Holidays in Israel have not only pluses, but also minuses. Russian tourists often refuse to travel to this state, and there are reasons for this.
Difficulties at the border
Stories about the fact that after arrival, vacationers are not allowed to enter the country, are common. Customs control in Israel is considered one of the toughest in the world.
Here they even find fault with trifles. Appearance, behavior and mood are important when passing control. They examine them carefully and find out the exact purpose of the trip. Communication with the customs service often takes more than one hour. And it is impossible to predict whether a tourist who has come a long way will be banned from entering.
Heat
A pleasant climate is not something worth going to this country for. It is impossible to be in the sun here in summer. The temperature in the shade approaches 40 degrees Celsius, and sometimes rises even higher.
In some regions, the high humidity makes the heat unbearable. Therefore, it is better to plan your trip in the spring or autumn, when the temperature drops. However, not all tourists have a vacation that coincides with this time.
Transport problems
In recent years, they began to solve this problem, but it still does not allow you to fully enjoy your vacation. Local minibuses do not have a specific timetable. They are dispatched when the full cabin is typed.
There is a tram only in Jerusalem, and the only metro line (only 2 km long) - in Haifa. Intercity buses in Israel are sorely lacking, and on holidays and weekends, most of them do not run at all.
This is a very expensive country
There are high prices for everything, and this affects the total cost of a tourist trip. Accommodation in a hotel will be expensive, and renting an apartment or house is almost impossible (especially if you have a small budget).
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The groceries are also decent. In terms of rubles, the average check in an ordinary canteen per person will cost about a thousand rubles. Even a loaf of bread in the store will cost about 150 rubles Travel is also expensive due to the high cost of gasoline.
Conflicts with neighboring countries
Israel is constantly at war with neighboring states. The main causes of conflicts are religious disputes, division of territories and historical features of the development of countries. Because of this, there is a high percentage of terrorist attacks here, which makes the state not the safest to visit.
Israel Is not the most popular country among Russian travelers. High prices, as well as the complexity of customs control, lead to the fact that vacationers choose other tourist destinations.
