Female dress in Israel

[Crazy planning mom]

We are scheduled to go on a cruise in a couple weeks that stops in Greece, Turkey, and Israel.

In Israel, we are taking a tour to the Masada/Dead Sea and then a Jerusalem tour the next day.

How should I dress as a woman?  Pants? A dress?  Should the dress be long? Do i need to cover my head?

Thank you.

[IgKh]

Massada / Dead Sea - dress however you like. A hat is highly recommended, not becauase of modesty, but because the sun is intense there.

 

For Jerusalem, either pants or skirt, below the knee, will be fine. Cover your shoulders and that should be modest enough for any place you are likely to visit. Head covering is not needed for Women. Jewish religious sites (e.g Western Wall) require them for Men, but disposable paper head coverings are typically offered (and if not, no stress - a tourist group is obvious)

[wineoclock]

I always travel with a large shawl in my bag that can go over my head & shoulders  should I need to cover up. 

[Markanddonna]

If you usually wear pants, those should be just fine. If you are arriving in late Oct to Nov, it may be a bit chilly, so pants may be better than a skirt or dress.  I carry a scarf in November because the temps can vary.