Jerusalem, Israel, Petra & Sinai

From the green hills and sun-drenched coast of Galilee to the sacred sites of Jerusalem's Old City, the dramatic desert of Wadi Rum to the vibrant reefs of Dahab, this guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs. It also includes listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife for all budgets, and detailed street maps.

"The DK Eyewitness Jerusalem, Israel, Petra & Sinai Travel Guide" will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer. From the green hills and sun-drenched coast of Galilee to the sacred sites of Jerusalem's Old City, the dramatic desert of Wadi Rum to the vibrant reefs of Dahab; this guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs. "The DK Eyewitness Jerusalem, Israel, Petra & Sinai Travel Guide" includes comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife for all budgets, and detailed street maps to help you get around. It's also fully illustrated, covering all the major areas, with 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites. "The DK Eyewitness Jerusalem, Israel, Petra & Sinai Travel Guide" explores the culture, history and architecture, not missing the best in entertainment, shopping, tours and scenic walks, in this unique country. "DK Eyewitness Jerusalem, Israel, Petra & Sinai Travel Guide" - showing you what others only tell you.

...beautifully presented information -- Anthea Gerrie The Jewish Chronicle

How to use This Guide		6	(4)
Introducing Jerusalem, Israel, Petra & Sinai
Discovering The Holy Land		10	(2)
Putting the Holy Land on the Map		12	(2)
Putting Jerusalem on the Map		14	(2)
A Portrait of the Holy Land		16	(20)
The Holy Land Through the Year		36	(4)
The History of the Holy Land		40	(18)
Jerusalem Area By Area
Jerusalem At A Glance		58	(2)
The Muslim Quarter		60	(16)
The Jewish Quarter		76	(12)
The Christian And Armenian Quarters		88	(20)
The Mount Of Olives And Mount Zion		108	(10)
Modern Jerusalem		118	(10)
Further Afield		128	(24)
Jerusalem Street Finder		152	(10)
Israel, Petra & Sinai Region By Region
Israel, Petra & Sinai At A Glance		162	(2)
The Coast And Galilee		164	(22)
The Dead Sea And The Negev Desert		186	(20)
Petra And Western Jordan		206	(30)
The Red Sea And Sinai		236	(16)
Travellers' Needs
Where To Stay		252	(14)
Restaurants, Cafes And Bars		266	(16)
Shops And Markets		282	(6)
Entertainment In The Holy Land		288	(4)
Sporting And Specialist Holidays In The Holy Land		292	(6)
Survival Guide
Practical Information		298	(10)
Travel Information		308	(8)
General Index		316	(16)
Acknowledgments		332	(3)
Phrase Book		335