Israel is located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean where Asia meets Africa. A Middle Eastern country it is regarded by Jews, Christians and Muslims as the biblical Holy Land, with the most sacred sites in Jerusalem. Within its Old City, the Temple Mount complex includes the Dome of the Rock shrine, the historic Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque...

The ancient fortress of Masada The ancient fortress of Masada sits atop a 450-meter cliff in Israel's Judean desert, overlooking the Dead Sea a 90 minute drive from Jerusalem. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a historical experience and, following the Israeli tradition, visitors are advised arrive early to witness the sunrise slowly colour th...