Fulfill Your Dream In The Holy Land
Imagine for a moment that you have a dream. In this dream, you are in a foreign land where you are seeing things, learning things, and experiencing things that you never thought possible. Your senses are awakened and you can feel the warm air blow through your hair, the water splash on your face and warm sun permeate through your body. You are relaxed and even though there are others around you, you feel at peace with the world. You sense the history of this place, a land that “once was” and yet still bursts with the energy and pride of those days gone by.
You find yourself in Israel, the Holy Land of Promise, which holds the history of generations gone by. Located on the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Israel reaches from the North through the hills of Galilee to the southern coastal plains and on to the Negev Desert. Israel is the only country that has not changed its religion, language, name or nation since it was founded thousands of years ago.
A little smaller than New Jersey, Israel possesses lush valleys, amazing beaches, and beautiful mountains. The winters here are short and crisp while the summers are long and dry. The location of this beautiful country makes it even more enticing. Israel has become a convenient stopping place for traders and explorers through the centuries due to being situated between Africa and Asia. Before the Egyptians and Babylonians began establishing trade routes here, the land was inhabited by farmers, shepherds and nomads. Foreign goods started to get imported into the country and Israel became a more civilized, modern country.
Israel travel offers a glimpse into the history and culture of this magnificent land. There are so many different opportunities for travel here. For example, there are Jewish tours that are specifically for Jewish people. Due to Jewish customs in regards to kosher meals and services, these tours will accommodate them and their beliefs in every way possible. There are also Holy Land Tours that will explore the land of Israel from a more Christian and historical point of view. There are Bar/Bat Mitzvah family tours where Jewish families can celebrate and commemorate this special time in their lives. There are tours specifically for churches, families, co-workers, business groups, and even youth groups.
Part of your Israel dream will be to visit Jerusalem. “The City of Gold” is a term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. This beautiful city is an amazing meld of spirituality, history and culture. Containing a holy site for all three major religions, Jerusalem remains one of the most famous cities in the world. King David built the city 3,000 years ago and this is also the place where Jesus was crucified.
The city of Jerusalem is separated into two main sections, the old city and the modern city. Of course, the old section contains more remnants of days gone by and is smaller. In this area, most touring is done by foot. The four quarters of the Old City contain many points of interest for tourists. This would include the Via Dolorosa which is a trail marking fourteen places that represent Jesus’ path from his arrest to his resurrection. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Rock, The Western Wall, the Citadel, King David’s Tomb, the Mount of Olives, and many other historical places.
In the modern section of Jerusalem, there are the government offices for Israel, such as the house of parliament. At some of the neighborhoods in the city, ultra orthodox Jews live a very sheltered, strict lifestyle. Other city neighborhoods contain Muslim Arab or Christian Arab people and their areas have a more Middle Eastern feel. The modern section of Jerusalem offers fine restaurants and cafes, museums, shopping malls, and other interesting places to visit.
There are some of the world’s best beaches in Israel due to its four seas: the Mediterranean, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea and the Red Sea. Here, you will find water sports, swimming, boating, fishing and other water activities. The beaches are filled with people most of the time and there are generally places to change clothes, take a shower and enjoy refreshments. Of course, there are many beaches, so you can figure out which one will best suit your needs depending on where you are staying and what you want to experience. Some bodies of water, such as the Dead Sea are more calming and therapeutic while other beaches offer more activity such as snorkeling or scuba diving. You can truly spend your days in Israel just visiting beaches, enjoying the sun and water.
Your dream of visiting Israel, of course, does not need to remain a dream. Depending on how you will be traveling, there are many ways to visit this country of culture and pride. There are tours that are reasonably priced and offer fun, recreation, education and the opportunity to awaken your spirituality as well.
Tags: Holy Land Tours, Israel travel, Jewish tours