Israel and Jordan Landmarks: Complete Visitor Guides
These are our in-depth visitor guides to individual landmarks across Israel, Jordan and Egypt. Each one covers what the site is, why it matters, how long to spend, dress codes and opening tips, and which tours include it.
In Jerusalem, start with the Western Wall, the Holy Sepulchre and the Mount of Olives. By the Dead Sea, read about Masada, Ein Gedi and Qumran. In the north, see Capernaum and Caesarea, and in Jordan the Wadi Rum desert. For a full trip plan, go back to the Israel travel guide.
Landmarks guides
JerusalemJewish Quarter Jerusalem 2027: A Local Guide to the Hurva Synagogue, the Cardo, the Burnt House and the Western WallWalk the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem with local guides. This guide covers the Hurva Synagogue, the Cardo, the…Read the guide →Galilee & NorthMagdala 2027: A Local Guide to the First-Century Synagogue, the Magdala Stone and Duc in Altum on the Sea of GalileeMagdala is the hometown of Mary Magdalene and one of the few places where you can stand inside…Read the guide →EilatNegev Desert 2027: A Local Guide to Ramon Crater, Mitzpe Ramon, Timna, Desert Wildlife and the Negev in the BibleEverything you need to know about the Negev Desert in Israel, from Ramon Crater and Timna Park to…Read the guide →JerusalemDoes It Snow in Jerusalem? A Local Guide to Winter Weather, Snow Days and Visiting in 2027Yes, it does snow in Jerusalem, but only in some winters and usually for a day or two.…Read the guide →JerusalemJerusalem Religions 2027: A Local Guide to the Jewish, Christian and Muslim Holy Sites of the Old CityThree faiths share a walled city you can cross on foot. Local guides explain the main Jerusalem religions,…Read the guide →JerusalemYad Vashem 2027: A Local Guide to Visiting the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem, Free Entry, Timed Booking and What to SeeYad Vashem is Israel's national Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, and entry is free with advance booking. Our local…Read the guide →JerusalemTower of David 2027: A Local Guide to the Citadel Museum, Ramparts and Night Show in JerusalemThe Tower of David is the Citadel at Jaffa Gate, home to Jerusalem's history museum, some of the…Read the guide →Petra & JordanMount Nebo 2027: A Local Guide to the Moses Memorial, Madaba and the Dead Sea from AmmanMount Nebo is where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land. Here is how to visit…Read the guide →Egypt & SinaiPyramids of Giza 2027: A Local Guide to the Sphinx, Tickets, Going Inside and Getting There from IsraelEverything you need to visit the Pyramids of Giza: the three pyramids, the Sphinx, the panorama point, going…Read the guide →JerusalemDome of the Rock, Jerusalem: How Non-Muslims Can Visit the Temple Mount, Entry Rules and Local TipsNon-Muslims can see the Dome of the Rock up close from the Temple Mount plaza, but they cannot…Read the guide →Egypt & SinaiClimbing Mount Sinai: A Local Guide to the Sunrise Climb from EilatClimbing Mount Sinai from Eilat is an overnight adventure: cross at Taba, hike up in the dark, watch…Read the guide →Petra & JordanWadi Rum: A Complete Guide to Jordan’s Desert WonderA complete guide to Wadi Rum, Jordan: jeep tours, the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, canyons, Bedouin camps, how…Read the guide →EilatTimna Park: A Complete Guide to Eilat’s Desert WonderA complete guide to Timna Park near Eilat: Solomon's Pillars, the Mushroom, the arches, ancient copper mines, how…Read the guide →Dead Sea & MasadaBest of Qumran: A Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls SiteA complete guide to Qumran, the Dead Sea Scrolls site in the Judean Desert: the caves, the Essene…Read the guide →Galilee & NorthBest of Beit Shean: A Guide to Israel’s Roman CityA complete guide to Beit Shean, the most complete Roman city in Israel: the theater, the colonnaded streets,…Read the guide →Galilee & NorthRosh Hanikra: A Guide to the White Cliffs and GrottoesA complete guide to Rosh Hanikra, the white sea cliffs and glowing grottoes at Israel's northern tip: the…Read the guide →Galilee & NorthHaifa: A Guide to Israel’s Mountain Port CityA complete guide to Haifa, Israel's port city on Mount Carmel: the Bahai Gardens, the German Colony, beaches,…Read the guide →Galilee & NorthBahai Gardens Haifa: A Complete Visitor GuideA complete guide to the Bahai Gardens in Haifa: the nineteen terraces, the Shrine of the Bab, the…Read the guide →Galilee & NorthBanias: A Guide to the Spring, Falls and Ancient RuinsA complete guide to Banias, the lush nature reserve and biblical Caesarea Philippi in the Golan Heights: the…Read the guide →Galilee & NorthMount Tabor: A Guide to the Mount of TransfigurationA complete guide to Mount Tabor, the traditional Mount of the Transfiguration in the Galilee: the churches, the…Read the guide →BethlehemChurch of the Nativity, Bethlehem: A Complete Visitor GuideA complete guide to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem: the Grotto and silver star, the Door…Read the guide →JerusalemOld City Jerusalem: A Complete Visitor GuideA complete guide to the Old City of Jerusalem: the four quarters, the Western Wall, the Church of…Read the guide →JerusalemMount Zion, Jerusalem: A Complete Visitor GuideA complete guide to Mount Zion in Jerusalem: the Cenacle of the Last Supper, the Dormition Abbey, the…Read the guide →JerusalemVia Dolorosa, Jerusalem: A Complete Visitor GuideA complete guide to the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem: the Way of Sorrows, the fourteen Stations of the…Read the guide →
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Frequently asked questions about Landmarks
What are the most important landmarks in Israel?
For most first-time visitors: the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Masada and the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee and Capernaum, and Caesarea on the coast.
Can I see several landmarks in one day?
Yes. Jerusalem's Old City landmarks are within walking distance, and day tours combine Masada with the Dead Sea, or Nazareth with the Sea of Galilee.
Do I need a guide at Israel's landmarks?
Not always, but a licensed guide adds the history and context, handles the timings and dress codes, and saves you time at busy sites.
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