Early to bed, early to , then roll around in the mineral mud and float in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea . Visit the most oft visited pilgrimage site of the West Bank-Bethlehem is home to beautiful churches and is the clos- est and most easily accessible of the West Bank towns. Head north to Tzfat , the birthplace of Kabbalah and home to an artist's colony. The stony labyrinths and bustling market of Akko are a stark contrast to Tzfat's intense serenity. For a thrill-a-minute finale, sun by day and sin by night in Tel Aviv's beaches, bars, and discotheques . ITINERARY 2 Spend 4 or 5 days in Jerusalem . In addition to the must-see sights, try browsing the Arab market or visiting some of Jerusalem's museums . Take a lei- surely trip to the Dead Sea region: climb Masada , relax at the beach, and hike Ein Gedi's beautiful trails . Explore the ruins of the oldest known city in the world and experience the vibrance of modern life in Jericho . The immac- ulately preserved underground caves and tombs of Beit Guvrin provide wel- come relief from the scorching desert sun. Move on to Bethlehem via Jerusa- lem, and then to the Sea of Galilee . Sit down to a fresh fish dinner after a day of biking around the lake and visiting historical sights. While away a peaceful day in Tzfat , and continue north to the Golan Heights where lush vegeta- tion and cascading waterfalls make for refreshing hikes. Highlights include Nahal Yehudiya for hiking and splashing , Nimrod's Fortress for ruins, and the Banyas for a combination. Cruise along the Mediterranean Coast: spend the morning in Akko and an afternoon in Caesarea , Israel's premier archaeological beach town. Finish up in Tel Aviv , exploring the flea market and alleyways of Jaffa before a night of club-hopping in the city. ITINERARY 3 As the center of three of the world's major religions and three millennia of history, as well as a vibrant modern culture, Jerusalem warrants as much time as you can give it. Mitzpeh Ramon , with the world's largest natural craters, is well worth the trip into the desert. Get glassy eyed over Har Ardon , a truly magnificent hike. From there, consider a day of snorkeling and sun-bathing in Ellat . Eilat is also a convenient departure-point for a trip into the rock-hewn Petra, Jordan , the Nabatean city lost to historians for centuries. On the way back to Jerusalem, make a stop in Be'er Sheva for its Bedouin mar- ket , then spend a couple days in the Dead Sea region , including Masada . From Jerusalem, Belt Guvrin makes a good day trip. Jerusalem is a convenient base for travel to Bethlehem , and Ramallah , a breezy mountain town that serves as a center for Palestinian intel- lectual life. When you've had your fill of desert air, make your way to the Sea of Gall- lee and then north to Tzfat and the Golan Heights .