Israel

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Tel Aviv is a lively city on the Mediterranean coast, while Nazareth and Acre center on historic sites—giving each a distinctly different feel. The cities are close enough to visit on a day trip.

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Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv sits on Israel's Mediterranean coast and serves as the country's de facto capital, a hub of economy and culture. Its White City, lined with white buildings, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that's ideal for a leisurely stroll.

45 sights 9 guides Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

Haifa

Haifa is northern Israel's largest city, a port town on the Mediterranean coast at the foot of Mount Carmel. It's a great place to take in scenery where mountains and sea meet.

45 sights 9 guides Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

Nazareth

Nazareth sits on a hill in northern Israel overlooking the Jezreel Valley. According to the New Testament, it's where Jesus spent his childhood, and it draws many pilgrims today.

43 sights 9 guides Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

Acre

Acre is a port city in Israel's northwestern Galilee District, at the northern end of Haifa Bay. It's a pleasant place for a walk along the Mediterranean-facing coastline.

30 sights 9 guides Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

Top sights in Israel

Nature

Mount Tabor

Mount Tabor rises west of the Sea of Galilee and is revered as the site of Jesus's Transfiguration. Its summit holds a memorial church and the ruins of ancient walls, making it a rewarding stop for both pilgrimage and scenic views.

Heritage & monuments

White City

This district is home to over 4,000 Bauhaus buildings built in the 1930s by German Jewish architects who fled the Nazis. It has the world's largest concentration of Bauhaus architecture, and you can admire the distinctive style simply by walking its streets.

Temples & religious sites

Basilica of the Annunciation

A church in Nazareth visited by a steady stream of Catholic pilgrims. It's a must-see stop on any pilgrimage through the holy sites of northern Israel.

Museums & galleries

Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot

A museum located on the Tel Aviv University campus, presenting the history and culture of Jewish communities scattered around the world. It makes for an easy visit alongside a walk through the campus.

Museums & galleries

Eretz Israel Museum

A museum in Tel Aviv, Israel, home to a wide range of collections. It's a worthwhile stop when visiting the city.

Museums & galleries

Tel Aviv Museum of Art

The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is an art museum in Tel Aviv, Israel, holding and exhibiting contemporary works by Israeli and international artists. It's a recommended stop for travelers interested in contemporary art.

Temples & religious sites

Shrine of the Báb

The Shrine of the Báb is a holy site of the Baháʼí Faith on the slopes of Mount Carmel in Haifa, where the remains of the Báb are interred. For Baháʼís, it is considered the second holiest place after the Shrine in Acre.