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The 11 regions

Israel's spiritual heart

Jerusalem

Old City quarters, the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with day trips to the Dead Sea.

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Mediterranean cool

Tel Aviv

Golden beaches, Bauhaus architecture and a 24-hour food, art and nightlife scene.

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The lowest place on Earth

Dead Sea

Float on mineral-rich water, climb Masada at sunrise and hike the Ein Gedi oasis.

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Green hills and holy water

Galilee

The Sea of Galilee, Christian pilgrimage routes, hilltop Tzfat and boutique wineries.

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Red Sea sunshine

Eilat

Coral-reef diving, year-round sun and a launchpad for day trips to Petra.

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Desert and stars

Negev

The Makhtesh Ramon crater, Bedouin hospitality and ancient Nabatean trade routes.

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Jesus's hometown

Nazareth

The Basilica of the Annunciation, a bustling old market and superb Arab-Israeli cuisine.

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Gardens on the sea

Haifa

The terraced Bahá’í Gardens, the German Colony and the green slopes of Mount Carmel.

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Volcanic high country

Golan Heights

Wineries, hiking trails, Nimrod Fortress and panoramic viewpoints over the north.

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Roman ruins by the sea

Caesarea

A Herodian harbour, a seaside Roman theatre and a Mediterranean aqueduct beach.

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Crusader port city

Akko (Acre)

A UNESCO-listed Old City, Crusader halls, Ottoman walls and a vibrant Turkish bazaar.

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