Author-led tours, private excursions and premium transfers in Israel — for your dates and travel goals

For citizens of visa-free countries, a tourist visa is usually not required in advance, but from January 1, 2025, travelers need to obtain an electronic ETA-IL authorization before the trip. It is issued online before departure; the official fee is 25 shekels, and the response usually arrives within 72 hours. The final decision on entry is still made by border control on arrival.

You usually need a passport, a valid ETA-IL authorization or visa if required for your citizenship, a return ticket, your accommodation address, hotel booking or invitation, and your travel itinerary. At the border, you may be asked about the purpose of your visit, length of stay, where you will live, whom you plan to visit, and whether you have a return ticket. Answer calmly and honestly; in Israel, security questions on arrival are a normal part of the procedure.

Israel is good for travel all year round — you just need to choose the season for your type of trip. For excursions, walks and routes around the country, spring and autumn are the most comfortable: in march–may and september–november, it is usually warm, but without strong summer heat. For a beach holiday on the Mediterranean Sea, may–october works best. In summer, the seaside is a good choice, but for Jerusalem, the desert, the Dead Sea and Eilat, the heat should be taken into account. In winter, you can plan excursions, the Dead Sea and Eilat: there may be rain in the country, but the south remains one of the most comfortable destinations.

The Mediterranean Sea is for beach holidays, seaside walks, Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Netanya and Haifa; the official swimming season in Tel Aviv is may–october. The Red Sea in Eilat is for snorkeling, diving and holidays almost all year round: the water usually stays around 20–26 °C. The Dead Sea is for an unusual experience, spa-style relaxation and combining the trip with Masada or the desert; the water stays warm for most of the year.

Yes, a private transfer or private tour can be arranged on Shabbat and holidays, but it is better to plan the route in advance. From Friday evening to Saturday evening, public transport in Israel is limited, and some shops, museums and restaurants are closed. We are available every day.

For a first trip, people usually choose Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Jaffa, the Dead Sea and Masada. If you have more time, you can add Galilee, Nazareth, Acre, Caesarea, Haifa or Eilat. It is best to build the route around the season, number of days, interests and pace of the trip.