Posts Tagged ‘national park’
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 MoreEin 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…
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 MoreMount Carmel National Park “Hike&Rail”
Hardly any traveler will doubt that Israel is a country full of natural beauty and a true hiker’s paradise. What often makes the enjoyment of this beauty difficult, however, is the arduous journey, because Israel’s national parks are often rarely accessible by public transport and so the individual traveler is left only with organized tours…
Read MoreWAYS 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…
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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