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City Guide Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, is one of the oldest in the world and a holy for three religions: Christianity, Islam and . The Old City within the 16th century Ottoman walls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of historic and religious buildings and sights. , also referred to as New Jerusalem, is the city area to the west of the Old City and the modern and commercial center for the city.

Tel Aviv Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel. It is located to the northeast of Jerusalem on the Mediterranean coast. Unlike Jerusalem, Tel Aviv is dominated by skyscrapers and is the nation’s business and technology center. Tel Aviv’s picturesque Mediterranean beaches are popular with locals and tourists alike and a great way to combine business with vacation.

Airports Ben Gurion (TLV)  The airport is located 10 miles (16km) east of Tel Aviv and 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Jerusalem.  Trains and taxis provide transportation from the airport to the city center.  Transportation to the city center of Tel Aviv via train has a set cost of NIS 4 (US$1). There is no transportation to Jerusalem’s city center via train.  Transportation to the city center of Tel Aviv via taxi has a set cost of NIS 135 (US$38) and an average time of 20 minutes. Transportation to the city center of Jerusalem has a set cost of NIS 260 (US$75) and an average time of one hour.

Transportation Jerusalem  Bus: Jerusalem’s bus system is served primarily by , a private bus line. Transportation within the city costs NIS 5.60 (US$1.60) per trip. The majority of the city’s bus routes begin operating at 5:00 a.m. and run until midnight, although some do run later. Additional route information can be found online. www.egged.co.il/eng  Taxi: Taxis in Jerusalem have meters, but you can also negotiate a fixed rate ahead of time. Rides within the city center tend to cost between NIS 20 and NIS 30 (US$5.60 to US$8.50). Surcharges are applied on Friday and Saturday nights.

Tel Aviv  Bus: Tel Aviv’s bus system is operated by Dan, a private bus line. Transportation within the city costs NIS 6.60 (US$1.85) per trip. The majority of the city’s bus routes begin operating at 5:00 a.m. and run until midnight, although some do run later. Additional route information can be found online. www.dan.co.il/english  Taxi: Taxis in Tel Aviv have meters, but just like in Jerusalem, you can also negotiate a fixed rate ahead of time. You will usually get a better rate with the meter, unless you are traveling during high traffic times. Rides within the city center tend to cost between NIS 20 and NIS 30 (US$5.60 to US$8.50). Surcharges are applied on Friday and Saturday nights.

Hotels Price Key Tel Aviv $ 100-200 USD per night $$ 200-300 USD per night Center Chic Hotel – Atlas Boutique ($) $$$ 300-400 USD per night 2 Zamenhof Tel Aviv 64373 Jerusalem www.atlas.co.il/center-hotel-tel-aviv

Harmony Hotel Jerusalem – Atlas Boutique ($) Dan Panorama Tel Aviv ($$) 6 Yoel Moshe Salomon Charles Clore Jerusalem 94633 Tel Aviv 68012 www.atlas.co.il/harmony-hotel-jerusalem www.danhotels.com/TelAvivHotels

Inbal Jerusalem Hotel ($$) David InterContinental Hotel ($$) 3 Jabotinsky Street | Liberty Bell Park 12 Kaufman Street Jerusalem 92145 Tel Aviv 61501 www.inbalhotel.com www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/tel- aviv/tlvha/hoteldetail Dan Panorama Jerusalem ($$) 39 Keren Hayesod Street Jerusalem 94188 www.danhotels.com/JerusalemHotels

Restaurants Price Key Tel Aviv $ 25-50 USD $$ 50-100 USD Nana Bar ($) $$$ 100-150 USD 1 Ehad ha'am St. Neve-Tzedek, Tel Aviv Jerusalem www.nanabar.co.il and Mediterranean Bleeker Bakery ($) , Ben Gurion 56 Mel and Michelle ($) Jerusalem 155 Ben Yehuda St. www.bleecker.co.il Tel Aviv Israeli Bakery and Café www.mel-michelle.co.il European Olive and Fish ($$) 2 Jabotinsky St. Talbiyeh, Jerusalem

Translation Services Israel Translators Association POB 16133 Tel Aviv 61161 - Israel www.ita.org.il

Contact Information State of Georgia - Israel U.S. Embassy Ronen (Ron) Kenan 71 HaYarkon Street Managing Director Tel Aviv 6343229 – Israel P.O. Box 1442 T: (03) 519.7475 HaLohamim Street # 6 Emergencies: (03) 519.7575 Even Yehuda 40500 – Israel www.israel.usembassy.gov T: +972 (9) 957.0270 E: [email protected] *Information valid as of October 2013