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Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem is the city with a fourth dimension. If most cities are three-dimensional, then Jerusalem has an added fourth dimension, a spiritual one. A surreal place holy to Jews, Muslims and Christians and therefore significant to over one-third of all people on earth. Jerusalem is city, special in every sense of the word. Beyond its religious and historic importance, Jerusalem has developed as the capital of modern-day Israel with West Jerusalem having a modern vibrant center. Jerusalem has to be seen to be believed.
Tel Aviv
Tel-Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv is one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Titled the ‘Mediterranean Capital of Cool’ by the New York Times, this is a 24 hour city with a unique pulse, combining sandy Mediterranean beaches with a world-class nightlife, a buzzing cultural scene, incredible food, UNESCO recognized architecture, and an international outlook. Don’t miss it!
Nazareth
Nazareth, Israel
Nazareth has come a long way since its days as a quiet Jewish village in Roman-ruled Galilee, so if you’re expecting bucolic rusticity, be prepared for a surprise. These days, Israel’s largest Arab city is a bustling mini-metropolis, with shop-lined thoroughfares, traffic jams and young men with a penchant for showing off at the wheel. The Old City, its stone-paved alleys lined with crumbling Ottoman-era mansions, is working to reinvent itself as a sophisticated culinary and cultural destination.
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Location
Israel is a country in Western Asia, located on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea. It has land borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan on the east, the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip to the east and west, respectively, and Egypt to the southwest.
Transportation
The main forms of public transportation are busses and the national train service both offering a convenient, reasonably priced means of travel to nearly every destination in the country.
Taxis are common in Israel for urban and interurban travel and can be flagged in the street or booked via phone or designated international apps such as GetTexi.
Languages Spoken
Hebrew and Arabic are the two official languages in the linguistically diverse country of Israel. The two most important foreign languages used in Israel are English and Russian.
Currency
Israel currency is called the ‘shekel’. Shekels are abbreviated as either ILS, or more commonly NIS (which stands for New Israeli Shekel). Israel has 4 paper bank notes for: 20, 50, 100 and 200 Shekels. The shekel is a very strong currency by any worldwide standard. Nevertheless, you will get a better rate for shekels by exchanging here in Israel rather than in your home country.
Visas
Citizens of the following countries will be issued tourist visas free of charge at every port or entrance terminal to Israel.
Electricity
In Israel the power plugs and sockets are of type C (also known as the standard "Euro" plug) and H (this type is unique to Israel but it also works with plug C). The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Vaccinations
Some vaccines are recommended or required for Israel. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Israel: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, anthrax, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
Emergency Calls
Dialing 112 from a mobile phone will connect you to the emergency services.
Dialing 106 from any phone will connect you with the local municipality or regional council.
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FAQs about Israel
Is Israel safe to visit?
Many wonder whether Israel is safe to visit. The answer is that overwhelmingly, it is. Despite the perception that some people have of Israel being a dangerous or war-ridden country, the reality couldn’t be different. Public safety is among the highest in the world, with crime incredibly low, and, for the last 5-10 years, very few terror attacks in major cities. Life expectancy in Israel is among the highest in the world (higher than the USA).
Is the water safe to drink?
Yes! While there is of course bottled water available as well, the tap water in Israel meets strict safety standards and is consumed by millions. We suggest you drink up, cause it is hot!
What is the weather like?
Israel has several climate zones, including a mediterranean climate in Tel Aviv, a semi-arid climate in Beersheba, and a desert climate in Southern Negev. Overall, you can expect long, hot and dry summers throughout the country, and cooler, rainy winters.
What is the internet and email availability like?
Most hotels will offer access for an additional fee, and there are cafes and businesses that offer complimentary access. Tel Aviv has free wifi throughout the city with 80 hotspots!
Will my cell phone work in Israel?
If you have an international usage plan with your carrier, it will work. Please contact your carrier to set up and ensure you have coverage before your arrival. We do suggest you carry a phone with you in Israel, even if you need to rent one for your stay for added safety and ability to keep in contact if you get separated from your group.
