Israel, vacation and tours in Israel
Israel. Amazing young country with a long history, from the holy book of the Torah instead of the constitution, with the obligatory weekend, when the "freeze" of the city. Country, 470 km long and 135 km wide, in which there is a snow-capped mountains and arid desert. Give yourself and family trips to the ground three religions, the earth breathing history of the ancient world, the land of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, who saw King Herod, Alexander of Macedon, Napoleon.
Going on tour to Israel from Donetsk and Kiev, grab a volume of "The Master and Margarita", it is useful to you instead of the map for a walk through Jerusalem and Caesarea. Choosing a holiday by the sea, go first to the north, where the coast of Haifa and Netanya lapping Mediterranean Sea, and after 3-4 hours can pose for photos, reading the newspaper in the Dead Sea, and from within easy reach of the Red.
Holidays in Israel is truly impressive variety, which can rightly be attributed to the widest choice of tours and options for combining active and passive recreation, and even to the very nature of the Israeli and climate, which is rapidly changing from north to south.
And although in many countries you will find the sea and mountains, and rivers, and flowering gardens, and rich history, but nowhere else in the world you can not find an example of how less than half a century can turn the desert into a place, fragrant flowers and drowning in the green peach, palm and olive orchards.
General information about Israel
Recommended types of recreation
Excursions
Pilgrimage Tours
Beach Holidays
Medical Tours
SPA + Treatment
Geographical position
Israel is located in southwest Asia, bordered by Lebanon in the north, Syria in the northeast, Jordan in the east and Egypt in the south-west. Washed by the waters of the Mediterranean, the Red, the Dead Sea and Lake Keneret.
Climate
In the central coastal areas of Israel's Mediterranean climate prevails in the northern climate is cooler and the temperature rises as it approaches the southern part of the country.
Time zone
002. Coincides with the Ukrainian time.
Currency
The official currency is the shekel, which is divided into 100 agorot. Coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 50 agorot and 1, 5, 10 shekels; denominations of banknotes - 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 shekeley.V airport, hotels, banks can exchange foreign currency. Credit cards and traveler's checks.
Languages spoken
Hebrew, Arabic - official languages of the country.
English - widely spoken in Israel, many signs with inscriptions in Hebrew, dubbed in English, almost all residents are fluent or explained in this language.
Russian - common in major tourist cities, many locals speak a little bit in Russian, so it is very likely that at x / d stations, shops, buses, you will hear the native language.
National and religious holidays
Holidays in Israel do not have a fixed date - they are determined by the lunar calendar.
The national holiday is celebrated Independence Day (April-May) and Remembrance Day (April-May).
The celebration of religious holidays, of course, has a special place among the Israelites. In January, marked the day when the trees are waking up from hibernation. In March - the holiday of victory over enemies. In March-April, Jews celebrate Passover. In April-May, Israelis commemorate Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai - one of the great martyrs of Judaism. May-June - a period when the celebrated Jerusalem Day and the feast of gaining the Torah (first five books of the Old Testament). And in July hosts the annual mourning for the destroyed churches. In the period from September to October, celebrated several holidays: New Year's Jews, and fasting the Day of Atonement, the Feast of Harvest, Feast of the Torah. In November and December, the Day of Lights - Hanukkah.
All holidays in Israel are public holidays.
Medical service
In Israel, medical care at a very high level, so here each year for examination and treatment of thousands of people come from around the world. In an emergency, help will in any clinic. If you are a current insurance, you will be served free of charge or reimbursed for expenses under the insurance policy after the end of the tour.
Spa
Minerals and salts from the Dead Sea have made it a world-renowned resort, where people come to get rid of skin diseases, joint problems, cure diseases of the nervous system and just get healthier. Salubrious climate, mild sunshine, comfortable temperatures create the best conditions for disease prevention and the strengthening of the body.
Tourist Areas
Jerusalem
The city of three religions, which annually attracts pilgrims and ordinary tourists from all over the world. All of Jerusalem - consists mainly of white-yellow low houses, sitting on a hilly terrain, and the old town, enclosed by a thick wall with 4 inputs - it seems another world, especially if come early in the morning, when the city wakes up only. In the four quarters: Jewish, Christian, Arab and Armenian lies the whole history of religion, here are the most sacred places: the Western Wall, Dome of the Rock Mosque, the Temple of the Holy Sepulcher. Visit the museum complex "The Tower of David," in which there are not only architectural monuments but also the huge exposure on the history of this land. In the evening you can visit the amazing show, which is regularly held in this city.
Jaffa
The ancient port city, which according to tradition, Noah built his ark today - the historical district of Tel Aviv. Here a spacious promenade, and the entrance to every house is decorated with a small flower garden, tangerine and pomegranate trees, clean streets, paved with light-yellow stone. One of them is called the street "signs of the zodiac." Instead of rooms at home - is a definite sign. So some live in the house lamb, and other bodies, and others in the house of a lion. There is a bridge, where the plate with the image of zodiac signs are gathered together. As well as attracting the attention of tourists orange tree, hanging in the pot, the bone between the houses.
Bethlehem
City, familiar to many of the biblical stories and films. Here Jesus Christ was born, after which even in the year 326 was built Church of the Nativity, which has been preserved to our days.
Nazareth
The third largest after Jerusalem and Bethlehem for Christian city. It is located in northern Israel. Here the Virgin Mary received the news of her future son, and here Jesus spent his childhood.
Tel Aviv
The young and the very large city. Here are concentrated the majority of large companies of Israel, it is his business and economic center. The city never sleeps, and evening dresses in a beautiful dress dazzling lights that go off into the sky. From the interesting sights Diamond Exchange, where you can not only enjoy these precious stones, but buy only afford something in memory, as well as Independence Palace.
Worth a visit
Caesarea
Travel to Caesarea - a walk in the places where he lived, King Herod. The huge archaeological complex on the Mediterranean coast will tell you a story about how there were performances, gladiators, horse racing, how to rest in the baths, the life of prisoners and the court. You will see the port and the palace of Herod the Great, the Roman theater and aqueduct, Crusader fortress, an ancient hippodrome and a whole street of Roman statues.
Ein Gedi
The reserved area, through which the fresh source located at the Dead Sea. An oasis in the desert with a waterfall Shulamith, the cave of David delights in contrasts. Channel flows from the rocks, forming waterfalls and small lakes, around which crowding not numerous herbs, it contrasts with the reddish-brown rocks and boulders, and the blue of the sky in the distance merges with the blue of the Dead Sea.
The Diamond Exchange
The museum and exhibition hall located on the first floor of the Diamond Exchange. Here you will learn about the technology of processing stones, jewelry making, can enjoy the breathtaking splendor and make a valuable acquisition.
Entertainment
Activities
For tourists in Israel given the many options for outdoor activities, from the extreme tandem parachute jumps from a height of four thousand feet up skiing and scuba diving. There are many places for riding, excellent opportunities for surfing and hang gliding. Exciting and fun adventure will descend to the Jordan River in kayaks.
Festivals
The most famous and valuable in the country is Israel Festival (May-June), the Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival (September), an international film festival in Jerusalem and the Jerusalem Marathon.
