Tips & Tricks for Israel

• The power socket in Israel is a typical European power socket
• Tap water in Israel is drinkable
• Sun screen and water have great importance when in Israel
• In Israel, gratuity is not included in the bills at restaurants and bars. It is common to leave 12 -15 % of the bill as a tip.
• Taxi drivers are obliged by law to put the meter on once 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.
• There is no need to tip taxi drivers.
• If you see a man with a gun/rifle and no uniforms usually it means that he is a soldier on a short vacation – don’t freak out.
  In Israel, All of the soldiers and the police officers are Israelis.

What to bring to all tours:

• Comfortable shoes
• Hat is mostly needed
• Water
• Appropriate clothing for holy sites (ability to cover shoulders, chests and knees)

 Jerusalem:

• Dress code: Modest clothing is needed – women can bring shawl to cover shoulders.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Dead Sea:

• Open sores and hair removed skin might burn once bathing so recommended not to shave a day before.

To the Dead Sea please bring with you:

• Sunscreen
• A hat
• Water shoes (flip flops)

Bethlehem & Jericho:

• Passports
• Modest clothing