US citizen traveling to Israel next year. Any advice?

Will be there about 12 days or so. Thanks!US citizen traveling to Israel next year. Any advice?
It really depends on which areas you will be traveling through. If you will be staying in tel aviv, Haifa and the like, it should not be any problem. However, if you are going to go through the west bank, be prepared for check points. They are not a big deal, just always have your passport available and don't get annoyed if you are asked repeatedly for it. As for Jerusalem, it has its own checkpoints, and the security in and around the city is tighter than in other areas. You will find the locals, both Israeli and Arab very friendly and hospitable. Have fun.US citizen traveling to Israel next year. Any advice?
Bring alot of cash in small US notes (10's, 5's, and 1's) for negotiating prices for things you want to buy in the Old City of Jerusalem's Market place and I would suggest pay for you food with your Visa and or Mastercard because you will get better exchange rates in any resturants you eat in while there (or purchases made in Israel stores for that matter).





Good Luck!!!
Personally, I would always opt to fly ELAL. Look into it and see what you think. They were the first airline to have 'sky marshalls' on board and of course the Israelis are experienced at defending against terror attacks. There will be more security, of course, and maybe longer delays, but again, look into it.





As for when you're in Israel: I would suggest making time for Jerusalem. It is amazing. Go to the Kotel (Wailing Wall) and see how you feel with your hand placed against the stone. And do try to go to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial - it is a haunting experience, and explains so much about why we so desperately need Israel to be safe and secure.





If you go to the Dead Sea, then Ein Gedi kibbutz is worth visiting, it's lovely there!





Above all, enjoy! Israel is unique. If you want to read a really good novel about how the country was established, then try Exodus, by Leon Uris. Wonderful read.
Have fun, and visit as much as possible!


Don't just stay in the cities, such as Tel Aviv, or Jerusalem, but also try to get to the places of rural beauty such as ein gedi, masada, rosh hanikra, the dead sea. While not too rural, eilat is also very fun!
Eat falafel, watch the sun set, and never pay more than half of the asking price of any item in the old city.
I just came back after a three month stay.


Was treated with respect by Jews and Muslims, I stayed away from talking politics, found reality is not as portrayed by our TV. Life seems pleasant inside Israel, visiting Nazareth and Bethlehem I saw the local Arabs and they are like the Israelis of Tel-Aviv. No bullets were not flying in the air.


You must see Kapernaum on the shore of the Sea of Galelee, don't miss the Dead Sea.
Make sure you dont get jipped if paying in American dollars. Know the current value of a dollar and dont settle for anything lower. Most daily newspapers will have the newest exchange rate between dollars and shekalim (it's always changing)
were yur seatbelt on the plane,
Be sure to wear your suicide bomber proof jacket