Before those who go to Israel, the question often arises: to visit Jerusalem, look at Tel Aviv, or still in Eilat, swim and look at the fish? Our Expert Travel tells how to catch everything at once-and in ten days to see the main attractions and spend a great vacation.
Route:
Tel Aviv → Jewish Desert → Masada → Ein-Gedi → Eilat
Days 1-6. Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is a city of velvety beaches, piquant food and colorful architecture. Here are the cultures of two religions, modern social movements and the unique spirit of the Middle East.
In Tel Aviv, we offer to stay in the four-star Link Hotel & Hub hotel.
How to get from the airport to the hotel
The train from the airport goes to the Central Station TEL AVIV-SAVIDOR Center. Travel time is 21 minutes. The ticket will cost 13.50 NIS. From the station to the hotel, the path will take about 15 minutes (1.2 km).
A taxi trip will cost about 110-140 NIS.
Tel Aviva beaches
The beaches of Tel Aviv stretch one after another, forming a long strip of soft sand, found with the azure Mediterranean Sea. There is all the necessary infrastructure for a comfortable rest in the sun: locker rooms, free awnings, rescue tower and cafes.
The picturesque Marina separates the main strip of beaches from an entertaining dog beach, where the owners come to relax with pets, and a cozy beach Mezicim.
Along the shore, the Tel Aviv embankment extends-the place of attraction of the city. In the evening, breathtaking views of the sunset, illuminating the sky with bright colors, open from it.
Carmel market
The Carmel market, or Shuk Carmel, is famous for the excellent choice of fruits and local delicacies, the color of the Middle East and a lot of eatery and cafes, in which street food and full -fledged dishes are served.
Be sure to try freshly squeezed pomegranate juice here, buy sweets, and do not forget to bargain – local sellers always overstate the price for foreigners.
The market is open from 8:00 to 18:00 every day, except for Saturday.
You can get to it from Allenby Street or from other streets surrounding the market.
Jaffa
Jaffa is an old colorful part of Tel Aviv with beautiful buildings and narrow lanes. Jaffa is completely rebuilt from large sandbags of sand color, which give the area a special charm and create an atmosphere of fairy tale. Here you can find funny sculptures “Laughing Whale” and “Hang Orange Wood”, admire the city from Abrash Park, and go down the stairs to the old Jaffa port.
You can walk around Yaff for hours, enjoying the atmosphere of calm and solitude. Be sure to look into small shops and galleries, where jewelry, copyright sculptures and handmade ceramic products are sold, and take seafood in the port.
Florentine district
Once Florentine was a area of refugees and immigrants. Now its streets are considered a fashionable space with street art, bars and clubs. In the afternoon, real objects of art can be found on the streets of Florentin, but at night the territory of the district returns to the atmosphere of the past: poverty and often illegal activity.
The area is spread out near Jaffa and is limited to the roads of Shalma (Derekh Shalma), Jaffa (Derech Jaffa) and Elifelet Stzl (Herzl St).
The Neva-Tsedek district
The Neva-Tsedek is a city corner of silence and comfort. On his neat streets there are small two -story houses drowning in green and flowers, and birds chirp on the trees.
To take a walk in the area, go to the center of Suzan Dalal (Yehieli ST 5, Tel Aviv-Yafo). The Neva-Tsedek is located near Florentin and the Carmel market.
Rothschild Boulevard
Rothschild Boulevard permeates the city, connecting the southern and central part of Tel Aviv. Walking along his alley, you can see a diverse architecture of buildings: from old Jewish houses to pearls of the Bauhaus style.
Promenade is accompanied by modern recreational zones, for example, hammocks and puffs, in which it is pleasant to relax under the shadow of trees. Many popular restaurants and bars are opened here, and freshly squeezed juices and fruits can be ordered in kiosks.
Sarona
Sarona is a modern space with a magnificent market, a park and notable shops. The architecture of the project is of interest: in two -story stone houses there are shops of world and Israeli brands, and recreation areas, ponds with bright fish and picturesque paths are broken between the buildings.
In the main building, the Sarona market is located – a grocery pavilion with various and rare products of Israel and other countries. Bistro and cafes also work here in which you can try interesting author’s dishes.
Opening hours: Sat. – Thu. from 9:00 to 23:00, Fri. from 8:00 to 18:00
Address: Aluf Kalman Magen ST 3, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Park is bright
To relax from the stone jungle, go to Yarcon Park-the largest green space of Tel Aviv. The vast territory of the park includes a garden of stones, a topar art zone, tropical groves and gardens with desert plants.
Here you can also do sports exercises or climbing on one of the special sites, fly in a balloon and swim along the Yarcon River on a boat.
Free admission.
Official site: Yarkon Park
The territory of the old port of Tel Aviva
The old port of Tel Aviva serves as an excellent recreation area. Many shops and restaurants with sea views are opened here, and long piers and embankments allow you to enjoy on foot and bicycle walks.
Various events are regularly held on the territory of the port: art exhibitions, dance shows and festivals.
The old port is located in the northern part of the city, and you can get into it from the beach by Mezicim or from the Yarcon Park.
