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When touring Israel you are going to need more than just "a pair of comfortable walking shoes". There is so much to see that you will end up needing hiking boots, sandals, flip-flops and high heels.

Check out this list of fabulous tourist destinations in order to maximize your experiences sightseeing.

__Tel Aviv__
As Israel's biggest and most modern city, you will never have a dull moment in this metropolis. Boasting amazing shopping, markets and nightlife, Israelis refer to Tel Aviv as "The Bubble", meaning nothing seems to exist outside of it once you are there. For some culture, visit the opera house to listen to the Israeli Philharmonic directed by the great Zubin Mehta, head to Independence Hall to learn about Israel's founding as a modern state, relax along the beaches of the Mediterranean (Champagne in hand of course!) at one of the many beachside bars or party the night away at the many nightclubs at Tel Aviv Port!

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Jerusalem isn't just the capital city of Israel: it is a religious and holy capital for the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The amount of history is mindboggling and there are hundreds of open tels and archeological digs to prove it. Visit the Old City of David and the Western Wall for some ancient Jewish history lessons, or take pictures outside the Al Aqsa Mosque, Dome of the Rock and Damascus Gate. Take a tour of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) or the Supreme Court. Either way, you are sure to be fascinated by one of the oldest cities on the planet!

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Welcome to the lowest place on Earth. In the middle of the Negev Desert lies the Dead Sea: one of the world's treasures. Practically all salt, it is impossible to swim (or drown), since all you can do is float. The salt from the Dead Sea is great for the skin, and it is thought by some to have healing powers. For a truly unique experience, visit the Ein Gedi spa, Israel's most famous resort on the Dead Sea. There, you can enjoy mud baths, sulfur showers, lounge by the pool or just float the afternoon away.

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