Welcome to Israel!
We are so excited to celebrate
with you in Jerusalem.
If you are extending your trip,
here are some of our favorite recommendations to help you explore Israel.
What to do...
Jerusalem
Western Wall Tunnels (Kotel Tunnels):
A breathtaking underground journey beneath
the Old City streets, exploring the hidden massive stone layers of the Second Temple period.
(advance booking required online)
Walk through ancient royal Jerusalem by day
Sound & Light Night Show projected
over the ancient ruins.
(advance booking required online)
The Old City:
Explore the ancient quarters, the Western Wall Plaza, and the historic colorful markets.
Mamilla Avenue (Mamilla Mall):
A beautiful open-air pedestrian shopping avenue lined with boutique stores, cafes, and restaurants, leading directly up to Jaffa Gate with views of the Old City walls.
Machane Yehuda Market (The Shuk):
A vibrant sensory experience filled with local street food, spices, and bustling night cafes.
Home to the Dead Sea Scrolls and world-class archaeological collections.
The official Holocaust Memorial Museum
(free entrance, advance reservation required online).
The Knesset (Israeli Parliament):
The seat of Israel's parliament, located right near the Israel Museum and the National Library. Visitors can admire the iconic Marc Chagall tapestries, explore parliamentary history, and join guided tours (advance online reservation required for public tours).
Israel's magnificent, state-of-the-art national library located near the Knesset and the Israel Museum. It features stunning modern architecture, world-famous historic manuscripts, interactive cultural displays, and a view into its automated robotic book retrieval system (advance ticket reservation recommended for guided tours and exhibitions).
what to do...
Tel Aviv
ANU - Museum of the Jewish People:
A world-class, highly interactive museum located at Tel Aviv University, telling the remarkable ongoing story of the global Jewish community through culture, art, and history.
(advance booking required online)
Namal Tel Aviv (Tel Aviv Port):
A bustling wooden boardwalk along the Mediterranean coast featuring seaside restaurants, shops and a lively atmosphere - especially at sunset.
Israel’s premier indoor culinary market located within restored 19th-century Templar buildings, packed with gourmet food stalls, bakeries, and international eateries.
Old Jaffa (Yafo):
Stroll through ancient stone alleys,
historic port views, and boutique art shops.
Neve Tzedek:
Tel Aviv's most picturesque bohemian neighborhood, known for cafes and local design stores along Shabazi Street.
Rothschild Boulevard:
Walk along the tree-lined avenue famous for its UNESCO Bauhaus architecture and coffee kiosks.
Shuk HaCarmel:
Great spots for authentic street food, fresh produce, and local spices.
What to do...
Popular
Day Trips
Masada National Park & The Dead Sea:
Hike or take the cable car up the ancient desert fortress of Masada, followed by a swim in the Dead Sea.
Ancient Roman ruins and amphitheater located on the Mediterranean coastline.
Northern Israel Wineries & Galilee Vineyards:
Take a scenic drive through the Upper Galilee and Golan Heights to visit world-class wineries, enjoy guided wine tastings, and admire rolling green vineyards.
Tzfat & Surrounding Holy Gravesites of the Sages:
Explore the mystical cobblestone alleys, ancient synagogues, and artists' colony of Tzfat, and visit the hallowed resting places of legendary Kabbalistic sages in the city and surrounding Galilee region
(such as the Ari Hakadosh, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron, Rabbi Yonatan ben Uzziel in Amuka, and Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes in Tiberias).
delicious...
Local Eats & Sweet Treats
Israel’s iconic boutique gelato shop, famous for its rich flavors and signature salted pretzel and Kinder Bueno sauces. You'll find branches across Israel!
Anita Gelato (Tel Aviv - Neve Tzedek):
Golda’s sister boutique shop in Neve Tzedek, offering world-famous artisanal gelato in a charming setting.
A unique cafe and cultural hub hidden inside a historic 19th-century building in central Jerusalem. It features vibrant local art, a bohemian courtyard, fresh daily light bites, artisanal pastries, and coffee by day—turning into a lively bar by night.
Morduch Restaurant (Agripas Street):
Our personal absolute favorite!
A legendary, family-run Jerusalem institution right next to Machane Yehuda Market, serving authentic, soul-warming Kurdish and Middle Eastern home cooking—famous for their unbelievable handcrafted Kubeh soups and stuffed vegetables.
Famous for warm, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate rugelach straight out of the oven near Machane Yehuda.
Miznon by Eyal Shani (Tel Aviv & Jerusalem):
Iconic gourmet pita pockets filled with slow-cooked meats, roasted vegetables, and their famous whole roasted cauliflower.
Widely considered one of the best falafel, shawarma, and fresh hummus spots in Tel Aviv
