<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet Israel &amp; the Palestinian Territories </i></b>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Crusader ruins; marvel at the breathtaking Dome of the Rock; or laze on the golden sands of Tel Aviv's world-famous beaches; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Israel and the Palestinian Territories and begin your journey now!</p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet Israel &amp; the Palestinian Territories</i> Travel Guide:</b></p><ul><li><b>Full-colour </b>maps and images throughout </li><li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, culture, cuisine, government and politics, religion, literature, music, cinema, environment</li><li><b>Free, convenient pull-out Jerusalem city map</b> (included in print version), plus over 50 colour maps</li><li><b>Covers</b> Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Haifa, Galilee, Tsfat, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, the Negev, the Dead Sea, Petra and more</li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b><i>Lonely Planet </i></b><b><i>Israel &amp; the Palestinian Territories</i></b><b>,</b> our most comprehensive guide to Israel and the Palestinian Territories, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.</p><ul><li>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out our <b><i>Lonely Planet Middle East</i></b>guide. </li></ul><p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Daniel Robinson, Orlando Crowcroft, Virginia Maxwell and Jenny Walker.</p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.</p>