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Israel is a wonderfully diverse country, and every traveller can find something to suit their taste. Here are just a few options:
- Beach holidays;
- Pilgrimage tours;
- Dead Sea spa treatments;
- Packed sightseeing itineraries.
Israel is popular with travellers almost all year round, whatever the season — you can immerse yourself in ancient history, recharge at a spa, go scuba diving or simply relax on the beach and forget your everyday worries.
Planning Your Trip to Israel
Israel attracts holidaymakers of every age, and it's especially popular with younger travellers keen to experience the buzz of its nightlife, shisha lounges and excellent cocktail bars firsthand. Despite its small size, the country has a surprisingly varied climate that ranges from temperate to tropical depending on the region, with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The rainy season runs from November to May, while the rest of the year brings a dry summer. Coastal areas enjoy humid summers and mild winters, while the mountainous interior has dry summers and noticeably colder winters. Swimming season runs through summer on the Mediterranean coast and the Sea of Galilee, and through winter in the Dead Sea and the Red Sea.
June, July and August are the hottest months, with average air and water temperatures between 30°C and 38°C. Whether you need a visa for Israel depends on your nationality — many passport holders can enter visa-free for stays of up to 90 days, so check the rules for your passport before you book. The beaches here are beautiful, and each one has its own character.
- Tel Aviv is especially popular with younger travellers, thanks to its beachfront bars, nightclubs and regular foam parties and wet T-shirt contests.
- Herzliya is an upmarket resort well suited to travellers looking for a touch of luxury, with plush hotels and elegant restaurants set in a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.
- Netanya suits travellers after a more affordable, laid-back holiday. It's a favourite with families travelling with young children.
- Eilat is a resort on the shores of the Red Sea, but it's not the most comfortable choice for a beach holiday, as the entry to the water tends to be rocky and uneven.
Search for your holiday online now to snap up the best room at your hotel during peak season and have a trip beyond your wildest dreams. Our customer service team can advise you on the local rules and customs to keep in mind so your trip goes smoothly.
- Shabbat begins at sundown on Friday, and most restaurants, shops and other public places close for its duration.
- Visiting religious quarters during this time is not permitted.
- Smoking is banned in public places.
It's also best for women not to visit Muslim districts unaccompanied.
