Bonsai (26 Ben Sira Street, Jerusalem) – located in the center of the city, this is a kosher Asian and sushi bar. A wide range of unique Asian dishes are available here, along with grilled meat, quality sushi and excellent alcoholic choices. In addition, diners can enjoy spacious sitting areas on comfortable sofas, a large […]
Abu Shukri (63 Al Wad Street, near the Damascus Gate, Jerusalem) – it is one of the best restaurants in Jerusalem that serves Middle Eastern cuisine. Abu Shukri is best known for its lula kebab and hummus. Because of its location, it’s a great place for lunch after a morning tour by some of the […]
TRAIN TEL AVIV– at present, Tel Aviv does not have a Metro or light rail system (unlike Jerusalem, which launched the City Pass light rail system in 2011 — where such trains often run at street level alongside regular car and bus traffic). Plans are for such a system to run through Tel Aviv in […]
BUS TEL AVIV — Every day approximately 550,000 people travel by bus throughout the city. The main public bus company that operates in Greater Tel Aviv is Dan, which has improved its local services and is renewing its urban bus fleet with an emphasis on environmentally friendly buses. The main public bus company that operates […]
GetTaxi.co.il TEL AVIV : the online service “Get Taxi” launched its app in Tel Aviv in April 2011, which allows anyone with a smartphone to order a cab without calling a taxi firm. The application finds the nearest cab and, if the driver is free, Get Taxi directs the cab to the customer, while the […]
TAXI TEL AVIV — Local and inter-city taxi services are available to and from any point in the country. Fares within the cities are according to the meter. The fares for inter-city taxi services are standard fares set by the Ministry of Transportation. It is recommended to verify the fare prior to entering the taxi. […]
CAR RENTALS TEL AVIV – the following car rental agencies operate in Tel Aviv: Avis: +972 3-527 1752 Budget: +972 3-524 5233 Eldan: +972 3-527 1166 Shlomo-Sixt: +972 3-524 4935 Suncar: +972 3-523 7017
Jerusalem Light Rail – in late 2011, this local train service, called CityPass (www.citypass.co.il) was introduced for those getting in and out of central Jerusalem (benefiting in particular those who live in suburban areas). The Jerusalem Light Rail (Harakevet Hakala) stretches from Pisgat Ze’ev in the North (Heil Ha’avir Station) to Mount Herzl in the […]
No 99 Bus in Jerusalem — One of the best things a tourist in Jerusalem can do is to hop on and off the comfortable double-decker No 99 Bus, which stops at more than 20 of the major landmarks and tourist attractions in Jerusalem. Or, stay on the bus, relax and enjoy a two hour […]
Bus Jerusalem — Jerusalem’s inner city bus system is run by bus company, Egged. Buses are identified by a number displayed in the front window, with the destination written in Hebrew. Most buses depart from Jerusalem’s Central Bus Station in the north of the city. The majority of buses run all day (5:30am – […]