TEL AVIV is “the city that never sleeps” with it’s sunny climate, world-class expo facilities, varied culinary options, high standards of event production, fascinating history and fun-filled activities. Forbes and Google have ranked Tel Aviv in the top ten list of must-see cities in the world and National Geographic named Tel Aviv in the top ten beach cities to visit.

Must experiences:

• City Tour of Tel Aviv including the “White City,” a UNESCO heritage site, with a large number of it’s buildings built in the unique form of Bauhaus architecture. In fact, Tel Aviv has the highest number of Bauhaus buildings of any city in the world.
• Tour of Jaffa, one of the world’s most ancient port cities. Here the stone buildings, narrow passages and picturesque courtyards recall the rich past of this charming city. Enjoy the art galleries, cafes and boutique shops which are all part of today’s vibrant Jaffa scene.
• Art and food tasting tour of Tel Aviv.
  Discover the urban neighbourhood of Florentin, known for its prolific and colorful street art. Whilst seeing the different creations along with the many interesting buildings, there will also be an opportunity to taste local Israeli delicacies.
• Browse and shop the Markets of Tel Aviv.
  There are several markets to choose from. The Carmel Market is a vibrant and colorful market where traders sell everything from clothing, street food, boutique cheeses and fresh juices. Levinsky Spice Market offers a colorful array of spices, dried fruits and nuts. Jaffa Flea Market, located in the old city of Jaffa, has a colorful trove of antiques, hand made items, unique restaurants and coffee shops where you can relax and watch the crowds go by. At night, the restaurants and bars become an exciting place to have fun, filled with people eating and the sounds of music played all evening.
• Tel Aviv can also be explored on a personalised bicycle tour with its many safe bicycle lanes.

 Must eat:

• The Israeli breakfast is a culture unto itself. Eggs cooked different ways, a variety of fresh vegetable salads, hard and soft cheeses, fresh breads, yoghurts, fresh fruit and not forgetting Shakshuka, a mix of cooked tomatoes with red peppers, spices and eggs cooked on top. Today there are many varieties of shakshuka to try.
• Delicious street food such as falafel, hummus, shawarma and sabich. Make your way through Tel Aviv trying all the different hummus eateries and choose your favourite.
• If you’re a vegan, no worries, as Tel Aviv is the vegan capital of the world with many cafes and restaurants offering delicious local vegan dishes.

Best nightlife: Tel Aviv comes to life after dark. Many bars and nightclubs are open till the early hours of the morning from Jaffa all the way to the port of north Tel Aviv. Our favourites are Spicehaus, Sputnik and the Imperial Cocktail Bar.

Best time to visit: March-June and September-December

Top tips:

• Tel Aviv has a free WIFI network all over the city.
• One of the biggest events of the year in Tel Aviv is the Gay Pride Week which takes places in June with events taking place every day and ending with the huge Gay Pride Parade. Join visitors from all over the world to celebrate and enjoy the energy of the city and this event together.
• If you have a small group and one of their dreams is to fly an F15 without being a pilot, then “The Squadron” is the place to go. Here you will have the chance to fly the world’s most advanced combat flight simulators. You will get the thrill and excitement of flying “above the clouds”.

Our recommended DMC: G2 Travel Israel, where Eran Benkel, the General Manager, heads up this team of caring Israeli travel professionals.