Tips and reasons to make a tourist trip to Israel

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Views of Jerusalem from the Austrian Hospice

If there is a country where you have long wanted to travel, that is Israel.

There are many different reasons why you may be interested in traveling to a specific country or destination, and I think that Israel It is an enclave that everyone is curious about ... and many people also doubt.

In this initial reflection I want to put aside the political issues, although I will tell you that precisely to understand them better, I consider that the ideal is travel to Israel.

Religious tourism in the ancient city of Jerusalem

I know many people who as a rule deny the possibility of visit israel, and each one has his reasons, but understanding them, and in certain cases sharing them, I have always been open to knowing that country.

As you will easily guess, the religious tourism It is, by far, the main reason for tourists who usually travel to Israel.

Tips for traveling to Israel

As a first conclusion after my recent visit, I will tell you that beyond said religious tourism, I recommend travel to Israel to all who are interested in discovering its most cultural side,

Keep in mind that during the trip you will have the opportunity to know places that are part of one of the cradles of humanity.

Corner of Jerusalem in Israel

And also to have a broader vision, on the ground itself, of the long history of these desert lands of middle East, and of the successive conflicts that have taken place (and continue to take place) in them.

The one that has been my first trip to Israel has focused on the visit of Jerusalem Y Tel Aviv, although I have also had the opportunity to meet the imposing Masada fortressand to bathe in the waters of Dead Sea.

From this first experience, then I will tell you some curiosities and I will give you some basic tips for your trip to Israel, which will be enriched after subsequent trips.

What is the duration of the flight to Israel

First of all, I tell you that you have direct flights from Madrid and Barcelona, which last about four and a half hours.

Of course, you have to keep in mind that the time difference between Israel and Spain It is one hour (two hours with the Canary Islands).

Historic corner of Tel Aviv in Israel

But without a doubt the first question that most people ask ourselves is if it is safe to travel to Israel.

Is it safe to travel to Israel?

In the current times, this is an issue that is affecting tourism in many areas of the world, including Europe, and not just the countries of middle East.

Each of us has our own concept of what is safety when traveling, and each of us has our own limits to when it comes to assuming certain risks.

But I will tell you that after my trip I have contrasted something that I already assumed, and that is Israel It is a country with the highest levels of security in the world.

For travel from Spain to Israel you will not needvisa previous, which will give you free at the time of entering the country.

Corner of the Neve Tzedek neighborhood in Tel Aviv in Israel

You should know that as soon as you arrive at the airport check-in area, before you check your ticket and leave your bags, you will have to spend a previous interview with officials from the country.

In this exhaustive interview of several minutes you will be asked about reasons for your trip to Israel, where are you going to stay and what are you going to visit.

Also what do you carry in your luggage, if you have prepared it yourself or with someone's help, if you have always had it monitored, etc ...

They will be repeated questions in different ways, against the background of security, and in order not to fall into contradictions, you must be calm and simply tell the truth.

Once you pass this first security check, you can leave your bags on the check-in line and access the boarding area to catch your flight.

Old port of Jaffa in Tel Aviv in Israel

At the entrance to the country in the Ben Gurion airport You will also have a brief interview.

And already during your visit, when you access any public establishment, such as large buildings, hotels, shopping centers, etc ... you will have to pass under a security arch and bag control, something already very common in many countries.

My experience tells me that you will soon adjust to the succession of controls, which you will assume as a necessary security guarantee.

Then, on your walk through cities like Jerusalem or Tel Aviv the presence of police or military may be even lower than what we are already used to in European cities such as Brussels, Paris or Berlin.

Best time to travel to Israel

The best time of the year for travel to Israel It is spring or fall.

Gondola lift to climb Masada in Israel

In summer it is very hot, because I remind you that it is a desert region, and in winter it can get very cold, to the point that it is usual that snow in the city of Jerusalem.

To plan your visit you should know that Israel is a small country, which extends 600 kilometers from north to south, and with a distance of just 150 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea to the eastern border with Jordan.

Inside you can move freely even in rental car, although you will have to previously request authorization from the Israeli authorities to access the areas managed by the Palestinian Authority.

You will only have free access to this area, without prior authorization, if you are going to visit the religious enclaves of Belen Y Jericho.

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Since Israel, if you wish, you can also cross without problems to the neighboring countries of Jordan Y Egypt.

In short, it is a highly recommended trip, beyond religious or political issues, of enormous cultural interest.

International architecture building in Tel Aviv in Israel

Especially in the Jerusalem You will find an incredible diversity of cultures.

On the one hand, the inhabitants of the country, of which almost eight million are Jews (there are currently about 14 million Jews in the world), although the population of Arabs is also important, 20 percent of the country's total.

But that diversity is also seen in visitors who come from all over the world to Israel, with the most diverse religions.

In this way, in addition to Orthodox Jews and Muslims, in Jerusalem You will also see Orthodox Christians, in their different orientations, Catholics, Copts, etc ...

And you will see the great presence of North American tourists, but also of Europeans (large percentage of Russians), Latin Americans or Africans.

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Tours and Excursions in Israel

On your trip to this country you have the option to make several tour and excursions with guide in Spanish so much ofJerusalem likeTel Aviv.

Western Wall in Jerusalem in Israel

For example, you can sign up for a guided tour of Jerusalem, an excursion to know the Masada fortress and the Dead Sea or an excursion to Belen, or focus only on one Dead Sea excursion.

And another alternative would be to sign up for a 8-day tour of the best of Israel from Tel Aviv, visiting Jerusalem, Caesarea, Haifa, Tiberias, Nazareth and other prominent places in the country.

How to get from the airport to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

You have to know that when you arrive in the country, the airport is located between the cities of Tel Aviv Y Jerusalem.

The most comfortable option is to previously hire a transportation to pick you up at the airport and take you directly to your hotel.

We recommend this option especially if you arrive heavily loaded with luggage.

In short, an incredible experience.

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