Experience Israel - With Famed Archaeologist Eli Shukron

16 | DAY TOUR

Guide Many of the important sights in Israel are not impressive in themselves. You need to know the history in order to enjoy the sites, which is why the best way to see the country is with a tour guide. But not everyone can afford it. There are cheaper options, such as tip-based tours in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and, of course, my booklets.

Day tour without a car: starts at $250 a day Day tour with a car: starts at $450 a day Tip-based tours: 30-50 NIS ($10, €10)

Attractions/Entrance fees Entry to national parks costs 29 NIS per person. Most museums are more expensive, but prices are reasonable. Masada: 29 NIS ($7, €7) Israel Museum: 54 NIS ($13, €13)

Cost of a budget day in Tel Aviv for one person Night in a hostel (including breakfast): 90 NIS Bus to Jaffa: 6.60 NIS Tip-based tour/walk with my booklets: 40/25 NIS Lunch in Shuk (Market) HaCarmel: 50 NIS Tel Aviv Museum of Art: 50 NIS Ice cream: 20 NIS Food for cooking your own supper in hostel + one beer: 50 NIS Total: 300 NIS ($78, €75) Cost of a (non-budget) day in Tel Aviv for a couple Night in a boutique hotel (including breakfast): 1500 NIS Private guide (walking tour, without a car): 1300 NIS Coffee and cake: 100 NIS

Two taxi rides: 70 NIS Restaurant: 350 NIS Total: 3,300 NIS ($860, €800)