Bus&Rail: The Dead Sea

Dead Sea Salt Islands

The Dead Sea by Train and Bus Train travel in Israel has its limits, unfortunately. But before judging too fast, be aware that the state of Israel has only existed for a relatively short period of time and also, that a lot of effort has been made and is still being made, to expand the…

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Ein Gedi – A Paradise in the Desert

Those who travel to the Dead Sea with IsraelRail usually spend a night in Ein Gedi. This choice may seem surprising at first, since the beach in Ein Gedi was closed a few years ago due to the sinking water level and the associated danger of sinkholes. We’ll show you here why we still regard…

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WAYS TO VISIT MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA

How to organize your day trip to Masada and the Dead Sea One of the most emblematic pictures of a vacation in Israel shows people floating on the Dead Sea reading their newspaper, covered in therapeutic mud at the lowest place on earth. Another awe-inspiring shot shows the majestic fortress of Masada overlooking the Judean desert. No wonder…

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FIVE UNBEATABLE NATIONAL PARKS

For such a small country, Israel is blessed with beauty, nature and incredible sights in abundance. Get a real feel for the countryside with a visit to at least one of the Israel’s more than 60 national parks. We love them all, but here are five absolutely can’t-miss national parks. Beit Shean National Park Beit Shean is a…

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