Israel is a country with amazing history, admirable natural beauty, and culture and people that continue to wow the rest of the world. Israel’s capital and largest city is Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv is the country’s economic and technological center. Israel has a long list of religious and heritage sites. With over 200 museums within its borders and the largest three in Tel Aviv, Israel has the most museums in the world. For followers of Judaism, the grave of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and the Western Wall are two of the most famous tourist sites, while the Church of the Nativity and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Bethlehem and Jerusalem respectively are popular destinations for Christians. Muslim tourists can visit the Tomb of the Patriarchs, the Ibrahimi Mosque, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Sitting between Israel and Jordan, the Dead Sea, which is interestingly the lowest point on earth, and so salty that animals cannot live in it, is one destination the tourists in Israel must visit. The Dead Sea has continued to shrink over the years, but remains enchanting to visitors and tourists. The very waters of the Dead Sea have healing properties that can boost your immune system, relieve body pains, and offer anti-aging benefits as you relax in them. While you're looking to secure a yacht rental in Israel for the ultimate sailing experience, there are many stopovers and locations to give you an exciting and adventurous boating experience.

Tel-Aviv, Herzliya and Haiffa.

You can rent a luxury yacht and cruise the sparkling coastline of Tel-Aviv which fronts the Mediterranean Sea. You will find many beaches, bars, restaurants, and clubs on your way. You can spend a day visiting Herzliya which is on the central coast of Israel and enjoy the unique waterfront that ends in the port city of Haifa. You will find the beautiful Banana, Gordon, and Hilton Beach during your cruise. Tel-Aviv and Herzliya are definitely the best way to spend a day or two on a yacht. You can sail along the shores, take pictures, swim, and even have a romantic sunset or dinner cruise with your loved ones in complete style.

Sailing the Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee strikes a chord for many and is a great place to sail through. Also called Lake Kinneret, this sea is one of the largest freshwater lakes, and has the Jordan River as its main source while being fed by underground springs. There's a range of ways to tour the sea, including fishing boats, motorboats, and wooden boats called Jesus boats based on their style and patterns. Jesus boats are made with cedar planks, designed with shallow heights, and a flat bottom, with pews where you can sit down and allow the wind to blow on your face as you sail. If you go on a guided tour, your guide will tell you stories about the sea, both from a Christian perspective and the history surrounding the sea. You might also hear on your ride that the sea is nearly 13 miles in length, half a mile wide, and 140 feet deep.

The grottoes of Rosh Hanikra

The grottoes of Rosh Hanikra perches 210 feet above the Mediterranean Sea, northwest of Israel, near the Lebanon border. Arguably Israel's most visited tourist destination, Rosh Hanikra has beautiful and interesting sea caves, limestone grottoes, and other geological formations. The blue sea also crashes against beautiful white cliffs as the reflecting light creates a turquoise color on the water. Many people believe that the Rosh Hanikra caves were formed by an earthquake that caused crevices and fissures in the limestone rock, thereby letting rain enter slowly through the cracks and causing the limestone and chalk to get eroded. A motorboat from Betzet Beach can take you to the grottoes. You can go kayaking into Rosh Hanikra, beginning from the beach, and sail through the open ocean to the caves, spotting beautiful geological forms in the soft limestone as you go.