To know a country, you need to travel through it, and road trips are the best way to explore a country. This said, Israel is one of the best countries for travel junkies who would like to drive and explore. Israel has some of the world’s most visited tourist destinations and sites.
We are introducing you to some of the best road trip destinations in Israel.
When it comes to Israel, Jerusalem is the first name that strikes our mind. This holy land is one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations in the world. Jerusalem is about 54 km away from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Considered as holy by Christians, Muslims and Jews alike, Jerusalem’s Temple Mount is one the most visited site. The Wailing Wall, Church of Holy Sepulchre, Tower of David, etc are some other attractions of Jerusalem.
Jaffa is an old Arab port in Tel Aviv; it lies about 23 Kilometers away from Tel Aviv airport. This beautiful harbor has many places to visit like the St.Peter’s Monastery, HaPisgah Gardens, Great Mosque, etc. You should not forget to visit the Jaffa Harbor too. Jaffa is also famous for its nightlife and food, which is served in restaurants there.
The Dead Sea, a natural wonder famous for its buoyancy, is 2 hours away from both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. There are a lot of spas and resorts, which offer mud treatment with the mineral-rich mud of the Dead Sea beach. Ein Gedi that lies close to the Dead Sea is a famous hiking destination, which has some beautiful waterfalls and greenery, which lies in the middle of the Judean Desert.
Eliat
Eliat is a coastal City, which is 3 hours far from Tel Aviv, is a tourist heaven. This tourist destination is quite known for its crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Snorkeling is a highly recommended activity that you should do here.
Timna National Park
This place that lies in the Negev Desert is about 2 hours away from Eilat. This is a famous camping destination among travelers in Israel. Famous for natural rock formations which are bright red in color due to high copper content, this place is ideal for stargazing at night. You should visit the Snail Rock, Mushroom Rock, Solomon’s Pillar, etc while visiting this place.
The famous Biblical site which lies 2 hours north away from Tel Aviv, is a religious as well as historic place in Israel. You should visit the Tiberias and the Jewish Tombs here. The hot springs in Tiberias Hamat, which is famous from the Roman era, are worth taking a dip in.
Haifa
Haifa is one of the largest cities of Israel; this city has a mixed population of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Famous for the coexistence of various communities, Haifa also has some of the famous tourist attractions like the Baha’I Shrine and Gardens, Elijah’s Cave, Mount Carmel, etc. The Dor Beach, Caesarea, and the Cable Car ride to the Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery should also be at the top of your priority list.
Akko
Akko or Acre in English is a famous port city since the time of Crusaders. This ancient city is full of fortified constructions, which resemble ancient times. The Ahmed El Jazzar Mosque, Crusader’s Tunnel, Citadel, etc are highly recommended places in Akko that you should visit.
These are some of the well-known travel destinations in Israel. You can get around these places by taking a bus, train or car rental Tel Aviv, Furthermore, the local sherut, which is a shared cab service found in Israel, is highly recommended for those who wish to have an affordable mode of commute.