Israel - Historical and Religious Tour - Beach Holiday

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By carolp

Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
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dome of the rocks, old city Jerusalem, Felsendom, El Aksa-Moschee
dome of the rocks, old city Jerusalem, Felsendom, El Aksa-Moschee
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Church of Gethsemane. World wide Christians generosity contributed to the erection of this church; hence its modern name - Church of all Nations. Where Jesus & his disciples concealed themselves before being led prisoner from the garden to Jerusalem
Church of Gethsemane. World wide Christians generosity contributed to the erection of this church; hence its modern name - Church of all Nations. Where Jesus & his disciples concealed themselves before being led prisoner from the garden to Jerusalem
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Church of Nativity. Where Jesus was born - star place.
Church of Nativity. Where Jesus was born - star place.
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About Israel

For over 5000 years Israel is the focus of religious, cultural and political views and arguments. Most diverse cultures, different eras and three world religions have left their distinct mark. Even though the stories ran off painfully - the big events have created a huge wealth of sights and lots offer not only for those who are interested in the religion. The astonished visitor comes to the pioneering spirit of the period and the years since then is good: age-old towns offer the most modern hotel comfort.

Story of Israel

2500 BC First Semitic United Kingdom

1830 - 1759 BC Abraham migrated from Ur in Mesopotamia to Canaan

1715 - 1580 BC Because of the occupation of Palestine by the Hyksos, the Hebrews migrate to Egypt.

1480 BC Battle of Megiddo, Palestine became Egyptian province.

1301 - 1234 BC oppression of theHebrews in Egypt under Ramses II. Emigration led by Moses returned to Palestine

1000 BC war of Israel against the Phil Lister, Jerusalem became capital city.

960 - 925 BC under King Solomen the first temple was built in Jurusalem.

745-727 BC Israel belongs to the Assyrian Empire.

639-609 BC Palestine was ruled by the Babylonians.

538 BC Israelis return back from Babylonian captivity, and build the second temple.

445 - 433 BC New law by the Prophet Esra (the five book of Moses).

336 - 323 BC Palestine under Greek rule (Alexander the Great).

64 BC Palestine is Roman Provinz.

15 Days Tour in Israel - Where to Go in Israel

Here are the details of my journey in Israel and wish you to bring your fantasy of adventure in the other times, other part of ancient and religious history of Israel.

1. Friday - Zürich flight to Eilat. Arriving in the afternoon and transfer to our beach vacation hotel.

2. Saturday - Free day, Today we can acclimatized in peace and already enjoy the first time the crystal clear water of the Red Sea.

3. Sunday - Early in the afternoon cave exploring with a bus through a desert ( Negev ) to Jerusalem. Overnightstay in Jerusalem.

4. Monday - Jerusalem Old City. Overnight in Jerusalem.

5. Tuesday - Jerusalem Jericho-Nazareth-Galilee. Overnight in Kibbuz-Guesthouse in Galillee.

6. Wednesday - Galilee-Safed-Akko-Haifa-Casarea-Tel Aviv. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

7. Thursday - Tel Aviv. Free day for shopping and rooming around the city.

8. Friday - Tel Aviv-Jerusalem(New City)-Bethlehem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

9. Saturday - Jerusalem-Dead Sea-Massada-Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

10.Sunday - Jerusalem-Eilat. Ride with a tour bus from Jerusalem through Negev-Desert to Eilat. Arrival in the afternoon. Transfer to our beach vacation hotel.

11, 12, 13, 14, 15,  Monday to Thursday - Eilat. Four days free to swim, tour, relax and enjoy staying in Eilat with half board in the hotel.

15. Thursday - Late night departure - transfer to the airport from Eilat via Tel-Aviv to Zürich. Friday morning arrival in Zürich-Kloten.

Below are somes pictures related to my journey.




Eilat

The holiday paradise in the Red Sea is a paradise for watersports enthusiasts and for those who want to become. Whether on, or even under water, a magical world awaits your discovery of them and to be admired. At North beach, sandy and pebbly beach, and at the coral beach, a steep rock, fur beach with banked, sandy sunbathing beach, you will find ideal conditions for snorkeling, windsurfing, water skiing and diving. There are diveschools and Equipments for rent are possible (important: ArtzeugnisShirmbild or a maximum of 1 year, preferably). Even if you are not a water rat, Eilat offers much: many public and private tenniscourts, for example, many interesting excursions (a comprehensive bus network provides a regular service toJerusalem to the Dead Sea) in the evenings many discotheques and nightclubs.

