Excursions
Masada
Situated in the Judean Desert and overlooking the Dead Sea, is
one of Israel's most popular tourist attractions - the mountaintop
fortress of Masada (sometimes spelled Massada). This enduring
symbol of Jewish history is the site of the heroic defiance by 967
Jewish Zealots,...
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Bethlehem is just six miles (10km) south of Jerusalem, and is a
major tourist attraction for pilgrims and visitors alike. The
putative birthplace of Jesus, this is a charming town despite its
tourist-centred commercialism. The Church of the Nativity is the
focal point for...
see full detailsThe Dead Sea
The Dead Sea and its immediate environment is a landscape
abundant with natural wonders. Most notable of these is the high
salt and mineral concentration found in the sea's waters, that
enables visitors to float effortlessly on the surface. The
therapeutic properties of the...
see full detailsMakhtesh Ramon (Ramon Crater)
The Makhtesh Ramon (Ramon Crater) is an extremely interesting
geological site located in Israel's Negev Desert, about 53 miles
(85km) south of the city of Be'er Sheva. The crater (or more
properly,
makhtesh) was not formed from the impact of a
meteor, but is...
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