Posts Tagged ‘archaeology’
Bus&Rail: The Dead Sea
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…
Read MoreBike&Rail: Achziv National Park and Rosh HaNikra
Cycling Along Israel’s North Coast from Nahariya Caves, grottoes, lagoons and bathing pools… … all of these can be found along the northern part of the Israelian coast. Located right by the Lebanese border, Achziv National Park and Rosh HaNikra are incredible natural sights that can easily be reached in the most sustainable way: by…
Read MoreThe Israel Museum
The Israel Museum is undisputedly the largest and most important museum in Israel. Anyone who travels to the Holy Land and wants to learn about its history and culture should not miss a visit to the museum. The National Museum is located in the western part of Jerusalem, in the Givat Ram district. It is…
Read MoreCaesarea National Park by Public Transport
Located between Tel Aviv and Haifa, Caesarea is probably the most important archaeological site on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. Not only the Roman founders of the city, but also Muslims and Crusaders have left their traces in the area around the ancient port. Despite its central location in Israel, however, it is not easy to reach…
Read MoreBet Shean and Gan HaShlosha – Hike&Rail
Besides Dimona, Bet Shean is probably the most remote station served by the Israeli railroads. Located less than 10 kilometers from the Jordanian border and 120 meters below sea level, it is a place that few Israel travelers have ever heard of. However, the small number of foreign visitors should not obscure the fact that…
Read MoreVisiting Akko with the 5 Museums Combined Ticket
Akko not only has a long and eventful history, but also boasts numerous sights. An ideal choice for a day in the port city is the five museums ticket: it includes the most interesting sights of the city and reduces the waiting time at ticket counters to a minimum. How does a 5 museums combined…
Read MorePrivate Tours in Israel
It’s your first time visiting Israel and you find the prospect of going solo daunting? You visited with a group tour before and this time want to delve more deeply into the country’s rich offering? Or for you a private tour with a dedicated guide is the only option when travelling? Whatever the reason, there…
Read MoreFIVE 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…
Read MoreNational Parks Discounts with Israel Pass
With IsraelRail you can visit all of the major cities in Israel and more! The new cooperation with Israel Pass gives you access to over 70 different National Parks that you can discover independently. All by using one card for trains, buses, book day tours and now, receive discounts at all the National Parks. Access…
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