Israel is an interesting country, it has both the spirit of the times and a place to relax on the resort coast. At the same time, in order to visit it and get better acquainted with the sights of Israel, it is not at all necessary to resort to the services of a travel agency.
Traveling on your own to Israel is a feasible undertaking, for which, however, you should carefully prepare.
Flight selection
One of the most convenient ways to get to this country is by air. Today, several airlines fly to the main airport of the country, Ben Gurion, located only 14 kilometers from the capital of the country, Tel Aviv, offering fairly affordable tickets. At the same time, you can go to Israel not only from Moscow or St. Petersburg, but also using a direct flight from one of the other large Russian cities: Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Yekaterinburg and others.
In order to choose a suitable air ticket, you can use one of the systems designed specifically for their search, for example: https://www.skyscanner.ru or https://www.aviasales.ru. Having chosen the desired option, follow the corresponding link to the website of the agency or air carrier. Here you can redeem the required ticket.
Hotel selection
After the ticket is purchased and the exact dates of the future trip are determined, you can start choosing the hotel in which you plan to stay. It is quite convenient to make this choice using one of the popular booking systems, for example, https://www.booking.com or https://www.hotels.com. It should be borne in mind that Israel is a rather expensive country. So, the cost of a double room in a 3 * hotel not during the peak season starts from $ 140.
In order to get the highest quality service for this cost, it is useful to familiarize yourself not only with the description of the hotel provided by himself or the booking system, but also with the reviews of guests who have already had experience of staying at this hotel. Reviews from real people will help you find out more details about the service provided by the hotel and find out about some of the pitfalls that may await you.
Travel planning
When preparing for a trip to Israel, please note that Russian tourists do not need a visa to enter this country. However, Israeli border guards are renowned for their thoroughness in border checks, so be prepared to answer questions about where you are going, where you intend to stay, and how long you will be in the country.
Therefore, it is worth planning your trip in advance. Moreover, Israel is a relatively small country, so you can visit several cities, for example, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Eilat or others. For intercity trips, it is quite convenient to use the services of a local bus carrier - the Egged company. You can get acquainted with the routes of movement of its buses and the timetable on the website https://www.egged.co.il/ru/, which even has a Russian-language version.
