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VISITING THE HOLY LAND T he Land of Israel - ‘Eretz Yisrael’ is the traditional Jewish name for the Promised Land or theHoly Land. Israel offers a plethora of historical and religious sites, places of natural beauty, beaches, resorts, the kibbutz, agricultural sites, archaeological, heritage, adventure tourism as well as ecotourism. Themost visited religious sites are theWesternWall and the Graves of The Righteous, TheHoly Sepulchre, Mount of Olives, Garden Tomb, the Church of Nativity, Bethlehem, the Basilica of the Annunciation inNazareth, the Al-AqsaMosque, TempleMount in Jerusalem; the Ibrahimi Mosque/Tomb of the Patriachs in the ancient town of Hebron. Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in theworld, and a holy city to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. TheOldCity of Jerusalem is divided into four quarters viz. The Armenian, Christian, Muslim and Jewish Quarter. The amazing beaches of Israel and the mouth-watering food like Falafel, Hummus, Shakshouka, et al are nevermissed by tourists. Israel has a vibrant cultural scene that appeals to many. Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic, Tel Aviv had begun to host its own fashionweeks, combiningfilm festivals and cultural events throughout the city - popular street dances are one example. Whether religious or secular, Israelis are known to be friendly, helpful and outgoing. Not only is the country known for its food and culture but its also geographically diverse. In the south you have the Negev Desert, the Arava Valley, and the Dead Sea - with its therapeutic powers and mud bath that does wonders to your skin - leading down to the Red Sea resort town of Eilat; Jerusalemwith its greenery andmountains; the beach city of Tel Aviv, the commercial capital, humidmost times but vibrant and energeticwith its beaches and night life; the North has the Golan Heights with it winery, the Galilee, Carmel Mountains and the snow-capped Mount Hermon, famous for its winter sports. Driving from Red Sea - Eilat - to the northern-most town of Metula and the mountainous Golan Heights in the North takes just 8 hours. A small country but with lots to offer visitors! Courtesy: RT&T Triple “S” Tours & Travel, Israel Email: info@rttravel.co.il Website: www.rttravel.co.il Steeped in History - With Plenty to offer Tourists The Dead Sea Jerusalem - the Old City The Shakshouka The ancient city of Jaffa Israel-UAE > Business Guide > 2021 82 > More Information > Visit Israel