Overview
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and the Dead Sea
Israel compresses thousands of years of human history into a country the size of New Jersey — and then adds world-class beaches, extraordinary food, and desert landscapes.
Walk the ramparts of Jerusalem's Old City — four quarters (Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Armenian) each with its own character and 3,000 years of layered history.
Float in the Dead Sea — the lowest point on Earth at 1,410 feet below sea level, where the extreme salt content makes it impossible to sink.
Visit Masada — Herod's hilltop fortress where Jewish Zealots made their last stand against Rome in 73 CE, now a UNESCO site overlooking the Dead Sea.