Israel - a state in the eastern Mediterranean coast, the south has access to the Red Sea. Israel is bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and with Egypt, Gaza and the West Bank. The area of the Israeli-27, 800 sq km, from north to south, the country stretches for 470 km and from west to east - 135 km.Despite its small size, Israel has a rather large variety of natural areas. In the north there are mountains covered with greenery. In Israel two rivers flow, which does not dry out in summer: Yarkon and the famous Jordan.Most of the territory Israel occupies a desolate Negev desert.One of the natural attractions of the country - the Dead Sea, which flows into the Jordan River. Tours to Israel necessarily involve a visit to this nature reserve. The Dead Sea - a saltwater lake located between Israel and Jordan. Dead Sea - the lowest point of the earth's surface: the surface is at a depth of 420 m below sea level. The Dead Sea was named, as it because of the high content of salts and minerals do not live fish, or algae, only a few types of bacteria may exist in the mouth of the Jordan. The composition of salts, as well as the composition of Dead Sea mud is unique, and it is possible to create a resort on its shores. Guests at the resort combines vacation in Israel, and treatment with salt and mud from the Dead Sea.
JERUSALEM
Jerusalem over 3000 years, but the earliest mention of this city an even more ancient Canaanite and belong to the kingdom, and it is XX-XIX century BC. Not surprisingly, trips to Israel are so popular around the world - because this city is so old that it seems eternal.The first magnificent temple in Jerusalem was built by King Solomon. In 586 BC Temple was destroyed by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. Then the Jewish people returned from exile and built his temple again. And then, this temple was rebuilt by King Hero
d the Great. The new temple stood for up to 70 AD and was destroyed by the Romans. Part of the west wall that once surrounded the temple, preserved, and is now called the Western Wall.Muslims have long possessed this city, and Jerusalem are in their historical and religious monuments. Most is located in the Muslim quarter. Over by quarter, brightly shining golden dome of its round shape, stands the world famous Al-Aqsa Mosque, where, as stated in the Qur'an, miraculously was moved Prophet Muhammad.Travel to Israel for a Christian - a unique opportunity to witness the main Christian shrines. Such monuments in Jerusalem, innumerable, and to avoid all the memorable places, it will take at least a week. Many temples are visible from the lookout on the Mount of Olives, which usually begins a journey through the city. The main place for Christians all over the world - the majestic, imbued with an extraordinary atmosphere of the Holy Sepulcher. Built in the early 4 BC, the Temple is divided between the six major religions of the Christian Church. Tour of the church takes a few hours, and tourists who have bought trips to Israel with reverence around this church. There are fragrant Stone of Anointing, Holy Sepulchre, the stones of Golgotha. Church of the Resurrection and the Church of St. Helena may also be interested pilgrims Christians. Not far from Bethlehem, Jerusalem is an unusually bright and beautiful ancient temple - the Basilica of the Nativity. Trips to Israel always include a visit to the place of Christ.In Jerusalem, a lot of museums, and every stone of the Old City is able to tell the whole story of the past centuries. If you choose a longer trip than day trips to Jerusalem, you have the opportunity to visit the northern Israeli cities and historical sites of biblical times.
CLIMATE
In Israel, the climate is subtropical and dry tropical and temperate, depending on location. Tours to Israel from Moscow always takes us from winter to summer or cold in the summer is very hot.
In Tel Aviv and in Netanya, hot and humid in Jerusalem - a mountain climate, always somewhat cooler than in other parts of the country, and in Eilat at the Red Sea - hot and dry. Annual fluctuations in temperature in Eilat - from +20 ° C to 38 ° C, the rains are very rare, the climate is similar to the Egyptian, especially hot in August. In Jerusalem, the weather is very mild. All of temperatures moderated by mountains: the nights are cooland days are not hot, the winter temperature of +6 ° C to +20 ° C, in summer - +25 ° C+30 ° C and higher, the summer rains often in the winter there are snow. On the Mediterranean coast, mild short winter with the temperature within ± 9 ° -22 ° C, the summer is hot, the air is heated to +30 ° -35 ° C. Tours in Israel, especially in Eilat, allowa full beach holiday all year round.
