Amy
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Hi folks, it has been a while!
I am planning a nearly three week trip to Israel in late October into early November. Although I’ve been there five times for work, I’ve never been solely as a tourist, and my last visit was 7-8 years ago. My husband, and two friends coming along have never been. We acknowledge the situation is fluid, and our flights and accommodations are cancellable should things look tense in October.
With the help of friends, we’ve booked rental accommodations in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Zichron Yaakov, the north and Galilee when based in Rosh Pina; and a hotel in Eilat. We will have a car for most of our stay, except in Tel Aviv and most of our Jerusalem stay.
The area I’ve never been to is Eilat. We will hopefully by crossing into Jordan with one of the tour companies to visit Petra, although since the Covid regulations are evolving it’s not yet clear if that can happen. Should Petra not be doable, I’d welcome suggestions for things to do in the Eilat area besides relaxing on the beach. (Although that will appeal during a busy trip) we all enjoy nature, and three of the group are up for strenuous hiking (I’m the wimp after three miles, and don’t like heights).
I’m also collecting recommendations for good tour guides for Jerusalem, the center and north, if anyone has recs I’d appreciate them.
Lastly, I’d love to get to Beit She’an. It seems like the most convenient thing would be to stop off on our way south to Eilat, but I typically don’t like to do long stops when there’s luggage in the car. So perhaps a loop down while we’re exploring the southern Kinneret from Rosh Pina would work, although a long day.
Thanks!
I am planning a nearly three week trip to Israel in late October into early November. Although I’ve been there five times for work, I’ve never been solely as a tourist, and my last visit was 7-8 years ago. My husband, and two friends coming along have never been. We acknowledge the situation is fluid, and our flights and accommodations are cancellable should things look tense in October.
With the help of friends, we’ve booked rental accommodations in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Zichron Yaakov, the north and Galilee when based in Rosh Pina; and a hotel in Eilat. We will have a car for most of our stay, except in Tel Aviv and most of our Jerusalem stay.
The area I’ve never been to is Eilat. We will hopefully by crossing into Jordan with one of the tour companies to visit Petra, although since the Covid regulations are evolving it’s not yet clear if that can happen. Should Petra not be doable, I’d welcome suggestions for things to do in the Eilat area besides relaxing on the beach. (Although that will appeal during a busy trip) we all enjoy nature, and three of the group are up for strenuous hiking (I’m the wimp after three miles, and don’t like heights).
I’m also collecting recommendations for good tour guides for Jerusalem, the center and north, if anyone has recs I’d appreciate them.
Lastly, I’d love to get to Beit She’an. It seems like the most convenient thing would be to stop off on our way south to Eilat, but I typically don’t like to do long stops when there’s luggage in the car. So perhaps a loop down while we’re exploring the southern Kinneret from Rosh Pina would work, although a long day.
Thanks!
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