Holidays in Israel

Among the countries of the Middle East, Israel is considered one of the most popular among tourists. Here you can combine a comfortable beach holiday with first-class medical treatments. Fans of excursions will also not be left out - there are a lot of historical monuments and religious shrines in Israel.

Israel landmarks

Mostly attractions of this country are objects of religious worship and are of great importance to believers. In the capital of the country, Jerusalem, there is a huge number of temples, some of which are considered the most ancient in the world.

• The most famous religious landmark of Israel is considered to be the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. It was built on the site of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Now it contains several relics of the greatest importance for the Christian world. It is in this temple that the Holy Fire appears annually. Pilgrims from all over the world come to see this unique phenomenon.

• For Jews around the world, another religious shrine is of great importance - the Wailing Wall. This object is a piece of the wall of an ancient temple. People come here to pray and leave a note with a request between the ancient stones.

• The ancient city of Jaffa, which has now become part of modern Tel Aviv, can be called a kind of an open-air monument. In the cultural capital of Israel, you can visit museums, galleries and other tourist sites.

• In the old part of Jerusalem, there is one of the oldest streets called Via Dolorosa. It is generally accepted that it was here that the last journey of Jesus Christ to the crucifixion passed. Most of the stations of the Way of the Cross are located on this street.

• A natural and religious landmark is the Jordan River, which separates Israel and Jordan. Jesus was baptized in this river. Now it is a place of active pilgrimage for Christians.

• The oldest mosque is also in Israel. It was erected on the Temple Mount and is called al-Aqsa. The building of the mosque was built in 636, but then it was rebuilt several times.

Resorts of Israel

Israel receives tourists almost all year round. In spring and autumn, you can relax here on the Red or Dead Sea, as well as in Eilat. In summer, the Mediterranean Sea and Lake Kinneret await you. Many tourists love to relax in Tel Aviv. Here, any tourist will find a lot of entertainment with the possibility of visiting interesting places and exciting adventures. Everyone, without exception, will be interested in Tel Aviv. Here you will find beautiful beaches, cozy hotels, interesting historical excursions, museums and art galleries.

Another popular Mediterranean resort- Netanya. It is located in the very center of Israel. From Tel Aviv to Netanya, only half an hour by bus. Here you will find a gentle sea with huge beaches, new, well-equipped hotels, picturesque corners of nature and inexpensive rest. And Netanya is only a couple of tens of kilometers away from popular sightseeing spots.

You can relax all year round in Eilat. This city is called the decoration of the Red Sea. Despite the immense popularity among tourists, the city has managed to preserve the amazing cleanliness of the coastal zone. Here you will get the opportunity not only to enjoy the beach rest, but also to make good purchases. Eilat is the center of duty-free shopping, which attracts lovers of bargain shopping from all over the world. In addition to historical sights, you can also see the animal world here. There is an ornithological center and the only dolphinarium where you can swim with dolphins in the sea.

The body of water with the saltiest water in the world, the Dead Sea, is also located in Israel. This unique sea has long been a center of relaxation and treatment. People come here from all over the world to get their portion of healthy salts and minerals. There are several hotel complexes and hospitals with their own beaches on the Dead Sea. But there are also public beaches where anyone can relax.

Israel hotels

The peculiarity of the hotels in this country is that the international classification is not accepted here. So if you see a description of the hotel with the number of stars, then keep in mind that this rating is a purely subjective opinion of the tour operator. It is based on the list of services provided by the hotel. In addition, there are not many hotels in the country, for the most part they are small.

All hotels in Israel offer their guests kosher food. Therefore, breakfast here is always milk-based, and meat dishes are offered for dinner. You will not be offered pork, seafood, caviar and some types of fish.

It is customary to celebrate Shabbat in hotels. Therefore, on Saturdays, some of the hotel's elevators stop automatically on each floor. Late check-in and late check-out are available on Saturday.

There are no closed private beaches in Israel, so everyone can use the beaches, regardless of whether a person lives in this hotel or not. Moreover, everyone is obliged to pay for umbrellas and sun loungers, even if the hotel is on the first line and has direct access to the beach.

Features of Israel

In Israel, they live on their own calendar, the months of which depend on the lunar cycle. According to this calendar, all enterprises in the country work, holidays are celebrated and dates are stamped on documents. To align the lunar calendar with the regular year, a leap year is introduced containing one additional month. It happens irregularly, and after two or three years.

The Sabbath is observed in Israel. None of the businesses are open on Saturdays. Even public transport does not run on this day. During the Sabbath, entertainment, physical work is prohibited, Jews do not watch TV and even do not answer phone calls.

Dress in Israel is very modest, regardless of income level. It is also customary to dress modestly when visiting religious sites. Always cover your knees and shoulders when entering a temple or mosque.

How much will vacation in Israel cost

There is no need for Russians to apply for a visa to travel to Israel. The cheapest flight to Israel is from Moscow. For example, tickets to Tel Aviv will cost about 8,600 rubles in both directions, and for a flight to Eilat you will pay 15,000 rubles.

A large part of the cost in Israel is food. Here, to save money, we recommend you eat local cuisine or look for a place called Cofix. There are many places where all dishes cost 5 shekels. There are such coffee shops and bars in Tel Aviv and several other cities.

Home rentals in Israel start at $ 50 in Tel Aviv and $ 65 in Eilat. You can save a lot if you get together with a company and rent a house or apartment for the duration of your vacation. It will cost from $ 60 per day. By the most conservative estimates, the weekly the trip for two to Israel will cost you from $ 1110. This amount includes flights, accommodation in an inexpensive hotel, three meals a day and travel by public transport around the city.