jueves, 27 de junio de 2013

Private Tours In Israel Provide Customization

By Allyson Whitley


Customization can make the difference between a good trip and the experience of a lifetime. Tours with groups mean going where you are told when you are told to go. There is little room for extending a stay at one destination and cutting short the time spent at another. Private tours in Israel let travelers achieve that customization that will make all the difference.

Israel can be found on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. At its borders are Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Syria, Egypt, and Jordan. It is a Jewish majority state, the only one in the world and is democratic.

The government is headed by a Prime Minister and has a parliamentary system and a representative democracy. Israel boasts a high standard of living. In fact, it has the highest in the Middle East. It is a developed nation. The main cities are Jerusalem which has the highest population and Tel Aviv which is the financial center.

The number of tourists is increasing in spite of the publicized volatility in the country and its surrounding area. In 2012, 3.5 million tourists visited the country and the number is expected to grow. Many things draw visitors to the country including historical and religious sites, ecotourism and the temperate climate. Many see it as religious obligation to visit and experience the historical significance.

Museums are in abundance throughout the country. There are more there per capita than anywhere else in the world. Jerusalem is home to many of those museums. Some are Yad Vashem, the Museum of Underground Prisoners, and Siebenberg House. Tel Aviv also has many. They include the Olympic Experience, Independence Hall and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Many pay homage to prominent Israeli figures. The cities of Arad, Holon and Haifa also have many museums to offer.

There are a bevy of religious sites and attractions to be experienced. Most focus on Jewish faith and history while others are Islamic. The Dome of the Rock is the most famous Islamic site. This Muslim shrine can be seen from virtually in the city of Jerusalem. It is built atop a sacred stone which is believed to be the spot form which Muhammed ascended into heaven.

For Jews, the Wailing Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem is one site that must be seen while in the country. It is one of the most sacred of places in the world. It is a place to pray and show gratitude to God for blessings and also to ask for mercy from the divine. It is believed to have been constructed by King Solomen and to be the only remaining structure that remains intact of the Holy Temple. There are always many visitors and even more during times of negative events in the world.

Everyone has a different idea of what a perfect trip may be. Visiting religious sites may be on one person's list and not on another's. Another may have ecotourism in mind. Some may want to spend time relaxing at a resort. Private tours in Israel give visitors the flexibility to devise whatever type of trip they desire.




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