10 things for which it is necessary to go to Israel
Miscellaneous / / December 19, 2019
Israel - a country with an incredible history and unique culture. Thousands of years ago one of the most ancient civilizations is here. Now it is a modern country with a variety of destinations for travel and education. Fans of beach holidays can relax immediately on three seas, the lovers of extreme sports - paragliding over the desert, and the artists and designers - to get acquainted with classical and contemporary art. We'll show you what else you can do interesting things in Israel, and how to travel for free with the educational project "Birthright". 10 Things Worth a trip to Israel 1. Walk through the Old City of Jerusalem Old City of Jerusalem - the heart of Israel, which stores the history of several thousand years. There is one narrow street gives way to another, and at every turn - the sights and sacred places. In the air, the smell of spices, street food and sun. Mandatory ritual during a walk - leave a note with a cherished desire in the Wailing Wall. It's part of the ancient wall around the old Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which is preserved after the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. 2. Bathing in the Dead Sea Dead Sea famous therapeutic mud and the water contains a high salt concentration. Such that drown here does not work, even if you do not know how to swim. So daubed with mud and lay on the water with an asterisk. More Dead Sea - is the lowest point on Earth, and the oxygen content in the air is much higher than usual. On the shore of the Dead Sea is a nature reserve of Ein Gedi - one of the ten must-visit places in the world according to National Geographic. Ein Gedi - an oasis in the Judean Desert caves, waterfalls and botanical gardens. 3. Overnight in a Bedouin tent Bedouin - the indigenous inhabitants of the desert. Instead of houses have black tents made of camel wool and mountain animals, and the roofs are made of palm branches. In order to experience how they live, spend the night in a Bedouin tent. Traveling under the "birthright" participants did not only spend the night in a tent, but also carry the traditional evening Bedouin: dinner with the locals, drinking sour coffee, brewed in the sand and ride camel. 4. Rest on the Sea of Galilee If you ask the Israelis, how many seas in Israel, he will certainly say: "It depends on how you count." Because of Galilee - it is also the Sea of Galilee. It provides Israel with fresh water and on its banks the city of Tiberias. Kinneret - the lowest freshwater lake on Earth with picturesque beaches and the beaches along the coast. Lakeside beat hot water sources rich in salts and sulfur. Every summer swim passes through the Kinneret - you can test yourself and swim Israeli lake. 5. Shopping at the Carmel market and the Mahane Yehuda, Israel can not be imagined without outlets and street markets. Looking at the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv and Mahaneh Yehuda in Jerusalem, you will soon find yourself with a full shopping-handed. Where you can try fresh vegetables, fruits, sweets, cakes and nuts, buy souvenirs, spices and clothes, make selfie on the background of the carpet and try on jewelry. The owners of shops will tell the amazing story about each thing, and if you haggle - losing in price. 6. Meeting dawn at Masada fortress Masada - a symbol of freedom and one of the most visited sites in Israel. It is located on a steep hill at a height of 450 meters. The sunrise in the fortress - a must travel with the program "Birthright": it offers stunning Desert View, and due to the high content of air is bromine with the first rays of the sun is painted in the most incredible shades. Masada is known for its sad story: in the first century AD, during the Jewish War, three thousand years the Jews defending the fortress of the Roman legions. When the inner defensive wall fell, the Jews chose to die rather than surrender to the Romans. 7. A visit to the nightclubs of Tel Aviv Tel Aviv - the center of business life in Israel. And yet it is free and very liberal city. It is perfect for relaxing and partying: there can be days without a break to bathe in the sea at night to hang out in bars and night hanging out at fashionable parties. Tel Aviv is interesting and easy walks: skyscrapers and business offices are mixed with low dvuhetazhki and geometric houses in the Bauhaus style. 8. Familiarity with local cuisine Israeli cuisine - varied, useful and very tasty. Falafel and hummus you probably tried in Russia, but cholent, Malawi and meorav Yerushalmi - hardly. Cholent - a delicious stew, which is prepared for the Sabbath. Malawi - puff pancakes with savory and sweet fillings. Meorav Yerushalmi - a meat dish cooked on a grill with spices. Do not forget to try the pomegranate wine and kanafeh - sweet dessert made of thin pasta, goat cheese, almonds and sugar syrup. In general, try all that you can see for the first time - in the Israeli kitchen is not tasteless dishes. 9. Hiking in the Negev desert Negev desert - it is not only dunes and tons of sand. Here there are rocky mountains and craters and canyons. To see this beauty, go hiking and take a look at the neck of the crater Makhtesh Ramon. This is one of the most beautiful natural sights of Israel. A special pleasure - to accompany the setting sun in the desert and enjoy the night sky, sitting by the fire. 10. Lectures and master classes in Israel Israel's Silicon Valley - the cradle of startups and scientific developments. There invented voice mail, antivirus, ICQ, and a USB flash drive, and the country now ranks first in the world the number of patents on medical equipment and second - in the ranking of the most innovative countries in the version Bloomberg. In Tel Aviv, is an analogue of Silicon Valley, where hundreds of successful start-ups are created. Learn from the experience of local entrepreneurs can be at meetings, workshops and seminars. _________ In a 10-day trip to Israel with "Birthright" you see all over the country and learn a lot about its history and culture. You can select a general program or a professional: "Birthright for doctors", "Birthright Start-UP» to IT-specialists, "Birthright Extreme» for athletes or "Birthright Art Mix» for photographers, designers and artists. You can participate in the program if you have Jewish roots, and your age - from 18 to 26 years. apply