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Getting From Jerusalem to Bethlehem
Getting from Jerusalem to Bethlehem is not as simple as the short distance between the two cities suggests. Nonetheless, with a little preparation, it is easy and quick, with various options available to fit all budgets and travel styles. They are just a few kilometers apart, and in fact, the two cities almost join together.... Read More
Red Sea Beer Festival in Eilat: Mid-October 2026
The Red Sea Beer Festival will be celebrated throughout the streets of Eilat during Sukkot in October 2026. This must-see event features a diverse array of international and Israeli beer brands. Additionally, visitors will delight in an epic line-up of captivating live musical performances by talented Israeli artists. The festival is held on the beach... Read More
Wizz Air to fly to Ovda, Eilat, from Warsaw
Low-cost airline, Wizz Air will start flights to Ovda, Eilat, from Warsaw this December 2016. Flights will operate twice a week, every Saturday and Tuesday, and operate through the winter season, until March 2017. Wizz Air joins other low-cost airlines including Ryanair, who fly from the Polish city of Krakow at Ovda Airport, and take... Read More Cobalt Air to launch Tel Aviv to Larnaca flights with onward connections
New Cypriot airline, Cobalt Air is set to launch a new route from Tel Aviv to Larnaca with strong potential for onward connections to other destinations in Europe and, later, in the Far East, in line with the airline’s plans to have strong schedules to destinations in China. Cobalt Air will begin flights from Larnaca to... Read More
How to get from Sharm el Sheikh to Jerusalem
Getting from the Sinai resort of Sharm el Sheikh to Jerusalem is closer and simpler than many people realize. A road transfer between the two cities takes only seven or so hours, making trips from Sharm el Sheikh to Jerusalem popular excursions for visitors to the popular Egyptian resort. Because of the distances and costs involved,... Read More
Visiting Cairo and Egypt from Israel
Visiting Cairo and Egypt from Israel is a popular extension to a trip to Israel for many visitors. Many tours and transportation options readily available which make it easy and relatively cheap to visit Egypt. Cairo is one of the world’s largest and greatest metropolises. It’s the city which straddles the River Nile, and houses great... Read More
Jerusalem Beer Festival & Jerusalem Cocktail Festival: Late August 2027
Celebrate the end of summer with these two incredible events that take place in Jerusalem typically in late August. The first event is the Jerusalem Cocktail Festival, offering signature cocktails at a discount as well as creative mocktails so everyone can take part in the fun. The drinks range from around 78 NIS - 105... Read More
Israel in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifications
Israel national soccer team will play two qualification matches for the FIFA World Cup that will take place in 2018 in Russia. The qualification matches are taking place in September and October 2016. Israel will play in the “UEFA Group G”, along with other five countries: Spain, Italy, Albania, Macedonia, and Liechtenstein. The competitors for the... Read More
Jerusalem Arts and Crafts Fair: Early-Mid August 2027
The Jerusalem Arts and Crafts Fair (Hutzot Hayotzer Festival) takes place annually in mid-August. The fair brings top singers and artists from across the globe together to showcase their work in performances and exhibits, as well as popular children’s shows. Painters, sculptors, and jewelers represent continents from around the world, including Central and South America,... Read More EasyJet considers opening a Barcelona-Tel Aviv low cost flight route
Lowcost airline EasyJet announced the project to open a flight route to connect Barcelona and Tel Aviv. EasyJet is already operating low-cost flights between Israel and many European cities and Barcelona would be an exciting new entry amongst the flights to connect the country to the Iberian Peninsula. Read More Vueling to launch Rome to Tel Aviv flights in October 2016
Vueling, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines is about to launch direct flights from Rome to Tel Aviv. Starting in October 2016 with two flights a week, Vueling will be the only low-cost airline offering flights between the two cities, and with Italy one of the leading sources of tourists for Israel, it should be... Read More 