VISA
For a tourist trip to Israel, Russian citizens do not need a visa, but must have a passportvalid for at least 6 months after the date of your entry into Israel. You can buy the best last-minute trips to Israel without having to worry about visas.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
In Israel there are two airports in the corridor. In a "green corridor" are tourists who are there with the goods, requiring the declaration. Through the "red corridor" are tourists with things that need to be declared.Currency can be imported and exported in any quantity. Duty free can I bring no more than 1 liter of spirits and up to 2 liters of wine (if you already have 17 years of age) to 250 g of spirits, up to 250 pc. cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco, gifts not exceeding $ 150, as well as objects and items of personal use.In addition, no tax can bring these things second hand: typewriters, cameras and camera (not camcorder), radios, tape recorders, binoculars, personal jewelry, musical instruments, carriages for babies, sports equipment and equipment for camping,bicycles and related accessories tourist.Strictly prohibits the importation of drugs, pornographic materials, telephones operating in the range of 900 MHz. The import of plants and animals, weapons, drugs, raw, fresh meat, equipment for the wave transmission require special permits.In Israel, strictly follow the smuggling of antiquities and works of art, as well as video equipment, computers and other media (declared and skipped bail only), tools for scuba diving and working tools. If you are carrying such items must pass through the "red corridor", be sure to declare all imported items and pay a deposit which is refunded when leaving the country. Tours to Israel, popular among our countrymen, but the Israeli Customs monitors the security and does not give favors to violators of the rules.Antiques, constructed before 1700, identified as handmade objects, they can be taken out of Israel only with the written permission of the Director of Antiquities. In this case the sale price is subject to an additional 10% tax on exports
CURRENCY POPULATION LANGUAGE
The Israeli currency - the shekel, the shekel every 100 agorot. In circulation arebanknotes of 200, 100, 50 and 20 shekels coins of 1, 5 and NIS 10 and 50, 10 and 5agorot. Foreign currency can be exchanged for shekels in banks, post offices and in special exchange offices.
Prices for holidays in Israel are not too high, problems with the currency exchange there.Many large retail outlets in Israel, accept payment in dollars and euros, but the change in this case may give shekel. Transport and in most stores accept payment in shekels.
Credit cards are accepted everywhere. In Israel, a lot of ATMs, they can cash o
ut the money in different currencies. The banks can be cashed international standard credit cards and traveler's checks, the fee is not charged.
Israel's population exceeds 7.5 million residents.
Israel - is not only multi-national, but also multi-lingual country. The official languages are Hebrew and Arabic. About 20% of the population speaks in Russian. Distributed in English, French and other languages.
ISRAEL'S KITCHEN
Israel - a young country, but it has already managed to lay down their culinary traditions. If you want to buy tours to Israel, keep in mind that many hotels offer their guests the Israelikosher food.
First of all, you should not rely on pork and seafood such as crabs and shellfish. Milk and meat are never served together. You need to know in advance that if for breakfast at the hotel will be cheese, the beef in this case, the breakfast menu is not worth waiting, and, conversely, if at dinner you are served meat, dairy products will be gone.
Of course the Israeli cuisine worth a try hummus - a paste of peas and other
legumes,soya-small falafel patties, and came from Arab cuisine kebabs, shish kebabs andshawarma. Many hotels in Israel are on the menu these wonderful dishes Middle Eastern cuisine.
TRANSPORT
There are several airports. Three of them - international: in Eilat, Lod and Ovde.
International passenger traffic carried out mainly through the Airport. Ben-Gurion, as well as through the airport of Eilat. A small portion of international flights through the airport isHaifa. A small airport in Tel Aviv (Sde Dov) serves domestic flights - mostly in Tel Aviv,Eilat, because the trains do not go this route, and bus rides for 4-5 hours. There are fourseaports: Eilat, Haifa, Ashkelon and Ashdod.
Bus lines connect all the towns of Israel, and bus transport - the most widely used public transportation in this country. Buses do not go to Sabbath - from Friday evening untilSaturday evening, but at this time, you can use a taxi. If you choose to vacation spot this beautiful country and purchased tours to Israel, the prices of transport costs, as well asthe distance in this country, does not seem too big. Here you can quickly and inexpensively get from one city to another.
