The newer part of the Israeli capital, referred to as West Jerusalem or New Jerusalem, is the commercial hub of the city, brilliant for shopping, dining and relaxing. Pick up a bargain as you haggle in the shops and sample some of the tastiest food Jerusalem has to offer. West Jerusalem is also the location of Jerusalem’s main nightlife, with a number of bars to choose from. A Jerusalem holiday is not complete without sampling both Old and New Jerusalem, as their cultures feel a world apart. There are many beautiful natural attractions to visit while in Jerusalem too, such as the Mount of Olives and Mount Zion. As well as having significant historical relevance, these mountains provide gorgeous views of Israel while hosting wonderful monasteries that are well worth visiting. A Jerusalem holiday has it all; culture, heritage, history and sun! A visit to one of the most diverse and historic cities in the world is highly recommended as there is so much to do and so much to see that you will be sure to have a fun-packed holiday.

As well as visiting the Old City and West Jerusalem, there are plenty of attractions that are sure to entertain, interest and inform tourists of all ages. The Israel Museum is a great place to visit in Jerusalem as it is the biggest museum in Israel and home to the Dead Sea scrolls as well as exhibitions that display the ancient architecture and modern art of Jerusalem and Israel. The museum is a fascinating insight into Jerusalem old and new and well worth the trip. Another institution worth visiting is Jerusalem’s Holocaust museum - Yad Vashem. It provides an illuminating and emotional history of the Holocaust with many artefacts and eye witness testimonies - due to the sensitive nature of the subjects covered, children under 10 are not permitted entry. There is also a Biblical Zoo (in West Jerusalem) full of interactive activities for children, while other historic sites such as the Roman Square at Damascus Gate (the location provides extensive history of the Roman occupation of Jerusalem) and the Room of the Last Supper or ‘Cenaculum’, the location where Jesus and his disciples are believed to have shared their Last Supper.

As stated above, West Jerusalem is full of life and a great place to shop, dine and party and, if this is more your scene, then the region is also full of other activities to enjoy such as bowling and karting. The most important thing to remember about Jerusalem is that it is one of the most uniquely diverse cultural cities in the world. It hosts a wide range of cultures, religions and nationalities that provides variety in terms of culture, as well as the attractions that are on offer during a Jerusalem holiday. Whatever you enjoy doing, you will be sure to find something in Jerusalem that you love. There are two main seasons in Israel; summer and winter. Jerusalem is blessed with hot, dry summers from April through to October. Temperatures can reach highs of mid to high 30s (degrees C) in the height of the day, while it does get cooler at night. The average temperature during Israeli summers tends to be around 25 degrees C - it almost never rains in the region during these months. Winter in Israel is slightly cooler and much wetter with temperatures peaking lower at around 11 to 15 degrees C. The rain showers can become quite heavy during these periods too - but never too dangerous as to deter travelling to Jerusalem during this period. Essentially, your holiday should reflect the climate you prefer - if you like cooler temperatures then Israeli winters may be preferable for you, although most tourists tend to travel to the city during the summer months. In the traditional Jewish parts of the city it is worth noting that Jews will observe a Sabbath day where no work will be done, this is on a Saturday. Therefore it could be worth avoiding the Jewish areas of the city on these days as you will be less likely to find open shops and eateries.