Tradition Marries Modernization: Tel Aviv Tours and a Visit to the City that Never Sleeps

Israel is a country in the Middle East where major crossroads converge and meet. Rich in culture, the country boasts cities that date back thousands of years, with and outstanding and unique history in relation to its neighboring countries. Worthy of praise is the country's unparalleled and vast ranging combination of natural wonders, inland and at sea. 

Israel's strategic location is said to be perfect. With its arid terrains and sandy lands in the south to its fertile valleys and rocky hills where olives abound in the north, from the exhilarating touch of the wet sands on its beaches to the west and deltas of the Jordan River to the east. Israel's magnificent cities and scenery provide unequaled locations for photo shoots, beach volleyball and picnics or even frolicking on the beach and cool, carefree bathing. Israel shore excursions are perfect for a travel experience - visit cities that offer Israeli-touched culture, distinct cuisine and the exciting unrivaled experience of being in touch with history.  

Visit Tel Aviv

The city of Tel Aviv lies on shore of the Mediterranean, on former sand dunes that used to have relatively poor and unproductive soil fertility. With the inclusion of the mineral-rich bluffs along the Mediterranean coastline and the Yarkon River mouth delta, the terrain has flattened and the gradients gone. Climate ranges from cold, rainy winters to hot, sultry temperatures of summer, with unpredictable springs and autumns. 

Known as the "City that Never Sleeps", the city of Tel Aviv is the second most populated city in Israel and the fifth most visited city in the Middle East and Africa. Tel Aviv is renowned for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, "24-hour culture", and city amenities such as bars, restaurants, cafes, parks and shopping centers. Tel Aviv is considered to be the "modern side" of Israel because of its city lifestyle atmosphere, with people literally never sleeping due to its fun-filled and lively, inviting atmosphere. Here, party-goers and tourists have the liberty to indulge in relaxing after a day of touring. Tel Aviv's cosmopolitan features allure tourists around the world, boasting such leading grand hotels as the Crown Plaza, Hilton and Sheraton, among others. The city even features an array of luxurious beaches, tourist club houses, museums and nature parks that are sightseeing venues for its 16 million annual visitors. 

Israel Tours- Nightlife in tel Aviv

Tel Aviv tours are notably exciting adventures for both local and foreign tourists. One of the greatest experiences the city provides is its gastronomic cuisine that combine local and international dishes and traditions. Japanese and Italian cuisines are popular for those who desire to have a full, satisfied belly after the long hours of touring the city. Many of the Israel group tours are a good way of enjoying the city, a place where traditions and modernization collide. Souks and general markets as well as its many shopping malls cater to all buying needs. 

Other Attractions 

Tel Aviv also has its own Greetres program. Tel-Aviv Greeter is a non-profit urban program offering an extraordinary experience that will give your stay in Tel-Aviv Jaffa a special flavor. Through the eyes of local Tel-Aviv residents you can get a unique insight into the city. Volunteering greeters act as hosts for a two-to-three hour visit – free-of-charge – to numerous city destinations and activities. If you want to take a neighborhood stroll, hear local stories, learn about our culture, or take a walk on the beach, we have a host for you. Greeters can also provide information about various places of interest such as museums, art galleries, nightlife, transportation and more. Greeters are passionate about Tel-Aviv Jaffa and the city’s numerous places of interest. They are enthusiastic volunteers—friends of the city who will devote their time to give you a personal taste of Tel-Aviv free of charge 

Tel Aviv is a perfect city getaway from the pressures of life. With its cool and modern set-up and its perfectly-preserved traditions, it is the perfect place for a vacation experience.

Tel Aviv SightSeeing- where to go in TA?

Maybe you have been considering taking a trip to Israel and you are just not sure where to go exactly. Well, one of the best cities to visit is Tel Aviv. This city is the second largest in Israel and it is known as a cultural and cosmopolitan city. Because of its lively nightlife scene, it is also known as the city that never sleeps. As this is quite a big city, with so many places to see and things to do, it would be wise to seek the services of Tel Aviv tour guides instead of trying to figure out what to do on your own. With a tour guide, you will have a more pleasurable experience. There are so many places to visit in this city. Below are just some of the places which make the Tel Aviv tourism industry one of the most successful tourism industries in the world.

