Top 5 Beaches nearby Train Stations

EASY TO ACCESS BEACHES IN ISRAEL As you look out of your train window while travelling along the beautiful Israeli coast, you might notice how close some of the train stations actually are to the sea. Oh, what a joy would it be to jump straight from the train into the bright blue water and…

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Top 5 Cultural Attractions nearby Train Stations

EASY TO ACCESS ATTRACTIONS IN ISRAEL Israel truly offers optimal conditions to experience the country by train: near most train stations there are numerous attractions, museums and sights, that not only make planning and organization a lot easier – they are also often affordable and offer a spectacular trip, no matter how the weather might…

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Seeing a Doctor in Israel: A Health Guide for Tourists

Medical Equipment

Sick in Israel while Travelling? Sickness sucks, especially when you’re travelling. After a total of 5 weeks with ongoing coughs and infections within 3 months, I unfortunately know what I’m talking about. However, the Israeli health system is pretty good, so don’t worry. They’ll get you fixed. So no matter whether you just need medication,…

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3 Best Places for Food

Hummus Eliyahu Tel Aviv

Best Food Close to Tel Aviv Train Stations Are you still having some time for a quick breakfast before getting on the train or are you still hungry after returning? Maybe you have just been on one of our IsraelRail day trips and after an exciting, long day of exploring and travelling, your stomach is…

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Bus&Rail: The Dead Sea

Dead Sea Salt Islands

The Dead Sea by Train and Bus Train travel in Israel has its limits, unfortunately. But before judging too fast, be aware that the state of Israel has only existed for a relatively short period of time and also, that a lot of effort has been made and is still being made, to expand the…

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Bike&Rail: Achziv National Park and Rosh HaNikra

Rosh HaNikra Coast

Cycling Along Israel’s North Coast from Nahariya Caves, grottoes, lagoons and bathing pools… … all of these can be found along the northern part of the Israelian coast. Located right by the Lebanese border, Achziv National Park and Rosh HaNikra are incredible natural sights that can easily be reached in the most sustainable way: by…

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Ein Gedi – A Paradise in the Desert

Those who travel to the Dead Sea with IsraelRail usually spend a night in Ein Gedi. This choice may seem surprising at first, since the beach in Ein Gedi was closed a few years ago due to the sinking water level and the associated danger of sinkholes. We’ll show you here why we still regard…

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Caesarea National Park by Public Transport

Caesarea Nationalpark

Located between Tel Aviv and Haifa, Caesarea is probably the most important archaeological site on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. Not only the Roman founders of the city, but also Muslims and Crusaders have left their traces in the area around the ancient port. Despite its central location in Israel, however, it is not easy to reach…

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Bet Shean and Gan HaShlosha – Hike&Rail

Besides Dimona, Bet Shean is probably the most remote station served by the Israeli railroads. Located less than 10 kilometers from the Jordanian border and 120 meters below sea level, it is a place that few Israel travelers have ever heard of. However, the small number of foreign visitors should not obscure the fact that…

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