Cheap Holidays To Israel

Cheap Israel Holidays To Enjoy

Cheap Israel holidays are possible if you stay on the lookout for accommodation offers at modest hotels and inns in Jerusalem, for instance. There are family, economy, low-budget hotels such as the Alcazar, the Reich Hotel, the Ariel Hotel, the Jerusalem Gate Hotel and the Mevo Jerusalem. Whatever your needs, there will be a suitable hotel in Jerusalem for you. The very cheapest are probably the backpacker lodges or staying in Israeli homes. These are ideal for people who are going to spend most of their time in Israel doing sight-seeing or relaxing on the beach. Camping is another option for cheap Israel holidays and the campsites usually provide electricity, sanitary facilities, first aid, a restaurant or store, a night guard, and on-site or nearby swimming facilities.

Some tourists on cheap Israel holidays will probably like to try one of the kibbutz guest houses. They offer facilities about equal to a luxury hotel, and give you the chance to get acquainted with kibbutz life. Some of these guest houses are located within easy reach, by bus or car, from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. They are fairly inexpensive and guests can expect good value meals in the dining hall, while also benefiting from facilities such as swimming pools, and sport and fitness amenities. The traditional markets offer a diverse range of goods, and be sure to look around to find the best bargains. Another tip: towards the end of the day fresh produce is often sold at throw-away prices.

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The Israel Parks Authority also caters for the families on cheap Israel holidays. Almost all the rural sites from Masada to Caesarea and Rosh Ha-Nikra are run by this Authority and they are responsible for entrance fees. A family ticket that can be used at all their sites means enormous savings. Most of the museums offer a discounted entrance fee for seniors, students and children. Ticho House in Jerusalem displays the watercolours and drawings by the artist Anna Ticho, whose husband opened the first eye clinic in Jerusalem in 1912. Entrance to this elegant building and well-groomed garden is free.

Transportation by bus is the most economical. For instance, you can buy the Egged Bus Company’s discounted and multi-ride tickets for various periods on the urban routes in Jerusalem, Haifa and Eilat, from central bus stations. They also offer discounts for children and students, bus maps, etc. Another travel option for cheap Israel holidays is the shared taxi – Sherut – which is an indigenous mode of transportation operating in and between the main cities in Israel. It comes down to individuals sharing a mini-bus, which can take up to ten people at a fixed price and is usually equivalent to the bus fare for the same route.

Even on a cheap Israel holiday, you can enjoy the nightlife in Jerusalem. Between April and October it is warm enough to stroll through the streets and sit outside at cafés and restaurants. At Ben Yehuda is a five-block long pedestrian avenue that begins at Zion Square. Here you can sit and sip a cappuccino, or simple mingle with friends.