The Bauhaus Centre

One of the places you would want to visit as a tourist is the Bauhaus Centre. There you will find interesting souvenirs and artwork. There is no one who likes the idea of going on a vacation or trip only to come back empty handed. You would want something that will always remind you that you visited a particular country or place and at this centre you will have a lot of souvenirs and art pieces to choose from.

The Nahum Goldman Museum

Although this Museum of the Jewish Diaspora does not have historical artifacts, it has a collection of replicas, films and dioramas showing the life and culture of Jews in exile. In the museum you will find special attractions such as the Feher Jewish Music Centre, the Visual Documentation Centre and the Douglas E Goldman Jewish Genealogy Centre.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art

This museum houses magnificent impressionist as well as post-impressionist collected works. You will find works by some very popular artists such as Picasso, Pollock and Matisse. The most precious item in the museum is Van Gogh’s “The Shepherdess”. The museum also shows screen films and often holds exhibitions as well.

Eretz Israel Museum

Basically, the Museum has a total of 11 small museums linked together. These museums were built on an archeological site known as Tel Qasile. At the museum you will find a folklore pavilion, glass museum, a planetarium as well as a number of halls which have temporary exhibitions.

Fire and water Fountain

This fountain is located in the middle of Kikar Dizengoff. It is called the fire and water fountain because it spurts water and launches flames into the air as well. The fountain was designed by the famous artist; Ya’acov Agam.

HaYarkon Park

This park is located near a river and is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the lush greenery and the river, away for the traffic and the noise. The locals often hire a row boat or enjoy a number of sporting activities on weekends such as football, basketball and wall climbing.

The Jabotinsky Institute

This is basically a historical research organization. On the first floor there is a museum containing presentations of the history of what is called the national resistance movement. This movement was led a man known as Ze’ev Jabotinsky.

The Ben-Gurion Museum

Located on the famous Ben-Gurion Avenue, this museum used to be the home of Israel’s Prime Minister. He was known as David Ben-Gurion. Up until now, this museum looks relatively the same way it was when the Prime Minister lived there.

Religious Beach

This is a beautiful beach and you can enjoy beautiful sceneries. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays only females are allowed to occupy the beach and even non-Jews are allowed to occupy the beach. As a woman, you can swim or bask in the sun without having to worry about the unwanted attention from men.

It is clear from the above mentioned places that Tel Aviv is a city with a lot of cultural and historical significance; that explains the many museums you will find in the city. So if you are someone who enjoys learning about different cultures, this would be the perfect tourist destination for you.

Private tours in Israel

Private tours can be theme or route based. You can choose a day tour or a week long depending on your budget, schedule and your destination. To view the modern day and cosmopolitan Israel you can choose the Tel Aviv tours. If you want to trace the path of early Christianity you can opt for a Holy Land tours or look for Jerusalem tour guides.  

A glimpse at some of the popular Israel private tours:

• Tel Aviv Tours: A drive through the thriving metropolis of Tel Aviv will bring you to the juncture where modern day Israel shares the podium with the ancient history, art and culture of a place which is known as the Promised Land. Among the places of interest you will find the Dizengoff Street, the Hall of Independence, Rothschild's Boulevard, and the memorial at Yitzchak Rabin Square. Also worth visiting are the Weizman Institute in Rehovot, the Museum of the Diaspora and the notable Ammunition Slik in Nes Tziona. Take time to step into the Great Synagogue and also the famous Safari Zoo.
• Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour: Get on the holy tour of the holy land to experience spiritual awakening at the birth place of Christianity and Judaism. Witness the Old city and New Jerusalem, the old Carrdo – Jewish market place during the Roman times and pay your respects at the holy place of Kotel – the Wailing Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Jerusalem tour guides will take you further on to Bethlehem to view the Shepherd’s field, Rachel’s Tomb, Manager’s square and the church of Nativity.