Southern District Travel Forum

Hey - This is my first time in this area of the world and I was wondering if anyone knew the best way to travel from Mt. Sinai to Eilat? I was thinking of flying but the rates are expensive. Are the buses safe? All info is much appreciated! Thanks!

I'm here for 10 days and wondering what there is to do here and/or where to go that is in close proximity and what kind of transportation is available??

Does it make sense to rent a car for 4 people from Jerusalem to Eilat, then drive through Jordan to see Petra? How much time should be allowed? Any advice is appreciated!

Can anyone tell me where I can find information about the bus lines within Eilat?

Hi all. I'm new to this so bear with me:) I'm travelling to Israel on 16th Aug (from Ireland) to visit my brother who lives above Haifa. Whilst there myself and my boyfriend are hoping to travel to Eilat for three or four days. We were going to book accomodation via internet before we go but my brother reckons it will be cheaper if we hold off until we reach Eilat. I've just noticed, however, that there's a jazz festival on around the time we were planning on staying in Eilat. Would people recommend that we do find somewhere and book it or should we do as my brother says and wait until we get there??

Also, if anyone can recommend some inexpensive but clean places to stay in Eilat, i'd be much obliged.

Thanks all!!

Has anyone got a recommendation of a tour from Jerusalem that goes thru the Negev Desert, stopping at Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, etc. on the way to Eilat? Looking for an overnite in Eilat, tour of Petra, return to Tel Aviv airport. Many thanks.

hi shalom,

- Giampiero, pls your attention - !!!!

I'm back from 2 days in HAR (=MOUNT) KARKOM, in the NEGEV DESERT.

This site, located in the middle of nowhere, is for 10 years at least, a great, mystical attraction for Israelis and travelers and pilgrims from Europe & America.
one of many 'googled' examples:

http://www.harkarkom.com/

Didn't find a page dedicated to it in VT !!!

I have one question and one request from G:

1. Question:
I want to make a Page with intro, tips, pics, travelogue, all the stuff.
Did anybody visit Har Karkom and shared his experience? If the answer is positive, what pages did you use ? I didn't find any.

2. Request
Har Karkom OBVIOUSLY deserves a specific PAGE, much more than many others of Israel.

Waiting for your answers, pals,

Thanx in advance,

Avi

I am a student at Virginia Tech, a college in America. I am coming to Eilat for two months this summer to work at an unpaid internship. Where can I find extremely cheap housing/apartment/room to rent for two months that is NOT a holiday or vacation rental? I have to pay for this on my own. The place to stay could even be outside of Eilat but near the city.

I need all help I can receive! Thank you!

Organizing team of WM08 is looking for hotel/ guesthouse for one night group reservation in Dead Sea area, with good value for money.
We need a decent one, mid- range, for sleeping and breakfast only. [Jaccuzi, mini bar, spa, room service, etc. are not needed].
Please your recomemndations from (updated)personal experience!
Thanx in advancr

Has anyone ever stayed here. we are looking for a reasonably prices hotel with jacuzzi and this seems to be the one. i would like to hear your comments.
thanks

Hi, my husband and I are planning to stay in Bet Sara Youth Hostel in summer 2008. I could not find much information about this place on the internet. I know that the breakfast is served there but whatabout other meals???
Is there a shop or small supermarket where you can buy food and for what prices roughly??? Does anybody know if there is a laundry? I will appreciate all replies. Thanks :-)

I am planing a trip to Eilat in december of this year. I would like to make a dive while I am there. I am Padi certified but have not made a dive in 11 years, what are the requirements for making a dive.

f. lee

Hi
I would like to travel from london to Eilat for a week starting from London on 30th March.
Can someone please let me where can i get cheapest flights.

I have British Passport - If I do not find flights direct to Eilat from London - can I fly from London to TABA (Egypt) - what about visa do i need one for Egypt and one for Israel? How easy it is to reach Eilat from TABA

I will really appreciate any help on this

Thanks
Subhash

I will be in eilat in early december. I am a certified Padi diver but have not dove in over ten years. Do I have to br retrained? How much is the cost for an average dive requiring full gear?

thanks,
f. lee Rowden

To escape from the gruesome weather in Belgium, I'm considering spending about 10 days in Eilat. Is it a good place to be beginning of January? I mean, is there enough to do for some active people in their twenties if you can't lay on the beach all day?

