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Day 1 Overview Day 2 Overview Day 3 Overview Day 4 Overview Day 5 Overview Port The Clock Square Bialik Street Haganah Museum The Children's Museum Gan HaAtzmaut Flea Market Kerem HaTeimanim Peres Park Frishman Beach Abu Hassan Carmel Market Beit Hatfutsot Charles Clore Park Jaffa Port Nachlat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall Etzel Museum Kedumim Square Tel Aviv Museum of Botanical Garden Shalom Meir Tower Modern Art HaTachanah Netiv HaMazalot & Yarkon Park Alleyways Florentin TLV Balloon HaPisga Garden Immanuel Church Sarona Complex Norma Jean Luna Park

Al-Bahr Mosque Teder.FM Messa Port Tel Aviv brings you a Meymadion Mahmoudiya Mosque stunning view of the contains Habima Mediterranean Sea. It also Theater and Heichal HaTarbut The Children's Museum is one in included a farmer market with Kedumin Square is one of Jaffa (Culture Palace). The place has a a kind experience for all, with outstanding restaurants and food. highlights and has some of the magnificent design and exhibitions like no other. To make The market opens on weekdays best attractions in the city, architecture and nearby you can sure you will receive the from 9:00 to 20:00 except including: also find Helena Rubinstein experience fully it is a must to Sundays (at 14:00). On Friday - St. Peter's Church Pavilion, a lovely museum with book in advance. - Zodiac Signs Fountain free entrance. and Saturday the market closed Peres Park is an all family park, around 17:00 or 18:00. - The Wishing Bridge - Visitors Center Rabin Square located at Ibn that offers plenty of attractions for - Andromeda's Rock Gabirol, one of Tel Aviv's main children, included: streets. The place is full of shops - Israel Children's Museum and trendy restaurants that many - lake sailing are open till late-night hours. - Sporteque - ice skating - Yamit 2000, a spa and a water park

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DAY 1

Tel Aviv Port Address , Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Tel Aviv Port reveals to its visitors a breathtaking Phone + 972 (0)3 6042459 view of the Mediterranean. Except for the scenery, the Port also serves as a popular outdoor Opening hours 24/7 recreation complex to the joyous of the city's residents. It contains fashion, sport and design Transportation Dan: 4, 9, 11, 39, 72, 104, 122, 129, 172, 204, 239, 418, 463, 466 shops and hosts enjoyable all-family events and : 174, 175, 273, 296, 489 shows. As one of the local's favorites, the Port has : 55, 170 a sassy culinary scene which includes fantastic : 230, 231 restaurants and the HaNamal & Farmers Market. Covered by approximately 20,000 square meters Duration 2 - 3 hours wooden deck, the Port is a wonderful romantic spot for couples in the evenings, where they can leisurely walk and watch the sunset together.

Gan HaAtzmaut Address HaYarkon Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Lovely Park with a splendid view of the Opening hours 24/7 Mediterranean. Inaugurated at 1952, Gan HaAtzmaut (Independence Park) includes green Transportation Dan: 4, 100, 104, 204 lawns, Mediterranean vegetation and a beautiful Egged: 222 mosaic ornamental pool. It surrounds the Hilton Kavim: 55 hotel and also includes few memorials, a Muslim Duration 0.5 - 1 hour cemetery, statues, a playground for the children and walking trails. The park receives mythological statues at the gay community since the late 1970s where it becomes a favorite place for gays socializing and cruising. In 2009 the park undergoes a massive renovation and the gay community abandons the place but it still considered a milestone in Israel LGTB history.

Frishman Beach Address Frishman Beach, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Located near vivid Frishman Street, this sunny Opening hours 24/7 beach is one of the most loved on knowledgeable Lifeguard services: beachgoers. Frishman is very close to many hotels April 16 – May: 07:15 – 16:45 and especially to Dan Hotel which its colorful June: 07:15 – 17:45 façade makes Frishman to a very hard to miss. July – October 8: 07:15 – 16:45 The rays of light brighten the tranquil turquoise Swimming is unauthorized without lifeguards on the water and the beach natural beauty growing even beach. stronger during sunrise and sunset. This natural Transportation Dan: 4, 13, 104, 161, 204, 463, 466 beauty together with its central location makes Egged: 222, 296, 299, 489 Frishman to a top vocational destination. It is highly Kavim: 170 accessible by public transportation, has volleyball nets and plenty of culinary options around. Duration 1 - 3 hours Therefore, the place is a magnet not only for the locals but tourist too. As such, Frishman is a perfect spot for a fun picnic right next to sociable

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locals and tourist from all over the world.

Charles Clore Park Address Charles Clore Park, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Charles Clore Park is where the sun rays embrace Opening hours 24/7 you and the shores of the Mediterranean Sea are right in front of you. The park has an invincible view Transportation Dan: 10, 13, 18, 54 of Tel Aviv shores, green lawns, sculptures and Egged: 88 wide walking and bicycle trails. It also includes a Duration 0.5 - 1 hour playground, barbecue area, yoga deck and the Etzel in 1947 – 1948 Museum. Charles Clore Park is connected with the bewitching Tel Aviv promenade and Jaffa and is a perfect way to explore Tel Aviv-Yafo shoreline and catch a fresh breeze from the sea.

