Thursday, August 11, 2011

The Most Popular Travel Destinations in Israel

Traveling and seeing the beauty of the world is the top choice of everyone who get some time off work and school. There are those who join travel packages like Asian tours, European expeditions and Mediterranean cruises to relax and unwind. Every new place they visit leave a great memory and experience. But there is one travel destination that will truly alter their lives in a miraculous way.

Christian tours to Israel offer a life-changing experience that will surely ignite the Christian faith of everyone who participates in them. Not only do Christian tours to Israel enhance one's knowledge of the holy book, but also strengthen his or her spirituality. These tours offer private tour guides and are designed to fortify the foundations of the participants' Christian faith while they enjoy a truly unforgettable travel experience.

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Christian group tours of Israel make stories we have read in the Bible and heard of in the homilies during mass more real. They are perfect for those who feel lost, alone, are in search for meaning for their lives and wish to open their hearts to God. They are also popular among those who want to renew their faith, attend and serve in the church, and constantly listen to the good news of the Lord. The places included in the itineraries of the tours offered will definitely cause every participant to have a deeper reflection of their Christian faith. Below are some of the destinations in Israel that are truly worth-visiting.

1. Jerusalem - A trip to Israel is never complete without a visit to Jerusalem. It is the most popular city in the country. The guided tours allow you to have a spectacular view as well as a great insight of the Old and New Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. You also get to visit the holiest site, the Western Wall, which is located in the Jewish Quarter. Golgotha, the place near the location where Jesus was crucified, is one of the places in Jerusalem that every traveler should not miss. Other popular spots in Jerusalem that you should visit are the Christian Quarter through the Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulture, Cardo (the old Roman market), the Holocaust memorial museum called the Yad Vashem, Temple Mount, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Dome of the Rock, King David's tomb, the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey.

2. Nazareth - As we all know, Nazareth is the birthplace of Jesus, which makes this part of your Israel trip one of the most spiritual trips you will ever have in your entire life. The best places to visit in Nazareth are the Church of Annunciation, Joseph's workshop and the Nazareth Synagogue.

3. Galilee - Jesus' walking on water is one of the most moving stories in the Bible. See the vast Sea of Galilee as you cross above it via cable car.

4. The Dead Sea - Driving through the coast of the Dead Sea with the picturesque view of the Judean Desert alone makes this trip so worth it. Meals are served at Abraham's tent. Maximize the break time given during the tour. Swim in the Dead Sea and float effortlessly on its salt concentrated waters. There is also the Dead Sea Resort where you can enjoy a very healing mud treatment.

5. Masada - Another way to see the Dead Sea from a close distance is through Masada. Visit the richness of the very impressive world heritage Herodes palace.

Despite all the things we hear from the international news channels today, Israel remains to be one of the most sacred places on earth. It is the center of three major religions - Judaism, Islam and Christianity. The destinations mentioned above are just some of the holiest places in the world. Going to these places that every Christian know by heart is a truly extraordinary experience. Israel gives you the opportunity to have a taste of the Bible's richness and reality. After having explored Israel, you will never read the Bible and listen to homilies the same way again as you have already gained a fuller understanding of the good news from your Israel travel experience.

The Most Popular Travel Destinations in Israel

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