Question:
I want to go on a tour of Israel for religious purposes?
nikki
2008-02-28 00:09:19 UTC
I'm from Mumbai in India. This year my family and I plan to go to Israel in May. Could anyone suggest the best way to go about it. How many days will be enough to have a look at all the holy places. Which hotels to stay at? How to travel? etc.
Much grateful to know. Thanks
Five answers:
Louy
2008-03-02 01:18:57 UTC
Its much safe for you to stay in East Jerusalem, hotels in the East are clean and safe the food is excellent too, you can find many good hotels in the East it depends how much you are willing to spend, you can stay at the Ambassador Hotel for $110 or at the Holy Land Hotel for little less. All the religious and tourist place you need to visit are in the East side and specifically in the Old City of Jerusalem, you also need to visit Bethlehem where Jesus was born, and Jericho the oldest city in the world and the Dead Sea which is the lowest point in the world and under the Sea Level, enjoy Palestine!!!
Michael J
2008-02-28 13:11:14 UTC
A lot of this is financial and time dependant. The most notable holy sites are Jewish, Christian and Muslims sites of Jerusalem, the Christian sites of the Kinneret/Sea of Gallilee and the Baha'i gardens of Haifa. If you have time, I would devote at least 4 days to Jerusalem alone, as there's a lot to see there. Among them, the Western Wall and the Western Wall Tunnel Tours are a must. I'm less well versed in Christian sites in Jerusalem, but there are many, and I'm sure a number are a must as well. If you can get permission, visitting the Temple Mount and current Al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock would be most informative. I would also suggest spending an extra day in Jerusalem on a sabbath, to see how the Jewish sections of the say really power down resulting in a real day of rest. The severly reduced traffic and relative calm of the streets is an interesting site after the hustly and bustle of daily life. The Christian churches and sites of the Kinneret region are said to be very interesting, but I don't think more than 2 days are neccessary unless you would like to spend some time either swimming in the Kinneret or hiking around the Gallilee area. Tiberias is most likely the best location for you to stay up there. The Baha'i gardens are very beautiful and impressive, but wouldn't take more than a day. You could either stay in Haifa separately for a night, or drive all the way across from Tiberias (wich would require you to get up extra early) which is certainly doable. Also, while not strictly religiously oriented, it would still be informative to visit such locations as the Dead Sea and Ein Gedi for tourism purposes and Masada and other excavation sites for historical/archeaological interest. Eilat also offers a nice beach and warm sunny weather, if you're interested, and some good scuba-diving.

Hotel accomodations are really a matter of money. In Jerusalem especially, you can find higher end hotels, including the Hilton, Crowne Plaza and the famous King David. More contemporary options include the Inbal or the King Solomon hotel, though they are still relatively expensive. Cheaper options exist: field schools offer minimal accomodations (nice plain room) but are very cheap. There are a couple in and around Jerusalem and much more up north around Tiberias, and down south around Eilat. If you plan on moving from area to area, renting a car may be useful, though within Jerusalem it may be easier just to use mass transportation.

Have a nice trip.
2008-02-28 05:22:20 UTC
Well first pick exactly in Israel that you want to go to. For religious purposes, the best place to go is Haifa(Baha'i faith has a temple there) or in Jerusalem(Where Christianity,Judaism,and Islam all are in one city with many sites). For a place to see a more modern area then you should go to Tel Aviv. To go to a mix of the both then go to Beersheba. In Beersheba there is modern homes and shops then you come into desert. Now for how many days. If you are going to just Haifa then you should say from Monday-Saturday(leave Sunday,because airports are closed on the holy Shabbat on Saturday). If are going to Jerusalem and you aren't of the Jewish faith then you should come Sunday and leave Thursday because as i mentioned the Jewish sabbath is on Saturday and starts Friday evening. If you are going to Beersheba its good to stay for about a week. If you are going to Tel aviv then try to stay at the Intercontinental hotel near the city. But because many people have different tastes and dietary laws then you should look into some hotels that suit you and your family.
Duke of Tudor
2008-03-02 00:26:51 UTC
Here check these links. Have a nice vacation.
Ivri_Anokhi
2008-02-28 05:55:00 UTC
I think you might express to us what your religion is and which sorts of religious places you want to visit.



Then it will be easier to give recommendations.





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