The Park hosts the annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade and is also famous for accommodating the Eurovision Village of the 64th Eurovision Song Contest during May 2019.

Etzel Museum Address 2 Nahum Goldmann Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. A museum dedicated to the Etzel organization, Phone + 972 (0)3 5177180 / + 972 (0)3 5172044 one of the Jewish resistance movements during the British mandate at the land of Israel. Dedicated Opening hours Sunday -Thursday: 08:30 – 16:30 to the memory of Amichai ("Gidi) Paglin, the Etzel Closed: Friday & Saturday Chief Operations Officer and therefore also called Transportation Dan: 10, 18, 40, 41, 42 Gidi's House; it focuses on the years 1947 – 1948 when the resistance was at its peak and during Duration 1 - 2 hours Israel War of Independence. Etzel major operations, leadership, and ideology are highlighted in an exhibition that includes original documents, movies, pictures and maps. Guided tours are available.

Note: Bringing your passport with you is recommended. An identification card is required when you enter museums that belong to the Israel Ministry of Defense.

HaTachanah Address Kaufman Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Old Jaffa Railway Station inaugurated in 1892 and Opening hours Stores: served residents, soldiers and travelers until Israel Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 – 21:00 War of Independence. It was abandoned for many Friday: 10:00 – 15:00 years and restored more than 100 years after its Saturday: 10:00 – 22:00 establishment. Now known as HaTachanah (The Station), the wonderful place is a gateway to the Transportation Dan: 10, 13, 18, 54 Egged: 88 past and an elegant restoration project which revived all its surrounding. It includes the preserved Duration 1 - 2 hours

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station, goods terminal, part of the railway and two railroad cars. It also contains approximately 20 buildings that were originally built during the Ottoman rule or constructed by the Templers during the British Mandate. The renovated building converted to restaurants, cafés and luxury boutiques and the Station became to one of the most beloved leisure centers in Tel Aviv.

Neve Tzedek Address Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. The picturesque Neve Tzedek established in 1887 Opening hours 24/7 and was the first Jewish neighborhood outside Jaffa's walls. Its alluring architecture, old city magic, Transportation Dan: 10, 18, 40, 41, 240 and tranquil atmosphere turn Neve Tzedek to one Egged: 88, 425 of the most mesmerizing places in Israel. As a Duration 2 - 3 hours leading force at the Tel Aviv-Yafo creativity scene, the neighborhood is home to many historical and cultural attractions as HaTachana, Suzanne Dellal Centre, Nahum Gutman Museum of Art and Shimon Rokach House. Full with trendy restaurants, fashion boutiques, galleries and much more, Neve Tzedek is a marvelous place to ramble.

Norma Jean Address 23 Elifelet Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Tel Aviv is blooming with pubs and this bistro bar is Phone + 972 (0)3 6837383 another evidence to the well-developed and connoisseur drinking culture in Israel. Norma Jean Opening hours All week, 18:30 – last diner offers a grand selection of whisky and beers alongside testy pub food and pleasant music. If Transportation Dan: 40, 41, 240 Egged:425 you love whisky or beer, Norma Jean team will find you the drink that is especially suitable for you. If Duration 1 - 3 hours you will come early on Sunday – Wednesday between 18:30 – 20:00 you may enjoy happy hour rates with 50% discount on some of the dishes as long as you order a drink.

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DAY 2

The Clock Square Address The Clock Square, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. The Clock Square (Kikar HaShaon) is one of the Opening hours 24/7 two main squares in Jaffa and your entrance to the Old City. The Square is part of the development Transportation Dan: 10, 13, 18, 44, 54 process Jaffa went during the end of 19th and the Egged: 88 beginning of 20th century while expanding beyond Duration 0.5 - 1 hour Jaffa walls. It named after the Clock Tower that was built in the early 20th century by the Ottomans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sultan Abdul Hamid II regime. Back then, the Square was surrounded with governmental institutions (as the Saraya House), shops, market and mosque. It was a central transportation hub that connected Jaffa with other cities and first and foremost to . Despite the time that has elapsed, the square did not change its course and is still a lively main square full of shops, restaurants, cafés, residents and tourists.

Jaffa Flea Market Address Yehuda Margoza Street, corner of Olei Zion Street, Operates since the 19th century, the flea market is Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. another attraction tourist should not miss while in Opening hours Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00 Jaffa. Called Shuk HaPishpushim by the locals, the Friday: 9:00 – 14:00 flea markets offer diverse second-hand items as Closed: Saturday old jewelry, clothes, watches, lamps, toys, furniture and much more. It is advised to look carefully, Transportation Dan: 10, 18, 44, 54, 46, 418 Egged: 83, 425 some of the best items can be well hidden and usually, it is possible to bargain too. Duration 1 - 3 hours

Nightlife Hub The flea market located in the heart of Jaffa, very close to Jaffa Clock Tower and spreads across few streets (Yefet, Beit Eshel, Yehuda Margoza, Olei Zion and Amiad). The entire area has undergone a revival in recent years and is full of shops, art galleries, restaurants and cafés. The place is also a local's favorites at night when the market and shop are closed. It is beautifully lighted by the nearby restaurants which add tables outside under the sky and music, laughs and fashionable people can be heard and seen on every corner.

