If you’re driving between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, the perfect place to stop off for an hour of spectacular mosaic viewing is Lod. The Roman mosaic in Lod was discovered in 1996 and in a country full of mosaics, this … Continue reading Lod’s Spectacular Ancient Roman Mosaic
This is the time of year people are making plans to visit Jerusalem and the Holy Land for Easter. One thing not to leave to the last minute is hotel arrangements. Some of the best and most popular hotels in … Continue reading Easter Travels to the Holy Land on the Cheap
Even before spring has arrived to Israel, Haifa is one of the country’s loveliest spots to spend a few days. Locals and those too familiar with Haifa might say there isn’t enough there to keep you entertained that long, but … Continue reading Heavenly Haifa
As reported in the Algemeiner: Christian tourists to the Holy Land are expected to reach a record 2 million in 2013, up sharply from the 1.18 million recorded in 2012, the Israeli Tourism Ministry said on Monday. At end-October, according … Continue reading Christian Tourists to the Holy Land to Top 2 Million in 2013
If you are in Israel or the West Bank and want to get to Bethlehem or Jericho for a day trip, paying for a guided tour is highly advised, rather than trying to figure it out for yourself. Here are … Continue reading Tours to Bethlehem and Jericho
It’s not quite the holiday season yet, but if you plan on visiting Bethlehem for Christmas, there are a few things to be aware of. If you’re visiting from a foreign country, or are not familiar with Bethlehem, this will … Continue reading The Truth About Bethlehem
Israel and the West Bank have some truly unusual offerings when it comes to music. Take, for example, upright bassist Adam Ben Ezra from Tel Aviv. Using his instrument and imagination, he sounds like an entire ensemble of talented musicians. Continue reading Adam Ben Ezra, a Unique Treasure of Israeli Music
The city of Tiberias, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, is a mixture of charming and mysterious. It is a rather small town, but full of history. Believed to be one of the earliest settlements dating back to … Continue reading Don’t Miss Tiberias
Though it is available online, basic tourism information about Israel can be remarkably difficult to find. Following is a list of many (not all) of the tourist information centers in Israel, courtesy of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism: Ben Gurion Airport Entrance Hall Telephone: 03-9754260 Fax: 03-9754264 E-mail: doritk@tourism.gov.il Opening hours: All the time (24/7) Jerusalem Address: Jaffa Gate, Omar Katab Square in the Old City Telephone: 02-6280403 ; 02-6271422 ; 02-6276429 Fax: 02-6271362 E-mail: orenm@tourism.gov.il Opening hours: Sun-Thu : 8:30am-5:00pm; Fri: 8:00am-1:30pm Nazareth Address: Casanova st. Telephone: 04-6750555 Fax: 04-6753078 E-mail: ronnye@tourism.gov.il Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm ; Sat. 9:00am-1:00pm Eilat … Continue reading Israel Information Centers
...the journey begins in Jerusalem 