Nelles Guide Reiseführer Israel - Jordanien

DESTINATIONS: The Nelles Guide Israel - Jordan describes natural beauties such as the gorges of the Negev, the Dead Sea with its spas, the Wadi Rum and the coral reefs on the Red Sea. The cultural highlights in Israel include the old cities of Jerusalem and Acre as well as the vibrant Tel Aviv, in Jordan the unique rock city of Petra, the Roman metropolis of Jerash and the mighty Crusader castle of Kerak.

HISTORY: On this side and on the other side of the Jordan, many peoples - Egyptians, Hebrews, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Nabataeans, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders and Turks - left their mark. At the same time, Palestine was the cradle of three world religions: Jerusalem is home to the holiest sites of Jews, Christians and Muslims.

TRAVEL INFORMATION The info boxes at the end of each regional chapter provide information on restaurants, transport, sights, museums, shopping and festivals. Practical tips from A to Z are at the end of the book.