Abu Hassan Address 1 HaDolfin Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Also known as Ali Caravan, Abu Hassan is among Phone +972 (0)3 6820387 the most popular hummus restaurants in Israel. Transportation Dan: 37, 46

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Jaffa Port Address Jaffa Port, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Jaffa Port is recognized as one of the oldest port Phone + 972 (0)3 6832255 cities in the world. Operative almost continuously since the Bronze Age and even mention in the Opening hours 24/7 bible, Jaffa port is an exceptional slice of history. The restaurants and business at the port have The port has a significant role in Jaffa development varied hours. and prosperity through the generations and was Transportation Dan: 10, 13, 18, 44, 46 the main entrance gate to the Land of Israel. Called Namal Yafo by the locals, the port provided Duration 1 - 3 hours a livelihood for many fishermen and merchants for thousands of years. Today, the Port is also a recreation hot spot with restaurants, galleries, free music and art events, Nalaga’at Center and more. With an astonishing view of Tel Aviv and the Mediterranean coastline, Jaffa Port is one of the photogenic sights you will see in Israel.

Kedumim Square Address Kedumim Square, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Located in the heart of Jaffa, Kedumim Square is Opening hours 24/7 the main square of the Old City. The Square is home to the Zodiac Fountain, Old Jaffa Visitor's Transportation Dan: 10, 13, 18, 44 Center and St. Peter's Church. It surrounded by fetching houses, galleries and splendor alleys. Duration 0.5 - 1 hour Also, the Square leads to the Wishing Bridge and HaPisga Garden. Since the place has numerous underground archeological findings, the square was named Kedumim. Kedumim is driven from the word Kadum in Hebrew and it means ancient.

Netiv HaMazalot & Old City Address Netiv HaMazalot lane, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

Alleyways Opening hours 24/7 One of Jaffa highlights it’s the entrancing Old City alleyways. Netiv HaMazalot alley is a lovely Transportation Dan:10, 13, 18, 44 starting wandering point where you can begin Duration 0.5 - 1.5 hours discovering this hidden beauty. Netiv HaMazalot can be translated into The Zodiac Lane and is leading to more picturesque alleyways named after the zodiac signs. Those lanes, like the entire Old City, are full of spirit, beautiful old architecture, galleries and a Mediterranean view. It is a fantastic spot to get a bit lost, search for your zodiac sign, amble around and soak the alluring atmosphere of those winsome narrow lanes.

HaPisga Garden Address HaPisga Garden, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. HaPisga in Hebrew means the peak or the top, Opening hours 24/7 and as the name suggests HaPisga Garden reaches to the top of Jaffa's Old City. The garden

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is beautiful and provides not only a magnificent Transportation Dan: 10, 13, 18, 44 view of Jaffa, the sea and Tel Aviv but pleasant contrast to the dense Jaffa architecture. Also called Duration 0.5 - 1 hour Abraham's Park (or Abrasha Park), the Garden contains the Wishing Bridge, archeological findings as Ramses Gate and an impressive statue made by the sculptor Daniel Kafri. Situated on the highest point of the garden, Kafri's statue named "Statue of Faith" and describes Jacob's dream, the sacrifice of Isaac and the battle of Jericho. It is a very beloved garden all year round and during July – August, at nights, many entertainment activities take place at HaPisga Garden as free concerts by leading Israeli artists, movies under the sky and more.

Al-Bahr Mosque Address Retsif ha-Aliya ha-Shniya Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Small in size but with a minaret which seen from Israel. afar, Al-Bahr Mosque (The Sea Mosque) is Phone + 972 (0)3 5272691 inseparable from Jaffa promenade spectacular view, and an integral part ancient Jaffa. It is difficult Opening hours Closed, can be seen from the outside only to determine Al-Bahr Mosque establishment date; Transportation Dan: 10, 100 however, evidences show its age can be count in centuries. While the mosque itself is closed, its Duration 30 minutes location makes it a major tourist attraction and therefore the surrounding area is full of restaurants, cafés and a wonderful view of the Mediterranean.

Mahmoudiya Mosque Address Russlan Street / Mifratz Shlomo Street, Tel Aviv- Located in old Jaffa and close to Jaffa Clock Yafo, Israel. Square, Mahmoudiya Mosque is the third largest Transportation Dan: 10, 100 mosques in Israel and the biggest in Jaffa. It was initially built during 1730 but completed more than Duration 30 minutes 80 years later. The mosque has original Ottoman style, with wide yards, arches, mosaic, domes and a famous minaret which is an integral part of Jaffa’s landscape for centuries. It is not always open for non-Muslims but the view from the outside can reveal another historic gem in Jaffa.

