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Israel vacation offers more than meets the eye, a spiritual mecca, Mediterranean beaches, and more if you have not visited Israel yet

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How to Experience Israel

Israel offers more than meets the eye: Spiritual meccas, Mediterranean beaches, and more!

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Has your family started to think about traveling again? At NorthStar, we have much to offer for the family traveler and especially if you have not visited Israel yet. When the first-time traveler imagines a trip to Israel, immediately the mind wanders to visions of historic religious sites, romantic desert sunsets, and adventurous camel rides. However, these iconic sites and activities are just the tip of the iceberg! Let NorthStar and Virtuoso partners show you the uncommon side of Israel with experiences from epic hiking trails to diving with bottlenose dolphins in the Red Sea. Take a deeper dive into planning the trip of a lifetime that every generation of your family will enjoy!

Did you know: Israel is a culinary destination as well as a sustainable destination?

Only vaccinated travelers are permitted into Israel. The process as of now is 72 hours test PCR test before arrival and the test must be negative. Long recognized as a world leader in safety and security, Israel has continued this trend as it translates to the pandemic. As of February 16, 2121, Israel has the highest rate of vaccination and the highest percentage of its population vaccinated in the world. Nearly half of the country has received at least one dose of the vaccine with 82% of ages 50+ already vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19. That said, Virtuoso and NorthStar encourage those planning travel for Israeli citizens or seeking exceptions for foreign passport holders, to check with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Please feel free to search for your local consulate or embassy here.

While Israel is a center of faith and heritage, it is also a dynamic vacation destination. Adding some local flare from wine tasting to star gazing can help close the deal.

Israel Ministry Of Tourism

US travelers visiting Israel represent nearly every age demographic evenly. Israel has something for every single age group. Israel has almost an even representation of every age segment coming as tourists to Israel. This is because Israel has content, compelling content, for every single age group that arrives.

UPDATE – Newest Travel Guidelines to Israel

Current Guidelines (As of November 1st, 2021)

Taking a PCR test 72 hours before an outbound flight, filling out a passenger declaration, and taking a PCR test upon arrival in Israel (needing to quarantine in a hotel until results return or 24 hours pass – the lesser of the two).

To enter the country, one must:

  • Have been vaccinated with two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 14 days prior to the day of entry into Israel (14 days must have passed since receival of second dose upon arrival into Israel, but no more than 180 days upon leaving Israel – i.e., if it has been six months since the second dose, you will need the booster shot to enter).
    • Those that have received the booster vaccine dose, and at least 14 days have passed since received, can enter Israel.
  • Have been inoculated with one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least 14 days prior to the day of entry into Israel (14 days must have passed since second dose receival upon their arrival into Israel, but no more than 180 days upon leaving Israel – i.e., if it has been six months since your second dose, you will need the booster shot to enter).
    • Those that have received the booster vaccine dose, and at least 14 days have passed since received, can enter Israel.
  • Have recovered from COVID-19 and who present proof of the results of a positive NAAT test at least 11 days prior to the day of entry into Israel (no more than 180 days upon leaving Israel).
  • Have recovered from COVID-19 and have received at least one dose of the WHO-approved vaccines.

Additionally, please visit https://israel.travel/ for all updates on entry protocols.  

Logistics

Israel is on the Mediterranean, only a quick jump and hop-skip from so many amazing European spots. Israel borders with two seas camera 3 and sees under Etsy or that Etsy and the sea of Galilee. Israel is approximately the size of the state of New Jersey. Israel is action-packed and there is so much to do and see all in a small space. Israel has six different climate zones. But in Israel, you have a case where it’s snowing up north into her mode in the colon heights and yet someone is floating in the Dead Sea and enjoying the sun in Eilat.

Distances

Tel Aviv to Israel is 50 minutes. Jerusalem to the Dead Sea is 45 minutes. Jerusalem to Masada is 90 minutes. Tel Aviv to Haifa is one hour. Jerusalem to Tiberias is 2 1/2 hours. Tel Aviv to Eilat is 4 hours. Going to most of the places around Israel is under one hour at a time. Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, for example, are two main cities, with so much offer, and yet they are so different than each other. There are jaw-dropping monuments in Jerusalem and yet there are the city lights in Tel Aviv. Although both have fantastic nightlife, one has the culture and the other has the economic capital. Above all, the spirit of the country is in Jerusalem. Lastly, northern Israel is so easy to get around.

Family Simplicity

40 + Airlines: fly from US and Canada or connect via European hubs.

  • JFK/EWR- Delta, United, EL AL, American
  • LAX – EL AL
  • San Francisco – United, EL AL
  • Miami – EL AL, American
  • Montreal – Air Canada
  • Washington, DC – United
  • Chicago – United, ELAL
  • Dallas – American

Multicultural cuisine in Israel for your clients

Israel is a country rich in diversity – especially when it comes to food. While some of our clients might be familiar with dishes like shakshuka, there are also many other lesser-known dishes that some of you won’t want to miss. A guided tour through one of the famous open-air produce markets is the best way for our clients to get acquainted with the plethora of delectable treats and aromatic spices of Israel.

Current Israel Vacation Promotions

Mediterranean Magic in Israel

Elevated Mediterranean Experiences

Two elegant hotel escapes await Israel enthusiasts in Herzliya and Tel Aviv, where they can find world-class dining, sweeping sea views, and cultural heritage. We invite you to experience Israel’s coast and enjoy up to 30% off stays at The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya, or a guaranteed upgrade to a newly renovated Executive Sea View Room at Dan Tel Aviv.

NorthStar Virtuoso partners provide amazing Israel vacation packages for you. We are always available and will vary based on the number of travel days. For example, vacation packages to Jerusalem Israel for 10 days or longer stays for vacation rentals in Israel Tel Aviv, or even various Israel vacation tours.

2 days

  • Private 2-day Shore Excursion: Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem & Bethlehem
    Jerusalem, Israel to Jerusalem, Israel  
  • Private 2-day Shore Excursion: Masada, Dead Sea & Jerusalem 
    Ashdod, Israel to Ashdod, Israel

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