Israel and Palestinian Territories Complete Guide 2026: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, Masada, Tel Aviv, Dead Sea
Browse more guides: Israel And Palestinian Territories travel | Asia destinations TL;DR I spent three weeks in Israel and the West Bank walking the Old City of Jerusalem, crossing Checkpoint 300 to Bethlehem, floating in the Dead Sea, climbing Masada at dawn, and eating my way through Tel Aviv. This guide collects what worked, what cost what in rupees and shekels, and how to plan a trip that respects three Abrahamic faiths and two political realities. Why Visit Israel and the Palestinian Territories in 2026 Indian passport holders get 90 days visa-free in Israel, the simplest entry I have experienced for a country this politically complex. The officer at Ben Gurion handed me a small blue paper card instead of stamping my passport, which preserves the option of a future Syrian, Iranian, or Lebanese visa. The reason people come is geographic density. Within a one-hour drive of Jerusalem I visited Judaism's holiest accessible site (the Western Wall), Christianity's holiest ...