The Jews had to wait more than two thousand years to have a territory of their own. Recognition that came on November 29, 1947, when the then 56 countries representing the United Nations voted in favor of the creation of a Jewish state. Six months later, the first shells fell on the rooftops of the city of Jerusalem, initiating an unresolved conflict between Arabs and Israelis. This tragic birth has undoubtedly marked the psyche of a complex and proudly cultural country that offers the culture that offers travelers an incredible variety of options for their delight.

Here are 5 important points to keep in mind on your trip to Holy Land.

 

  • 1 – Accommodation

Tourists will find in Israel a diversity of accommodations to choose from depending on their depending on tastes, purposes and budgets. From from five-star luxury hotels of world renowned chains, all-inclusive resorts, intermediate all-inclusive resorts, intermediate hotels, and more. Prices vary not only vary not only by category, but also by season, (prices are generally prices are generally published in US dollars). You can
you can book directly on our website our tour with hotels included or you can or you can call us and one of our travel coordinators will be happy to help you. travel coordinators will be happy to help you.

  • 2 – Israeli week

The Israeli week is different from the rest of the world. The work week is from Sunday to Thursday, and the weekend (Friday and Saturday). Most businesses are businesses are open on Fridays until early afternoon, before the entrance of Shabbat, (begins at sunset on Friday and lasts until shortly after sunset). Until shortly after sunset on Saturday). 

When selecting a travel package to Israel, it is important to consider which days of the week you will spend in major cities week you spend in the major cities such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and which days you spend which days you spend, for example, in the Galilee, where there is less city traffic. city. For example, a better sightseeing itinerary is one that has your sightseeing day in Jerusalem during the weekend. Jerusalem during the Israeli weekend because of less traffic, and the Galilee and Dead Sea region during the Israeli work week.

  • 3 – Currency and exchange rates

The currency is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS). You can enter Israel with local cash, foreign currency, traveler’s checks and credit cards. All types of foreign currency can be exchanged can be exchanged at the airport, banks, post offices, most hotels or authorized exchange hotels or authorized exchange offices in major cities.
You can easily withdraw cash at ATMs with your international bank credit or debit card. international bank credit or debit card.

Here is a converter of Israeli Shekei to US dollar

  • 4 – Weather

With about 40 rainy days on average, Israel is known for its sunshine, although it has 4 seasons. Sunshine, although it should be remembered that it has 4 seasons. The summers are long and last from April to October with peaks of heat and humidity in July and August.
Autumn and winter last from November to March. The southern city of Eilat enjoys almost 360 days of sunshine, making it the warmest city in Israel.

  • 5 – Language

The official languages are Modern Hebrew and Arabic. English is the main language spoken and understood by the majority. A large number of Israelis have a different mother tongue and you will find many languages spoken fluently by the population such as Spanish, Russian, French, Amharic and many more, French, Amharic and many more.

10 expressions that will help you
  1. Greeting = Shalom (conveys a wish for health, harmony, inner peace,
    calm and tranquility)
  2. Thank you = Todah
  3. Yes = Ken
  4. No = Lo
  5. I’m sorry = Ani mitstaer
  6. My name = Koroim li
  7. See you later/soon = Lehitraot
  8. Ok = Okej
  9. Hotel = Malon
  10. Do you speak English = Midebar sefaraditt?

I hope you find it useful, and remember to contact us to join our travel groups.

Alicia Milanés
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