There are many misconceptions about the State of Israel. Among them is that a vacation in Israel means enduring an overload of historical tours and bible lessons. While there are a ton of opportunities to walk through history and the stories we were told as children, Israel is so much more than that.

Famous citizens of Israel like Gal Gadot and Gene Simmons constantly return for the fantastic restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. But stars who have no affiliation to the country, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Timberlake are also eager to float in the Dead Sea, see the beaches of Tel-Aviv and attend one of the biggest Pride events in the world.

Without further ado, here are Jerry Seinfeld, Demi Lovato, Leonardo DiCaprio and 17 other celebs who travel to Israel.

20 Jerry Seinfeld Celebrates His Heritage With His Loving Family By The Kotel

Take a lesson from Jerry Seinfeld and his family if you're to visit the State of Israel. Don't miss out on eating fruit sushi in Eilat on the coast of the Red Sea. Then, check out a crater in the Negev Desert. Of course, you can always visit The Western Wall and the famous Dome on the Rock as they did.

19 Andy Cohen Goes Absolutely Bananas For Tel-Aviv Pride Season

Most of the Middle East prohibits people from living their authentic life. But this is not the case in most of Israel. Which is why Andy Cohen rushed over to enjoy the Tel Aviv Pride Parade in 2018. The celebration is one of the biggest and wildest in the world. As Andy says, there's nothing like "coming together in support of equality."

18 Leo DiCaprio Learned His Fans Know No Borders When He Had To Be Snuck Into His Hotel

There was chaos outside of Leonardo DiCaprio's hotel in Tel-Aviv when he arrived there a few years ago. At the time, he was dating a model from Israel, Bar Rafaeli, and was there to celebrate her brother's birthday. But a swarm of fans and paparazzi made this difficult for Leo.

17 We All Know Gal Gadot Adores Her Home Country But We Love Seeing Her Actually Enjoy It

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot is very vocal about how proud she is of her country despite growing resentment. She constantly shows her support for the democracy of Israel by returning even though much of her life is in L.A. When there, she enjoys the restaurants and cafes in Tel-Aviv, where she and her husband once owned a boutique hotel.

16 Rihanna Said Her Trip To Israel Was An "Amazing, Amazing Experience"... So, We Guess She Liked It...

Rihanna was thrilled and delighted to be performing in Israel a few years ago. She spent many days wandering the streets of Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem. She also floated in the iconic Dead Sea, which is a massive salt lake without a single life-form inhabiting it. At the end of her trip, she stated that the whole thing was "an amazing, amazing experience."

15 Jennifer Lopez Gets Glammed Up For A Night On The Town After Being A Total Tourist All Day

Jennifer Lopez knows that she can walk down most streets in Israel wearing precisely what she chooses to wear. And when she was there this past summer with Alex Rodriguez, that's precisely what she did. Of course, the Golden Globe nominee went for a more conservative look when visiting the various holy sites. But once they went out for dinner in Tel-Aviv, all bets were off.

14 Justin Bieber Took His Shirt Off In Israel... Just Like He Does Everywhere Else

By our count, Justin Bieber has been to Israel twice. The first time was in 2011, when he arrived with a 115-member entourage and how own personal jacuzzi. His second time was a little more subdued. He was there in 2017 for a concert in Tel Aviv. While there, he ripped off his shirt and wandered into the Dead Sea alongside Taylor Swift's nemesis, Scooter Braun.

13 Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Were All Pomp And Ridiculous Circumstance At The Cathedral Of St. James

In April 2015, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West went above and beyond protocol when they baptized North West in Israel. The event was held in the historic Cathedral of St. James in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem. Khloe Kardashian was there too and said that it was the "most meaningful trip" she's ever been on.

12 Mariah Carey Shared The Western Wall With Her Daughter... But That Salt Lake Was All About Her

In 2017, Mariah Carey took both of her children to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem. While there, she shared a sweet moment with her daughter. But when she floated in the Dead Sea, it was all about her. But most people have their own photoshoots at the salt lake. After all, it's one of the most unique places in the world.

