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    I am traveling to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem solo in late March. My father lives there and will no doubt have some ritual must-see things planned for me, but do you have any other wonderful recommendations for a 6 day jaunt?

    Thanks!

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    You'll have a great time! Tel Aviv & Jerusalem have very different urban "vibes", so to speak.

    Tel Aviv exudes Mediterranean beach party town, while Jerusalem feels more austere and historical. Both are really great experiences.

    TA feels very European, with open air markets, and LOTS of nightlife. While in TA, go see Jaffa, a short car ride from the city, the seaside promenade is beautiful.

    Jerusalem is in the hills, with tons of historical and religious sites of importance. Go see the Temple Mount, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa. Visit the Arab Quarter, with its bazaars. If you want, cross (legally) the security wall (an experience in itself) and go visit Bethlehem, which is now part of the Palestinian Territory.

    Food-wise, regardless of city, definitely have an Israeli breakfast buffet. Its sheer variety of options will likely shock you. Also enjoy the shawerma and falafel. Lots of good fresh-squeezed fruit juices abound in Israel. As for dessert, try the knaffa.

    ...Hope that helps.

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    For me the most beautiful beaches in Israel are at the seaside town of Netanya. One of my favorite places in the world to swim and relax. Very cute place spend a day.

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    To all of the above, I would add a trip to Cesearea north of Tel Aviv. There's a great restaurant there for lunch and or dinner and I believe its the oldest port in the world? I would add PLEASE go to Bethleham. It is in Palestinian territory now. You do have to go thru security checkpoints on the way in and out. Its bizzare how you have to switch tour guides once you get in to get an approved Palestinian tour guide. But everyone was friendly and helpful and i always felt safe. Economic well being is the surest way to help peace in the area. The tour guide told me that he used to do 13 tours a day but now its dead and i was his first tour in a week.

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    Tel Aviv-go to the Art Deco part of town
    Jerusalem-DO NO miss the Holocaust Museum-very well done, in a different part of town than the old city with beutiful views outside the building. Nice Veggie restautant at the CInematheque,overlooking the walls of the old city, near the windmill. Try and book a tour of the archaeological excavations near teh Western wall or Kotel
    For both cities plan on doing alot of walking- weather is usuaaly pleasant-At night it can get wuite cool in Jerusalem which is in the hills

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    Thank you, all! I leave next Friday and while I can honestly say I am not just "super-excited, can't wait" that sort of thing, I am SLOWLY getting more "interested" in the trip.

    Thanks again!

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    I used to hate falafel until I randomly tried one from a street vendor in Jerusalem. It was fantastic, and I've never had one quite as good outside of Israel. They say the cheese steaks in Philadelphia can't be matched, and the bagels and pizza in New York are above the rest. But, the falafel in Jerusalem is not to be missed!

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