lynned2899 Posted September 26, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Anyone traveled to Israel who might be able to give a rough idea about cost(shekels) to enter various sites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjm Posted September 27, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Israel was one of our stops last year I found that all the stops we were on excepted the Euro. Don't recall needing any Shekels for Israel since our tour there were no fees for anything, we were gone a full day in Israel and Bethlehem. Have fun!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneg Posted September 27, 2010 #3 Share Posted September 27, 2010 USD is also widely accepted. ATM machines are no problem either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epixx Posted September 28, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Anyone traveled to Israel who might be able to give a rough idea about cost(shekels) to enter various sites? We paid 65 NIS pp for a combo ticket to the Tower of David Museum and night time Sound and Light Spectacular Show. The Palmach Museum cost 25 NIS, a private Kotel Tunnel Tour for 10 people cost 250 NIS, and a one hour camel ride (fabulous!) at the Negev Camel Ranch was 65 NIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pirateskigirl Posted November 13, 2010 #5 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I was just in Israel in Mid-October. The vendors seems to perfer Shekels or Euros over US Dollars. I was able to pay in dollars but Shekels were the preferred currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted November 13, 2010 #6 Share Posted November 13, 2010 In Haifa a few weeks ago, we went to several archaeological sites that are part of a network of National Parks and Nature Reserves. My guide was able to buy a combo ticket that saved some money. We were able to work out an exchange using US dollars, but they really preferred payment in shekels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy trailer Posted November 13, 2010 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Entrance to the Israel Museum is 48 Shekels (NIS). The combo ticket that Cynthia mentions is 130 NIS, and allows for admission to 65 sites; you can also buy a ticket for 90 NIS that allows admission to 6 sites of your choosing. Sites covered include Masada, the City of David, and Caesaria. Here's the link for more info: THE GREEN CARD BTW, most major sites will accept a credit card for payment. And, yes, ATMs are easily found, so you can withdraw shekels if you need them (and in major cities, esp near shopping areas popular with tourists, you'll find licensed money changers). US dollars are accepted in many popular tourist spots; Euros or shekels are often preferred if the dollar is low, but you will likely still be able to pay in dollars, but be aware of the current exchange rate. HTH! Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.