Destination
Type of Activity
Editors Pick
Read MoreBethlehem
Revered by Jews and Christians, Bethlehem lies 30-minutes outside Jerusalem, and is a major destination for religious travelers. The city has changed hands throughout history, belonging to the Samaritans as far back as 529 and to the British during World...
Read MoreChurch of the Holy Sepulchre
Located in the Christian Quarter, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the holiest sites in Jerusalem. The church is regarded as the site of Christ’s crucifixion, burial and subsequent resurrection, and the last five Stations of the...
Read MoreDead Sea Excursion
The Dead Sea is not actually a sea, but a lake that sits at the lowest point on earth, 400 meters below sea level. Its extremely high salt concentration (almost ten times that of most oceans) kills off almost all...
Read MoreHerodion
To commemorate a 40 BCE victory over the Parthians, King Herod the Great constructed a sprawling palace, fortress and small town at the battle site, now known as Herodion. The ancient ruins—and suspected burial site of King Herod—lie in the...
Read MoreIndagare Tour: Cooking Class
Second to the food tour of the Old City, this delightful activity is a must for foodies visiting Jerusalem. Your guide will escort you through the Machne Yehuda market, where you’ll pick up groceries and sample treats from some of...
Read MoreIndagare Tour: Food Tour of the Old City
Wandering the streets of the Old City can be overwhelming given the plethora of vendors all seemingly selling the same falafel, pita and baklava. With the help of a guide, navigating the madness becomes a delicious treasure hunt. Stop in...
Read MoreIndagare Tour: Political Briefing
For even the most up-to-date politicos, keeping up with the situation in the Middle East can be challenging, and understanding Israel’s political situation makes it easier to engage with and understand the people, places and historical sites. Whether you want...
Read MoreIsrael Museum
Israel’s national museum boasts a well-curated roster of rotating exhibitions, a sprawling replica of Jerusalem, delightful art garden and most notably, the Shrine of the Book. The white-domed structure—built to resemble the jar in which the ancient manuscripts were found—...
Read MoreMasada
If you’re Jewish—or even if you’ve only seen the 1980 movie on TCM—you’ll probably know not just the name “Masada” but the story of its fall to the Romans. As the famous tale goes, this fortified mesa-top city overlooking the...
Read MoreThe Austrian Hospice
An insider secret, the rooftop of the Austrian Hospice boasts spectacular, 360-degree views of the Old City. Despite its location on a busy corner in the Muslim quarter, the hostel offers a peaceful oasis and a truly new perspective. While...
Read MoreThe City of David
If you have a few days to explore Jerusalem, taking a tour of the City of David is a must. Located just outside the walls of the Old City, the site is the birthplace of Jerusalem and where King David...
Read MoreThe Mount of Olives
The land between the Old City of Jerusalem and the Judean Desert is one of Israel’s most well-known tourist attractions thanks to the bounty of religious and historic sites located there. Referred to as the Mount of Olives, this stretch...
Read MoreThe Old City
You’ve been here before—to the bazaar, the medina, the souk, the old town, the old city, in Cairo and Istanbul and Marrakech and more. Here again are chaotic, crowd-filled cobblestone streets and alleyways, alternately picturesque and powerfully smelly and full...
Read MoreThe Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross provide an interactive scavenger hunt of one of the most tragic and widely known events in Christianity: Christ’s journey to his crucifixion. The route is compact and engaging; tourists can stop at one of the...
Read MoreThe Western Wall
Construction of the Western Wall began in 19 BCE, when Herod the Great ordered the expansion of Temple Mount, the nearby structure revered as the most sacred site in Judaism because the Foundation Stone is located there. The wall was...
Read MoreYad Vashem
Set in a park in west Jerusalem and adjacent to Israel’s national cemetery, Yad Vashem encompasses a museum, archive, library, school and numerous commemorative and exhibition spaces. There is sadness here, in abundance, but also strength. You feel it in...