Official website: Old Tel Aviv Port
Days 6–7. Jewish desert and Jerusalem
Early in the morning on the sixth day of the trip, go to the natural attractions of Israel.
First of all, go to the fortress of Masada. At the central bus station, Tel Aviv, sit on bus No. 405, which goes to Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, it is necessary to transfer to bus No. 444 or No. 486. The final stop is Masada Center. The whole way will take about 2 hours 40 minutes. Tickets will cost 53.5 NIS.
National Park Masada
Masada is the oldest fortress at the top of the cliff in the Jewish desert. Once the fortress belonged to King Herod I great and his family, and now it is the World Heritage of UNESCO. Stunning views of a wild desert and the Dead Sea are opening from the territory of the fortress.
At the top of the cliff, you can climb the cable car, the ticket to which will cost 46 NIS in both directions. You can also go to the fortress on foot along the so -called snake trail. The path along it takes about 40 minutes.
Park ticket cost: 31 NIS (does not include tickets for the cable car)
Official website: Masada National Park
After inspection of the fortress, go to the Ein-Gedi reserve, which is located near the Masada National Park. To get to the reserve, take a bus No. 444 or No. 486. The path will take about 25 minutes, and the ticket will cost 16 NIS.
Ain-Gedi reserve
Ein-Gedi is a reserve of incredible beauty on the shores of the Dead Sea. In his valley there are caves, waterfalls and wild animal deserts. On the territory of Ein-Gedi there are several paths for high-habits of different levels of complexity, leading to the top of the cliffs, from where magnificent views of the valley and the Dead Sea open.
Going to the reserve, take a swimsuit with you to enjoy the coolness in one of its natural pools.
Ticket cost: 28 nis
Official site: Ein Gedi Reserv
Finally go to Jerusalem. From the reserve to the city you can get by bus No. 486. The road will take about 1.5 hours, and the ticket will cost 34 NIS.
Jerusalem
For a walk in Jerusalem, highlight the evening of the sixth day of the trip and the morning of the seventh day.
First, go to the old city. He is divided into three parts: the Christian quarter, the Jewish quarter and the Muslim quarter. Here you are waiting for ancient buildings, colorful markets and several most important religious attractions.
In the Christian quarter is the temple of the Holy Sepulcher. It is believed that it was in this place that Jesus Christ was once buried. Not far from the temple, you can walk along Via Dolorosa – the street where the Cross of Christ passed.
On the Square of the Western Wall, you will find the wall of crying – the greatest shrine of Judaism. A Jewish quarter with quiet streets and flower beds spread between the wall of crying and the Jaffa gate.
Most of the old city is occupied by the Muslim quarter. The main Muslim shrine of the city is the mosque of the dome of the cliff with a golden dome and colorful trim.
Stop at night at the SHLOMTZI Hotel Hotel, which is located near the gate leading to the old city. To book, click on the card.
Days 7-10. Eilat
We propose the last part of the trip to spend the Red Sea on the coast of the Akaba Gulf in Eilat.
To get to the city from Jerusalem, take a bus No. 444, which leaves at 15:00 from the central bus station. The path will take 4 hours 40 minutes, and the ticket will cost 70 NIS.
In Eilat, stop at three nights at the Dan Panorama Eilat Hotel.
Eilat is a resort in the south of Israel, famous for the stunning nature and wealth of the underwater world.
Eilat beaches extend 12 kilometers. The beach of Coral Beach (Coral Beach) with piers going into the sea is considered especially beautiful. It is from the pier that you can go into the water to swim surrounded by multi -colored inhabitants of the reef.
On the Beach Dolphin Reef Beach, you will find larger residents of the sea – dolphins.
In addition to relaxation at the azure water, you can go to Timn Park with desert landscapes and cliffs of unusual shapes, as well as to a red canyon with fascinating bends of the relief.
To see the park and the canyon, we advise you to take a one -day tour from Shanti Jeep Safari.
How to get from a hotel to the airport
Sit on the Route א 50 bus at the Tarshish/Dorban stop (5 minutes on foot from the hotel). The road will take about 50 minutes, and the ticket will cost 4.20 NIS.
The cost of a taxi trip will be 110-140 NIS.
Day 10. Flight to Tel Aviv
On the tenth day, you are waiting for a flight to Tel Aviv, and then a return to Moscow. You can choose convenient flights on OneTwotrip.
Expert advice
- Before the trip, print the return tickets and confirming residence residence in order to present these documents on the border in case of questions from customs officers.
- On the day of departure, come to the airport at least three hours before departure: the airport employees carefully check the departments, which takes a lot of time.
- Going to the desert, be sure to take a headdress, tan cream and enough water with you.
- On the day of the trip to the Fortress of Masada and the Ain-Gedi reserve, we advise you to leave luggage at the central bus station in Jerusalem, and upon returning from the desert to pick it up and go to the hotel.
- To plan movements in cities and between them, use the Rome2rio service.
- Use the offline cards Citywalks.me and Maps.me.
- You can see the rental information and book a car here.
