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Welcome to
Israel and Petra

Holy sites and beachside hedonism, ancient ruins and
Bauhaus buildings, desert oases and Galilean springs –
Israel and Petra combine the age-old and the high-tech,
the earthy and the spiritual. Add excellent cuisine and wines
and you have a feast for the senses, mind, and spirit. With
Eyewitness Top 10 Israel & Petra, it is yours to explore.

In Jerusalem, the three great Abrahamic faiths connect with their
ancient sources. Jews the world over pray toward Jerusalem, and
when here flock to the Western Wall, a remnant of the Holy Temple
that once stood on the Temple Mount. For many Christians, no site
is more sacred than the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where it
is believed that Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. In
nearby Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity marks what many
believe is Jesus’ birthplace. Muslims venerate Al-Aqsa Mosque
and the Dome of the Rock, both on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount
(Al-Haram ash-Sharif). The city’s Israel Museum displays artifacts
that bring ancient times to life.
Dynamic Tel Aviv-Jaffa, an economic powerhouse, has fine-sand
Mediterranean beaches, as well as excellent museums, shopping, and
nightlife. Up the coast in Haifa, a model of Jewish-Arab coexistence,
the incredible Baha’i Gardens adorn the slopes of Mount Carmel.
Whether you’re coming for a weekend or a week, our Top 10 guide
brings together the best of everything that Israel and Petra have
to offer, from the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea and the
ancient synagogues of the Sea of Galilee to the incredible ruined
Nabataean city of Petra. The guide has useful tips throughout, from
seeking out what’s free to avoiding the crowds, plus eight easy-to-
follow itineraries, designed to tie together a clutch of sights in a
short space of time. Add inspiring photography and detailed maps,
and you’ve got the essential pocket-sized travel companion. Enjoy
the book, and enjoy Israel and Petra.

Clockwise from top: Dome of the Rock, Design Museum Holon, Jaffa Port, the Monastery at
Petra, ancient church mosaic in Petra, shops at Jerusalem’s Cardo Maximus, Yad Vashem

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