Israel

Israel gives us 30 places spread evenly: 14 nature and walks, then 3 each of zoos and aquariums, museums, historic sites and amusement parks.

1Destination

1Family attraction

1Type of day out

Quick facts about Israel

CurrencyIsraeli new shekel

LanguageHebrew

Time zoneIST (UTC+2)

PaymentCards almost everywhere

English spokenModerate (EF EPI #46)

1Top family destinations in Israel

Jerusalem1 family attraction

2Things to do in Israel

Museums1 place

Tours & tickets in Israel

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Travel essentials for Israel

eSIM for IsraelAiralo: mobile data without roaming

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3Practical essentials

Dish to tryFalafel

CapitalJerusalem

Plug typesEuroplug, Type H, BS 546

DrivingDrive on the right

Emergency number100

Calling code+972

Daylight10–14 hours of daylight

Population9,840,000

Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.

4Plan your trip to Israel

Getting thereFlights, trains & driving

Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels

Getting aroundDrive on the right

Travel budgetCards almost everywhere

Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Type H, BS 546

Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip

Safety & healthEmergency: 100

Useful infoCalling code +972

5Israel with kids – highlights

Why families love Israel

Tel Aviv has 3 of the places we cover, with Nazareth, Haifa and Beersheba at 2 each. The country is small enough that one base reaches most of it. We have no climate reading yet, so we will not name the months.

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Easy to travelCards almost everywhere · English: moderate

Food to tryFalafel

So much to see1 family attractions in 1 destination

Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget

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