Tel Aviv. A colorful, lively city between tradition and modernity. A hotspot for young people and cosmopolitan travelers. With 300 days of sunshine a year, a great vacation is guaranteed here..
At Carmel Market, you can find souvenirs for your family and friends back home. Also sweet mountains of halva, baklava and kadaifi, colorful fruit and juice stands, spice vendors and a variety of street kitchens. We continue through the artists' quarter Florentin to the old town of Jaffa. It really is very beautiful. You can get an impression of the history and culture of Israel on a walk.
The coast of Tel Aviv stretches for 14 kilometers with its numerous beaches. Hilton Beach is particularly popular with the rainbow community. Tel Aviv has generally made a point of being particularly LGBT-friendly. Gay Pride is also celebrated here every year.
We take a day trip to Jerusalem. It has the highest density of religious buildings in the world. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the largest shrines of Christianity. Jesus is said to have been crucified and buried here. Jews from all over the world come to the Wailing Wall to pray and commemorate. And on the Temple Mount is the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is important for Muslims.
The next day, we take a day trip from Tel Aviv in a rental car. Driving on highways 1 and 90 through the West Bank is generally permitted, but this can change at any time. Our first destination: Masada National Park. According to legend, Herod built a palace here more than 2000 years ago. Nearby is the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth.
- Travel period: 5 days
- Best time to travel: May to October
- Main dish: 20 €
