Excursions in Israel are not just a pleasant addition to beach rest or medical procedures on one of the three seas washing the coast of the country. . Often visiting local sights is the main goal of the trip, during which you can get acquainted not only with the color of Israeli cities, local customs, peculiarities life in a religious state, unique monuments of architecture, wonderful museums, national parks and reserves, natural attractions, but also to see, and sometimes even touch To the greatest relics of the three world religions - Judaism, Christianity and Muslims . Depending on the type of rest and the excursion program is formed .

Types of Israel

Excursions for holidaymakers on the coast

Mediterranean coast and Eilat bay - the main attraction for those who like to soak up the sun . The excursion programs organized for tourists in the beach holidays at these resorts, on the one hand, are similar to each other, and on the other - are different . First of all, these are one-day trips with a visit The most interesting sights of the most ancient cities of Israel - Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, Caesarea, Haifa and Akko . Eilat usually travel to Jerusalem, the capital of Israel and the religious center of the three major world religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and the oldest city ​​on the planet Bethlehem, in which the famous Cave of the Nativity of Christ is located . The cost of such a trip at large tour operators for a group of at least ten people varies within 100 . e . Children from two to twelve years old A small discount is available . Those who are vacationing in Tel Aviv or Netanya have great opportunities to choose. . A one-day trip to Jerusalem will cost 60 . ., a program that includes visiting Caesarea , Haifa and Akko, the ancient Mediterranean cities - about 64 y . e . A trip to Nazareth and Galilee, to the territory of two cities, whose name is known to everyone who has ever come into contact with the biblical story - slightly more than 70 y . е . The obligatory excursion program includes the Dead Sea and rest in the SPA on its t Territories . When sending from Eilat this kind of pleasure will be in the area of ​​90 . e ., from one of the resorts of the Mediterranean coast - 64 y . e .

Although holidaymakers in Eilat and there are fewer opportunities to visit Israeli cities, but you can always dive, as it is here that wonderful coral reefs with different kinds of flora and fauna are located . Also you can visit the aquarium museum and aquarium (cost: about 36 y . е . for adults and 33 for . e . for children under 12 years old), go in a jeep safari (the cost is a bit bol more than 40 at . e .) or enjoy the seascapes during the cruise on the bay on the yacht (cost: about 54 y . e .) . In addition, you can visit Jordan, the ancient city of Petra, entirely carved into the rock .

The first question that faces every tourist is what to leave in memory of this unusual country. First of all, it is an amulet of hamsa, in the form of a palm, in the center of which various images are placed. It is believed that hamsa protects from the evil eye. Another common souvenir is mezuzah. This special case for the scroll with prayers, which in a certain way nailed to the door jambs. A scroll with prayers can be found in a synagogue or a specialized store. It is believed that the mezuzah protects the house and everyone who lives in it.
Notes on Jerusalem

The compulsory free excursions usually include sightseeing tours in Tel Aviv-Jaffa or Eilat, with visits to major jewelry centers. I would like to immediately warn that usually the goods offered during such trips cost much more than if they were purchased elsewhere on their own.

Dead Sea Tours

Dead Sea Resorts - the best way to cure many chronic diseases . For those who like the combination of useful and pleasant, excursions to different cities of Israel are recommended. Usually these are one-day trips to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel-Aviv, with a visit to its ancient suburbs of Jaffa, Nazareth and Galilee. Travel is also organized with rest on the Red Sea in Eilat. This is the most expensive package. Such one-day rest will cost at least 90 cu

Excursions from the city of Jerusalem

If the place of residence is Jerusalem, then the choice of excursions increases several times. In addition to visiting the Israeli capital, it is, first, visiting all the major cities of Israel, secondly, viewing the main religious shrines of the country, thirdly, it is a trip to the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean coast. The cost of excursions from Jerusalem, in comparison with the same trips from the main resorts, is much lower.

The restored columns on the Byzantine street in Beit She'an Excursions in Israel
Antique Street in Beit She'an
Friendly camel in Israel Excursions in Israel
Excursions on camels
The ancient floor of the Galilee synagogue Excursions in Israel
Ancient mosaics in the Galilee synagogue