Eilat map
Eilat map
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Coral Underwater World
Coral Underwater World
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Underwater Coral Observatorium
Underwater Coral Observatorium
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Boat Trip Red Sea
Boat Trip Red Sea
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Coral diving in Eilat Red Sea
Coral diving in Eilat Red Sea
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underwater corals
underwater corals
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hotel, Eilat surroundings
hotel, Eilat surroundings
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Map Of Jerusalem
Map Of Jerusalem
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Drive to Mt. Scopus & Mt. Olives for panoramic view of the old city of Jerusalem.
Drive to Mt. Scopus & Mt. Olives for panoramic view of the old city of Jerusalem.
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Bus ride via Mt. Skopus, passing the University area to Mt. Olives overview of roofs & domes of Jerusalem.
Bus ride via Mt. Skopus, passing the University area to Mt. Olives overview of roofs & domes of Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem: The Citadel, Damascus gate, Jaffa gate.
Jerusalem: The Citadel, Damascus gate, Jaffa gate.
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The Old City of Jerusalem, walk through the old city, see the Church of all Nations, Dome of the Rock, El- Aksa-Moschee
The Old City of Jerusalem, walk through the old city, see the Church of all Nations, Dome of the Rock, El- Aksa-Moschee
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Enter the Dung Gate, walk tour of the old city, the Western Wall, wailing wall and the Temple Mount, visit to the Mosques.
Enter the Dung Gate, walk tour of the old city, the Western Wall, wailing wall and the Temple Mount, visit to the Mosques.
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Via Dolorosa, Jesusstations of the cross passing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Via Dolorosa, Jesusstations of the cross passing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre, see the Tomb of Jesus.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, see the Tomb of Jesus.
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Cardo in the Jewish Quartier and visit to the Garden Tomb.
Cardo in the Jewish Quartier and visit to the Garden Tomb.
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shopping in Jerusalem...Known Arab shop Father with 12 sons.
shopping in Jerusalem...Known Arab shop Father with 12 sons.
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This is Jericho, drive to the green desert oasis of Jericho.
This is Jericho, drive to the green desert oasis of Jericho.
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Drive to the green desert oasis of Jericho to visit the archeological remains of the worlds oldest city.
Drive to the green desert oasis of Jericho to visit the archeological remains of the worlds oldest city.
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Drive to Jericho for a panoramic view of the historical site of the oldest and lowest city of the world. Return to the point of departure.
Drive to Jericho for a panoramic view of the historical site of the oldest and lowest city of the world. Return to the point of departure.
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Drive north via the Jordan Valley passing Beit Shean to Nazareth, visit the Church of Annunciation
Drive north via the Jordan Valley passing Beit Shean to Nazareth, visit the Church of Annunciation
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Church of Annunciation
Church of Annunciation
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Church of Annunciation
Church of Annunciation
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Visit Josephs Workshop in Nazareth.
Visit Josephs Workshop in Nazareth.
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The Sea of Galilee view toward Mt Arbel. The rocks rise 181 mtrs. above sea level, 393 mtrs. above Sea of Galilee. Here the Galileans fought against King Herod and his Roman Legions. Kibbutz members will guide you explaining their unique way of life.
The Sea of Galilee view toward Mt Arbel. The rocks rise 181 mtrs. above sea level, 393 mtrs. above Sea of Galilee. Here the Galileans fought against King Herod and his Roman Legions. Kibbutz members will guide you explaining their unique way of life.
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Peaceful Sea of Galilee in the Jordan Valley and its surroundings are among the most fertile regions of Israel.
Peaceful Sea of Galilee in the Jordan Valley and its surroundings are among the most fertile regions of Israel.
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The River Jordan, beautiful Mosaic floor  of the Byzanthine Synagogue
The River Jordan, beautiful Mosaic floor of the Byzanthine Synagogue
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Pilgrim Baptismal Site Yardent
Pilgrim Baptismal Site Yardent
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Kapernaum, Tell Hum, Middle point of the Works of Jesu am Sea Genezareth. Fishing Village of Tiberias.
Kapernaum, Tell Hum, Middle point of the Works of Jesu am Sea Genezareth. Fishing Village of Tiberias.
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Kapernaum.
Kapernaum.
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Town of Safed, visit an ancient synagogue and the artist colony
Town of Safed, visit an ancient synagogue and the artist colony
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Fisherhafen von Akko
Fisherhafen von Akko
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On to Acre to visit the Crusaider Knights and Old Port.
On to Acre to visit the Crusaider Knights and Old Port.
