Mimi

We are on an escorted tour of Israel in late October, but will have 2 days at leisure in Tel Aviv. We plan on walking through Neve Tzedek on the first day, but have another full day before flying home at the end of the trip. Would appreciate any places of a don't-miss nature and restaurant suggestions in the moderate price range (as dinners throughout the trip are not included).

Also, dining suggestions for 4 nights in Jerusalem.

Thanks in advance.

laurie_ann

In Jerusalem we especially enjoyed our evening at the restaurant Little Jerusalem. A lovely setting outdoors at little museum. If I remember my directions right it north of the old city. http://www.go-out.com/ticho/. In tracking down the website I also found this link to Jerusalem restaurants from National Geographic. http://travel.nationalgeographic.com...staurants.html. But in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv we had great moderately priced meals just by popping into places that looked fun. Enjoy planning your trip!

aeiger

Hi I don't know where you are staying in Jerusalem and wheyher you are kosher.
In Jerusalem wh ate at a very nice kosher restaurant called "Rosemary'
It's around the corner from the Dan Panorama about 2 blocks from the King david Hotel on Ma'pu st., I think It's dairy, with an Italian syle menu. At rosemary it is better to sit outside, it's very nice and pleasant and so are the staff.

we spent 2 nights in Tel Aviv and went to the Old Pier area both nights. One night it was a non kosher seafood restaurant and the next night it was a kosher restaurant.

P_M

I stayed at the Dan Panorama in Tel Aviv. On the day before I joined my tour, I took a walk along the sea from my hotel to the city of Jaffa. I liked Jaffa, it's a beautiful town with loads of old world charm and gorgeous views of the Mediterranean.

Mimi

Thanks to lauri ann and aeiger for the helpful hints on restaurants. We're at the Dan Panorama in both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Have begun checking out some of your suggestions. They all sound wonderful.

Really need some help on sights to see on our last day in Tel Aviv. Our tour only includes an "orientation" drive around the city the day after we arrive. We're back in Tel Aviv again at the end of the trip. I know there are many museums -- but where should we start?

Mimi

P.S -- to P_M: We will be exploring Jaffa with the tour group.

Gardyloo

I suppose I'd head to the Museum of the Diaspora. You might be a bit museumed-out, but it's pretty good. Otherwise, if you've already wandered around Jaffa (doesn't take all day) and you're spending a day in Neve Tzedek (which I presume will include the Carmel Market) you might just hang at the beach for the last day, or stroll the shops.

One thing, if you're into architecture at all, you might do some "structured" strolling to take in the bauhaus architecture for which TA has been granted UNESCO World Heritage status - http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1096.

Mimi

To Gardyloo: Thanks for the advice. We had been thinking of the Museum of the Diaspora then spending our last afternoon strolling the promonade. And we will try to see the Bauhaus district as well.

Again, many thanks to all our Fodorite "friends" for offering some great suggestions for dining and sightseeing while in Israel.

Now the really hard part -- packing!

daryleann

Mimi_ in case you are still watching this post...
What did you do for your free days on your trip? We have two days on our own before our group meets (in March) and I was interested in what you found out.
Thanks.

Mimi

Sorry daryleann, but I haven't been back on this forum since our return. I definitely recommend you visit the Palmach Museum. You need to reserve in advance, but it's fantastic. A real don't miss interactive museum only 2 yrs. old.

Mimi

P.S. Read the Fodor's review of the Palmach Museum. I added a personal comment as well.

mrsgo

Does anyone know how we would get from Tel Aviv to Haifa very early on a Monday morning? We want to be in Haifa by 8:30 am . How long should the trip take? Cost?
Thanks!!!
SG

jmf314159

Be sure to visit "the Ayalon Institute." A morning at Ayalon followed by an afternoon-evening walking down to Yafo would be an excellent way to spend a free day in Tel Aviv.

Neve Tzedek is lovely - we were there just a few days ago. Be sure to pick up a detailed map of the community from one of the shops. If it were me, I'd take in the hubbub of the area just east of the King George-Allenby-Sheinkin intersection and then walk southwest to Neve Tzedek. I'd do this on the first day and then follow it by Ayalon/Yafo.

AlexA

jmf314159 , I think you may be thinking of something other than the "Ayalon Institute". It is not in Tel Aviv, so would not be possible to go there and then just walk to Yafo afterwards.

abram

You have resurrected an almost 8 year old thread. Their trip was long ago.

P_M

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