The picture above from our tour in 2008 is the view that tourists most often associate with Israel - the golden Dome of the Rock in the Old City as seen from the Mount of Olives. It is interesting that the most recognized landmark in the Jewish capital city is a Muslim structure. If you look in a "ten o'clock" direction from the golden dome, the large grey dome is the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the tall square tower to it's left is the tower of the Lutheran Church. This view is from the east. The modern city of Jerusalem is on the west side which you can see along the skyline.
Israel while quite small in size is a country of vast beauty, from barren desert to lush farmland, from the Old City of Jerusalem to the modern cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv, and everything in between. On this page you will find many links that will show you much of this beauty and many places and views that you would not normally see visiting as a tourist. While there will obviously be duplication of locations in the videos, you will see these places very differently. The list is in alphabetical order.
As drone photography is becoming very popular you will find that there are numerous videos on this page that are now showing beautiful aerial photography.
Click on most pictures below to enlarge!
As drone photography is becoming very popular you will find that there are numerous videos on this page that are now showing beautiful aerial photography.
Click on most pictures below to enlarge!
24 HR Israel (1:55) - A short and quick selection of time lapse video clips from around Israel but the photography is fantastic.
A Walk Around Jerusalem - The Capital of Israel (6:03) - "Unbelievable Jerusalem photography! The people, the sites, amazing!"
Aerial View of Masada (2:18) - Aerial video from a drone camera
Al Hamichya (3:38) - "A beautiful video showing the beauty of Israel in connection to our blessing on food!" And it has a nice song too!
All About Jerusalem - This web page has a variety of videos on various sites in Jerusalem. Looks very interesting.
Best of Israel (2:24) - 4K aerial footage.
Biblical Archaeology from the Air (4:04) - Some beautiful shots although unfortunately there is a logo that stays in the center of the picture throughout the video.. The video is supposed to be about the Jerusalem Archeological Park however it isn't always clear from the narration what you are seeing at the time.
Caesarea (2:23) - Been there but just the park with the ruins, didn't get to see the other parts of Caesarea
Caesarea National Park (2:09) - Drone camera aerial video
Caesarea National Park (1:45) - Another drone camera video
The Dead Sea As You’ve Never Seen it Before (4:13) - "A video has been released on Vimeo by Ori Aloni showcasing the beauty of the Dead Sea which borders the Jordan River in Israel. It’s famous for being the place where King David sought refuge and because it was used as a health resort by King Herod." Check out Ori's other videos at the top of the page. I don't know if there is a relation however here is a second video on the Dead Sea credited to Amir Aloni. Also check out Amir's other videos at the top of the page.
Depths Of The Past - the Archaeological Treasures Of Israel (4:10) - Aerial photography featuring archaeological sites.
Eilat (3:46) - Aerial drone video. Eilat is a southern Israeli port and resort town on the Red Sea.
Emek Refaim (2:05) - The main street of Jerusalem's German Colony. A trendy upscale neighbourhood of Jerusalem, read the video description.
Flying Around the Sea of Galilee (4:05) - "Flying a powered parachute around the Sea of Galilee"
Flying in the Sunset (2:51) - Aerial drone video shot over Ashkelon on the Mediterranean cost just above Gaza. Imagine living in this beautiful place within range of Hamas rockets from Gaza!
Galilee View From Above (2:59) - "End of summer and view from above the landscape of Galilee". Beautiful video footage shot from a drone camera.
The Golan Heights, Winter 2013 (1:58) - Unusual scenes from the air over the Golan Heights covered in snow.
Haifa (5:02) - An Israel Tourism video showcasing Haifa.
Hatikvah (2:30) - Some beautiful images of Israel set to the national anthem.
Highlight Films - This Israeli company has shot some fantastic aerial video from helicopter. They produce these videos for sale so you will have to ignore the company logo that appears on screen here. There are many videos on their YouTube channel so you will just have to pick and choose which ones you want to watch.
Holy Land Video Contest - Holy Land Pilgrimage web site held a video contest in 2014. Of the 25 entries on their web site in my opinion these two shorts were the best (in no particular order). Video 1 (0:54) Video 2 (0:46)
Hurva Synagogue (2:12) - The Hurva Synagogue is located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. See the history on Wikipedia.
Inspirational Israel (3:02) - This short video consists of a stock footage compilation by a company selling videos.
