Israel Destination Specialist

Israel Destination Specialist

Israel is a small country in south western Asia on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea. Its area is 22,000 square kilometers, and from south to north you can drive by car in just 7-8 hours. Israel is the only Jewish country, and the spiritual home for Jews all over the world. Israel is regarded by Jews, Christians, and Muslims as the biblical Holy Land. Its most sacred sites are in Jerusalem. Within its Old City, the Temple Mount complex includes the Dome of the Rock shrine, the historic Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Israel's financial hub, Tel Aviv, is known for its Bauhaus architecture and beaches. A Holy Land Tour is an amazing opportunity to experience the highlights of the Christian sites in Israel. Walk Jesus’ footsteps in Galilee and ancient Jerusalem. You can touch the crucifixion and resurrection sites with your own hands and pray in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. You’ve been reading from scripture for years and now it’s time to bring the words of the Bible to life. Embark on the journey of a lifetime with a tour of the Holy Land. Walk around thousands of years of history and explore the 4 quarters: Jewish, Christian, Islamic and Armenian quarter. Visit the Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, wander through the Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, and the Chapel of Ascension. One of the best ways to explore the country is through Israeli food. Your journey through the Holy Land will open your eyes to the culinary tradition of Israel. Falafel is Israel's national dish, and if you're a fan of these famous chickpea fritters then you'll not go hungry. Some classic staples include falafel, hummus, shawarma, shakshuka, halva, sabich and of course, the famous “Israeli breakfast”. An Israeli breakfast is a style of breakfast that originated on Israeli collective farms called kibbutzim and is now served at most hotels in Israel and many restaurants. It is usually served buffet style, and consists of fruits, vegetables, salads, breads, pastries, dairy foods, eggs, and fish. Meat is never included. Chicken is the most widely eaten meat in Israel, followed by turkey. There are many nationalities here, so at every step you can see Spanish, Russian and even American food in restaurants across Israel. Israel has many resorts to choose from. Some of our partner recommendations are Hilton Tel Aviv, Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv City Center, an IHG Hotel, King David Hotel (Jerusalem), Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, Leonardo Club Hotel Dead Sea, and Inbar Hotel (Dead Sea). If a resort on land does not fit your expectations, try out one of our partner cruise lines, for a true Holy Land experience. Some of our cruise partners with an Israel itinerary are Norwegian Cruise Line, Silversea Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, and Holland America Line. Are you dreaming of a vacation to the Holy Land? I am a certified Israel Destination Specialist and would love to help you plan and get ready for the experience of a lifetime. Contact me and start packing those bags, you’re going to the Holy Land!