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DAY 3

Bialik Street Address Bialik Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo. Entrancing street, almost hidden and relatively Opening hours 24/7 short but full of elegance, character, history and alluring international style architecture. The large Transportation Dan: 3, 4, 16, 17, 19, 22, 31, 72, 104, 172, 204, collection of remarkable eclectic style and Bauhaus 304, 463, 466 buildings from early 20th century makes Bialik Egged: 222, 296, 299, 489 Street to an inseparable part of the "White City". Kavim: 236, 555 Metropoline: 47, 48, 247 The street is a home to many art and architecture institutions as Beit Ha'ir, Bialik's house, Rubin Duration 0.25 - 2 hours Museum, Bauhaus Museum, The Felicja Blumental Music Center and The White City Center. Since it's forming, Bialik Street is a cultural center, a significant part of the city chronicles and one of the loveliest spots in the city.

Kerem HaTeimanim Address Kerem HaTeimanim, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Close to the Carmel Market and to the beach, it's a Opening hours 24/7 spicy neighborhood with a relaxed atmosphere and many excellent culinary opportunities. This Duration 1 - 2 hours picturesque old neighborhood was built at the end of the 19th century and still retains its old charm (lovely narrow streets included) alongside many shops and designer boutiques. But most important, it's full of restaurants, cafes and trendy bars, not to mention the occasional all-night community parties, a tradition this neighborhood is famous for.

Carmel Market Address HaCarmel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. The Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) is one of the Opening hours Sunday – Thursday: 7:30 – 18:30 most vibrant markets in Israel and Tel Aviv's main Friday: 7:30 – 15:30 market. It offers plenty of deliciously fresh food Closed: Saturday alongside a colorful bazaar of clothes and Restaurants and cafés are open till much later. accessories. Its central location turned the Carmel area to foodies and sociable Tel Avivian's favorite Transportation Dan: 3, 4, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 28, 31, 38, 72, 82, 104, 119, 125, 129, 161, 172, 204, 304, 418, with tasteful restaurants and cafés. The Market is 463, 466 also in a walking distance from Nachlat Binyamin Egged: 273, 299, 489 Pedestrian Mall. An open space that brings Kavim: 130, 170, 236 together more than 200 artists who offer a Metropoline: 47, 48, 148, 149, 230, 231, 247, 248, wonderful collection of unique art artifacts. The 249, 347, 349 Carmel is a joyous place to shop, eat and even Duration 1 - 2 hours drink refreshing beer at the end of a long traveling day. Don't miss the most famous marketplace in Tel Aviv, which will show you another side of this vigorous non-stop city.

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Nachlat Binyamin Pedestrian Address Nachlat Binyamin Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Mall Opening hours Every Tuesday and Friday. Every Tuesday and Friday, Nachlat Binyamin June – August: Tuesday between 10:00 - 18:00, Pedestrian Mall comes to life with more than 200 Friday between 10:00 – 17:00 artists that together generate an exceptional art September - May: Tuesday between 10:00 - 17:00, fair. The extensive diversity of the artists' artifacts is Friday between 10:00 - 16:30 impressive: jewellery, Judaica, paints, ceramics, Holidays: the fair is usually open during Sukkot, Hanukkah and Passover weekdays from 10:00 until toys, bags, sculptures and so much more. This 17:00. open fair is ebullient, fun and full of shopping, entertainment and dining opportunities. Nachlat Transportation Dan: 3, 4, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 28, 31, 38, 72, Binyamin will provide you not only with a perfect 82, 104, 119, 125, 129, 161, 172, 204, 304, 418, gift to take home, but a joyful market experience. 463, 466 Egged: 273, 299, 489 Apart from shopping, this pedestrian is bountiful Kavim: 130, 170, 236 with musicians, dancers, mimes artist, jugglers and Metropoline: 47, 48, 148, 149, 230, 231, 247, 248, other which perform in the place to the enjoyment 249, 347, 349 of the passersby. Duration 1 - 2 hours

Shalom Meir Tower Address 9 Ahad Ha'am, Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Opened in 1965, it was the highest skyscraper in Phone + 972 (0)3 5100337 the Middle East and housed the first department store in the country. Today, it is mostly offices and Opening hours Sunday - Thursday: 08:00 – 19:00 residential building but still remember its past with Friday and holiday: 08:00 – 13:00 wonderful exhibitions, all free. On the first floor, two Closed: Saturday splendid mosaic walls, by famous Israeli artists, Art Gallery: Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00 alongside models of old Tel Aviv buildings, black Friday – holiday eve: 10:00 – 13:00 and white pictures taken in the early days of the Closed: Saturday 20th century. The second floor is dedicated to the history of Tel Aviv, including maps, models of Transportation Dan: 14, 18, 22, 23, 24, 38, 61, 82, 138, 150, 161, 1920s-1930s houses, posters and fantastic 220, 389 photographs taken between 1920s-1980s. Metropoline: 149, 249 Duration 1 - 2 hours

