The 17 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 6 guides that rank for "best places to visit in israel"
Named by 5 of 61. JerusalemIsraelNamed the number one destination by one guide, easy to explore on foot and full of history.The Old City holds the Western Wall and the Via Dolorosa.
Named by 5 of 62. Tel AvivIsraelA modern city with a European feel, coffee shops and leafy streets.Has a boardwalk the length of the city and beaches with golden sand.
Named by 5 of 63. Dead SeaIsraelFloating in the salty water is the draw, and it suits a rainy day.Suggested as a one day stop on a short itinerary.
Named by 4 of 64. Jaffa
Tel Aviv, Israel
The old port town just south of Tel Aviv, with cobbled streets, views and a flea market.
Full of old-world charm and markets, a good afternoon from Tel Aviv.
Named by 4 of 65. MasadaIsraelA fortress near the Dead Sea; go up by the Snake Path or the cable car.About two hours from Tel Aviv or one and a half from Jerusalem; one writer started before sunrise.
Named by 3 of 66. Akko (Acre)North, IsraelA small northern city whose Old City is a UNESCO site, often ignored by visitors.Highlights include the walls, a port boat ride and the Hospitaller Fortress.
Named by 2 of 67. Sea of GalileeNorth, IsraelTechnically a lake, known as the water Jesus is said to have walked across.Sits in the lush northern hills.
Named by 2 of 68. Ein GediDead Sea, IsraelCombined with Masada and the Dead Sea in one day trip.Offered as part of a Masada and Dead Sea tour.
9. NazarethNorth, IsraelA small, quiet city with Arab character and old souks, one writer's favourite.
10. Negev DesertSouth, IsraelDesert landscapes mostly below sea level; suggested for an overnight.
11. EilatSouth, IsraelA Red Sea beach town in the south, hotter than the Mediterranean coast, with Dolphin Reef.
12. CaesareaCentral coast, IsraelThe aqueduct beach is a quieter Mediterranean beach with an ancient Roman aqueduct.
13. Rosh Hanikra GrottoesNorth, IsraelSea caves in chalk cliffs on the Lebanon border, reached by a steep cable car.
14. Banias Nature ReserveGolan Heights, IsraelA Golan Heights reserve with a stream, waterfall trail and the Shrine of Pan.
15. Mount BentalGolan Heights, IsraelA volcano in the Golan Heights with views over Israel and Syria.
16. MegiddoLower Galilee, IsraelAn ancient city in the Lower Galilee tied to the Armageddon story.
17. BethlehemPalestinian Territories, IsraelRecommended as a trip from Jerusalem, easy to do independently.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name March to May and October to November as the best time to visit Israel.
Named by 5 of 61. JerusalemNamed the number one destination by one guide, easy to explore on foot and full of history.The Old City holds the Western Wall and the Via Dolorosa.Named by 5 of 62. Tel AvivA modern city with a European feel, coffee shops and leafy streets.Has a boardwalk the length of the city and beaches with golden sand.
Named by 5 of 63. Dead SeaFloating in the salty water is the draw, and it suits a rainy day.Suggested as a one day stop on a short itinerary.
Named by 4 of 64. Jaffa