RESORTS
NetanyaNetanya - the largest resort on the Mediterranean coast of Israel. Within the city is located 30 hotels. 9 city beaches sandy spit stretching 13.5 kilometers. The city's population - about 180,000 residents.This resort town has several museums. Gardens, promenades, fountains and friendly atmosphere makes Netanya very attractive seaside resort. Visitors can not only relax on the beaches, which are equipped with everything you need - showers, drinking fountains, sun beds - but also to enjoy the city of festivals, fairs and festivals. More about NetanyaEilatEilat - a small resort on the Red Sea, located at the southernmost tip of Israel. Eilat is located quite far from other cities. There are approximately 50,000 people.Gulf of Eilat - a unique natural area with coral, with its own microclimate: there is never less than + 20 ° C. Heat is fairly easy because the dry air. Sea water temperature year round is in the range +21 ° -24 ° C. It is a known center of winter recreation. Holidays in Israel with children is the most popular in Eilat. Prices for a family vacation would not be much higher than the cost to the popular Russian holiday resorts.Tours to Israel from Moscow - is a convenient, short flight, the most interesting sightseeing progamma, comfortable hotels and good infrastructure and other amenities.Learn more about EilatTEL AVIVTel Aviv - an independent, secular, and a very democratic city with luxury hotels and a bustling nightlife. There are many art galleries, shops, markets and restaurants. In the port of Jaffa, trendy seafood restaurants are concentrated, and the embankments of the southern Tel Aviv are the best discos of the city. Clean and beautiful beaches, infrastructure - all in the city like a set up for an active and bright holiday. Read more about Tel Aviv .
JERUSALEM
d the Great. The new temple stood for up to 70 AD and was destroyed by the Romans. Part of the west wall that once surrounded the temple, preserved, and is now called the Western Wall.Muslims have long possessed this city, and Jerusalem are in their historical and religious monuments. Most is located in the Muslim quarter. Over by quarter, brightly shining golden dome of its round shape, stands the world famous Al-Aqsa Mosque, where, as stated in the Qur'an, miraculously was moved Prophet Muhammad.Travel to Israel for a Christian - a unique opportunity to witness the main Christian shrines. Such monuments in Jerusalem, innumerable, and to avoid all the memorable places, it will take at least a week. Many temples are visible from the lookout on the Mount of Olives, which usually begins a journey through the city. The main place for Christians all over the world - the majestic, imbued with an extraordinary atmosphere of the Holy Sepulcher. Built in the early 4 BC, the Temple is divided between the six major religions of the Christian Church. Tour of the church takes a few hours, and tourists who have bought trips to Israel with reverence around this church. There are fragrant Stone of Anointing, Holy Sepulchre, the stones of Golgotha. Church of the Resurrection and the Church of St. Helena may also be interested pilgrims Christians. Not far from Bethlehem, Jerusalem is an unusually bright and beautiful ancient temple - the Basilica of the Nativity. Trips to Israel always include a visit to the place of Christ.In Jerusalem, a lot of museums, and every stone of the Old City is able to tell the whole story of the past centuries. If you choose a longer trip than day trips to Jerusalem, you have the opportunity to visit the northern Israeli cities and historical sites of biblical times.
CLIMATE
In Israel, the climate is subtropical and dry tropical and temperate, depending on location. Tours to Israel from Moscow always takes us from winter to summer or cold in the summer is very hot.
In Tel Aviv and in Netanya, hot and humid in Jerusalem - a mountain climate, always somewhat cooler than in other parts of the country, and in Eilat at the Red Sea - hot and dry. Annual fluctuations in temperature in Eilat - from +20 ° C to 38 ° C, the rains are very rare, the climate is similar to the Egyptian, especially hot in August. In Jerusalem, the weather is very mild. All of temperatures moderated by mountains: the nights are cooland days are not hot, the winter temperature of +6 ° C to +20 ° C, in summer - +25 ° C+30 ° C and higher, the summer rains often in the winter there are snow. On the Mediterranean coast, mild short winter with the temperature within ± 9 ° -22 ° C, the summer is hot, the air is heated to +30 ° -35 ° C. Tours in Israel, especially in Eilat, allowa full beach holiday all year round.
