Israel

Shalom and welcome to Israel! A country so small you can drive four hours in any direction and leave the country yet there is so much history and so many things to see and do you really could take weeks to explore it all and its diverseness.

Tel Aviv is a bustling modern city perched on miles of absolutely gorgeous Mediterranean coastline, we think this is a must do on your Israel itinerary.

You can start off with a relaxing walk along the Tayelet going all the way to Old Jaffa with origins as a port city dates all the way back to the days of Jonah from the Bible. Continue on to the lovely Gan HaPisga one of the most beautiful places in Tel Aviv where you’ll enjoy great coastal views and beautiful flowers in abundance. You can spend time winding your way through the narrow alleys filled with art galleries and studios where you’ll finally end up in the Port itself where you can take time to enjoy a nice lunch in Jaffa.

You can visit the Florentine, the Levinsky market, the flea market district and finish your day enjoying a beautiful Mediterranean sunset which can’t be beat.

Next you can explore Coastal Israel and start with Caesarea National Park which is an ancient Roman settlement that was established around 25BCE including an amphitheater and chariot racing arena. This is simply spectacular.

Floating in the dead Sea

Next onto the Ba’hai gardens, known as one of the most amazing things to see in Israel. There is a guided tour, a reservation is highly recommended and be sure and cover your knees and shoulders as this is considered a holy place.

Now onto the ancient city of Akko where you can explore the Old Ottoman city, the Crusader Fort, underground tunnels and so much more. There you will also find the traditional market which is a great place to wander and explore foods from the region.

Israel is rich in history, everywhere you turn there is some sort of historical monument, road, city or structure that tells the full story written in the Bible. From the modern City of Tel Aviv to the beautiful Dead Sea, from the Sea of Galilee to the Negev desert, Eilat has some of the world’s most incredible underwater coral forests and dive sites. Coral Reef Beach, Migdalor Beach, and Princess Beach are some of the most popular dives and snorkeling sites, teeming with coral and colorful sea life. Join a snorkeling tour for the opportunity to explore the underwater world in Eilat. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus in Nazareth and explore the ancient, deserted city of Caesarea. There is so much to see and do it is endless. Make the trek, if possible, to the beautiful diverse country of Israel. You will never forget it.

Published by The Roaming Retirees

I am a retired flight attendant and published songwriter, married to Gene for 43+ years, we have three children, a son in heaven and two beautiful daughters, and a bonus daughter who lives in Japan, we have Twelve grandchildren and yes I said 12 total grandchildren this includes our three bonus grands. We began our retirement by packing up and leaving our family to retire in the sunny state of Florida, but now here we are three years later and now we are selling everything we own to travel the world full time!

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