A country so embedded in the collective conscience that its place names are instantly familiar, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories' key sights lie at the core of Jewish, Christian and Islamic beliefs. Add in scenic deserts, sandy beaches, world-class museums and food that fuses centuries of international influence, and you have an enthralling destination. Our specialists know the country from the back lanes of Jerusalem to Tel Aviv’s Bauhaus architecture and the vast open vistas of the Negev Desert, and will build an Israel holiday that revolves around your interests.
We can suggest ways to beat the crowds at top attractions, uncover hidden charms and introduce you to local life. Whether you’re looking to take in key biblical sights, tour food markets and vineyards, relax in the desert, or want to dine in a family home, we’ll introduce you to the history and culture of this fascinating but complex country.
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Suggested tours for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
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Highlights of Jordan & Israel
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Suggested activities for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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Bethlehem, Yad Vashem and Mahane Yehuda Market ![Dried fruits at the Mahane Yehuda market]()
Bethlehem, Yad Vashem and Mahane Yehuda Market
BethlehemBethlehem, Yad Vashem and Mahane Yehuda Market
Take a full-day tour and let a private guide take the stress out of travel as you explore the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem, the poignant displays and memorials of Yad Vashem, and the bustling lanes of the Mahane Yehuda market.
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Caesarea and Acre with Druze home hospitality lunch ![Caesarea aqueduct]()
Caesarea and Acre with Druze home hospitality lunch
AcreCaesarea and Acre with Druze home hospitality lunch
Offering an insight into life on the Mediterranean coast past and present, this tour takes in the ancient port of Acre with its imposing citadel, and the Roman, Crusader and Byzantine ruins at Caesarea, before concluding in a traditional meal with a Druze family.
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Tel Aviv and Jaffa ![Carpet repair at a flea market, Jaffa]()
Tel Aviv and Jaffa
Tel AvivTel Aviv and Jaffa
Exploring the ancient port of Jaffa and the fashionable streets of Tel Aviv, this tour offers a deeper insight into the history of the country as it meanders from the Bronze Age port past Ottoman-era buildings to tree-lined boulevards rich in Bauhaus architecture.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including information about climate, events and festivals.
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in pictures
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Take an Old City walking tour of Jerusalem -
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Explore the Old City of Acre -
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Soak up the atmosphere of the Western Wall -
![Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Israel]()
Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem -
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Hike through Ein Gedi Nature Reserve -
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Float in the Dead Sea -
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A street in Jaffa, Tel Aviv
Our expert guides to travelling in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories at its best.
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Highlights of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories ![View of Jerusalem]()
Highlights of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Highlights of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories is beguilingly complicated. From the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City to the sere, sweeping vistas of the Negev, explore the historical and religious significance of this country with Olivia from our Israel team.
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Family trips to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Five great ideas ![Nubian ibex, Negev Desert]()
Family trips to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Five great ideas
Family trips to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Five great ideas
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories offers a veritable playground for families. You could repel down the side of a desert crater, dig up ancient pottery shards on an archaeological site, or explore the spray-painted backstreets of Tel Aviv.
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