Suggested Photography Tours in Israel

Before you see the suggested private tours we offer, it is important to know that we can customize the tour based on what you want to see. As every person is different, so can be the tour that you will choose. All you have to do is to take a look below, see what we suggest and then send us an email with the places you wish to see...that simple!

 

Jerusalem - Israel's Capital

Jerusalem a is beautiful, hilly, historical city and a welcome change from the hot humid coast in the summer. The Old City is only about one square kilometer in size but it can reward days of photographing. Jerusalem, the capital of Israel has always a photographic opportunity, from the old cities narrow streets and its busy bustling markets to the historical architecture of the ancient cities walls there is something for every location photographer.

 

Photography Interests: Cityscape, architecture, street, documentary, historical sites, religions.

Places to photograph: People praying at the Western Wall, Temple Mount, busy streets of the old city, the Via Dolorosa, view from the Old City walls, view from Mt. Olives, Religious people etc.

 

Tel Aviv and Jaffa

Tel Aviv has a relaxed Mediterranean beach atmosphere. What is unique about Tel Aviv is that it is both a beach town and the nation's cultural and business capital. Visible from a distance with its seafront skyscrapers and exclusive hotels, half the city has been built or rebuilt in the last ten years so the city has a mix of photographically interesting old and new architecture with some buildings combining both. A 17-35 wide-angle zoom lens would be a good choice for capturing the spirit of the modern architecture on display in Tel Aviv.

Old Jaffa is at the south end of the Tel Aviv beach and is Tel Aviv's Old City. By contrast, the ancient port city of Jaffa, is medieval in appearance. This special blend of Mediterranean ambience, seaside resort and modern facade is what makes the city so uniquely appealing.

Photography Interests: Cityscape, architecture, street, documentary, historical sites, religions.

Places to photograph: Landscapes of the City, People on streets and at the beach, close-ups of details, architecture, culture and lifestyle etc.

 

Caesarea

Caesarea is an old Roman port city on the Mediterranean shore, located in Israel's coastal region halfway between Haifa and Tel-Aviv, Caesarea is nothing short of an archeological wonderland for photographers. Like many forts and cities in Israel, it has been run and overrun by all sorts of people over the ages, from Romans to Arabs to Crusaders, each adding their own mark to the place. With its sun kissed beaches and ancient structures, you can't visit Caesarea without being awed by the beauty of the Mediterranean.

Photography Interests: Landscapes, architecture, street, documentary, historical sites.

Places to photograph: Crusader moat, Roman Theater, Roman Aqueduct, historical buildings etc.

 

The Ancient City of Acre

The crusader city of Acre, or Akko, is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, the Knights Templar built a citadel and ruled over the old city for a hundred years, the great leaders Richard the Lionheart and Saladin fought against each other and history was changed when Napoleon’s army was defeated by Al-Jazzar and the British. Akko possesses a long history of various cultures: Israelites, Greeks, Romans, Crusaders and Arabs. One of the reasons to photograph Acre is to visit the busy souk or market to capture its busy and colorful atmosphere.

Photography Interests: Landscapes, architecture, street, documentary, historical

Places to photograph: The Ancient wall, sea views, ancient arab port, busy, narrow streets and markets, Knights Templar Citadel, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications etc.

 

Dead Sea and Masada

The Dead Sea, with its salt formations and changing landscape, allows for completely new photographic opportunities on each visit. Thanks to its unique elements of nature, the Dead Sea is unlike any other place in the world. It is the lowest point on earth, giving it unique scenery found nowhere else. Masada, a mountaintop fortress is surrounded by barren landscapes of the Judah desert. Hidden springs, caves and mountains gives the area a variety of photographic opportunities amidst one of the most beautiful settings Israel has to offer.

Photography Interests: Landscapes, nature, wildlife, documentary and historical sites.

Places to photograph: Dead Sea and its salt formations, Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wadi Qelt, colors changing and reflecting off the surrounding landscapes etc.

 

The Negev

The Negev extends over Israel’s southern region and is the gateway to the southern desert. It offers charming nature corners, historical and archeological sites, springs and the remains of agricultural compounds. During the winter, despite the small quantities of rain, the Negev can be found covered with amazing flowers, including luscious red anemones. The Negev has a number of interesting cultural and geological features, giving many opportunities to capture the wonder and variety of terrain in Israel.

Photography Interests: Landscapes, nature, wildlife, historical sites

Places to photograph: Desert dwellers, ancient Nabatean cities, the Silk Road, Ramon Crater, Ovdat, Nevatim, Incense Route, Zin valley, Shivta etc.

 

The Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee (also known as Lake Tiberias or the Kinneret) is a sweet water lake that is fed by the Jordan River, rainfall and springs on the northern side. Since biblical times, the Sea of Galilee has been famous for its abundance of fish. Many of Jesus' disciples were fishermen here as he did much of his preaching by its shores. Today, this beautiful area around the Sea of Galilee is brimming with a mix of fascinating historical and religious sites, vast landscapes, towns and settlements, nature and wildlife.

Photography Interests: Landscapes, nature, wildlife, historical and religious sites

Places to photograph: Yardenet Baptism Site, Tiberias, Kibbutz Haogen, Kursi, Capernaum etc.

 

Golan Heights

On the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee and continuing up into the north is mountainous region known as the "Golan Heights". Brimming with flowing rivers, gushing waterfalls and bursting with beautiful blossoms, Golan Heights is filled with an exquisite beauty and is a nature photographers dream. Here you can photograph traditional Druze communities and their people, landscapes with outlook points over Israel and Syria, Israel's unique geography, streams, rivers and waterfalls.

Photography Interests: landscapes, nature, wildlife, agriculture, historical sites, religions

Places to photograph: Majdal Shams, Ancient Katzrin, Yehudiya Reserve*, Banias falls*, Nimrud Castle etc.

* Reasonable fitness level required