Historical heritage

Experience the incredibly rich, diverse, and complex history of Israel, dating back to the very beginning of humanity.

Long sought-after by so many rulers from around the world, the land of Israel has been fought over countless times throughout the history of humankind. Ruled over by more than 10 different nations and empires, including the Romans, the Persians, the Greeks, the Ottomans, and many more, Israel’s rich and fascinating history can be simply sensed in the air during your visit here.

With countless fascinating and impressive sites, each telling the story of a different time, your visit in Israel is a great opportunity to learn more about some of the most interesting periods and events in the history of humanity, like the Greek empire’s rule, The Great Revolt, Napoleon’s downfall, and so much more.

Here, we have gathered all of the best ways to experience the numerous historic sites of the country, from ancient forts and ports, to the best museums and tours.

Destinations

Atlit

Atlit

The Banias

Banias

Nahal Katzrin

Katzrin – The capital of Golan Heights

Mona lisa of galilee

Mona Lisa of Galilee

Jaffa's port

The timeless story of Port Jaffa

Israel museum in Jeusalem

Israel Museum Jerusalem

Sunset in the city of Jerusalem

The City of Jerusalem

Capernaum church

Revisit the North – The Galilee is waiting!

A visit to Nachlaot

Nachlaot – Jerusalem’s gorgeous neighborhood

Apollonia

Apollonia National Park

Gamla nature reserve

Gamla

Jerusalem springs trail

Jerusalem springs trail

Ein Migdal

Valley of Springs Trail

Golan Heights, Israel

Golan Heights Trail

A house in Ein Karem, Jerusalem

Ein Karem

Jerusalem Wall, Jerusalem

Jerusalem Wall

Mount of Olives Cemetery, Jerusalem

Mount of Olives cemetery

Israeli flag

Herodium

Sde boker

Sde Boker

Be'er Sheva

Beer Sheva

Jaffa Clock Tower, Jaffa

Jaffa’s old charm

Hall of Names, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem

Yad Vashem

Mount of Olives Viewpoint, Jerusalem

Mount of Olives

Western wall, Jerusalem

Western Wall

Israeli flag

Kursi

Ceasaria Old City, Norhtern Israel

Caesarea National Park

Israeli flag

Tel Megiddo

Church of Transfiguration, Mt Tabor

Jezreel Valley

Acre Old City, Northern Israel

Acre City

Ramat Hanadiv, Zichron Yaakov

Zichron Yaakov

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Petra Bab As-Siq

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Israeli olive oil

Hamantashen

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A Hanukkiah

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