Jerusalem is the capital of and largest city of Israel with a population of 747,600 residents over an area of 48.3 square miles.  This great city is located within the Judean Mountains which lay between the Mediterranean Sea and the northern tip of the Dead Sea.  Jerusalem today has grown far beyond the limits of the Old City that still exists.  Old City is a walled area within Jerusalem that makes up 0.35 square miles.  Up until the 1860s, Old City constituted for the entire city of Jerusalem.  Today it is home to several sites of key religious importance including: the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Christians, the Temple Mount and its Western Wall for Jews, and the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque for Muslims.  The history of this city goes back...

Enjoy a memorable experience in one of the most historically significant cities of the world.  Jerusalem is known for archaeological, historical and religious treasures.  These treasures can be seen through attractions all over this great city that tourists swarm to.  A few top recommended attractions that are must sees before you depart Jerusalem include the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, City of David Archaeological Garden, Dome of the Rock, Old City, Tower of David, Western Wall (Wailing Wall) and Yad Vashem.  These attractions can be further described in detail below. Church of the Holy Sepulchre Also called the Church of the Resurrection to Eastern Christians is located within Old City of Jerusalem.  This site is respected by most Christians as...

Did you know you can stay in some of Jerusalem’s most beautiful and unique lodging, located in the best neighborhoods and do it all for all-time low prices?  I’m not talking about hotels or resorts, but vacation apartment rentals.  Vacation apartment rentals are apartment rentals presented by their owners or managers to the public to offer a more comfortable stay for their visitors.  It’s a very simple process in which you can browse various vacation apartment rental sources online that offer rentals all over the world.  These databases offer vacation apartment rentals based on everything you wish to have at your fingertips during your vacation stay.  In Jerusalem this may mean that you wish to be close to top tourist spots or within different...

Traveling to one of the most extraordinary and holiest city’s in the world is a treat for any tourist.  Within the city of Jerusalem you will experience the old and new, holy and secular, pure and beautiful in Jerusalem Hotels.  A magical harmony of architecture and smells awaits you in this captivating city.  A visit to Jerusalem, known as the “City of Gold” is memorable experience within itself, add to this experience with a stay in one of the top rated hotels within Jerusalem’s land.  Below in detail are some of the top rated hotels in Jerusalem. Dan Panorama Jerusalem Located centrally in Jerusalem puts you within easy reach to modern Jerusalem’s lively center, shops, theaters, businesses, while still being within walking distance to the...

The only logical way to get to Jerusalem, unless you live close by is by plane.  Ticket prices today are up due to fuel and security taxes, can add up to about $300 for a round trip ticket. When searching for airline prices online or through travel agents try to look for flights that include both fuel and taxes in the quoted price.  This will hinder any extra headaches or stress to further planning your trip.  Tickets will vary in price depending on time of year, how many people are included in the price, location of departure and location of arrival.  Flights are expected to cost anywhere from 1250 USD and up for a round-trip flight to Jerusalem. When flying into Israel, you will almost always end up landing at Ben Gurion Airport, located just outside...