Inspired Israel (2:20) - "From the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee, to Mt. Arbel and the Jezreel Vally, the Mediterranean Sea to the Dead Sea, from Jerusalem to the Negev and Makhtesh Ramon", amazing video footage by drone.
Israel, A Land of Wonders (15:00) - If you have 3D glasses, put them on for some great scenes of Israel. If you don't then you can still enjoy this - click on the "gear" icon and change 3D from Anaglyph to 2D.
Israel by Drone (2:10) - A short video of some of Jerusalem and other parts of Israel from the air.
Israel From Above (5:32) - Incredible aerial photography - you won't see these views as a tourist!
Israel On A drone - Sea of Galilee (3:48) - More beautiful drone footage.
Israel Photos by Matan Hirsh - This page has some really beautiful pictures by this Israeli photographer.
Israel - Sea Of Inspiration (4:09) - A Clip From Israel's Pavilion At Korea Expo 2012.
Israel - Small but Outstanding (6:00) - "Israel, a small country of outstanding beauty, is filled with so many beautiful landscapes. Ancient and new are interwoven into a beautiful mix of humanity and
spirituality!"
spirituality!"
Israel The Beautiful (27:19) - "Inspirational clips of Israel and her capital city Jerusalem during Israel's feasts and festivals."
Israel, The Holy Land (15:27) - Fantastic video showing many places in Israel. I've been to some but many I didn't even know existed. Here's another similar video (9:53) but focused on places that Jesus went. There are some of the same scenes but also some not in the previous video. Check out this photographer's other video (other Middle East and European countries) here.
Israel Travelogue (1:03:21) - This is an excellent series of videos starting with Jerusalem and then the
West Bank and Galilee areas. Many of these sites are not seen in the group tours. These were obviously posted to YouTube by a visitor from the USA.
West Bank and Galilee areas. Many of these sites are not seen in the group tours. These were obviously posted to YouTube by a visitor from the USA.
Israel Trip With Sony RX100 MKIV (5:57) - Jacek Sopotnicki, Polish freelance photographer & designer travelled Israel testing his camera and this is some of his beautiful footage.
Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem (3:11) - The most crowded gate in and out of the Old City of Jerusalem is Jaffa Gate. Towards the end of World War I, Gen. Allenby descended his horse at Jaffa
Gate and walked in to the Old City of Jerusalem declaring that he will walk into Jerusalem as a pilgrim and not as a conqueror.
Gate and walked in to the Old City of Jerusalem declaring that he will walk into Jerusalem as a pilgrim and not as a conqueror.
Jerusalem 360 - This web site has a very unique interactive tour of Jerusalem. (One of my favourite locations is here - this is Davidka Square on Jaffa Road. There's an interesting story about that mortar you see there. The building you see on the right is the Abraham Hostel where my wife and I stayed on our last visit to Jerusalem (and where she stayed on her visits). Highly recommended if you're visiting Israel on a budget and don't want to pay the higher hotel rates. It's within reasonable walking distance to almost everything you will want to see. If you take HaNevi'im Street on the far side of the square [can't see in the picture] and walk to the right for 30 minutes, you will reach the Garden Tomb. If you scroll around 180 degrees, that's Jaffa Road with the light rail train. If you walk down Jaffa Road to the left for about 15 minutes, you arrive at Zion Square which is at the bottom of Ben Yehuda Street, a major tourist shopping area. Another 15 minutes farther along Jaffa Road brings you to the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City. If you take the train going to the right all the way to the last stop, you will be at Mount Hertzl cemetery and nearby Yad Vashem holocaust memorial. The tall building directly across the street (behind the train) is the Clal Building in which is located King of Kings Church, which we highly recommend (and always attended when staying here - services also live streamed). If you walk along Jaffa Road to the right a few blocks you will come to the Mahane Yehuda Market, the main outdoor market in Jerusalem and a place you should not miss. OK, that's a short tourist promotion - there's much more information on the "Visiting Israel" page.)
Jerusalem By Night (3:40) - A selection of still pictures of Jerusalem taken at night accompanied by a music soundtrack.
Jerusalem City Tour (2:04:51) - This is a two hour tour by double decker bus (#99) which is Jerusalem city tour bus. There is no narration but there are labels on the screen for many of the locations. If you click the "Show More" and scroll down a bit, there is a list of locations and time stamps if you want to look up some of the locations on a map. (At 15:15 the bus stops at a light at Davidka Square. The building on the right is the Abraham Hostel where I stayed on our visit in September 2014 and my wife stayed on her subsequent trips. Great location and excellent rates. It's rated the best hostel in Jerusalem.) We were in Glasgow, Scotland in August 2015 and did a similar bus tour there and found it very informative. I believe this Jerusalem bus tour is no longer available. (This YouTube channel has other videos from other roads in Israel - if you are interested, click here.)