Florentin Address Florentin, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Located in southern Tel Aviv, the industrial area Opening hours 24/7 which used to be blue collar neighborhood is one of the trendiest places in Israel today. Full with Transportation Dan: 1, 25, 40, 41, 42, 44, 125, 142, 240, 418 young people, Florentin has a sprightly and vibrant Egged: 83, 425 nightlife with great clubs, chic bars, fine restaurants Duration 0.5 - 3 hours and inviting cafés. It's calmer and easygoing atmosphere, colorful street art, unique boutiques and galleries also add a strong presence of bohemian spirit. The main streets are Florentin Street and Vital Street which came to life during the nights. During the day, the bustling Washington Boulevard and Levinski Market are another way to understand this lovely neighborhood charm.

Immanuel Church Address 15 Bar Hoffman Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

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Inside the beautiful American-German Colony old Phone + 972 (0)3 682-9841 neighborhood, resides an elegant Lutheran church. The church was inaugurated in 1904 by Opening hours Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 – 14:00 the Templers who settled and expanded the Groups: 11:00 – 14:00 colony that was first establish in 1866 by Transportation Dan: 40, 41, 240 Americans from Maine. Though it was left desolate Egged: 425 during World War II, today, the Church, with its remarkable stained-glass windows, is open to the Duration 0.5 - 2 hours public and known for its organ concerts that should not be missed.

Teder.FM Address Beit Romano, 9 Derech Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Teder (frequency in Hebrew) radio bar is all about Phone + 972 (0)3 5719622 great music, good vibes and fantastic parties. Start its way in 2010 as an online pop-up radio station, Opening hours Monday – Thursday: 19:00 – last diner till it finds its home at Beit Romano. Beit Romano Friday: 21:00 – last dinner which was built at the late 1940s used to be a Saturday: 16:00 – last diner bustling open mall for decades but its glow Closed: Sunday dimmed with the years. While still an industrial mall Transportation Dan: 40, 41, 240 during the day, Beit Romano completely awakens Egged: 425 at night and very much because of the Teder. Young and trendy crowd fill the place while Teder Duration 1 - 3 hours Bar hosts DJ's and organize live performances and special events. The place serves alcohol, beers, salads and delectable pizzas by the famous chef Eyal Shani. On the northern border of voguish Florentin neighborhood, Teder is utterly one of the partygoers' hottest spots in Tel Aviv.

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DAY 4

Haganah Museum Address 23 Rothschild Blvd, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. The Museum is dedicated to the Hagana and the Phone + 972 (0)3 5608624 history of securing the safety of Jews at the land of Israel during the turbulent time before Israel’s Opening hours Monday -Thursday: 08:30 – 16:00 Declaration of Independence in 1948. The Hagana Sunday: 08:30 – 16:00 (The Defense) was the Jewish community’s main Closed: Friday, Saturday military force, and the base to the creation of what Transportation Dan: 18, 22, 23, 24, 38, 61, 82, 100, 138, 161, 220, will later became the Israel Defense Force. It is a 389 must museum to all whom interested in Israel Kavim: 168 history and the process which brought to the birth Metropoline: 47, 48, 149, 247, 249 of the State of Israel. Duration 1 - 3 hours Note: Bringing your passport with you is recommended. An identification card is required when you enter museums that belong to the Israel Ministry of Defense.

Rothschild Boulevard Address Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Begin at Neve Tzedek and end at HaBima Opening hours 24/7 Square, Rothschild Boulevard is a microcosm of Tel Aviv. Appealing, exciting, tempting and full with Transportation Dan: 5, 21, 23, 70, 142 flashy clubs, restaurants, cafés, fashionable people Egged: 425 and jovial events. As one of the very first streets of Kavim: 130 Tel Aviv, Rothschild Boulevard abundant with Metropoline: 93 classic Bauhaus and International Style Duration 1 - 2 hours architecture. Therefore, it is part of the White City which declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Named after the philanthropist Edmond James de Rothschild, this nonstop Boulevard received an iconic status since its establishment. The Boulevard is shaded by many trees, has plenty of sitting areas, playground and even a library during the summer. Bounteous with elegant buildings and remarkable institutions, Rothschild Boulevard is definitely one of Tel Aviv highlights.

HaBima Theatre Address 2 Tarsat Ave., Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. HaBima is Israel national theater, award-winning Phone + 972 (0)3 6295555 institution and internationally recognized for its fine and outstanding artistic work. Since its Opening hours Customer service: establishment, the theater is committed to valuable Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 – 21:00 productions that display another splendid side of Friday: 8:00 – 13:00 Israel multicolored culture. HaBima has a Saturday and holidays: 18:00 – 21:00 prominent role in Israel cultural activity and Transportation Dan: 5, 39, 63, 142, 238 entertained many for over than 100 years. The Egged: 425 theater has a diverse repertoire of classical and original plays and exceptionally talented actors. Duration 1 hour

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Together, they bring magic to the stage every night and a delightful experience to their audience.

