Touring Israel With The Family – Must See Places
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There’s nothing quite like a family vacation. Your family will enjoy creating memories that’ll last their entire lives as you venture to another place in the world. Deciding where to go is often the hardest decision of all. While trying to decide where to go on your family vacation, be sure and think about Israel, a country that boasts an amazingly rich culture and history that reaches back thousands of years.
Only slightly bigger than New Jersey, there are numerous places in Israel for a family to visit. It truly does not matter what your political, religious or ethnic background is: Israel has more attractions and sites than you can imagine. There are more than enough activities for children to like, including the beaches, museums, restaurants, and historical sites. A trip to Israel with the whole family would certainly be anything but boring for everyone
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It is particularly useful to know that most tourists who come to Israel take their entire families. In fact, Israel is a very child-friendly country. Many of the trails are designated as “family trails,” and there are lots of museums that offer many opportunities for children to learn and have fun. There are workshops in some of the museums for children to get involved in arts and crafts including pottery, mosaics, bread making and other activities. Kids will also be delighted to find that some of the ancient sites have mysterious tunnels and caves to explore and secret staircases to hide-a-way towers.
For the animals lovers, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem will be a place to meet some new furry friends and there are also numerous petting zoos in various places in the community. Camel rides are an breathtaking thrill for children, as they sit where they can see the whole world from their camel perch. In Eilat, the whole family can swim with the dolphins on a beautiful private beach. Some of the hotels even have “kids clubs” for young people to get together for fun, crafts and activities. There are plenty of spacious areas for the younger ones to run and play.
One interesting place to visit is the Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv. This is actually a group of museums all clustered together into one location and name. The family could plan a whole day here, as there’s so much to do. The main building shows exhibits of ancient glass and ceramic artifacts, while the folklore section features objects from Israel’s past, especially the traditions and ceremonies of their rich culture. The Tell Quasile Excavation site shows remnants of the Philistines who lived in this area in the 12th century. At the Planetarium, also located inside the museum, the children will enjoy watching “Voyage through the Universe,” an astonishing simulated flight that features moving floors and special effects.
Another place to visit that’s enjoyable to kids is Mini Israel, located east of Tel Aviv in Central Israel. This amazing replica is all of Israel condensed into only thirteen acres. Within this 1:25 scale of the Holy Land are miniatures of 350 major historic, religious, social and modern Israeli buildings and 30,000 figurines. The park area is designed in the shape of the Star of David and is divided into six sections to help tourists understand the geography of the country. There are miniatures of the cities of Caesarea and the Old City of Jerusalem, which includes the Western Wall. This is a great place to visit as you first arrive in Israel or right before you leave, as it is very close to the Ben Gurion International Airport.
The Herzliya Museum of Art features both contemporary and historical art side by side. In the museum’s educational wing there are opportunities for children to explore videos and photography and there are also workshops featuring creative activities and classes for all ages. Herzliya is on the central coast of Israel and is a part of the Tel Aviv district.
These are just a few of the family oriented places to visit in Israel. You’ll find the hotels in Jerusalem be family-friendly also, with many choices and varieties to select from. Perhaps you’ve decided to find accommodations at a hotel in Herzliya, where you will enjoy some magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Regardless of which Israel hotel you decide on, you’ll find your family time here to be refreshing and fun for everyone. Israel is a country that appreciates “family” and you’ll not be disappointed to find many activities and sites to explore. No other place on earth offers such a complete experience for family vacationers.
