Tel Aviv Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Tel Aviv. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Introduction

by Wcities Travel Guides

Since Tel Aviv is situated on a beach, the best way to get a geographic feel for the city is by using the Mediterranean coastline as a reference point. Head south along the beach from Tel Aviv and you will arrive in the ancient port town of... Continue reading »
History

by Wcities Travel Guides

The tale of Tel Aviv begins in the time of Bible stories and legends. It was on the shores of Jaffa that the whale spat up Jonah. And at the spot where Andromeda's rock stands, Andromeda of Greek mythology was kept captive until Perseus came... Continue reading »
Where to stay

by Wcities Travel Guides

As Tel Aviv is both a holiday resort and Israel's leading business center, there is a plethora of accommodation options to choose from. Hostels to deluxe five-stars, from self-catering holiday flats to business hotels. All of the deluxe ac... Continue reading »
Eat drink

by Wcities Travel Guides

Being the lively city that it is, Tel Aviv offers all kinds of cuisines around the clock. Unlike Jerusalem, which is more religiously observant, Tel Aviv's restaurants are open for business on Friday nights and Saturdays. Tel Avivians tend... Continue reading »
Entertainment

by Wcities Travel Guides

Tel Aviv's streets are lined with hairdressers and cafés, which will tell you something about the population of this city. Tel Avivians love to be seen and to go out. If you stay a few months in the city, you will notice that social businesse... Continue reading »
Tours

by Wcities Travel Guides

Tel Aviv is a city of life and movement, where your greatest tour will simply be exploring the city as it is while you are there—for tomorrow it will surely be different. While the concrete buildings and homes are permanent, the best the city... Continue reading »
Getting there

by Wcities Travel Guides

Getting There: By Air Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) (+972 0 3 971 0000/ http://www.ben-gurion-airport.com/) is the major area hub, located midway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and convenient to both. Air Canada (+1 800 776... Continue reading »
Fun facts

by Wcities Travel Guides

Tel Aviv Country: Israel Tel Aviv by the Numbers: Population: 384,000 Elevation: 161 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 22 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 0 inches Average January Temperature: 54 degrees F Average July Temperature: 79 degrees... Continue reading »
Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

Tel Aviv is everything Jerusalem is not. The city began with a gorgeous strip of beach along the Mediterranean and went on from there to become the bold and busy city that never sleeps. Known locally as the Big Orange, Tel Aviv has no holy si... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Arriving By Plane -- Flights arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport at Lod, on the outskirts of the city. There is a fixed daytime taxi fare of approximately NIS 135 ($30) from Ben-Gurion to central Tel Aviv. This fare includes one sui... Continue reading »
Fast facts

by Frommers Travel Guides

American Express -- American Express International is at 32 Ben Yehuda St. (tel. 03/526-8837; for lost traveler's checks, call tel. 800/943-8694). Mail is held for American Express cardholders. Open Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Fri... Continue reading »
Getting around

by Frommers Travel Guides

By Bus -- From the new Central Bus Station to the center of Tel Aviv, bus no. 4 goes to Allenby Road, and on to Ben-Yehuda Street; on Ben-Yehuda, you will be running parallel to and a block inland from Ha-Yarkon Street; take bus no. 5 to go t... Continue reading »

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