Eilat is Israel's ultimate Sea and Sun City. It is a main tourist destination thanks to its beaches, coral reef, nightlife and desert landscape. Located in the southern tip of the country, Eilat enjoys yearlong warm weather (It almost never rains!). Eilat also attracts divers from around the world that come to explore its famous coral reef. Skin and Scuba Diving is possible in many of the beaches, where you can find plenty of diving clubs and schools that offer diving equipment for rent.
You can arrive in Eilat by bus from main cities in Israel, or by flight from Tel Aviv.
The Negev desert in the South of Israel covers more than half of Israel's land area. If you come from the city, you will be especially struck by the stunning landscape of the desert.
One of the most visited sites in the Negev desert is the Masada fortress, built by King Herod. According to the legendary tale Masada is where Jewish rebels chose to commit a mass suicide rather than surrender to the Romans. The Negev offers many attractions for its visitors such as hiking, camel riding, floating in the Dead Sea, experiencing Bedouin hospitality and much more!
Tel Aviv, Israel's second largest city, is one of Israel's greatest attractions. This modern and vibrant city is known as "The City that Never Stops", and indeed you will discover that the nightlife scene is on around the clock. Tel Aviv is famous for its beautiful coast line, cafes and restaurants, and high-tech start-up atmosphere. It is also famous for its unique architecture - in 2003 Tel Aviv was declared a Cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site - for its many "Bauhaus" style buildings. Tel Aviv is a young and diverse city, where students of all kinds can feel at home and welcome.
Herzliya is a central city 12K north of Tel Aviv. It is located on the Mediterranean coastline. The city is known for its large concentration of high tech companies. Herzliya's beach front is very popular among Israelis and tourists. There you can find many restaurants, hotels and beaches with swimming areas. In Herzliya you will also find attractive malls and shopping centers. The main train line from Tel Aviv to the North goes through Herzliya making it easy to get to Tel Aviv and other main cities as well.
Netanya is a lively city located on the Mediterranean coastline. It is the capitol of the Sharon district. Natanya is known for its beautiful beaches and promenades. The city offers plenty of entertainment and culture centers, cafes, restaurants, shopping centers and art galleries as well as different events and festivals that are held year-round. Netanya enjoys very convenient public transportation. By train and bus you can get to almost any place in the country in a relatively short time.