Insight Guides Israel (Insight Guides, 2) - Softcover

Guides, Insight

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178005243X ISBN 13: 9781780052434

Publisher: Insight Guides, 2015

Synopsis

One of the world’s most fascinating countries, Israel defies indifference with its immense historical, spiritual, and contemporary significance, as well as its wealth of unique natural and cultural attractions. Whether you want to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem’s Old City, party in fashionable Tel Aviv, bathe in the Dead Sea, or discover the country’s distinctive architecture, Insight Guide Israel will reveal the best the country has to offer.
Features have been updated by a highly-regarded local writer and cover the history and peoples of Israel in depth, while also delving into topics including cuisine, conservation, and diving.

Thoughtful accounts of the country’s regions bring Israel to life, from the powerful spiritual center of Jerusalem and breath-taking landscapes of the Golan Heights, to the sun-soaked beaches on the Mediterranean coast. In addition, there is detailed coverage of the West Bank’s attractions, including Bethlehem’s shrines and the Negev’s ancient sites.

Full-color photography and maps help you navigate with ease, while our detailed Travel Tips give you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best and most authentic hotels and restaurants.

About this title

Book Description:

2013 was a record year for tourism to Israel, with 3.5 million visitors – a 0.5 increase on the year before – with Americans making up the largest contingent (18 percent; source: Israel Tourism Ministry); the newly-updated Insight Guide Israel is the ideal companion on a trip to this important and fascinating country, with its wealth of thoughtful background information and practical details.

About the Author:

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

About this edition

• Publisher: Insight Guides
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 178005243X
• ISBN 13: 9781780052434
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368