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20 Must Know tips before coming to Israel
01.
The power socket in Israel is a typical European power socket
02.
Israel is a hot and sunny country most of the year. Wear sun screen and drink a lot of water
03.
Taxies
Taxi drivers are obliged by law to put the meter on once you enter the vehicle. Especially when you request them to. If the driver refuses or insists to quote a rate, he is probably trying to make some extra cash on your expense - Get a different taxi. We recommend to download the app ‘Gett’ to avoid all of the above.
04.
Tap water in Israel is drinkable
05.
Gratuity (tipping) in restaurants & bars is not included in any services. It is common to leave 12 -15 % of the bill as a tip.
06.
No need to tip taxi drivers.
Unless if you're really want to
07.
In Israel, all of the soldiers and the police officers are Israelis. No foreign armies here.
08.
If you see a man with a gun/rifle and no uniforms - don't freak out, usually it means that he is a soldier on a short vacation.
09.
To all tours bring:
Comfortable shoes, Hat is mostly needed, Water, Appropriate clothing for holy sites (ability to cover shoulders, chests and knees)
10.
in the dead sea
Open sores and hair removed skin might burn once bathing so recommended not to shave a day before. For more do's & don'ts in the Dead Sea press here
