Israel

Holy places, deserts and a Mediterranean city.

This is a first draft of the Israel list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Spiritual · UNESCO

Sacred to three faiths: the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock.

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Must-See

Heritage · UNESCO

A desert fortress of Herod, above the Dead Sea.

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Cities · UNESCO

White City Bauhaus and beach life.

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Worth a Detour

Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Sites of Jesus's ministry.

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Worth a Detour

Heritage · UNESCO

Crusader tunnels, and the great terraced gardens.

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Nature · Deserts

A huge desert crater with stargazing, and Eilat's Red Sea beyond.

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Grey pins: guides still being written.