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Things to Do in Israel

1. Marvel at Haifa’s Baha’I Gardens: You cannot miss one of the recognizable landmarks of Haifa and that is the Baha’I Gardens. These gardens will sweep you off your feet with their meticulously manicured, geometric terraces flowing down with gardens growing in them.

2. Enjoy the quirky Dead Sea: Head to the Earth’s lowest point, the Dead Sea and read a newspaper floating on the salty sea. You can also lather the Dead Sea mud as it is rich in minerals and call it a day.

3. Catch a stunning sunset at the gorgeous Tel Aviv Beach: Kick your shoes off and feel the soft sand between the toes at the gorgeous Tel Aviv beach that will mesmerize you with its stunning sunset. This naturally carved, heart shaped crater is a result of climate and water erosion that has been stunning visitors for many years.

4. Discover the enchanting Ramon Crater: The 40 kilometers long, and 2-10 kilometers wide Ramon Crater, is one of the most enchanting geological features that you cannot miss in the Negev Desert.

5. Scuba dive or snorkel at Eilat: To see beautiful fishes, crystal-clear water and incredible coral reefs, you must visit Eilat to dust off your scuba or snorkel. The phenomenal underwater marine life will impress you beyond measure.

6. Explore Jerusalem’s Old City: You cannot come to Israel and not saunter through Jerusalem’s old city. This place deserves a visit for the City Bazaar’s narrow streets, Jesus’s crucifixion site, and to walk past the Dome of Rock, Holy Sepulchre Church and the Wailing Wall.

1. Indulge in some stargazing at the Kay Laboratory: View the stars at Israel’s Kay Laboratory and let the sheer beauty of celestial objects strike you as you witness the galaxy through your clear-color lenses.

2. Book a tasting tour at night: Experience Israel with all your five senses by booking a tasting tour at night! Take in the taste, sounds, textures, colors and scents of sweet treats, and ethnic dishes from fresh marketplaces.  A guided tasting tour like this makes your stomach rumble more.

3. Check out the night scene at pubs and bars: Israel features the most catchy music and young nights. Thus for a great night out, hop into any of the bars, pubs or nightclubs, and sip on a custom-made cocktail while enjoying an open mic event.

4. Sign up for a desert tour at night: To experience the beauty of a starlit night sky in a desert, head out to the Negev desert for a nightly desert tour. Zoom across the dunes and catch sightings of a desert hare, fox or owl through the windows of your 4x4 vehicle.

5. Dialogue in NaLagaat/Dark exhibition at the museum: Feel the thrill of darkness by stepping into the Holon’s Children’s Museum’s Dialogue in the Dark exhibition. Later, you can head to the NaLagaat restaurant to be served by blind staff members in a dark atmosphere.

1. Stroll through Jerusalem’s Wohl Rose garden: A red rose always epitomizes passion and love. Hence, there can hardly be a better way to spend the most romantic afternoon strolling through 400 myriad rose varieties at the Wohl Rose Garden. For a quiet moment you can also sit on the secluded benches dispersed throughout the garden.

2. Float together in the Dead Sea: One of the most fun activities to do in Israel is floating weightlessly on the Dead Sea’s surface. You and your partner can soak in the beauty of the breathtaking surroundings or picnic on the shore.

3. Unwind and rejuvenate at a spa outside Haifa: Ensconced in the midst of a splendid forest reserve, the Carmel Forest Spa is a perfect setting for a couple's massage. Thus, you can come here with your significant other and indulge in a host of sauna and Turkish bath sessions.

4. Enjoy a hot air balloon ride with a champagne glasses in hands: Sip on a sparkling glass of champagne, and float gently above fields of plantations, and flowers on a hot balloon at Kibbutz Ruhama. There is nothing more romantic than staring down and taking in the beauty of the sweeping scenery below.

5. Enjoy a romantic stay at the Dan hotel: One of Israel’s most romantic hotels is the Dan Hotels. Thus, you and your partner can come here to make the most of elegant luxury and tranquil ambiance.