A selection of tourist reviews about Israel for 2019-2020. Find out about the nuances of vacation in 2021. What they write about the weather, hotels, sea, beaches, excursions and entertainment. Pros and cons of traveling to Israel. Tourist advice.
Reviews of tourists about the weather in Israel
According to reviews, tourists come to rest in Israel all year round. The most popular time is from the end of February to May and in autumn, when there is no summer heat and winter rains.
Zhanna: "I really liked Israel in May. It's warm, fresh, the sun is shining and you don't have to pull on 100 jackets and socks. The weather is for walking and admiring everything around."
Elena: "In September, the weather was gorgeous. The air temperature did not rise above + 30 ° C, and the water temperature did not drop below + 27 ° C. A couple of times there was a 15-minute refreshing rain, but this is not typical for September. Usually it rains during this there is no time. "
The low season is in the winter and summer months. According to tourists, the summer weather in Israel is unbearable. In July and August, in the afternoon, the thermometer rises above + 35 ° C. The sea water is also warm, so bathing is not a relief.
The city streets are so hot that it becomes difficult to breathe. Most establishments are closed during daytime hours. Israelis and tourists alike try to ride out the intense heat in air-conditioned rooms, parks and water attractions.
In September it is still hot in summer, and in October the pleasant velvet season begins. Mid-Autumn is ideal for beach holidays, excursions and medical treatments.
According to tourists, in November the weather in Israel is changeable. The water, especially in the Red Sea, is still warm, but it can be rainy in late autumn, so November is referred to as the off-season.
The winter is warm. In the central and northern regions it is about + 10 ° С, and on the coast of the Red Sea + 23 ° С. There is only one drawback - in the cold season, rains can interfere with rest.
Reviews of tourists about hotels in Israel
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There is a good hotel base in all major cities and resorts in Israel. Most hotels are in Tel Aviv, Eilat, Jerusalem and Netanya. Please note that in Israel, the star rating of hotels does not correspond to the generally accepted gradation - the classification adopted in the country is conditional and is determined by tour operators.
Hotels at the Dead Sea and in Eilat have swimming pools that are heated during the winter. In other resorts, only prestigious hotels can boast of swimming pools.
For a successful vacation in Israel in 2021, read the reviews of tourists about the hotels. In them you will find nuances and notes that will help you make the right choice.
Vladimir: "The advantage of the Herods Tel Aviv By The Beach 5 * hotel is a great location. Breakfast is very good! Parking, although not humanely paid, is still available."
Slabyshev: "Leonardo Art Tel Aviv By the Beach 4 * has friendly staff, competent in all matters. The cleanliness of the room and the hotel is at the level, the rooms have everything you need."
There are reviews about Israel, in which tourists talked about the disadvantages of hotels, but there is very little negative.
Elena: "At the Olympia Hotel - by Zvieli Hotels 3 *, after cleaning, the maid for some reason took the open soap accessories, but did not leave new ones. Well, apparently a man has worked, it happens."
Reviews about beaches and sea in Israel
The country has three seas - Mediterranean, Red and Dead, as well as Lake Kinerit. All beaches are public, there are no closed ones.
About 60% of Israeli beaches are located on the Mediterranean coast. The best in Tel Aviv are Tsur Beach and Jaffa. Tourists also like the Caesarea beach, which is located 50 km north of the city.
The beach strip of the resort of Eilat stretches for 12 km. The most popular ones here are Coral Beach, Dolphin Beach and North Beach. On the shores of the Dead Sea, most of the equipped beaches are located in Ein Bokek. Many holidaymakers are delighted with the beautiful Mineral Beach.
Reviews of tourists about a beach holiday in Israel are positive. Everyone loves the wide coastline, clean sand, gentle entrance to the water and thoughtful beach infrastructure.
DMKov: "There are special ashtrays in the form of cones on Jerusalem Beach, which you can take at the entrance and stick them in the sand next to you. There are showers - wash off salt from your body and showerheads - wash off the sand."
Reviews of tourists about excursions in Israel
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At all Israeli resorts, tourists are offered excursions with Russian-speaking guides. Popular trips to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Akko and Netanya. From Eilat, vacationers are taken to the Red Canyon, the Botanical Garden, Timna Park and Jordanian Petra.
To plan your vacation in Israel in 2021, read reviews of tourists about excursions.
Marina: "Our acquaintance with Tel Aviv together with Leka brought an unforgettable experience. Streets, architecture, secret places, the best cafes and restaurants, clubs and bars, interesting facts from the history of the city, which you will not learn about from guidebooks." More about the excursion →
Maria: "The many-sided Jerusalem is a great excursion! Paul is a pleasant person, he told very interesting and accessible." More about the excursion →
Reviews of tourists about the sights of Israel
Most of Israel's attractions are religious. People come to this country to visit the Western Wall, the Temple of the Lord, on Mount Zion, in the cities of Nazareth, Bethlehem and in the Garden of Gethsemane. Take your child to any of the zoos, Hamat Gader Park and the original Mini Israel Museum.
Alla K .: "Nazareth Village is a meaningful exposition, children are interested. Fields, terraces and vegetable gardens are processed by hand as 2000 years ago. explanation ".
Pros and cons of vacation in Israel
Everyone who has visited Israel liked the rest. In reviews for 2019-2020, tourists talked about good beaches and interesting excursions. Guests are welcomed here with a warm welcome and a good level of service.
pros holidays in Israel in 2021, according to tourists:
- Warm climate.
- Clean sea.
- Lots of fun for kids.
- Responsive and friendly residents.
- Excellent medical and cosmetic centers.
- Natural and historical attractions.
- Pilgrimage tours.
Pokypatel1982: "The trip to this country was like no other. It was very interesting. You probably won't find such a flavor anywhere else."
Cons Little:
- Too strict control at the airport upon arrival.
- Very hot summer.
- From late June to early August in the sea jellyfish.
- Expensive accommodation and food.
Bonucci: "The order of prices for cheese: from 700 to 2000 per kg. For meat - from 800 to 3000. If we settled not in an apartment, but in a hotel and ate in a cafe, then these costs would have increased at least three times."
Interesting facts about Tel Aviv
The nuances of rest in Israel and tourist advice
Israeli resorts and cities are versatile, and it is pleasant to relax anywhere. Everyone likes Jerusalem. There are many hotels near the Old Town, from cheap apartments to luxury hotels.
Tel Aviv is good for youth recreation. It is famous for shopping malls, discos and nightclubs. Eilat offers a wonderful Red Sea vacation. Dead Sea hotels are aimed at those who want to get medical treatment and go on pilgrimage tours. Netanya is considered a wonderful place for family holidays by the sea.
According to tourists, on vacation in Israel, the language barrier is not felt. Russian-speaking staff work in different establishments.
bnmiroslava: "Many of our compatriots, from Russia and the countries of the former Soviet Union, most speak Russian, which is very convenient. Even the menus in cafes and restaurants are in Russian."
All hotels have kosher food. The menu excludes pork, seafood, some types of fish and black caviar. In addition, meat and dairy dishes are never mixed.
Special conditions for the Israelites on Shabbat - a holiday that falls on Saturday. Most shops, restaurants and museums are closed on Shabbat, and there is no public transport. If you need to go somewhere on Saturday, take a taxi. In hotels, some of the elevators start operating according to a special Saturday schedule - they stop on each floor. Israeli hotels usually have late check-out and check-in on Shabbat.