Rabin Square Address Rabin Square, 69 , Tel Aviv-Yafo, Located in one of Tel Aviv main streets, Rabin Israel. Square is among the most important and large Opening hours 24/7 squares in the country. The Square hosts many rallies, demonstrations, concerts, fairs, festivals Transportation Dan: 9, 10, 18, 24, 25, 28, 36, 38, 82, 89, 125, 138, and parades. Therefore, it served as a major arena 189, 289, 418 to many of Israel's dramatic and historical events. Egged: 26, 74, 126, 174, 175, 192, 425 Kavim: 55, 56 Most notable was Rabin assassination after a Metropoline: 47, 48, 247, 248, 249 peace rally. To honor his memory the Square was renamed and an impressive memorial was placed Duration 0.5 - 1 hour nearby. Rabin Square observes to Tel Aviv City Hall which its 700 windows façade is a source to spectacular lights display during special events. The Square also includes powerful Holocaust memorial monument, sitting areas, ecological pool and fountain. Surrounded with numerous shopping and dining options, Rabin Square is a perfect example of why Tel Aviv is a nonstop city.

Tel Aviv Museum of Modern Art Address 27 Shaul HaMelech Blvd., Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Tel Aviv Museum of Modern Art is a significant and Phone + 972 (0)3 6077020 (10:00 – 22:00, booking: 14:00 vital force in Israel art and Tel Aviv cultural life. It – 21:00) has stately and reputable artworks and specialized in modern and contemporary Israeli Art, mainly Opening hours Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 10:00 – 18.00 from the beginning of the 20th century and Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 – 21:00 afterward. It also has impressive modern and Friday: 10:00 – 14.00 Closed: Sunday contemporary works of an international artist, mostly from the 19th century and on. The museum Transportation Dan: 9, 14, 38, 70, 82, 138, 142 also upholds concerts, educational lectures and workshops. Cinema which presents carefully Duration 2 - 4 hours selected movies from around the world is also available to the public.

Azrieli Center Address 132 Derech Menachem Begin, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. A business complex of 3 business towers and a Phone +972 (0)3 6081199 mall, which is one of the main shopping centers in Tel Aviv. Azrieli Center towers are among the Duration 2 - 3 hours highest in Israel and are inseparable from Tel Aviv skyline. Reside near the German Templer colony Sarona, next to IDF base HaKirya and connected to Tel Aviv HaShalom Railway Station; Azrieli is located at one of the central junctions in Tel Aviv. Among the numerous shopping opportunities at the mall, you can find: clothing, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, shoes, optics, sportswear,

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computing, cellular and books. Side by side with local designs, the mall also hosts many international store chains as Gap, Zara, Stradivarius, Mango, H&M, Pull&Bear, The North Face, Timberland, Billabong, TOUS and so much more. The place also offers a large supermarket and plenty of cafés and restaurants to satiate your hunger after shopping.

Besides shopping Azrieli will give you some escapism with gym, cinema and Water Park for children on the roof (3rd floor). As one of the highest skyscrapers in Israel, the place is also a wonderful vantage point and offers observatory in the 49th floor of the round tower which will give you a fantastic panoramic view of Tel Aviv.

Sarona Complex Address Sarona, Eli'ezer , Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. A European village alike in the heart of modern Phone Sarona Visitors' Center: + 972 (0)3 6048434, + 972 area, which exhibits the Templers life and work. At (0)3 6049634 the complex, you can find a museum dedicated to the Templers history, unique Templer's olive press, Opening hours 24/7 underground tunnel and antilia well. Originally Sarona Visitors' Center: established in 1871, the colony underwent a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00 Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:00 (September – May), complex conservation process. It was re-opened in 10:00 – 21:00 (June – August) 2014 as a splendid park with preserved Templer Friday and holiday eve: 10:00 – 14:00 houses. Most of the reconstructed houses become Saturday: groups only, by appointment a beautiful stores, restaurants or galleries. The place offers many recreation options, large Transportation Train: Tel Aviv HaShalom Railway Station enclosed gourmet food named Sarona Market, Dan: 1, 40, 42, 44, 50, 51, 53, 60, 62, 63, 238, 239 Egged: 75, 76, 83, 173, 193, 254, 271, 274, 277 wide squares, small playground for children and Kavim: 36, 56, 68, 256, 268 many seating areas. Sarona Complex is a journey back in time with numerous delightful opportunities Duration 1 - 3 hours you must not miss.