Jerusalem Experience - This web site explains itself this way: "This is where you can feast your eyes on and take video tours of Jerusalem’s holy sites as well as Christian events taking place here in the Holy City. The purpose of JerusalemExperience.com is to convey the excitement of touring Old Jerusalem and its holy sites to people all over the world who cannot afford the time or the cost of flying all the way to Jerusalem." Too many videos to post links here - you'll have to check out the site and see for yourself.
Jerusalem From Above (3:51) - A rooftop tour of Jerusalem provides new perspective on an
ancient city.
ancient city.
Jerusalem From the Mount of Olives (1:40) - A nice short panoramic view toward the Temple Mount (the old city is on the far side). [I've stood in this spot - it's the best view you can get!] Posted on YouTube by David Hutchinson of the UK from his Israel tour. Here are two videos from his trip on Daniel Carmel's boat on Galilee - Video 1, Video 2
Jerusalem Light Festival 2014, Damascus Gate (1:09) - This video is a computer graphic animation that is being shown as a part of the Festival of Light in Jerusalem in June 2014. I've included this short video as it is quite impressive animation. Once you've viewed this video, then go watch this one (6:02) which is the actual program at the Damascus Gate. This animation comes in the latter part of the program.
Jerusalem Light Festival 2014 (2:02) - Some more beautiful lighting effects from around Jerusalem. The description is in Hebrew but the translation reads: "You are invited to stroll among the lighted pathways and take part in a special festival that combines the magical atmosphere of the old town and the innovative and challenging art. Wander through the picturesque lanes, the spectacular works of local and international performances and watch the exciting light, three-dimensional art exhibits and video screenings" ... (remainder did not translate properly.) You can find may more Jerusalem Light Festival videos on YouTube.
Jerusalem of Gold (5:39) - An interesting selection of still pictures by a Russian tourist set to the song Jerusalem of Gold.
Jerusalem The Movie (Trailer) (7:06) - This is just a sampler of the 3D IMAX movie released in 2013.
Jerusalem Virtual Tour (7:30) - "Enjoy the Virtual Tour of Jerusalem by Rabbi Shaanan Scherer"
Jerusalem Virtual Tours - Panoramic view of major Christian sites in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem's Gates (7:31) - "Galyn Wiemers uses maps, photos and video to introduce you to all eight gates in Jerusalem's Old City walls."
Jerusalem Like You've Never Seen Before (4:12) - Great aerial drone video of Jerusalem from above.
The Jerusalem Trail - City of David (3:44) - A portion of the Jerusalem Trail around the City of David in Jerusalem.
Judea and Samaria (3:18) - "If you ever wanted a glimpse of The Modern Biblical Heartland of Judea and Samaria , Israel - Watch this video! It showcases The Holy Land and People that reside and make their life in The Yehudah and Shomron."
Karnei Shomron is one of the most desired places to live in all of Judea and Samaria. Some scenery of the town. (4:41) See here for location on map.
Liebe Crowd: This is my Israel (34:53) - Shai Hoffman, a German, has produced this series of six video segments (will play in sequence) about Israel. I think you will find it interesting from a different perspective.
The Magic of Jerusalem (4:26) - "Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon (2009-2013), displays in a new video the magic of Jerusalem as a city that combines diversity with harmony, modernity with history, and as a sacred city that for the first time in history, under Israeli sovereignty, Jews, Christians, Muslims, secular, religious, young and old are living side by side."
Masada – Living History of Israel (9:34) - "Get a bird's eye-view of Masada, the ancient fortress used to fend off the Romans! No trip to Israel is complete without visiting Masada in the Judean Mountain Range."
Nature and Heritage Sites in Judea and Samaria (3:36) - A variety of beautiful scenery.
The Negev - Israel's Desert (7:41) - "Biblical and scenic reasons for touring Israel's Negev desert."
Netanya (Israeli Riviera) (2:37) - Some aerial drone video of Netanya, just north of Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean coast.
Night Spectacular in Jerusalem (1:45) - This is a short sample of the sound and light show at the Tower of David. We saw this show during our visit in February 2011. Here is a longer video (6:42) with some background and more clips from the show.
