Synopses & Reviews
Discover Israsel and the Palestinian Territories
Listen for church bells and the call to prayer as the golden light of late afternoon illuminates Jerusalem, p. 88.
Dig your feet into the sand at a Tel Aviv beachside bar, p. 175.
Tend organic vegetables and fertilize your mind at Kibbutz Lotan, p. 344.
Start a conversation in the West Bank - how do you pickle olives? p. 295.
In This Guide
Six authors, 234 days of research, 12 army roadblocks, countless falafels.
History and Environment chapters by renowned experts.
The only guidebook with detailed coverage of the West Bank and Gaza.
You asked for it, we researched it: more sustainable travel experiences than ever, from eco-hotels to hiking trips.
Review
Lonely Planet guidebooks are, quite simply, like no others.' --New York Times
Synopsis
The only up-to-date guide to Israel and the Palestinian Territories on the market. Featuring a history chapter by former Time magazine Jerusalem bureau correspondent Matt Rees. 2 million visited Israel in 2005, nearly double the 2003 figure. Fully researched coverage of the West Bank and Gaza Strip by intrepid authors.
Synopsis
Discover Israsel and the Palestinian TerritoriesListen for church bells and the call to prayer as the golden light of late afternoon illuminates Jerusalem.
Dig your feet into the sand at a Tel Aviv beachside bar.
Tend organic vegetables and fertilize your mind at Kibbutz Lotan.
Start a conversation in the West Bank - how do you pickle olives?
In This Guide
Six authors, 234 days of research, 12 army roadblocks, countless falafels.
History and Environment chapters by renowned experts.
The only guidebook with detailed coverage of the West Bank and Gaza.
You asked for it, we researched it: more sustainable travel experiences than ever, from eco-hotels to hiking trips.
Synopsis
Lonely Planet knows the magic of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. We've walked the lively alleyways in Nazareth and Jerusalem, explored biblical ruins, slept under the starry Negev skies and floated weightless in the Dead Sea. Take your own unforgettable journey with our guidebook's 6th edition.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Day Trips to Petra in Jordan &Sinai in Egypt
Color feature with locals' tips on the best sights and food
Green Index makes responsible travel easier