11 Demi Lovato Went For That Holy Experience 100%

Unlike many celebrities on this list, Demi Lovato went to Israel purely for the holy experience. While there in October 2019, she was baptized in the Jordan River, visited the Western Wall, and even paid her respects at the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center. She claimed it was one of the most meaningful experiences of her life.

10 Shay Mitchell Floats Like A Friggin' Queen On A Salt Lake

You and Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell said she "never felt more alive" when she floated in the Dead Sea back in July 2017. Taking a dip in the salt lake was specifically what she wanted. And we don't blame her, it's awesome. The surface and shores of the Dead Sea are 430.5 meters below sea level, making it Earth's lowest elevation on land.

9 Justin Timberlake Says His Trip To Israel Is Something He'll "Never Forget"

In May 2014, Justin Timberlake took his tour to many cities in the Middle East. But he said that his time in Israel was something he'll "never forget." He even flew his wife, Jessica Biel, and his parents, Randall Timberlake and Lynn Harless, out to enjoy the historic country with him.

8 Mario Lopez Lathers His Ripped Bod With Mud... Do We Need To Say Anything More?

Mud baths are common at the Dead Sea. In fact, they're almost expected. So, you can expect to see a bunch of hunks like Mario Lopez ripping their shirts off and slathering themselves with skin-revitalizing mud before washing off. While there, the TV host also visited the Old City in Jerusalem and took photos with fans.

7 Britney Spears Makes Time For Luxury Shopping Wherever She Goes

Britney Spears caused quite a stir when she visited Israel a few years ago. Fans swarmed the Dan Hotel where she was staying before her concert there. But she still managed to sneak out to enjoy some luxury shopping as well as head to Gordon Beach. She was happy to support her 55,000 plus fans there as well as support local businesses.

6 Lance Bass Walks Holy Paths Then Parties Like An MF In Tel Aviv

In 2017, Lance Bass enjoyed Israel with a number of friends and family, including Sopranos star Jamie Lynn Sigler. He walked many holy paths while there like visiting The Jordan River which holds meaning to Christians. He also learned much about the diverse people of the country. Oh, and then he partied like an MF in Tel-Aviv as most people do.

5 Adrian Grenier And Jeremy Piven Are A Little Less Entourage In Jerusalem

Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier left their Entourage personas back in the U.S. when they visited Israel in 2016 and 2017 respectively. While they could've kept up their party-boy images in Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem has a much more conservative feel. After their trips, both stars claimed that being there was one of the most humbling experiences of their lives.

4 Derek Hough Goes Full Indiana Jones In The Garden Tomb

Like Demi Lovato, Derek Hough went for a holy experience when traveling to Israel in 2017. While there, he visited The Garden Tomb and even climbed inside. This is where many believe the son of God was resurrected. Derek also took the time to scale Mount Tabor. Of course, his hair looked superb as he did.

3 Mayim Bialik Finds Her Favorite Vegan, Kosher Pizza Hut In Tel-Aviv

Yes, there's a huge vegan scene in Israel. It's a place were many cultures and perspectives mesh together. But Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik adores Israel for this reason. Besides, it's the only place in the world where she can eat at a vegan kosher Pizza Hut. One can be found off Ben Yehuda Street in the ancient City of David.

2 Odeya Rush Returns To Israel Every Chance She Gets... And These Pics Are Making Us Want To Go With Her

While she was born in Haifa, Odeya Rush spends most of her time in L.A. and New York. That's because her career has taken off. You might recognize this absolute babe from Lady Bird, The Giver, and Let It Snow on Netflix. Odeya is a big supporter of Israel and praises the country's food scene. She says that you don't need to go anywhere fancy to get amazing food.

1 Camilla Belle Goes To The Carmel Market And Eats All The Foods

Visiting Israel allowed 10,000 BC and Push star Camilla Belle to continue her world-wide foodie adventure. While there in 2015, she perused the fresh goods at the Carmel Market in Tel-Aviv. She also had a traditional Lebanese lunch while in Jerusalem. As we can see, this beauty clearly adored what Israel has to offer.