Messa Address 19 HaArba'a Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Chef Aviv Moshe restaurant and a bar with Phone +972 (0)3 6856859 Mediterranean fusion cuisine, near Sarona Complex. Transportation Train: Tel Aviv HaShalom Railway Station Dan: 1 40, 42, 50, 51, 60, 63, 89, 100, 189, 238, 239, 289 Egged: 174, 175, 254 Kavim: 56, 68

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The Israel Children's Museum Address Peres Park, across 66 Mifrats Shlomo Street, , The Children's Museum is a journey in realms of Israel. imagination. To the young and young at heart, the Phone + 972 (0)3 6503005, + 972 (0)3 6503056 (Sunday – Children's Museum is a fascinating experience. Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00) Educational creativity which encourages children to adopt independent thinking and encounter them Opening hours The Museum is active all year round. However, pre- with pedagogical content in a fun and thought- booking is a must since all tours are arranged in advance according to the children age and their provoking way. The Museum offers fantastic languages. The opening hours below refers to the exhibitions and plenty of activities where the times the tours are available. children take an active role. The interactive way the educational process is carried out leaves the children with an indelible impression and lessons Invitation to silence: for life. While oriented to children, the place will Sunday – Friday: 9:00 – 13:00 also intrigue and catch the attention of adults with Monday, Thursday: 9:00 – 13:00, 16:00 – 20:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 13:30 many opportunities to learn and enjoy as well. Dialogue in the dark: Among the many activates the Museum offers you Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 – 20:00 will find the exhibitions of "Invitation to Silence", Saturday, holidays: 10:00 – 13:30 "Dialogue in the Dark" and "Dialogues with Time". Close: Friday, except school vacations and holidays Each, in accordance, allows the children to experience and imagine how it is like to be deaf, Dialogue with time Sunday – Friday: 9:00 – 13:00 blind and elderly. Monday, Thursday: 9:00 – 13:00, 16:00 – 20:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 13:30 All activities in the museum are arranged as tours in accordance with the participants' age and in the Transportation Dan: 3, 89, 172, 189 case of English speakers by language too, Egged: 76, 88, 146, 271, 489 therefore pre-booking is a must. In addition, the Metropoline: 278 children's activities are very varied but adapted to Duration 2 - 4 hours age two years old and above, thus toddlers under that age are not allowed to join the tours.

Located at Peres Park in Holon, a city which bordered by Tel Aviv, the Children Museum can be reached easily and quickly by car or public transport.

Peres Park Address 210 Yerushalayim Blvd., Holon, Israel. Peres Park offers a fantastic experience for all the Phone + 972 (0)3 5588591 family, with plenty of adjusted activities for children. Named after the former statesman and president Opening hours All week, 07:00 - 23:00 of Israel, Shimon Peres, the park spans over 300 acres in Holon City and is highly accessible by car Transportation Dan: 89, 189 Egged: 2, 4, 76, 88, 271, 489 and public transport. The main attractions include the wonderful Israel Children's Museum and the Duration 2 - 3 hours recreation compound "La Park". Lovely walking trails, sitting and relaxing areas are available too. The western side includes a delightful artificial lake, where you can rent pedal or swan boats. The lake located near an amphitheater and right next to it

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you will find enchanting palm trees grove where you can have a picnic and barbeque. Peres Park eastern area includes Sportech where everyone can play soccer, basketball, tennis and more for free. You may also enjoy ice skating at Ice peaks. Furthermore, the Park resides next to Yamit 2000, a complex combining together one of the largest water parks in Israel and a spa.

Beit Hatfutsot Address 15 Klausner Street, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv- Beit Hatfutsot - The Museum of the Jewish People, Yafo, Israel. is a museum like no other. The place is dedicated Phone Phone: + 972 (0)3 7457800 to the history of the Jewish people around the globe and is aiming to deepen the affinity of Jews Opening hours Sunday – Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00 with their roots and identity. Situated in Tel Aviv Thursday: 10:00 – 22:00 University, Beit Hatfutsot (The Diaspora House) Friday: 9:00 – 14:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 15:00 captures the Jewish heritage in a touching and Closed: holiday's eves. moving way. They tell the turbulent history of the Hours might change from time to time, we advise Jewish people but provided you with hope. Their checking opening hours at the website before mission is educational, yet they keep you arrival. entertained. They exhibit an ancient story but do it in a gripping modern way. To fulfill its mission, Beit Transportation Dan: 7, 13, 24, 25, 45, 279, 289, 418 Egged: 126, 171, 274 Hatfutsot hosts several enthralling permanent Kavim: 36 exhibitions, few more temporary exhibitions and also unique and large databases of Jewish history Duration 2 - 3 hours and genealogy. All are captivating and will make you re-think about the Jewish history in the diaspora, the return to Zion and the great contributions of the Jews to the world.

Tel Aviv University Botanical Address Klausner Street, Tel Aviv University (opposite to Garden Gate 2), Tel Aviv-Yafo,Israel. Tel Aviv University Botanical Garden is a well- Phone + 972 (0)3 6405148 respected research and educational institution in Israel. As such, the Garden offers its visitors a Opening hours Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 – 16:00 (Tropic Greenhouse: 8:00 – 14:30) unique scientific access to the plants' hidden world. Closed: Friday – Saturday The place has an impressive display of approximately 3800 plant species, mostly from Transportation Dan: 7, 25, 45, 100, 289 Israel and the near area but also from the world. Egged: 222, 271, 274 While the Botanical Garden provides enriching Duration 1 - 2 hours ecological experience, it is also a true tranquil gem. The colorful flowers and vegetation make this place to a great calm and relaxing outdoor option for children and adults equally.

