Israel: The Holy Land

Embrace the wonder of the holy land; a land poised at the crossroads of ancient history and modern civilization, with more touring sites, beauty, and interest packed into every square mile than most other destinations in the world, the promised land offers unrivaled diversity, spirituality, and romance.

No other place in the world allows visitors to explore the origins of the three major religions. Walk through Jerusalem, sacred to one-third of the world's population and one of the oldest continuously occupied cities on earth, or visit Bethlehem, where a simple silver star marks the birthplace of Jesus. And you won't want to miss Jericho, where according to the bible, the walls came tumbling down at the sound of blaring trumpets.

Bordered by the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, covered with lush green fields and expansive deserts, Israel is gifted by nature and enhanced by nearly year-round sunshine.