Product Description

New, expanded edition: the world's best full-colour travel guides just got better. This highly illustrated guide encompasses Jerusalem, Western Jordan and the Red Sea and Sinai, all steeped in religious history. From the green hills and sun-drenched coast of Galilee to the sacred sites of Jerusalem’s Old City; from the dramatic desert of Wadi Rum to the vibrant reefs of Dahab, there is much for pilgrims and holidaymakers alike. This relaunched edition has new features and three brand new walks, as well as clear maps and extended hotel and restaurant listings.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7969 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

Customer Reviews

Stunning guide to a stunning country
I love these guides - they're the sort that I keep long after I have travelled to a place rather than discarding them as I do with many other brands (that seem to easily become dated and look dog-eared).

The Eyewitness guides are stunning books with plenty of beautiful photos and detailed writing about not just the areas but also the history and culture of places. Infact, I have bought some just because I am interested in looking at and learning about a place even if I haven't been there yet.

With regards to this edition, I did live in Israel for 2 years (back in the early 90's, after Uni) and so I bought this copy as I still have a passion for the region. I can't comment on the accuracy of this recent edition as it is a long time since I was there, but going from memory, the detail confirms most of what I remember and I'm sure that there have been many changes and additions since then. Even so, I would highly recommend this book for the visuals alone. These are the sort of travel guides that you can treasure and look through without having to be planning a day out or a restaurant trip etc. I, personally, have got my moneys worth for the times I have looked through my copy (and reminissed).

Highly recommended.

Wonderfully detailed but you give up some information.
Eyewitness is fantastic with detailed drawings of city centers, tourist sites and great maps. They are a bit lacking in the information department. I usually also have to buy another guide for the extra info. That said.....I always enjoy the Eyewitness guides detail....always worth it. This one is of fantastic detail that you will appreciate as you travel the holy land or just do research on it.