holiday resorts or eco-villages. If you feel like incorporating the Kibbutz way of life into your holiday in Israel, talk to our travel specialists today.