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Old Port.
Old Port.
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Drive to Haifa and the Technion with a panoramic view of the bay from the Carmel Mountain. Ascent Mt. Carmel for a panoramic view of the harbour and the Golden domed Bahai Shrine. Continue on via the Druze villages to point of departure.
Drive to Haifa and the Technion with a panoramic view of the bay from the Carmel Mountain. Ascent Mt. Carmel for a panoramic view of the harbour and the Golden domed Bahai Shrine. Continue on via the Druze villages to point of departure.
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Drive via the coastal highway to visit the Roman and Crusaider ruins in Caesarea.
Drive via the coastal highway to visit the Roman and Crusaider ruins in Caesarea.
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Telaviv
Telaviv
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Telaviv Sea Prominade.
Telaviv Sea Prominade.
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Beach in Telaviv.
Beach in Telaviv.
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Drive past the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) to the Israel Museum for a visit to the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden.
Drive past the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) to the Israel Museum for a visit to the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden.
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Travel to the Kennedy Memorial situated in a forest on the western slopes of Jerusalem, to Hadassah Medical Center to view Chagalls famous stained glass windows in the hospital synagoque. Yad Vashem, memorial, 6M.Jews perished in the Hollocaust.
Travel to the Kennedy Memorial situated in a forest on the western slopes of Jerusalem, to Hadassah Medical Center to view Chagalls famous stained glass windows in the hospital synagoque. Yad Vashem, memorial, 6M.Jews perished in the Hollocaust.
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Drive to the new city, To Bayit Vagan passing the Presidents mansion to visit the model city of Jerusalem from the days of Herod, a replica of ancient Jerusalem 2000 yrs. ago.
Drive to the new city, To Bayit Vagan passing the Presidents mansion to visit the model city of Jerusalem from the days of Herod, a replica of ancient Jerusalem 2000 yrs. ago.
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Drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity passing Rachels Tomb to the point of departure.
Drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity passing Rachels Tomb to the point of departure.
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Bethlehem: The Church of Nativity - Where the star symbol - Jesus was born here.
Bethlehem: The Church of Nativity - Where the star symbol - Jesus was born here.
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Bethlehem, Shepferd Fields
Bethlehem, Shepferd Fields
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Bethlehem, Shepferd Fields, taking a cup of tea.
Bethlehem, Shepferd Fields, taking a cup of tea.
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Jerusalem - The Church of Gethsemane. It was here where Jesus and his disciples concealed themselves before being led prisoner from the gardens to Jerusalem.
Jerusalem - The Church of Gethsemane. It was here where Jesus and his disciples concealed themselves before being led prisoner from the gardens to Jerusalem.
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Drive via Arava Highway and the Dead Sea to Massada, fortress of Herod and the last stronghold of the Zealots, (Ascent & descent w/ a cable car).
Drive via Arava Highway and the Dead Sea to Massada, fortress of Herod and the last stronghold of the Zealots, (Ascent & descent w/ a cable car).
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Massada.
Massada.
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Massada. Continue on the Ein Gedi for a visit to the nature reserve/desert oasis and a dip in the Dead Sea.
Massada. Continue on the Ein Gedi for a visit to the nature reserve/desert oasis and a dip in the Dead Sea.
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DEAD SEA - rich in minerals, good treatment for skin diseases. One can float continously without effort, stay only up to 15 minutes in the water with interval.
DEAD SEA - rich in minerals, good treatment for skin diseases. One can float continously without effort, stay only up to 15 minutes in the water with interval.
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Jordanien border
Jordanien border
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Jeep Safari near Jordan border
Jeep Safari near Jordan border
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1 day jeep safari with picnic lunch.
1 day jeep safari with picnic lunch.
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Jeep Safari, beautiful, amazing, colorful rock mountains.
Jeep Safari, beautiful, amazing, colorful rock mountains.
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Jeep Safari, beautiful, amazing, colorful rock mountains. WONDERFUL...
Jeep Safari, beautiful, amazing, colorful rock mountains. WONDERFUL...
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Jeep Safari, beautiful, amazing, colorful rock mountains.
Jeep Safari, beautiful, amazing, colorful rock mountains.
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Jeep Safari, beautiful, amazing, colorful rock mountains.
Jeep Safari, beautiful, amazing, colorful rock mountains.
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Comments

victor gaas 13 months ago

wow.....wonderful....

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carolp Hub Author 13 months ago

thanks Victor...

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