Deciding to rest in Israel, you can think for a long time which of its four seas to choose, but stopping at the Red Sea, the choice of a resort speech is no longer. Only Eilat. Similar to a magical mirage, the city is blinded by the contrast of snow-white buildings and juicy greens against the background of lifeless desert sands. Eilat is a harmony of amazing nature, diverse entertainment, high-quality service and exciting shopping.

The choice of the time of year for a trip to Eilat depends on your ideas about the rest. For a relaxed bliss on the beach, April-May and September-October are ideal. Lovers of yachting and diving Eilat waits all year round, and the best time for admirers of excursion programs is March-May and October-December.

Eilat hotels, like its restaurants and shops, correspond to the status of the city as an elite resort. It has luxury hotels, cozy small hotels, hostels, boarding houses, apartments, youth campgrounds. And although they all differ in the number of stars and prices, there is still something in common that unites them - impeccable service.

The main problem on holiday in Eilat for you will be the problem of choosing entertainment, because they have just an incredible amount. Walks on a yacht, a sailing ship or a boat with a transparent bottom, windsurfing, sea fishing, water skiing, motorcycles, banana, flying under the parachute dome.

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But all this is secondary. The first place in the ranking is diving. Immersion to the mysterious and amazingly beautiful coral gardens or to mysterious sunken ships ... That's why tourists come to Eilat, and also for the Coral Reef - a unique reserve near which there is no less unique "Underwater Observatory." Here, through the huge windows in front of visitors, the colorful kingdom of Neptune: thistle rays, giant turtles, sharks and a lot of motley fish.

Resting in Eilat do not forget that you are in Israel - a country that can surprise even the most sophisticated and captious tourist..Therefore, without wasting time, go on a sightseeing trip .For example, in the park of Timna to the "Mines of King Solomon", a place that keeps memories of the Roman legions and Egyptian pharaohs .Here, the temple of the Egyptian goddess Hattor and the rock paintings of primitive people .Or in an exotic journey through the barkhans of the Arava Desert .At your disposal are a choice of camels, horses, jeeps, mountain bikes and even mini-tractors .View of the fantastic mountain education Red Canyon does not leave anyone indifferent $ $ .

A lot of impressions are waiting for tourists on an excursion to the ancient fortress of Massada, which King Herod built on the mountain top for protection against the invasion of the Roman Empire. You will see the royal palaces, reservoirs for water in the rocks, synagogues, traces of parking of Roman troops and baths. Even a one-day excursion to the Dead Sea will suffice to feel a surge of strength, which is given to his healing waters and spa treatments.

Rest in Israel and not see Jerusalem? Impossible. The holy ancient city is steeped in history, covered with biblical legends and filled with sights: the Western Wall, the Temple and the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Jewish Quarter. In addition, Jerusalem is also a cultural center with countless museums, galleries, exhibitions and theaters.

For the sake of the unusual lost city of Petra, carved into the rocks, it is worth to cross the border, because it is located in Jordan. The genius of the creators of Petra can not be described, you just need to see it. The price of pleasures is a matter of no small importance, so below are the approximate prices for entertainment and excursions in Eilat:

  • the city of Petra - $ 200-250;
  • The Dead Sea - $ 130-150;
  • Jerusalem - $ 130-150;
  • Timna Park - $ 55-85;
  • Red Canyon - $ 50-100;
  • a walk on the yacht - $ 30-45;
  • jeep riding - $ 30-55;
  • Night fishing - $ 150;
  • boat trip with a transparent bottom - $ 20.

Eilat is a magnificent city that draws tourists throughout the year, and burning tours to Israel are an opportunity to save money by relaxing at one of the most fashionable and popular resorts in the country.