Israel is a great country to visit as a backpacker or independent traveler. It is a country with massive cultural diversity to immerse yourself in, amazing historic and geographic sites to explore, and incredible facilities, hostels, and tours tailored and suited to backpackers and independent travelers. The amazing selection of what to do in Israel means that it is possible to visit Israel and have a trip that is totally tailored to your individual interests. This article will try to be a starting point for anyone planning a backpacking tour in Israel.

There are loads of museums in Tel Aviv ranging from large, national institutions such as the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and Beit Hatfutsot: The Museum of the Diaspora, to smaller, more specialist museums such as the Museum of the History of Tel Aviv-Yafo, the Bauhaus Museum, and the Reuven Rubin Museum. There are also many great museums in the towns surrounding Tel Aviv: the Design Museum in the city of Holon to the south, and the Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art in Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv.

The selection of hotels at the Sea of Galilee ranges from quaint guesthouses and boutiques nestled in the hills overlooking the lake, to large resort hotels around the lake, both in the city of Tiberias, and in many of the kibbutzes which are located along the shore. Different hotels appeal to different travelers and the good selection of hotels at the Sea of Galilee means that there truly is something for everybody. This article will present five of the best hotels at the Sea of Galilee – very different in price, character and what they offer – there is certainly something here for you.

Extreme sports in Israel are ever popular and wide ranging, and from sea to land, high to low, and even beneath ground, almost every extreme sport conceivable is possible in Israel. With its varied geography and good year-round climate, Israel is well suited for many sports: watersports are immensely popular on the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Sea of Galilee coastlines, caving, canyoning, and the like, take advantage of the rocky Negev Desert, especially in the Dead Sea area, as well as the Galilee and Judean Hills, whilst you can also ski, paraglide, snowboard, sandboard, kayak, dive, climb, mountain bike, ATV, and even more.

Biking in Israel is a great way to see the country. Israel has a comprehensive selection of bike trails across the country, including extensive off road trails covering large areas of the country. A National Cycle Trail set to run from Metulla in the north to Eilat in the south is currently under construction, however elements are open, as are many other official trails which have been created by other organisations and individuals who love the sport.

The Galilee makes up much of the north of Israel, totaling one-third of the whole country. Divided into three areas: the Lower Galilee, Upper Galilee, and Western Galilee, the Galilee has a hilly landscape with flat fertile plains, and an almost Tuscan-style appearance. The famous Sea of Galilee and River Jordan are located here, as are many pretty agricultural villages which sit alongside ancient ruins, and amazing hills and valleys which are mentioned throughout history as the location of famous battles and events.

The Carmel Market (the Shuk Hacarmel) is the largest market, or shuk, in Tel Aviv. A vibrant marketplace where traders sell everything from clothing to spices, and fruit to electronics, visiting the Carmel Market is a fascinating thing to do in Tel Aviv, and the hustle and bustle, vibrant noise, colors and smells, as well as its position as the largest authentic Middle-Eastern style shuk in Tel Aviv, all combine to make the Carmel Market a favorite place for everyone from first time tourists visiting the city, to locals who come here to get the freshest fruit and vegetables, and some of the cheapest products in the city.