Divine to Jews, Christians and Muslims alike, Jerusalem is an intrinsically holy city. It’s one of the world’s most recognisable pilgrimage destinations, with an Old City peppered with sacred buildings and relics. Church bells ring loud and proud, and it’s not unusual to find the streets thick with the scent of incense.

Beyond religion, Jerusalem offers visitors plenty to do. The impressive Israel Museum is one of the country’s most treasured cultural assets, covering more than 5000 years of history. It’s impossible not to be moved by the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, while the gorgeous ridge of Mount of Olives serving as a beautiful place to relive the city’s rural past.

The city is serviced by a highly efficient public transport network, including buses and light rail trams. The absolute best way to explore the intoxicating sights, sounds and scents of the Old City is by foot. The airport is a 50-minute drive from the city centre, with the public transit journey taking just over an hour.

Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world, with roots dating back to 3000 BC. It’s set on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains and is spectacular, to say the least, with the sun-drenched city fringed by the Mediterranean to the west and the Dead Sea to the east.