Experience Israel - With Famed Archaeologist Eli Shukron

12 | DAY TOUR

expect to hear the well-known song ‘How Good You’re Home’ by Arik Einstein after you’ve landed. You’ll also see that Israelis sometimes clap when the airplane lands. Even before the signal turns off the Israelis will be on their feet as if in a terrible hurry to get off the plane. It is all part of a very Israeli ability to stress out and forget one’s manners.

Free maps and information at the counter of the Ministry of Tourism.

At border control your passport will not be stamped if you don’t want it to be; this is because there are some Arab countries that will question you if you have a stamp from Israel. After that you collect your luggage and go through customs. The Ministry of Tourism operates a counter at Ben Gurion Airport. It is located right after border control, in the luggage hall. At the counter you can pick up free maps and get help with ordering a hotel or traveling on to your final destination. Your last stop before leaving the airport is the huge welcome hall. Here you will often see families waiting for a family member staying for just a couple of days. Israeli society is very warm (sometimes too warm and a bit sticky) – something you will be sure to notice.