Traveling in the Holy land.
Israel is famous not only by the presence of Holy sites that would like to visit any tourist, but also the legendary monuments of culture, excellent cuisine, clean sea, as well as a range of Spa facilities based on natural components of the Dead sea.
You are invited to a guide with a detailed description of where to go, what to see and what to bring with you from a trip to the Holy land.
JERUSALEM
The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre
No wonder they say that every believer at least once in a lifetime must visit in Jerusalem. Promised land welcomes representatives of various faiths. Every day to the Wailing Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre receives thousands of pilgrims and tourists from different parts of the world. In addition to visiting the Holy places at least it will be interesting just to wander through the winding streets of the Old town, to look at the Bazaar to pick up some fragrant spices, and go for dinner in one of cosy restaurants to taste the local cuisine.
JEWISH CUISINE
the Mahane Yehuda market
Speaking of Jewish food, first and foremost, it is worth mentioning the kashrut. In most local restaurants will offer a kosher menu, suggesting a separate supply of meat and dairy dishes. If the table appears lamb or beef, about a Cup of fragrant cappuccino at the end of dinner, you can forget — all meals and beverages eliminate the use of dairy products. Surprisingly, this fact does not affect the variety of desserts in the menu you will find tiramisu, millefeuille and delicate, and different types of ice cream based on soy milk.
THE CRATER OF MITZPE RAMON
The nature of Israel is extremely varied: if planted from Jerusalem to go toward Eilat, most of which will pass through the Negev desert. It would seem, what here can be picturesque. However, even the most desperate skeptic will be forced to change one’s mind in opinion stop near the crater Mitzpe Ramon.
The view from the lookout is breathtaking: sand and rocks to fry black, yellow and garnet hues, effectively blending in with the bluish strip of sky. Along the edge of the canyon stretches villas belonging to the hotel Beresheet Hotel — most expensive in Israel. To spend the night in a luxurious room overlooking a silent crater — not cheap, but it is definitely worth it. No wonder relatively recently Roman Abramovich rented the entire hotel complex for a few days to celebrate a birthday.
EILAT
Next stop, the Sunny resort city of Eilat, which the Israelis call their “pearl”. The resort is located on the shore of the red sea and is famous for its sandy beaches, crystal clear water and extremely hospitable locals, many of whom are fluent in Russian.
At your disposal are numerous shopping malls, endless street of boutiques and souvenir shops, thrilling rides, shows and dancing fountains near the Central square. From the usual beach activities — diving, jet skiing, wakeboarding and flyboard, from the less trivial — anti-stress therapy with the dolphins and relaxing in the water.
WATSU, OR RELAXATION IN THE WATER
Bored on the beach, get together with your partner in the Bay “Dolphin reef” (Dolphin Reef): taking a subscription for half a day, you get into a real tropical Spa. The main feature of the Spa is the Watsu procedure. Its essence lies in the maximum relaxation of the body in warm water, it is important to fully release their consciousness, focusing only on one breath.
Bored on the beach, get together with your partner in the Bay “Dolphin reef” (Dolphin Reef): taking a subscription for half a day, you get into a real tropical Spa. The main feature of the Spa is the Watsu procedure. Its essence lies in the maximum relaxation of the body in warm water, it is important to fully release their consciousness, focusing only on one breath.
ZEN AND PEACE
Tuning in to a tranquil mood, it’s time to plunge into the world of bliss and peace in one of the Spa centers of Eilat. For example, a five-star hotel Herods Vitalis Spa offers an excellent menu of relaxing massages and various body wraps and peels, which will not only help to restore the tone and elasticity of the skin, but also to bring from the trip with a beautiful and even tan.
In addition to the chocolate, seaweed and the traditional Israeli mud wraps are also offered to try the coconut peeling and a massage with hot stones or tiger shells. In between treatments you can relax in the Jacuzzi or take a course hydrostatische massage under the powerful waterfall, located in the cosy garden on the premises.
LOCAL FLAVOR
You can’t visit Israel without experiencing the journey through the Negev desert. Vehicle choose to your taste — jeeps or Quad bikes, or the more traditional camel ride. For help with travel arrangements you can contact the ranch “Camel farm” near Eilat.
Besides the camels, the owners also bred ostriches, donkeys and goats, which is made from the milk of their own production. The abundance of domestic cheeses as well as sour cream and cottage cheese farm owners will certainly be offered to taste a Cup of fragrant herbal tea prepared according to ancient recipes of the Bedouins.
TIMNA VALLEY
Another place that you have to visit in the Negev desert, the national Timna Park, which is a twenty minute drive from the centre of Eilat. In the middle of the desert is one of the oldest monuments of world culture — the pillars of Solomon.
Unusual form of rocks, formed naturally by erosion of the red Sandstone is striking. Someone sees in the rocks of fantastic shapes of human faces, which, like the ancient gods that look down upon the walking tourists, and some simply majestic creations of nature, the origin of which is beyond human understanding.
THE DEAD SEA
Every year thousands of tourists come to the Dead sea to dip in its healing waters, which includes almost the entire periodic table (of course, we are talking about useful items). Come here for the fresh mountain air in which one can distinctly hear the sharp sound of salty notes. Along the coast lies a complex of hotels that offer visitors an impressive list of various Spa treatments.
The most famous and widely spread in the world mud wrap helps to cope with diseases of organs of movement: the therapeutic mud is applied all over the body except the chest. At least it will be useful to apply it as a mask on the face to dry up rash and acne, and shrink pores.
MASADA
Between the morning and evening Spa rituals you can arrange a small trip to nearby areas by jeep. The program — climbing on one of the highest points of the Dead sea, which offers a breathtaking view of the endless mountains. Also required to visit the legendary fortress of Masada, built by king Herod the Great and became a symbol of true courage and heroism.
According to legend, rebelled against the then dominant Roman Empire, the Jews trapped at Masada, surrounded by 8 Roman legions. After a long siege, the soldiers refused to surrender, as they understood that they face death or lifelong slavery. The night was the draw, the selected ten artists that were supposed to kill all the defenders, women and children, and then kill each other. Who took the fortress by storm, the Romans were amazed at the terrible sight appeared before them voluntarily gave their lives for the freedom of the 960 Jewish rebels besieged.
Today at Masada annually attracts not only tourists but also young people to take the military oath in the place that has become synonymous with the national courage. In addition, every year at the foot of Masada are Opera festivals. Listen to the best classical works of art in the desert under the open sky — a rare treat, the memory of which will remain for years to come.
