Palestine
Bethlehem, Ramallah, and the Old City of Jerusalem cluster together religious and historical sites, drawing many visitors on pilgrimage. Checkpoints and restricted zones affect travel between areas, so it's best to allow extra time in your itinerary.
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem lies in Western Asia, between the Mediterranean coastal plain and the Jordan River valley. Revered as a holy city by Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, it is an excellent place to explore centuries-old religious sites.
45 sights 9 guides Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a small city in the West Bank, about 10 km from Jerusalem, and the capital of its governorate. Its name means "house of bread," making it fun to learn about the story behind it.
45 sights 9 guides Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
Ramallah
Ramallah, seat of the Palestinian Authority headquarters, serves as the de facto administrative capital and lies about 15 km north of Jerusalem. Located on the route between Bethlehem and Nablus, it makes a good base for touring several West Bank cities together.
34 sights 9 guides Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
Gaza City
Gaza City is the main city of the Gaza Strip, located on the Mediterranean coast about 76 km southwest of Jerusalem. It was once home to the Palestinians' only port and, at one time, was the most populous city in Palestine.
31 sights 9 guides Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
Hebron
Hebron, not far south of Jerusalem, is the largest city in the West Bank and has been inhabited since before the Common Era. Here you can see both religious sites such as the Cave of the Patriarchs and views of fertile farmland.
19 sights 9 guides Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
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Temples & religious sites
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Al-Aqsa Mosque is a silver-domed mosque on the southern side of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Along with Mecca and Medina, it is considered one of Islam's three holiest sites and draws a steady stream of pilgrims and visitors.
Museums & galleries
Israel Museum
Israel's national museum, opened in 1965, sits near Givat Ram hill in Jerusalem. Its location close to the Knesset and Hebrew University makes it easy to visit alongside those sights.
Temples & religious sites
Dome of the Rock
The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic holy site on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, completed in the 7th century under the Umayyad dynasty. It ranks among the oldest surviving examples of Islamic architecture and holds great historical significance.
Heritage & monuments
Western Wall
A remaining section of the ancient temple's western wall, located on the eastern side of Jerusalem's Old City. Sacred to both Judaism and Islam, it draws many pilgrims and travelers.
Shopping & districts
East Jerusalem
East Jerusalem lies on the eastern side of the city and is recognized under international law as Palestinian territory. It has been under Israeli control since the Six-Day War, giving it a complicated history.
Temples & religious sites
Temple in Jerusalem
The site of the Jewish Temple on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, first built during the reign of King Solomon. It remains a historic site that has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times over the centuries.
Temples & religious sites
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a historic Christian church in Jerusalem's Old City, known in the Eastern churches as the Church of the Resurrection. It sits close to the Muristan, making the two easy to visit together.
Museums & galleries
The Temple Institute
The Temple Institute is an organization in Jerusalem dedicated to establishing a third Jewish Temple on the Temple Mount. Visitors can view exhibits and materials related to the Temple.
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