How do you pack for Jerusalem?

Please believe us on this one and bring with you:
  1. A warm coat, gloves, scarf and hat. Essential especially when touring Jerusalem and the North. ...
  2. Slippers. Except in hotels, Israeli floors are not carpeted and are usually stone cold. ...
  3. Warm indoor clothes. ...
  4. Pajamas. ...
  5. Umbrella.




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You should bring around 300$ in cash to Israel. You can order shekels from your bank here before you leave, but it is easier to exchange in Israel. Avoid changing too much money in the airport; exchange rates are bad there. However, you may want to change ~$50 to shekels for transportation to where you are staying.

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Women cover their shoulders, knees, and chest when visiting these sites. If you're visiting Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, or other cities with religious attractions, it's best to bring long, lightweight layers to cover up and adjust to comfort level.

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The best time to visit the Holy Land is during spring and fall, April through May and October through November. During these months the weather is mild and the crowds thin. Visiting the Holy Land outside religious holidays is also cheaper.

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It is forbidden to import the following items into Israel without a license issued in advance: plants, firearms, raw meat, raw materials, counterfeit currency or documents, knife or penknife not intended for professional use, etc.

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