Yarkon Park Address Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Undoubtedly one of the best parks in Israel, Phone + 972 (0)3 6422828 Yarkon Park (Park HaYarkon, also called Ganei

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Yehoshua) is approximately 3,800 acres park with Opening hours 24/7 a long river and numerous activities for all the The unique gardens (Tropical, Rocks, Trimmed and family. The park is full of green lawns, accessible Cactus Gardens): walking and bicycle trails, sculptures, shaded Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 – 14:00 sitting, barbecue areas and fitness facilities. The Friday: 9:00 – 13:00 place and surrounding offer many attractions, Saturday: 10:00 – 15:30 including Yarkon River sailing (Fun Park), TLV Transportation Train: Tel Aviv University Railway Station Balloon, Meymadion, Luna Park, iSkate and Dan: 22, 40, 89, 189 Trampolines Park. Other noteworthy attractions at Metropoline: 47, 48, 247 Yarkon Park are the unique gardens: the Tropical Duration 1 - 3 hours Garden, Rocks Garden, the Trimmed Garden with some archeological findings and the 30 acres Cactus Garden. Also notables are the 10 mills and 7 mills archeological sites which show the remains of flour mills, millstone and dam that were situated in this area.

TLV Balloon Address Yarkon Park (Ganei Yehoshua), Rokach Blvd., Tel TLV Balloon is a hot air balloon which gives you Aviv-Yafo, Israel. the opportunity to see an incredible panoramic Phone + 972 (0)3 5589722 view of Tel Aviv. While enjoyable for all, it is a wonderful experience, especially for the young Opening hours Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00 ones. The ride takes about 10 - 15 minutes in Friday: 10:00 – 16:00 standing but is subjected to the wind, therefore Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00 calling before arrival is recommended. The hot air Transportation Train: Tel Aviv University railway station balloon can reach about 400 foot high and carry up Dan: 28, 89, 189 to 30 people. Identification cards are a must and Metropoline: 6, 12, 47, 48, 247 children under 3 do not need to pay for a ticket. Duration 2 hours There is no age limitation on entering the balloon but every child under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian adult.

Luna Park Address Ganey Hataarukha (Expo Tel Aviv), Rokach Blvd., The Luna Park is one of the main children Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. attractions in Israel. The plenty of activities at the Phone + 972 (0)3 6427080 place will ensure that the young and young at heart will find hours of fun between the upside-down Opening hours Mostly, open during the summer, from the end of rides, roller coaster, pirate ship, Ferris wheel, June until mid-September. However, the Luna Park carousels and much more. Part of the facilities is is also open during Saturdays and holidays on other months, depends on the weather. Hours are varied, age and height depended, but there are many but normally the place opens at 10:00 and closed opportunities for all to enjoy. The very young ones between 17:00 – 19:00, depends on the season and may find pleasure in adjusted activities as several weather. On Fridays, it usually 10:00 – 16:00. It is carousels, driving school, a train which travel highly recommended to check opening hours before around the park, spaceship and all family roller arrival on the phone or through the website. coaster. Other activities include water slides, Transportation Train: Tel Aviv University Railway Station bumper cars, pirate ship, the spinning bowel Ta ga Dan: 22, 40, 89, 189, 220, 266 da and the power towers where the children need Egged: 521 to pull themselves up by rope to 8 meters in height. Metropoline: 47, 48, 231, 247 Children and adults wishing to get an extreme experience may try the thrilling Top Spin, Sky Duration 3 - 6 hours

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Loop, the stirring Anaconda roller coaster and the Black Mamba which takes you to 65 meters high and speedily drop you down.

Meymadion Address Yarkon Park (Ganei Yehoshua), Rokach Blvd., Tel The largest and most spacious water park in Israel. Aviv-Yafo, Israel. The Meymadion extends over 25 acres filled with Phone + 972 (0)3 6422777 slides, swimming pools, sports facilities and plenty of sitting areas for all the family to rest between Opening hours The Meymadion is open during the summer on activities. The impressive water park adjusted to all Saturdays and holidays, June until September ages, with special pools and slides for children and usually between 09:00 – 17:00. All facilities are close at 16:30. On summer vacation (July – August), extreme slides for the undaunted adults. Among the place is open on weekdays as well. the slides and pools in the place, you will find The place arranges private events from time to time adventure pool, meteor slides, fast tube lane, and may be closed at some days or closed early slalom slides, hotshot slide, wave pool and many without prior notice. It is highly recommended to call more. or check the website for exact opening hours before arrival.

If the children are very sportive, they will also be Transportation Dan: 22, 40, 89, 189, 220, 266 able to play basketball, soccer, futsal, volleyball or Egged: 521 video games. Entertainment crew on the main Metropoline: 47, 48, 231, 247 stage at the park will cheer all the family up and snack bar is also available to refill your energy. Duration 4 - 8 hours

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