Traveler Info

Accomodations

Even if you’re on a tour, you may have some free days to tour and you’ll need a place to stay. More...

Alcohol and Drugs

Have fun in Israel, but be smart. Tour directors take a dim view of misbehavior of any kind and the quickest... More...

Food

Israel has great food. Most people are probably familiar with falafel – fried ground chick peas served with salad in pita. More...

Getting Around

Since most Israeli cities are small, you can walk most places you need to go. You’ll see a lot and have more opportunities to interact with the people. More...

Packing Checklist Kit

How much you pack depends partially on how long you stay. In Israel, you’ll probably be moving around a lot and... More...

Safety

Forget what you’ve read in the papers or seen on TV; Israel is a very safe place to visit. You are far more likely to run... More...

Shopping

Israel is a good place to buy souvenirs. As in other Middle Eastern countries, haggling in Israel is a tradition... More...

Time

Israel is seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, eight hours ahead of Central Time, nine hours ahead of Mountain Time... More...

Top 10 Travel Tips

Make sure you have a signed, valid passport ( and visas, if required ). Also, before you go, fill in the emergency... More...

Useful Hebrew Words

Whenever you go to a foreign country, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the local language and customs... More...

Weather

Israel enjoys long, warm, dry summers ( April - October ) and generally mild winters ( November - March ), with somewhat drier... More...