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Jerusalem's sacred old city, the float-friendly Dead Sea, ancient Masada and Tel Aviv's beaches and nightlife โ€” Israel packs history and energy into a tiny area.

Visa-free ๐Ÿ“… Best: Marโ€“May, Sepโ€“Nov ๐Ÿ’ต $130/day avg
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Capital
Jerusalem
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Currency
Israeli Shekel (โ‚ช ILS)
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Language
Hebrew, Arabic
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Best time
Marโ€“May, Sepโ€“Nov
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$60 โ€“ $380
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Safety
Check advisories
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Main airport
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Overview

Why travellers love Israel

Jerusalem's holy sites and Tel Aviv's beach-and-bar scene are an hour apart, with the Dead Sea, Masada and the Galilee within easy reach.

Check current travel advisories, as the regional situation can change.

Where to go

Top places in Israel

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Jerusalem

Jerusalem

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The Old City and sites sacred to three faiths.

HistoryCulture
Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv

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Beaches, Bauhaus and nightlife.

BeachNightlife
Dead Sea & Masada

Dead Sea & Masada

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Float in the sea and climb the fortress.

NatureHistory
Galilee & Nazareth

Galilee & Nazareth

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Green hills and biblical sites.

CultureNature
Plan day by day

Israel itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Jerusalem โ†’ Tel Aviv โ†’ Dead Sea & Masada
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$300 โ€“ $1,900
1–2

Jerusalem

The Old City and sites sacred to three faiths.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Culture
3–4

Tel Aviv

Beaches, Bauhaus and nightlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Nightlife
5

Dead Sea & Masada

Float in the sea and climb the fortress.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Nature ยท History
Route
Jerusalem โ†’ Tel Aviv โ†’ Dead Sea & Masada โ†’ Galilee & Nazareth
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$420 โ€“ $2,660
1–2

Jerusalem

The Old City and sites sacred to three faiths.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Culture
3–4

Tel Aviv

Beaches, Bauhaus and nightlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Nightlife
5–6

Dead Sea & Masada

Float in the sea and climb the fortress.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท History
7

Galilee & Nazareth

Green hills and biblical sites.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Culture ยท Nature
Route
Jerusalem โ†’ Tel Aviv โ†’ Dead Sea & Masada โ†’ Galilee & Nazareth
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$600 โ€“ $3,800
1–3

Jerusalem

The Old City and sites sacred to three faiths.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ History ยท Culture
4–6

Tel Aviv

Beaches, Bauhaus and nightlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Beach ยท Nightlife
7–8

Dead Sea & Masada

Float in the sea and climb the fortress.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท History
9–10

Galilee & Nazareth

Green hills and biblical sites.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Nature
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Visa & entry

Israel visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
N/A
eVisa
ETA-IL being introduced
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities enter visa-free; an electronic ETA-IL is being rolled out โ€” check your nationality and current advisories. Always verify with the official Israel immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Israel visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Israel budget guide

Budget

$60/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$380+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Israel budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Israel

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Jerusalem Old City

Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre and Al-Aqsa.

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Tel Aviv beaches

Mediterranean sand and a buzzing scene.

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Dead Sea

Float in the world's saltiest water.

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Masada

Sunrise at the clifftop desert fortress.

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Galilee

Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee.

Get outside

Nature in Israel

All nature
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