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Getting Around
How to Get From Jerusalem to Amman
Getting from Jerusalem to Amman, or the reverse, is relatively simple, but travel between the capitals of Israel and Jordan does require a little bit of forward planning which can easily be achieved. The important thing to consider when traveling from Jerusalem to Amman is that you are crossing international borders. Therefore, you should carefully read... Read More
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
How to Get from Eilat to Tel Aviv
There are a lot of options for travelers who want to get between the two cities, including buses, shuttles, and flights. The journey, traveling by land from Eilat to Tel Aviv, can take between 4 and 6 hours. There are regular buses from Eilat and private shuttles from the city of Eilat and Eilat’s Ramon... Read More
How To Get From Eilat to Jerusalem
For travelers wondering how to get from Eilat to Jerusalem, there are several convenient options. With its immense religious and cultural significance, Jerusalem is a must-visit city. The most common transportation options include booking a shuttle, taking a bus, or renting a car. The trip typically takes between 4-5 hours. Alternatively, there are various tour options... Read More
How to Get from Eilat to the Dead Sea and Masada
People wanting to travel from Eilat to the Dead Sea and Masada will find it’s not that easy. The Dead Sea and Masada are the two most visited sites in Israel. But most people end up opting for a tour instead of trying to coordinate ground transportation because of the infrequent buses that run in this... Read More
Getting from Tel Aviv to Eilat
Getting from Tel Aviv to Eilat is surprisingly simple, with buses, flights, shuttles, and private transfers all easily available. By road, the journey takes between 3.5 and 5.5 hours depending on the means of transport. There are regular shuttles and buses (5-6 hours), private tour buses, and private transfers (3.5-4 hours). There are also flights... Read More
How to Get to the Dead Sea & Masada
The Dead Sea and Masada are two of the most visited sites in Israel, however getting to them, and traveling around this region of the country is not so simple. Public buses are quite infrequent and often do not stop exactly where you need to go. So, if you’ve wondered how to get to the... Read More
Using the Bus in Tel Aviv
Using the bus in Tel Aviv is a fast, cheap and simple way to get around the city, however, it can be slightly complicated if you don't know the city and don't speak Hebrew. In this article we'll try to address the basics of using the bus in Tel Aviv, including the major Tel Aviv bus routes, and customs for using the bus. Read More
Taking a Sherut in Israel
Taking a sherut in Israel is a fast and efficient way of getting around, but can be slightly daunting if you've never traveled on one before. A sherut (in Hebrew 'monit sherut' - service taxi) is a shared taxi, typically a eight to ten seat minivan, which runs on one of three routes - from city to city, within a city (usually along a bus route), and from the airport to Jerusalem and Haifa. The airport sheruts run either to Central Bus Stations or a destination of your choice, whilst the other sheruts in Israel follow a fixed route but can be stopped anywhere along their route (unlike a bus which only stops at designated stops). Read More
Taxis in Israel
Taxis are very common and popular forms of transport in Israel. Cheap by European standards, cabs in Israel are widely available and are generally safe and modern cars, with helpful drivers. Within cities, drivers must use the meter (moneh) unless they agree a fixed fare with the passenger, whilst inter-city, taxis have fixed fares. Read More