Thanks in advance!

Hi!

My girlfriend and I will be going to Israel on Dec. 22 for a few days. Rather than going on a tour group, my girlfriend and I would like to drive to Masada.

Is there any advice on how to drive using the route below?

1. Start at the Sde Dov airport in Tel Aviv.
2. Drive to Masada
3. Drive back close to the Damascus Gate (where we plan on leaving the car and
visit Bethlehem).
4. Drive back to Tel Aviv (we're staying at the Top Hotel).

Another alternative (if easier) would be to drive to the Damascus Gate first; go to Masada and then drive from Masada back to Tel Aviv.

Thanks in advance!

Hello,

I am planning a trip to Eilat at the end of the month and i would like to know if we have any chances so have some hot sun and a good sea bath :)?

or is it too cold to get a sun tan?

thank you and have a nice evening
cristina

Is it possible to drive from Jerusalem to Masada in a rental car?
I know you can't take a car rented in Israel through the Palestinian territories, so I'd like to make sure driving to Masada in a rental car is actually possible.

I will be heading south for my second time ever in Eilat,

Is it worth it to but a computer without the vat? or wil they just jack p the prices?

Are there any good computer shops (prefarably a naional chain?)

Any info would be helpful.

Thanks

I have 10 days in Israel in November and would like to see the north Haifa area, some time in Jerusalem, Dead Sea & then down to Eilat to cross into Jordan to Petra. I am intending to use a hire car except the for visit to Petra, I;ve read some good advice about that on this site. Am I being too ambitious with the driving? Is it realistic to see all this in 10 days or should I give either the north or Eilat/Petra a miss? would it be best to spend a friday/saturday in Jerusalem rather than in the north?

Will I be able to enter Jordan and the Sinai Egypt with passport stamp from Israel..Also, does one need spend the night at Petra or is it possible to do Petra then go back to Eilat for the night?

Hi there! Is there a flight option from the Dead Sea to Eilat or do I have to go back to Tel Aviv to fly to Eilat?

I'm planning a trip in January 08 where we'll rent a car for the whole trip, although from the Dead Sea to Eilat I think there's too much driving and prefer to fly there. Am I right? So, now I'm mixing things up :((

question 1: flight option from the Dead Sea to Eilat?

question 2: is it safe and/or worth it to drive from the Dead Sea to Eilat?

thanks a lot for your help and sorry for my ignorance!

Sirs,
how to get pictures of the area of Eilat for holidays with bike for touring. Best would be a topographical map with ways for bicycles and streets. Info about Simple guest houses would be useful also.
Please inform after Shabbat,
Thank you,
Klaus Zachau in the Philippines

What airport is closer to Tel Aviv? We will be flying to Eilat and can fly out of either airport.

We are planning on crossing the border from Jordan at Aqaba early in the morning. We would like to arrive in Ein Gedi by evening. What are the most interesting places to visit along the way? Since we plan to stop along the way, should we rent a car or are there any tours leaving from Eilat and arriving in Ein Gedi the same day?

I want to fly from Jerusalem to Eilat. are there any direct flights? what are they? if not, what other options are there?
also what are the price ranges for each?

From what time in the mornining until what time at night do the cable cars at Masada work from

I am about to go to Eilat for a few days from Tel Aviv, and am interested in taking a 2-3 day excursion to Cairo, to see the pyramids. I am told that you can take a txi to Cairo from Tel Aviv, can you do the same from Eilat?

If I get a visa in the consulate, will I have problems entering at Taba, if I am an American Citizen?


Pete

What is the best way to get from Eliat to Cairo -- not necessarily the cheapest way.

Thanks in advance

Can anyone please tell me some facts and history about the tel sharuhen? Thanks :)