At every turn this holy land is
blessed with ancient and fascinating religious sites, and customers who embark with Great Rail
Journeys upon an escorted rail tour of Israel can expect to be both awe - struck and inspired by destinations including the Sea of Galilee,
upon which Jesus is said to have performed the miracle of walking on water, Acre, a former stronghold of the Knights Templar and one of the oldest continuously - inhabited locations on earth and Masada; the mountain - top site of King Herod's fortress and refuge.