Israel Holidays

Emirates Holiday offering you complete information about Holiday Ideas around United Arab Emirates. Here we are offering you information about Israel, which is also a popular holiday point in United Arab Emirates. Israel has been a tourist destination for over two thousand years. But what makes this beautiful county such a great place to visit? Well, there are marvelous old cities, good beaches, plenty of culture, history and holy places; and really good food. Jerusalem is where you'll find most of the antiquities, and tel aviv boasts the beaches, cuisine and nightlife. There's more too: the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, the Golan Heights, the Negev desert, the Dead Sea, the red sea and more.

Not without its problems and conflict with Palestine, Israel nevertheless is a popular destination for sun-seeking holidaymakers and kibbutz-working travelers. Boasting some of the places thought to be the holiest in the world, such as the Wailing Wall and Jesus' hometown, Nazareth, Israel's rich religious and cultural history is second to none.

Israel is well-known for its historical and religious travel sites, not least the Wailing Wall, but it is also home to the most museums per capita in the world.

With more than 200 museums dotted around the country, culture vultures can be sure there will be something they want to see on a holiday in Israel.

One of Israel's most famous museums is the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, which covers all manner of art and history.

It gives a revealing insight into Israeli and Jewish culture, with many exhibits including traditional Jewish bridal wear and historical pieces such as traditional parchment from the 14th century.

The art on show at the museum is far-reaching, taking in European art, contemporary art, modern art, photography and design and architecture.

Elsewhere in Jerusalem is the Museum of Islamic Art, which contains hundreds of objects representing the art of Islamic countries throughout the ages, made from myriad materials.

A journey to the Haifa region will reward you with, among other things, an insight into the history of the city of Hadera at the Khan Museum. Based on the remains of a late-Ottoman empire farm, it includes outdoor and indoor exhibits, archives and a library, giving an insight into the way of life in the 19th century.

If it is ancient lifestyles that intrigue you, you can visit the Ancient Katzrin Park in Galilee, where a reconstructed synagogue is there to be explored, as well as a fully-furnished house that feels like it has been preserved in time.

Every cobblestone and courtyard, tree and hill, breeze and breath of Israel has been witness to tumultuous moments in history. It was here that the Prophet Mohammed stopped on his 'Night Journey' and ascended to Heaven. It is also the land where Jesus was born, lived, preached, died and rose to Heaven. Israel has been as the "Promised Land" of the Jews since Biblical times.

Israel is thus virtually the "Holy Land" of Jewish, Muslim and Christian pilgrims. These religious diversities have made the country politically very sensitive. Israel is a land of incredible topographical contrasts with mountains, sub-tropical valleys, fertile farms and deserts. Climate, culture, history and religion are diverse making Israel a heaven on earth, the proverbial Garden of Eden for tourists of discriminating, intellectual and adventurous tastes.