Lonely Planet Israel & the Palestinian Territories Travel Guide

Israel and the Palestinian Territories is one of the world's oldest travel destinations, but time spent there is more than a lesson in history - it's a lesson in local wines, experimental theatre, skiing, hiking, politics and beyond.

• Volunteering opportunities, including kibbutzim and archaeological digs
• Language courses, ecotourism projects, hiking, diving and wineries
• Updated information on Petra and the Sinai Peninsula, West Bank and Gaza
• Hotels, kibbutz and zimmers (private homes) cover accommodation