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Bach Festival in Jerusalem: March 27th, 2027
The International Bach Festival in Jerusalem offers four unforgettable days of concerts and lectures, celebrating the legacy of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. This multicultural event is perfect for classical music lovers, providing a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of orchestral masterpieces. Held at various iconic venues across Jerusalem, including the... Read More
Tel Aviv Airport Shuttle Transfers (Ben Gurion to Tel Aviv)
**Please Note: These are currently available. Please refer instead to our Ben Gurion Aiport private transfers.** Tel Aviv Airport Shuttle transfers from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv offer the easiest and quickest connection between the airport and the city. Airport shuttle transfers from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv and back are available throughout... Read More
Ryanair starts flights from Bratislava to Ovda, Israel
Irish budget airline Ryanair has launched a new route from Bratislava, Slovakia, to Eilat Ovda, Israel. The route is part of Ryanair 2016 winter plan, with two flights per week scheduled. This new route adds to the 3 routes already operating by the airline to Ovda, from Budapest, Hungary, Kaunas, Lithuania, and Krakow, Poland. Click here for... Read More
Red Sea Winter Jazz Festival: November 11-14th 2026
The Red Sea Winter Jazz Festival, originally a summertime tradition, was established in 2011. Due to its immense popularity and status as one of Israel’s premier cultural events, it is now also held over a winter weekend. In 2027, the festival will take place over a weekend in February, and it is set to... Read More
Shaon Horef Cultural Festival: February 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 2027
The “Winter Noise” Shaon Horef Cultural festival returns to Jerusalem this year, promising another lively and colorful celebration of Israeli modern culture. Hosting an array of music concerts, dance shows, art exhibitions, film screenings, poetry readings, and cooking classes, the festival lights up the city and warms up the souls of its inhabitants during the... Read More
Is It Safe to Visit Petra?
If you’re wondering whether it’s safe to visit Petra in Jordan, the quick answer is yes. But it’s easy to say. We understand that when traveling in the Middle East, like anywhere in the world, things can be confusing, and sometimes reading around the internet can be scary. So we’ve prepared this article. It addresses... Read More
Vote for the Best Airline to Israel 2016
So what is the best Airline to Israel? Here at Tourist Israel we have passionately provided information to tourists visiting Israel for 8 years and guide visitors with useful tips about every aspect of travel in Israel. This year we want to take that one step further with our first ever survey of our readers, to discover... Read More
Ramon Airport, Israel’s new airport, opened January 2019
Ramon Airport has officially completed construction and opened its doors on January 21, 2019. Located about 18 km north of Israel’s southernmost city of Eilat, the new Ramon Airport replaces Eilat Airport in the city center, which handles domestic flights from Tel Aviv and Haifa, and Ovda Airport, about 40 minutes north, which handles low-cost... Read More New Connecting Routes from North America to Israel
From January 2016, a newly announced alliance between United Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Air Canada, will increase the options for travelers visiting Israel from North America, with greater connecting options in Europe, for those traveling from cities which do not have direct flights to Tel Aviv. For example, someone traveling from Chicago, without... Read More
Should I take a Tour Package of Israel?
Many travelers planning a trip to Israel have the question of whether to take a tour package of Israel, or instead travel independently taking day tours and group tours combined with free days and time exploring alone. Both approaches can provide an unforgettable trip to Israel, and ultimately there is no right or wrong option.... Read More
Best Tours from Eilat
Travelers often ask how to choose the best tours from Eilat. Eilat is Israel’s popular resort town in southern Israel. Just like most resort towns, Eilat offers fantastic beaches, activities, and dining. But, Eilat also has amazing tours that allow visitors to experience many popular places all over the country. While many of these destinations... Read More
