Israel Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
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Israel Holidays
and Travel Overview
Israel is a land saturated with the
import of its position as the cradle of Judaism, Christianity and
Islam alike. This complexity flows into the diversity of the
natural landscape that varies from the salty serenity of the Dead
Sea to the verdant national parks and the parched desert
plateaus. Most visits to the Holy Land are
ushered in with a trip to the capital city of Jerusalem. The
vibrant streets bustle with the activity of modern city dwellers
and busy markets spill out onto ancient cobbled streets against a
skyline of sacred sites. The modern commercial centre of Tel Aviv
is dedicated to the more hedonistic pursuits of life that come in
the form of sun drenched beaches, good restaurants, designer
clothing stores and sophisticated night clubs. Sunbathing and scuba
diving is the allure of the Red Sea port of Elat while relaxation
and spa resorts are a specialty of the Dead Sea experience. The
Galilee area, north of Jerusalem, is the destination of pilgrims
and nature lovers alike. Its concentration of holy sites provides a
fascinating visit, particularly around the azure stretches of the
Sea of Galilee. The cosmopolitan reaches of the Jewish-Arab city of
Haifa provide a glorious base from which to explore the Galilee
area as well as the magnificent sea grottoes of Rosh
Hanikra. Travel to Israel is currently risky
because of the political situation. Those planning a trip should
consult up to date official travel safety
warnings.
Tourist Offices - Israeli Tourist Office: +972 (0)2 625 8844
or www.infotour.co.il or
www.goisrael.com
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Entry Requirements
for Israel Holidays & Israel Travel
Passports must be valid for at least six
months after period of intended stay and visitors must hold onward
or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover intended period of
stay in Israel. Travellers intending to visit Arab countries (other
than Egypt, Jordan or United Arab Emirates) after leaving Israel
should ensure that their passport does not contain Israeli visas or
stamps, otherwise entry into Arab countries with such passports
will be denied; it is possible to have a separate sheet of paper
stamped instead.
- For Australians -
Australian citizens require a valid passport, but no
visa is needed for stays of up to three months.
- New Zealanders must have a valid passport, but no visa
is required for stays of up to three months.
- United States citizens require a valid passport, but
no visa is needed for stays of up to three months.
- United States citizens require a valid passport, but
no visa is needed for stays of up to three months.
- British citizens require a valid passport, but no visa
is needed for stays of up to three months.
Currency of Israel
The Israeli Shekel (ILS) is divided into 100 agorot
(singular is agora). Money can be changed in the small exchange
bureaux found on most main streets, or at banks and hotels. ATMs
are prevalent throughout the country and linked to American
systems. Most banks are open Sunday through to Friday until noon,
though have afternoon hours as well on Sundays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and so are
travellers cheques, though commission on these is
high.
Israel
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for Israel
is +972. The outgoing code is 00 (not from public phones) followed
by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).
There are other outgoing codes depending on which network is used
to dial out on. City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)2 for
Jerusalem. Public phones are card operated and are readily
available, and instruction cards state whether to dial 012, 013 or
014 for overseas. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks
and have roaming agreements with most international operators,
otherwise mobile phones can easily be rented. Internet cafes are
available in the main towns and tourist areas all over
Israel.
Israel
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Israel do not have to pay duty on
250 cigarettes or 250g of other tobacco products; 2 litres wine and
1 litre of other types of alcoholic beverages; 250ml of eau de
cologne or perfume; and gifts to the value of US$150 for residents
and US$125 for non-residents. Prohibited items include fresh meat
and fresh fruit (especially from South
Africa).
Israel
Holidays - Tipping Information
Tipping, according to level of service, is
expected unless a service charge is added to the
bill.
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