Nir Hoffman - An drone photographer who has a number of aerial videos of interest.
- Akko (4:25)
- Caesarea Sunset (3:42)
- Carmel Mountain (2:48)
- Haifa Bay (3:31)
- Haifa Old Downtown (4:05)
- Tel Aviv At Night (5:02)
- Israel Aerial Photography (7:01)
Northern Arava Wadis (3:09) - Aerial photographs of northern Arava Wadis after recent rains of winter. Shot by drone in the spring of 2016.
Old City of Jerusalem - Video of the Holy Places [22:52] - A video by Zahi Shaked, a tour guide in Israel. Check out some of his other videos - he has lots of them!
Photos of Israel (9:33) - Beautiful photography of Israel by US photographer Michele D'Addario Moser set to music. This is American music but are still beautiful songs. The songs are "The Golden City" from Integrity Music's album "City of Gold" followed by "Jerusalem" by The Hoppers.
Postcard From Israel - "ISRAEL21c’s ‘Postcard Series’ offers snapshots of Israel, including fun and beautiful places you may have never seen before." There are 39 short videos in this series from various locations in Israel.
Ramon Crater (3:12) - "Makhtesh – a crater generated due to unique conditions – is a unique geological phenomenon peculiar to the Negev and Sinai deserts. The largest is Makhtesh Ramon, where nature has exposed a series of singular geological phenomena."
Relaxing Walker YouTube Channel - This channel by an Israeli videographer named Dima has many videos of various places in Israel. The best description is that this is exactly what you would see and hear if you were walking through various streets and neighbourhoods. There is no narration or explanation, just the normal background sounds as Dima walks along the various streets and alleys (hence his title, "Relaxing Walker"). The videos are of varying lengths however most are about one hour. He posts new videos every couple days!
Ramparts Walk, Jerusalem (1:49) - "The Ramparts Walk is one of most popular places in the old city of Jerusalem." You can walk around the top of the walls on the north, west and south sides.
Rick Steeves - Jerusalem: Temple Mount and The Dome of the Rock (2:54) - "Jerusalem is alive with religious tradition and passion — Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. Within a 10-minute walk you can see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — so sacred to Christians, the Dome of the Rock — treasured by Muslims, and at Temple Mount, the holiest place in Judaism: the Western Wall." This appears to be a segment from one of Rick Steeves travel shows.
Rick Steeves - Hebron: Tomb of Abraham (3:13) - "In this clip from Rick's Holy Land special, we visit Hebron's Tomb of Abraham to see how two communities struggle to be near this sacred site."
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Rick Steeves - Bethlehem: Church of the Nativity (5:44) - "No longer just the little town of Christmas-carol fame, Bethlehem is a leading Palestinian city. Its skyline is a commotion of both crescents and crosses — a reminder that the town, while now mostly Muslim, still has many Christians." Unfortunately many of the Christians have been forced out which is why it is now "mostly Muslin". I take exception to Rick's first statement that it is "just over the Israel - Palestine border" ... there is no country of "Palestine"!
Rick Steeves - The Best of Israel (26:45) - This appears to be an episode from a new 2015 season of Rick Steeves' travel shows. "We start in Jerusalem, alive with religious tradition and passion — Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. We then visit cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, with its in-love-with-life beaches; ponder the sad fortress of Masada; and join pilgrims at biblical sights around the Sea of Galilee. We'll also pay our respects at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, drop into an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood, and savor the local cuisine."
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Safed, Israel’s Mystical Holy City (2:18) - "Take a walk with us through the ancient cobblestoned city that is infused with art, music and spirituality."
Samaria - Where History Meets Destiny (7:50) - "Join us on a journey through one of the most beautiful, and diverse areas in Israel. See how history has come full circle in the hills of modern Samaria!"
Scenes From The Holy Land - Photographs by Noam Chen (4:14) - "Scenes and Landscapes from the Holy Land of Israel. Travel/Tourism photos of Israel - from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, from the Galilee to Eilat."
The Secrets of Old Acre (8:35) - "Akko: The Secrets of the City Above and the City Below". A well made video for adults (and children) about the history and beauty of the northern Israel city of Acre (also known as Akko).
Shiloh and Ariel (4:22) - "The mountains of Samaria, in the Biblical heartland of ancient Israel, are the site of many Old Testament stories and historic events. The ruins of Shiloh still tell of the prophet Samuel who served at the Tabernacle, the Tent of God's holy presence. A scale model of this sanctuary can now be seen in the city of Ariel."
