Fodor's Israel, 4th Edition: The Complete Guide with Biblical Sites, Desert Adventures and Seaside Resorts (Travel Guide)

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.


The best guide to Israel, packed with essentials
Inspired walks in ancient Jerusalem, cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, Jaffa, and Haifa -- plus scenic drives to biblical sites
Outdoor expeditions, from snorkeling near Eilat to hiking the hills of Galilee and the canyons of the Negev Desert
Best beaches on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea
Souks and shops for jewelry, fashion, and religious items
Iraeli music -- classical, jazz, folk, and techno


Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Sleek high-rises, historic inns, beach resorts, spas, kibbutz guest houses, rugged hostels, country hidaways
Middle Eastern cafés and vegetarian classics, steak houses and fish houses, trattorias, French Charmers, and cozy roadhouses


Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents


31 pages of maps -- and dozens of great features
Smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes
New & Noteworthy
Complete index