Jerusalem

Panorama of Jerusalem

• Biblical sites
• The Western Wall
• Dome of the Rock
• Museum of the Holocaust

 It’s hard to overstate the historical significance of Jerusalem. Any trip begins with an exploration of the tightly walled Old City, home to the cornerstones of three faiths. It has the Western Wall of Judaism; the Christian sites of the Via Dolorosa  and Church of the Holy Sepulchre; and the third holiest site of Islam, the Dome of the Rock. Beyond these are many more attractions of similar significance, including the Mount of Olives, with its marvellous views over the city, not to mention more churches, synagogues and mosques, Roman and Byzantine remains, medieval walls and gates, and colourful markets and bazaars. Visits to the Mea Shearim quarter of the new city, the Holocaust museum of Yad Vashem , and an evening in the 19th-century neighbourhood of Nakhalat Shiva bring the Jewish Jerusalem experience up-to-date.

Discovering Holy Land

The “Holy Land” encompasses Israel and large regions of Jordan and Egypt. Rich in associations with three of the world’s major faiths – Christianity, Judaism and Islam – it is a fascinating and diverse destination for pilgrims and holidaymakers alike.

Religious highlights include the biblical sites of Jerusalem, Galilee and Mount Sinai, and an array of churches, monasteries and mosques.

This is also an area of great natural beauty, from the desert landscapes of Jordan and Sinai to the lush greenery of northern Israel and the white sands of the Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts