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    • Appolonia National Park (Arsuf)
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    • Tel Dor / Dora
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    • Atlit Detainee Camp (Museum)
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    • Akko / Acre
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    • Dead Sea and Masada
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    • Negev Tour (1 day)
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    • In the Footsteps of Jesus
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    • Caves in Israel
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    • Judean Desert – Photo Tour
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    • A Different Way to Masada
    • Zavitan Stream Trail
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Armenian Museum in Jerusalem

In recent years the Armenian Museum underwent a complete renovation. Housed in a pilgrims hostel turned priest seminary turned orphanage turned museum (all that in a century and a half), the museum gives an insight into the history of the…

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Israel Ends COVID-19 Tests and Masking Requirements

Good news for Israel travelers (or those who plan to come): As of Saturday, May 21, foreign (and Israeli) travelers no longer need to do COVID-19 tests to enter the country, neither before boarding a flight nor after landing. Israels…

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Photographing Wildlife in Tel Aviv
Photographing Wildlife in Tel Aviv

Photographing Wildlife in Tel Aviv

A couple of weeks ago Australian wildlife and travel photographer Margaret Weiss (website: https://margaretweiss.com.au/) and I went to the “Rosh Tsipor” bird-watching center to photograph birds. Tel Aviv with all its parks has got quite some wildlife. The Rosh Tsipor…

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Israel Opens to Unvaccinated Tourists

As announced in the media, Israel is opening its borders to unvaccinated tourists, starting March 1, 2022. The continuous decline in COVID-19 cases led the Israeli government to remove restrictions for tourists. Travelers to Israel still have to test negative…

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Israel Reopens Border to Tourists

As Israel reopens its border on January 9, 2022, tourists and foreigners will once again be able to visit. Israel also removed its list of “red” countries (with high Covid-19 numbers), allowing travelers from all regions to enter. Visitors planing…

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Jericho
Jericho

Jericho

The West Bank town of Jericho is part of the land controlled by the Palestinian Authority. Inside the West Bank, it is probably the biggest tourist and pilgrim attraction after Bethlehem. With good reason I believe, as the history of…

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Israel Closes Borders to Tourists (Again)

Following the outbreak of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Israeli cabinet has voted to close again the borders to tourists. As of now, no foreign tourists are allowed into Israel, unless they have applied for and received a…

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Israel Open for Tourists Starting November 1
Israel Open for Tourists Starting November 1

Israel Open for Tourists Starting November 1

If you ever wanted to visit Israel, now is the time. Starting November 1, 2021, Israel is opening its gates to tourists. This time both travelers in groups and individual travelers will be granted entry, provided they meet certain conditions.…

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On the Road Again

After a really long COVID-19 induced “vacation”, I’m finally on the road again. This time I’m guiding a group of young people from Germany on their first Israel tour. Why I mention “first Israel tour”? Because Israel can be addictive.…

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Tourist Groups to Visit Israel Starting September 19

Organized tourist groups will be allowed to visit Israel starting on September 19, provided they fulfill a number of conditions. Among these conditions are: Only tourists participating in a group tour will be accepted. Only travelers from countries that are…

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Guided Tours in Israel

  • Negev
    • Negev One Day Tour
  • Jerusalem
    • Jerusalem – City of 3 Religions
    • Jerusalem Executive Tour
    • Protestant Influences on Jerusalem
    • Jerusalem Old City (Walking Tour)
  • Dead Sea
    • Dead Sea and Masada
  • Multi-Day Tours
    • In the Footsteps of Jesus
  • Tel Aviv
  • Mediterranean Coast
    • Appolonia National Park (Arsuf)
    • Caesarea Maritima
    • Tel Dor / Dora
    • Mizgaga (Glass Factory) Museum
    • Atlit Detainee Camp (Museum)
    • Haifa
    • Akko / Acre
  • Photo Tours
    • Caves in Israel
    • Jerusalem Photo Tour
    • Judean Desert – Photo Tour
    • Israel Bird Photography Tours
  • Gallery
  • Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah Tours
  • Picture of the Day
  • Privacy Policy
  • COVID-19 in Israel
  • Camera Gear
  • Hiking Tours
    • A Different Way to Masada
    • Zavitan Stream Trail
    • Tsafit Trail and Dry Canyon
  • Specials
    • Jaffa Highlights Tour

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