VISA
For a tourist trip to Israel, Russian citizens do not need a visa, but must have a passportvalid for at least 6 months after the date of your entry into Israel. You can buy the best last-minute trips to Israel without having to worry about visas.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
In Israel there are two airports in the corridor. In a "green corridor" are tourists who are there with the goods, requiring the declaration. Through the "red corridor" are tourists with things that need to be declared.Currency can be imported and exported in any quantity. Duty free can I bring no more than 1 liter of spirits and up to 2 liters of wine (if you already have 17 years of age) to 250 g of spirits, up to 250 pc. cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco, gifts not exceeding $ 150, as well as objects and items of personal use.In addition, no tax can bring these things second hand: typewriters, cameras and camera (not camcorder), radios, tape recorders, binoculars, personal jewelry, musical instruments, carriages for babies, sports equipment and equipment for camping,bicycles and related accessories tourist.Strictly prohibits the importation of drugs, pornographic materials, telephones operating in the range of 900 MHz. The import of plants and animals, weapons, drugs, raw, fresh meat, equipment for the wave transmission require special permits.In Israel, strictly follow the smuggling of antiquities and works of art, as well as video equipment, computers and other media (declared and skipped bail only), tools for scuba diving and working tools. If you are carrying such items must pass through the "red corridor", be sure to declare all imported items and pay a deposit which is refunded when leaving the country. Tours to Israel, popular among our countrymen, but the Israeli Customs monitors the security and does not give favors to violators of the rules.Antiques, constructed before 1700, identified as handmade objects, they can be taken out of Israel only with the written permission of the Director of Antiquities. In this case the sale price is subject to an additional 10% tax on exports
CURRENCY POPULATION LANGUAGE
Prices for holidays in Israel are not too high, problems with the currency exchange there.Many large retail outlets in Israel, accept payment in dollars and euros, but the change in this case may give shekel. Transport and in most stores accept payment in shekels.
Credit cards are accepted everywhere. In Israel, a lot of ATMs, they can cash o
ut the money in different currencies. The banks can be cashed international standard credit cards and traveler's checks, the fee is not charged.
Israel's population exceeds 7.5 million residents.
Israel - is not only multi-national, but also multi-lingual country. The official languages are Hebrew and Arabic. About 20% of the population speaks in Russian. Distributed in English, French and other languages.
ISRAEL'S KITCHEN
First of all, you should not rely on pork and seafood such as crabs and shellfish. Milk and meat are never served together. You need to know in advance that if for breakfast at the hotel will be cheese, the beef in this case, the breakfast menu is not worth waiting, and, conversely, if at dinner you are served meat, dairy products will be gone.
Of course the Israeli cuisine worth a try hummus - a paste of peas and other
legumes,soya-small falafel patties, and came from Arab cuisine kebabs, shish kebabs andshawarma. Many hotels in Israel are on the menu these wonderful dishes Middle Eastern cuisine.
TRANSPORT
There are several airports. Three of them - international: in Eilat, Lod and Ovde.
International passenger traffic carried out mainly through the Airport. Ben-Gurion, as well as through the airport of Eilat. A small portion of international flights through the airport isHaifa. A small airport in Tel Aviv (Sde Dov) serves domestic flights - mostly in Tel Aviv,Eilat, because the trains do not go this route, and bus rides for 4-5 hours. There are fourseaports: Eilat, Haifa, Ashkelon and Ashdod.
Bus lines connect all the towns of Israel, and bus transport - the most widely used public transportation in this country. Buses do not go to Sabbath - from Friday evening untilSaturday evening, but at this time, you can use a taxi. If you choose to vacation spot this beautiful country and purchased tours to Israel, the prices of transport costs, as well asthe distance in this country, does not seem too big. Here you can quickly and inexpensively get from one city to another.
RESORTS
NetanyaNetanya - the largest resort on the Mediterranean coast of Israel. Within the city is located 30 hotels. 9 city beaches sandy spit stretching 13.5 kilometers. The city's population - about 180,000 residents.This resort town has several museums. Gardens, promenades, fountains and friendly atmosphere makes Netanya very attractive seaside resort. Visitors can not only relax on the beaches, which are equipped with everything you need - showers, drinking fountains, sun beds - but also to enjoy the city of festivals, fairs and festivals. More about NetanyaEilatEilat - a small resort on the Red Sea, located at the southernmost tip of Israel. Eilat is located quite far from other cities. There are approximately 50,000 people.Gulf of Eilat - a unique natural area with coral, with its own microclimate: there is never less than + 20 ° C. Heat is fairly easy because the dry air. Sea water temperature year round is in the range +21 ° -24 ° C. It is a known center of winter recreation. Holidays in Israel with children is the most popular in Eilat. Prices for a family vacation would not be much higher than the cost to the popular Russian holiday resorts.Tours to Israel from Moscow - is a convenient, short flight, the most interesting sightseeing progamma, comfortable hotels and good infrastructure and other amenities.Learn more about EilatTEL AVIVTel Aviv - an independent, secular, and a very democratic city with luxury hotels and a bustling nightlife. There are many art galleries, shops, markets and restaurants. In the port of Jaffa, trendy seafood restaurants are concentrated, and the embankments of the southern Tel Aviv are the best discos of the city. Clean and beautiful beaches, infrastructure - all in the city like a set up for an active and bright holiday. Read more about Tel Aviv .
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