Discover Israel

Held sacred by three major religions, the Eternal City of Jerusalem is one of the holiest, most complex, fascinating cities in the world – a place that literally effervesces with faith, passion and history.

One of Israel’s great places of natural beauty, the sea has eroded the soft chalk cliffs of Rosh-HaNikra into a series of spectacular caverns, tunnels and grottos accessed by one of the steepest cable cars in the world.

Tel Aviv is a modern city with a lively culture, outdoor living, and a vibrant nightlife scene. It boasts beautiful Bauhaus architecture, bustling markets, fine sandy beaches, and ultra-chic boutique hotels.

Once a year in June, during the week-long Jerusalem Lights Festival, the picturesque lanes of the Old City are cast aglow with a fantastic variety of interactive light displays.

Prepare, taste and learn about the cuisine and traditions of Israel’s Druze minority. The close-knit Druze community lives in the hills of northern Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. It has distinctive traditions and beliefs with a culinary repertoire retaining a subtle twist on Lebanese cooking.

Herod the Great built the port city of Caesarea Maritima on the shores of the Mediterranean between 25 and 13 BC. Today, visitors can explore the theatre, Hippodrome, Herod’s palace remains, and see the Pilate Stone.

The opportunity to dine with a local family at the traditional Friday night Shabbat dinner gives the visitor an insight into Jewish traditions on the Sabbath and provides a culinary journey.

Ascend the steep rock face to the fortress 150 metres above by cable car. At the top is the famous three-tiered palace of Herod the Great and a stunning panorama of the Judean desert and the Dead Sea beyond.

Israel has produced wine for thousands of years and has more than 300 wineries. Since the 1980s, wine production in Israel has undergone a renaissance, with the country now producing some excellent merlots and sauvignons.

Safed’s spiritual ancient mountain settlement in the Upper Galilee is permeated with a special atmosphere and noted for its attractive cobblestone streets, stone archways, 16th-century houses, beautiful synagogues, and spirited artists’ colony. 

Once the heart of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, Israel has a rich Crusader legacy and a treasure trove for the historical enthusiast. See the hallowed interior of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, admire the breathtaking views from Belvoir Castle, and discover the incredible underground Crusader city of Akko.

Bethlehem, revered for its religious significance, is home to the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square and St Catherine’s Church. Its rich history makes it a compelling destination for cultural exploration and spiritual discovery.