The Holy Land blog of Ahalan Olympus Tours

Winter is here and that can only mean one thing: rainy season! But you have anticipated your trip to the Holy Land so much, that we cannot let a bit of rain ruin it! So here are the five best things to do in Israel when it rains: Visit a museum No matter where in the country you are staying, there is always a museum close by. And not all the museums in Israel are merely historical! In Jerusalem , the Israel Museum has indoor exhibitions year- round and even a wing dedicated to families with fun and educational activities, storytelling, arts and crafts, an illustration library and more. If you are up north, you can enjoy the Madatech museum in Haifa and enjoy the planetarium or enjoy one of their 20 interactive exhibitions. Go Shopping! The Dizengoff Center in Tel Aviv has not only an excellent variety of shops for all budgets but also is built in such a unique way that I can dare you trying to exit through the same entrance you came in from! In Jerusalem, the Malha M

Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world, has been destroyed, rebuilt, conquered, besieged, captured and recaptured so many times and all that history is right there, at the grasp of your fingers for you to discover. No matter your faith, Jerusalem is one of the Holiest places on the planet. From the Western Wall , the Holy Sepulcher to the Dome of the Rock , every major religion is represented and held within its walls. Starting at the Mount of Olives , you will have one of the most spectacular sights of the Old City. From this lookout point, you can clearly see the eastern side of the Old City and some of its landmarks like the Dome of the Rock or the Holy Sepulchre. Looking down we’ll see the Kidron Valley and the City of David. Starting the descend we will find the Dominus Flevit church. This church, along with others we will find on the way down from the Mount of Olives, was designed and constructed between 1953 and 1955 by the Italian architect Antonio