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  • Eilat

    Located on the banks of the Red Sea in the extreme south of the country, Eilat is one of the most popular seaside resorts in Israel. Surrounded on both sides by the crimson mountains of the desert, in

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  • Jérusalem

    An inevitable place of pilgrimage for Jews, Catholics, and Muslims, Jerusalem is the most visited place on trips to Israel. Historical monuments, religious sites... This city, perched on the summits of

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  • Tel-Aviv

    Tel-Aviv remains a largely unknown destination. But that fact is a shame, as it is definitely a city worth discovering! It is a city that never sleeps; restaurants, bars and cafes are always open and the

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In brief+

Weekly budget
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Flight budget
£unconfirmed
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Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
No
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Nouveau Shékel
Language(s)
hebrew

Overview

Israel

Travel alert (FCO - last updated 1 December 2011):
After conflict in November 2011, with several rockets being fired into northern Israel from southern Lebanon and Israel's subsequent retaliation, British nationals are advised not to travel to Sheba'a Farms and Ghajjar. Travel to Gaza is also advised against due to the fragility of the 2009 cease-fire and rising tensions. The FCO advises against any attempt to reach Gaza by sea, which is routinely patrolled by the Israeli Navy.

The cradle of Judaism, Islam and Christianity, Israel is a bag full of history. It has given birth to several civilisations, which is why they are all fighting for it today. No visitor will be unsatisfied with a jaunt around this country, which attracts pilgrims from all over the world. From the Mountain of Olives to Mount Sinai, from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, every tourist, irrespective of their religion, will be seduced by these legendary sites. Moreover, those who love underwater diving and lazing around will not hesitate to visit the white sand beaches with their crystal clear seas.

pros

  •  The amazing variety of Israel's landscapes: the subtle mix of beach tourism and rural tourism.
  •  An exceptional historical and cultural heritage; from biblical archeology to contemporary realities.

cons

  •  Unfortunately the people are not very hospitable.
  •  The Hebrew State's political hazards and the tensions that ensue demand a certain amount of vigilance.

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Our Editorial team's advice

If you want to meet Israelis while you're staying there, go to 'Kibbutz accomodations' where some Israelis have opened hotel establishments and holiday camps. There are some thirty Kibbutzims spread throughout the country and they are a relatively cheap solution. Otherwise, in Jerusalem and on pilgrimage sites, there are some forty Christian hostels offering rooms and dormitories with breakfast.
If you like archeology, take part in one of the several excavation sites open in the summer. You do not need any specific qualifications and it is open to everyone (only requirement: to be over the age of eighteen).
If you want to meet Palestinians, go for a trip to the Palestinian Territories. In the Arab towns and the hills of the West Bank, there are many sites to see and you will discover another reality which is a lot different from all the media clichés.

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