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Guide to Tel Aviv

Virtual tour in Tel Aviv

Unofficially, the city is divided into 50 districts, in each of which there is something to see for a tourist. Tel Aviv was founded relatively recently (in 1909), so there are few historical sights here. But there are enough interesting museums, beautiful buildings, picturesque landscapes and restaurants with delicious food.

You can visit one of the oldest cities in the world - Jaffa. It is here, according to legends, that Noah built his Ark, Perseus freed Andromeda, and the prophet Jonah traveled from here. Now Jaffa is a tourist district of Tel Aviv, where there are many restaurants, workshops, markets, museums. Archeological excavations are still being carried out here.

It is worth visiting the Eretz Israel Museum. Its collection contains exhibits about the cultures, traces of which were found on the territory of Israel. The expositions of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Modern Art are also interesting.

Connoisseurs of theater art awaits "Gesher", where they give performances. In the troupe of this theater once began the career of Leonid Kanevsky - Soviet actor, star of the series of films "Investigation leads connoisseurs".

Tips for tourists

Population
411 800
Time zone
GMT +3
Language
Hebrew, Arabic
Currency
Shekel

Tours to Tel Aviv

If one of your cherished wishes is a trip to an eastern country, but you do not want to give up the usual European benefits, then it is worth looking for hot tours to Tel Aviv. The city perfectly combines the atmosphere of antiquity with modern buildings.

Tel Aviv is quite an old city, which has been attracting a lot of tourists for many years. They are offered to visit the Palace of Independence, the Museum of Art, the Museum of the Jewish Diaspora and interesting places. In the network you can find fairly inexpensive vouchers that will allow you to visit the ancient city of Jaffa at the same time.

Israeli city always responds to the needs of tourists, so find a cheap vacation here is quite easy. Young people are attracted to the city a large number of nightlife. And the prices in many nightclubs are significantly lower, compared to similar clubs in European resorts.

To get only the best memories from a hot trip, do not deny yourself a visit to the park on the water "Meimadion". Both children and older tourists will enjoy a walk here.

If you plan to come to Tel Aviv during the low season, then in addition to excursions and sightseeing, you can enjoy a great shopping tour. Not surprisingly, the largest open-air bazaar, Carmel, is located here.

The cost of a budget tour to Tel Aviv starts from 900 USD for a week. If a week is not enough for you to explore the local beauty and entertainment, then plan a longer trip.

Interesting places in Tel Aviv

Numerous travel agencies in Tel Aviv offer various interesting excursions. Independent travelers can see the sights of the city unaccompanied, having made the route of their walk in advance. And also Tel Aviv is considered one of the world centers of shopping, there are a lot of shopping centers for every taste and purse. Numerous nightclubs and discos of Tel Aviv open at nightfall.

Sights

Travel budget

Flight ticket prices

Tel Aviv welcomes international flights at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), Israel’s largest air hub. Direct flights are operated by El Al, Wizz Air, Ryanair, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia, and other airlines. Flights are available from London, Paris, Madrid, Warsaw, Berlin, and other major European cities.

Ticket prices vary depending on the season and booking time. On average, flights from London start at 120 EUR, from Paris — 100 EUR, from Warsaw — 90 EUR. Travel time ranges from 4 to 5 hours, depending on the route. Prices tend to rise during the peak season (April-October).

The best hotels in Tel Aviv

The cheapest place to stay is a hostel (40-80 USD per night). Inexpensive hotels are mostly located in the Carmel market area, but this is not the best place for tourists. The most colorful hotels are located in the ancient district of Jaffa. A room in a 3* and 4* hotel costs from 100 USD, 5* - from 230 USD per day. The best hotels are located on the coast (Golden Beach Hotel, Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel, The Sea Apartments are popular among tourists), beautiful views open from the windows of the Hilton Hotel, located on the cliff.

The cost of vacation

When calculating the budget foryour trip to Tel Aviv, don't forget to include all important items: airfare, accommodation, excursions, food, transportation and, of course, souvenirs. You can save money on almost everything if you want to. Buy airplane tickets as early as possible, as well as watch out for airline promotions. Hotels sometimes reduce prices for accommodation in the off-season, when the flow of tourists decreases. To reduce the cost of food, cook on your own or eat in cafes where locals go.

The budget for a trip to Tel Aviv
Flight from 190 USD Accommodation from 40 USD per day
Average check in a restaurant from 100 ILS (about 30 USD) Transportation fare from 5.8 ILS (about 1.5 USD)
Excursion from 150 ILS (about 45 USD)
Total: about 700 USD for four days

Tel Aviv: tips for tourists

This selection from tripmydream offers a brief summary of information to consider when planning your first trip to Tel Aviv.

Visa to Tel Aviv

Citizens of European Union countries do not need a visa to enter Israel.

Tel Aviv Airport

Ben-Gurion Airport is located 14 km from the center of Tel Aviv, near the town of Lod. It is the main air gateway of the country. It is considered to be one of the safest airports in the world (not only the police, but also IDF soldiers monitor order here).

Transfer to Tel Aviv from the airport

There is a train station in Terminal 3, from where you can get into the city by train. A free shuttle runs from Terminal 1 to here. The ticket costs 15 ILS, to get to the center, get off at Mercaz station and take bus №18. There are also buses to the center.

Public transportation in Tel Aviv

The most popular mode of transportation in Tel Aviv is the bus, with Dan and Egged serving the main routes. There are also trains and shuttle buses. From Friday evening to Saturday evening, most routes do not operate.

Car rental in Tel Aviv

The city offers both international (Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Budget) and local (Eldan or Albar) companies offering cars for rent. A passport, an international driver's license and a credit card are required to sign a contract.

Security in Tel Aviv

Do not take photos of government offices, bridges and other strategic sites to avoid explanations with the security service. Also stay away from bags and packages left in public places and report them to the police.

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