Cradle of religion, ancient and cosmopolitan - Israel is the place to visit all year round. And there will always be something to do here. Immersion in the historical past, pilgrimage to religious shrines known to the whole world, relaxation on the beaches of the Mediterranean and Red Seas, recovery in the waters of the Dead Sea - this country can be called one of the most universal tourist destinations without a twinge of conscience.
Israel is the homeland of three religions at once, so most of the local attractions are somehow connected with religious shrines. The record holder for the number of religious monuments is Jerusalem. It will take more than one day to inspect all the iconic places of this legendary city. Top tourist must-haves in Jerusalem include:
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher;
- Wailing Wall;
- Gardens of Gethsemane;
- Mount Zion;
- City of David;
- Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque;
- Golden Gate;
- Herod's gate and more.
Other cities of Israel are also worthy of attention - ancient Akko, flourishing Haifa, modern Tel Aviv, Nazareth and Bethlehem steeped in Christian history.
Considering the number of tourists visiting Israel every year, it is logical to assume that there will be no problems with accommodation here. The country has hotels of any level - from modest "kopeck piece" to luxurious luxury hotels, where the powerful stay. Israel's hotel chain is not characterized by the usual division into stars or classes. The gradation is very conditional and depends on the range of services offered by the hotel, as well as the cost of living.
Housing prices vary by city. The most expensive accommodation will be in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or the Dead Sea resorts, but you can book a hotel in Haifa or Netanya at a much lower price.
The Hotelhunter online service can help you choose the right accommodation. Here you can find an extensive database of hotels for every taste and income, it is possible to compare hotels by prices, location, distance from the sea, type of food and a range of services. The site also contains information about promotional offers from the world's leading reservation systems, with which you can significantly save on accommodation.