Here is how to make the most of a few hours for the best half day trips from Tel Aviv. If you find yourself with a few spare hours in Tel Aviv or if you have some time before you have to leave and head to the airport.
Found on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, the Israel Diamond Exchange is the world’s largest diamond exchange. Exploring this hidden gem is a great way to learn about diamonds, Israel’s history and diamond industry. The diamond tour explores one of Israel’s oldest active diamond cutting factories. Inside, you can get to see diamonds being cut and polished in real time. This two hour excursion is a great half day trip from Tel Aviv. It is also guaranteed to be stress free, especially if you are on a time crunch. Check out available tours by clicking here.
Based in Jerusalem, Yad Vashem is one of the things that when visiting Israel, is a must see. The time it takes to get to Jerusalem can vary. Taking the train to Jerusalem Central Station will be 45 minutes, and the light rail to the Mt. Herzl stop (which leads you straight to Yad Vashem) is another 20 minutes, and is the most time efficient way to get there. Yad Vashem is a remembrance center in Jerusalem dedicated to the history of the Holocaust.
This museum is a highly significant place to Jewish people and Israelis alike. Tourists flock to this museum to gain the greatest insight to all aspects of the Holocaust and how significant of a tragedy it was. A core theme at Yad Vashem is to recognize the efforts of non-Jews who at personal risk saved Jewish people in that horrific time in history. You will gain an educational standing of that time in history, as well as inspiration from goodness and bravery of the people who lived during those times. Visiting Yad Vashem will take approximately 2 hours so plan accordingly.
For a half day trip from Tel Aviv who says you have to leave Tel Aviv? Spend two hours in Carmel Market and the other street markets in Tel Aviv, to grab a bite to eat, explore and purchase memorabilia to bring back home. There are so many places to see in Tel Aviv for a few hours. To discover more day tours from Tel Aviv click here.
If you find yourself with a hours to spare for a half day trip from Tel Aviv, a great place to go to is Jerusalem. Spending an hour or two in the City Center will make for a great half day trip from Tel Aviv. Walk through the beautiful outdoor Mamilla Mall for some shopping. Or you can visit the Wohl Rose Garden to get unbeatable views of the Knesset. Additionally, you can stroll the old neighborhood of Nachlaot. If you can’t visit the Old City of Jerusalem, find out which attraction interests you the most and head there. There is always a new and beautiful place to explore in Jerusalem and it makes for a great destination for your half day trip from Tel Aviv.
The heart of City Center in Jerusalem, Shuk Mahane Yehuda is the highly popular outdoor market. With vendors selling everything from produce, to falafel, you can spend hours in this lively spot in Jerusalem. This is a great spot to grab some world-class street food, coffee or freshly squeezed juice. The Shuk comes alive at night (especially Thursday night) with the alleyways filling up with tables, chairs, music and lights. It turns into the central hotspot for a great nightlife. You will find that many patrons who will be by the bars in the Shuk will be native English speakers. The Shuk is a must see, on your half day trip from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
For more half day trips from Tel Aviv, check out which locations via train you can access here. No matter how many hours you have to explore in Israel, there will always be something new and interesting to explore.
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