As the ancient remains closest in proximity to the last Temple, the Western Wall in Jerusalem is the most important holy site for Jews. It's the western retaining wall to the Temple Mount, upon which the Temple once stood. The Temple itself was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. The Western Wall ... Read More »
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Israel Tours: City of David
The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who lived there. The Jebusites said to David, “You will not get in here; even the blind and the lame can ward you off.” They thought, “David cannot get in here.” 7 Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City ... Read More »
Tips from an Israel Tour Operator: Nazareth
As an Israel tour operator for nearly 30 years, Christian pilgrimage tours, especially for church groups, is a top market for Ya'lla Tours USA. This post highlights Nazareth as one of the important sites in a Christian tour of Israel. Nazareth is a holy city for Christians and visits to ... Read More »
Israel Tours Spotlight: Israel Highlights
Israel Highlights is one of our best-selling Israel tours. This tour is ideal for travelers looking for an affordable, general interest tour. By “general interest,” I mean that, although the tour visits religious sites, both Christian and Jewish, it is not conducted as a religious ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Israel Tours
sites seen on some of our Israel tours ~ ... Read More »
Israel Tours: Caesarea Maritima
One highlight of many of our Israel tours is a stop at Caesarea Maritima, on the northern coast between Haifa and Tel Aviv. It's a picturesque and evocative place, with sprawling ruins lazing in the Mediterranean sun and sea air. Construction began around 25 BCE at the site of a ... Read More »