Sky Above Israel (3:28) - Some beautiful aerial video.
Tel Megiddo (2:39) - "About 30 km south-east of Haifa, known for its historical, geographical, and theological importance, especially under its Greek name Armageddon. In ancient times Megiddo was an important city-state. Excavations have unearthed 26 layers of ruins, indicating a long period of settlement. Megiddo is strategically located at the head of a pass through the Carmel Ridge overlooking the Jezreel Valley from the west." I've been there but the perspective from the ground is much different. The large "cut" on the lower left side was where archaeologists dug out this section many years ago without regard for proper preservation methods. In the top center of this picture the large round hole in the ground is going down into an underground water cistern. It is seen better at 1:06 in the video. On our tour we went down into the cistern and walked through the tunnel which came out some distance away - you can see the exit if you watch carefully at 1:35. In ancient days, this tunnel was dug to bring water into the city and protect it from invading armies.
This is Israel (6:23) - "Israel is a country with so many stereotypes attached to its name. Our goal is to prove to the world that this is a truly special place in the most real, vulnerable and fresh way possible. This is not a 'tourist-y' video, but rather a look through the lens of young, authentic travelers, having the time of their lives. As young influencers, it’s our responsibility to shine a light on this amazing country, and document positive stories from both the locals’ and foreigners’ points of view." This is slightly different from the other videos on this page but I thought it should still fit here.
Time Land (3:56) - Some beautiful time lapse video of Israel.
Time lapse of Jerusalem (4:09) - This is a time lapse travel video, mostly of Jerusalem, but a few shots from other locations, posted by someone from France. Most titles are in French but most are easy to identify. Some nice scenes.
Tourist Video - These two YouTube videos were taken in December 2012 by visitors to Israel from Wilson Gospel Chapel in Australia. I thought they were interesting enough to post here. The first is scenery from the drive into Jerusalem which I believe looks like Highway 1 - these people were probably coming to Jerusalem from the direction of the Dead Sea and then through the Derech Har HaTsofim Tunnel before arriving at the Mount of Olives. The second is a walk through Jerusalem. Read the descriptions on YouTube. Part 1 (5:36) Part 2 (6:16)
Visit Hebron Tel Romeida Admot Yishai with Yehuda Glick (33:53) - Rabbi Yehuda Glick was in the news In October 2014 as he was shot during an attempted assassination by an Arab terrorist. Fortunately he survived the attack.
Walking Tours - These videos were shot with high end equipment and camera stabilization so they are very smooth.
- Jerusalem (14:59) - A walk around the old city at various times of the day from early morning to after midnight - December 2010.
Walk Through the Old City of Jerusalem (28:32) - "Tour the Old City of Jerusalem with Dr. David Reagan on the television show Christ in Prophecy!"
Walking Tour Of Jerusalem with The United West (14:53) - Some interesting perspectives during this 2012 video by The United West organization
Water Streams in Israel's Upper Galilee (1:29) - "High peaks, rivers and streams, breathtaking landscapes and evergreen forests make the Upper Galilee particularly attractive to hikers. No wonder it has been nicknamed The Israeli Tuscany. Thanks to the abundant water and the fertile soil, this northern part of Israel has been relatively densely populated since ancient times"
Water Views of Israel (3:43) - Some very nice video scenes from places in Israel by water ... I didn't know there were that many waterfalls as seen in the beginning of the video.
Yemin Moshe (1:45) - "Yemin Moshe is an old neighbourhood in Jerusalem that has become known for its magnificent landscape. Yemin Moshe was the first Jewish neighbourhood built outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem."
Yerushalayim (6:30) - This is how Jerusalem is pronounced in Hebrew. A variety of shots from around Jerusalem taken by a tourist. Some of the video quality isn't the greatest but there's a nice background song.
You'll Never Be The Same (4:34) - This is an Israeli Tourism video set to a powerful song sung by American tenor, Amick Byram.
Zahi Shaked's YouTube Channel - Zahi is a licensed tour guide in Israel and he has posted many videos of places in Israel. You could spend a lot of time here. Have a look. (Warning ... there are 20,000+ videos!)
I wasn't sure what to call this one but it seemed to be an interesting collection of well made videos of Israel posted on YouTube by Nurettin Yilmaz of the Netherlands. Read the YouTube descriptions for more information on each video.
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