DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinian Territories

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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this evocative region. Tour the fascinating sites of Jerusalem's Old City, sample eclectic Israeli cuisine in vibrant Tel Aviv, or soak in the salty waters of the Dead Sea: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within color-coded chapters. Discover the best of the Holy Land with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Jerusalem, Israel, Petra & Sinai: • Over 25 color maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map of Jerusalem, help you navigate with ease • Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need • Comprehensive tours and itineraries of the Holy Land designed for every interest and budget • Illustrations and floor plans show in detail the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem Archaeological Park, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Mount of Olives, the Israel Museum, Church of the Nativity, the astounding tombs and temples at Petra, and more • Color photographs of ancient archaeological sites, religious buildings, cliff-hugging monasteries, beauty spots, picturesque vistas, and more • Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Jerusalem (the Muslim Quarter, the Jewish Quarter, the Christian and Armenian Quarters, the Mount of Olives, the Mount of Zion, and Modern Jerusalem), the Coast and Galilee, the Dead Sea and Negev Desert, Petra and Western Jordan, and the Red Sea and Sinai • Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the complex history of the region, religions and religious sites, celebrated visitors to the Holy Land, the landscape and wildlife, and festivals and events • Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop, and sightsee, plus useful Hebrew phrases and transportation, visa, and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Jerusalem, Israel, Petra & Sinai is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to the Holy Land. DK Eyewitness: Silver award winner in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards for Guidebook Series 2018. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one." --The Independent Planning a shorter break? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Top 10 Israel and Petra guide. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your journey. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in more than 120 countries. CONTENTS DISCOVER JERUSALEM, ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Welcome Reasons to Love Explore Getting to Know Itineraries 3 DAYS in Tel Aviv 6 DAYS in Jerusalem 6 DAYS in the Dead Sea, Negev and Petra 7 DAYS in Haifa and Galilee Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinian Territories Your Way FAMILY ADVENTURES ON THE COAST HANDMADE CRAFTS THE GREAT OUTDOORS AFTER DARK UNEARTHING THE PAST FLAVOURFUL FOOD SACRED TRADITIONS CAPTIVATING CULTURE A Year In Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinian Territories A Brief History EXPERIENCE JERUSALEM Muslim Quarter Jewish Quarter Christian Quarter Armenian Quarter and Mount Zion Mount of Olives and City of David Jerusalem City Centre Beyond the Centre EXPERIENCE ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Tel Aviv Mediterranean Coast and Galilee Dead Sea and Negev Desert West Bank Petra and Western Jordan NEED TO KNOW Before You Go Getting Around Practical Information Index Phrase Book Acknowledgments