How to Pack for a Trip to Israel
Modest dress is essential when taking in Israel's religious sites. Even in the heat of summer you'll need to have your arms and legs covered.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Carry-on Bags
- Garment Bags
- Luggage Sets
- Sunglasses
- Walking Shoes
- Travel Adapters And Converters
- Insect Repellents
- Sunscreen
- Backpacks
- Duffel Bags
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Pack loose-fitting, lightweight clothes for summer visits. Cotton and linen garments will keep you comfortable and can be easily laundered. Layer with a sweater for cool summer nights.
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Take long shorts, skirts, long- and short-sleeved T-shirts, khakis, button-down shirts, sunglasses and a hat for visits between May and September, when the sun is most intense. Keep skirt lengths to the knee and below. Take a large scarf to layer over bare arms at religious sites.
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Bring a jacket, a few sweaters and long pants for visits between October and April, when temperatures hover between the high 40s and high 60s. Showers may fall during this period, so an umbrella is wise.
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Pack comfortable walking shoes or sandals for sight-seeing. Darker colors will hide any dust or dirt.
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Stash a bathing suit and sunscreen in your bag in case you have the opportunity to visit an Israeli beach.
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Remember insect repellent.
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Take an electric converter and adapter.
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Tips & Warnings
Bring a carry-on bag that includes all necessities, such as your passport, a change of clothes, all medications, spare contact lenses or glasses, all forms of money and any important documents, in case your luggage goes astray.
Pack to accommodate your needs. Leave superfluous items at home.
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Comments
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Aug 08, 2006
You don't need uber-conservative clothes all the time in Israel, just when you visit religious sites and such. Buy a light shawl at one of the markets, and keep it with you (in your backpack, or just tied around your waist) and if you happen across a place where you need to cover-up, slip the shawl on. -
Nov 22, 2005
Always bring a Hebrew/English dictionary, even though most people there know English well. They will respect you more if you speak Hebrew and will give you better suggestions thinking you are a local.
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Nov 22, 2005
Film is very expensive in Israel, as is processing, so remember to bring extra film and process it at home.
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Nov 22, 2005
Film is very expensive in Israel, as is processing, so remember to bring extra film and process it at home.
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Nov 22, 2005
Always bring a Hebrew/English dictionary, even though most people there know English well. They will respect you more if you speak Hebrew and will give you better suggestions thinking you are a local.
