Jerusalem District Travel Forum

Hi there,

I will be inb Tel Aviv onyl for 2 days, and I would like to visit Jerusalem and Bethlehem on one of those days, as a day trip!

Is it possible to do that in 1 day, by public transport? If not, how much would it cost to arrange a private car/driver to take me there and back to Tel Aviv?

And another question (and please forgive my ignorance!): I seem to remember that Bethlehem is part of Palestine. Does that mean there's some border in place, or is Bethleham going to be part of a FUTURE Palestinian independent country???? Sorry, again, if this question sounds really stupid!

Chris
Thanks for all your information!

Hello.
There are no reviews for this recently opened hotel in Nachalat Shiva. Has anyone stayed there? I would welcome your comments. If no one has stayed there, can anyone offer comments on the location and the neighborhood?

Does anyone have any info on when and where the buses leave Jerusalem for Masada and Bethelem. In particular I'm wanting to know what time the earliest bus leaves for Masada and if the buses stop by the Dead Sea. Additionally if anyone has any info on buses that do go directly to the Dead Sea from Jerusalem it would be appreciated. Finally how much would a taxi to Masada and Bethelem cost? Thanks in advance!

Hi all

I will be visiting Jerusalem and Tiberias in mid-Nov? Can anyone advise me on the weather in Israel during this period of time? Do I need to wear any thick winter clothes?

Many thanks in advance!

Regards

Would appreciate any feedback from VT Members about this restaurant and their special evening entertainments. Are reservations easy to get? Can we dine outside during early November? Thanks, Marsha

I hope to get a taxi from Jerusalem to the Allenby border. I read that the terminal closes at 8pm on Sundays. So, should people arrive around 5pm or so? I'm assuming it takes as long to depart as it is to enter? Thanks!

I'm planning on taking a bus from Cairo to Jerusalem and then back again. What buses are available for that and what are the days, times, and cost? What would be the best companies to use for bus transportation? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I have heard for years that the security at Ben Gurion is very tight. How long ahead of flight is it recommended to arrive at airport? I have tried to find answers on all sites and not really seeing anything. We arrive 3 hours ahead in most countries for intnt'l travel. Is this enough for a 6pm flight?
Thanks for any help.

1. How long is the drive from Red Sea to Dead Sea?
2. How long is the drive from Dead Sea to Masada?
3. How long is the drive from Masada to Jerusalem?
4. What is the best hotel in Tel Aviv? Hilton? Dan?
5. How long is the drive from Jerusalem to Bethlehem?
6. What are the top 5 things to see in Tel Aviv?
7. Is it true that US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Israel - even if I'm coming by land via Jordan?
8. Will Israel place visa and entry and exit stamps on a piece of paper instead of my passport since I travel around the world and many countries would not allow me to enter if I have an Israeli stamp in my passport?
9. How easy is it to walk from place to place in Jerusalem, e.g., Wailing Wall to Dolorosa to Dome of the Rock to Mount of Olives? Time to walk between major tourist sights?
Thanks.

I am really excited about coming back to Jerusalem next week. I have just realised that it will be Ramadan when I arrive. As I shall be staying mainly in East Jerusalem can you advise if many of the eating places will be closed or not at lunchtime?

In particular is Abu Shukris likely to be open? I have been looking forward to going back there for a humous lunch for 2 years! ;-)

Thanks (and thanks for the advice in respect of my earlier question)

Clive

Where should I start & end (Cairo, Luxor, Jerusalem, Petra)?

I am planning a trip for the end of the year. I have a free flight that I have to take before the end of the year with American Airlines and I want to visit the following sites:

- Cairo (Giza and the Pyramids)
- Luxor
- Petra
- Jerusalem

I am not sure what city I should fly into to begin my trip. American can get me to either Tel Aviv or Cairo. From there I have had many suggestions:

- Take a train (at night) from Cairo to Luxor and then fly to Tel Aviv. After seeing Jerusalem, take a tour bus into Jordan (after switching buses) and spend a couple days in Petra then take a bus to Amman or back to Tel Aviv and fly back to Cairo for my return home.

Has anyone taken a train from Cairo to Luxor? If so, how was it?

Is there a train to Jerusalem from Cairo?

Has anyone taken one of the many tours from Jerusalem to Petra? How was it?

Any suggestions you could provide would be great!!

I have tried a couple travek agencies but they all include airfare and I already have the free flight that I have to use.

Thank you!

Sorry guys to truble you but I need info about busses to bethlem e nazareth. where do I catch the busses from and what busses number do I need to take?

Thanks in advance and sorry if these questions were already answered before.

Hi ,

I have found this website : http://israel.airport-shuttle.com
and i would like to know if the have a good service before I will make my booking for airport transfer

Thanks,
Itsik

Can anyone advise if using train is a good option for travelling in israel (specific route is from airport to jerusalem).

