Experience Israel - With Famed Archaeologist Eli Shukron

28 | DAY TOUR

run on weekends and Jewish holidays as well as between some cities.

Transportation on Saturdays Because most public transportation does not run from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening, I recommend planning your trip so that you spend weekdays outside the cities – in either the mountainous Galilee region or the Negev Desert – and weekends in the main cities. Another advantage is that the nature parks are much less crowded on weekdays and that there is much more going on in the cities on weekends. You can always take a taxi on Saturdays, but it is more expensive than other options. As mentioned above, Monit Sherut taxis run on Saturdays between the main cities. They pick up passengers in Tel Aviv (outside the main bus station), in Jerusalem (on Kook St.), and in Haifa (on HeHaluts St.). Driving in Israel The steering wheel is on the left side of the vehicle, and you drive on the right side of the road (like in the United States and continental Europe). A valid driving license from your native country is sufficient in most cases. There is rarely the need for an international driving license. From November to April you are required to have your headlights on even when driving during the day.