It may be smaller in size than Lake Michigan, but Israel is unforgettable. From Eilat and the Red Sea in the country’s south, to the awe-inspiring Negev desert, and on to the beaches of the Mediterranean, the verdant hills of the Galilee, and to both ancient and modern cities, this is a country bursting with life and diversity.

To honor the country’s 68th Independence Day, we take you on a breathtaking tour across one of the most fascinating nations in the world. Relax and enjoy.

Video editing by Asi Aivas for ISRAEL21c

Video footage by Asi Aivas, Elahn Zetlin, Avi Kanner, Dennis Zinn for ISRAEL21c

Extra footage from Paradive Skydiving

Production by Nicky Blackburn and Viva Sarah Press for ISRAEL21c