Arriving in Jerusalem on Tuesday, August 12. Traveling with my wife and 3 daughters (10, 10, 13); we are the kind of people who open to all sorts of adventures and are definitely not your typical tourist. (At least I think so.) We like to eat good, interesting food, be it topnotch street fare or fine dining. In Jerusalem (and then Haifa and Tel Aviv) we have high hopes of enjoying not only the history, the people, the landmarks, etc. but also good food and wine (for the parents, that is). Mediterranean, Israeli, Oriental (Moroccan, Tunisian, et al.), whatever.

I'd welcome your top-10 list of restaurants and food stalls in a range of prices. And where do I buy good wine in Jerusalem?

Thanks in advance.

Steven

Anyone stayed in the Hotel Habira on HaHavazelet St?

How it it?

Thanks,

John

i would like to know the distance from port of ashdot to jerusalem,and if there are buses traveling to jerusamen,also if the buses rn on time because we are traveling by ship and we need to be back on ship at a certain time

It's been a few years since I caught the sherut from Ben Gurion to Jerusalem so could I ask how much the current flat fee costs now in NIS and if you could remind me the gate number the sheruts are located at Ben Gurion - from memory number 8 but I'm not sure?

Secondly, is there an obvious meeting place at the airport that you could suggest as I need to come back and meet some friends flying in a day or two later and it would be useful to suggest a place they should go to to wait at, once they come out into the terminal building.

Many thanks!

C.

I'll be traveling with a couple friends all over Israel in Sept. We're staying in Jerusalem for 4 nights and would like to find an apartment. What would be the best part of town for us to stay?...we'd like to be near the tourist sites as well as the night life. So something centrally located and convenient to public transportation. I'm not familiar with the layout of the city yet, but will be researching it soon!

Do you know anything about the Hotel Harmony, or can you name a few hotels that would be nice to stay at while in a good location to walk to the sites in Jerulsalem. ( less than 2 Kilemeters from the attractions. Also can one visit
Bethlehem?

I need information on the visa requirements (Indian Passport holder)to enter Jerusalem through Jordan. Tried contacting the Israeli embassy in Jordan with no response to my emails. Can anyone recommend a reliable travel agent in Israel who can assist on visas?

I will be flying in from Bahrain to Jordan and then by road into Jerusalem.

I plan to go to Israel in October and am looking forward to visit all the significant places during the life of Christ. Can anyone recommend a list of the must visit places or a website which can provide with such info.

Thank you all in advance.

Hello Guys!
Im here again!
Im Catholic, so can i visit some holies places for Arabs and Jews ? I mean for example Walling Wall?
What is dress code? Can i wear jeans? or should wear some formal clothes?
Shoud I buy a Kippah?

My trip Plan is:

14th October afternoon arrive in Tel Viv then take some transportation (cheap if possible) to Jerusalem.
15th Jerusalen
16th Jerusalen
17th: Jerusalen
18th: Visit Bethlehem (one day trip back to Jerusalen same day)
19th: Visit Nazareth and Lake Tiberias (one day trip back to Jerusalen same day)
20th: Visit Dead Sea (one day trip back to Jerusalen same day)
21th: Free - sugestions are welcome
22th: free sugestions are welcome
23th: free sugestions are welcome
24th October : afternoon flying to Europe

What´s good idea? visit Aman or spend more days in Israel?


Thanks for help!

Marcal

I also meant to ask whether there are other ways to get to the airport on Saturday evening. Is there a safe bus or train?

Thanks!

Hi,
My son has to get from Jerusalem (Nachlaot) to Ben Gurion Saturday night for a night flight home. Is it safe to take a taxi? How much will it cost?
Thanks!!

Hello Guys!

Im planning to visit Israel next October, how manny days its enough to visit Jerusalen, Dead Sea and bethlem ?

Bethlem -> 1 day
Jerusalen -> ?? days
Dead Sea -> ?? is it possible one day trip from Jerusalen?


Should I visit Tel avi also?

THX for Help

Marcal

What, if any, is the hechsher/hashgacha on the Tavlin Restaurant?

I'm trying to plan a trip to Israel in July, Is there any local tour to Petra from Jerusalem?
It is possbile from Jerusalem to Petra(Jordan)for one/two day trip, How to do? Thanks for helps!!!

I'm trying to plan a trip to Jerusalem from Amman, any tips or thoughts on how to do it would be most appreciated!

I am on a business trip to Israel and I will spend one day in Jerusalem. I will be alone. I need some e-mail addresses for youth hostels/religious hospices for a one night budget accommodation. Is it OK and safe for a woman alone to do sightseeing/shopping/eating out in Jerusalem? Do I need to be accompanied? Any ideas/info for a one day sightseeing in Jerusalem?

Thank you.

Ani Ivanova (MS.)