Budget Guide to Egypt : Israel, Egypt Travel Planner

Zeina : Food in Downtown
Zeina, 32 Tala'at Harb St. (tel. 574 5758). A midtown bakery and eatery with meals for LE4-10. Outgoing waiter can make his bowtie jump up and down. Shwarma (LEI.35), large selection of fruit juices (LE1.35pt), cold drinks, and pastries. Try the konafa (LEI) or some bessboussa (90pt). Open daily 7am-midnight....

The Rise of Zionism and the World Wars : Introduction To The Region
The Rise of Zionism and the World Wars : Introduction To The Region By the late 19th century, Jews had begun to doubt the improvements in their status promised by the liberal notions of the Enlightenment. In Czarist Russia, Jews were victims of increasingly violent government-sponsored pogroms. In Germany and Austria,...

Prices
Prices A brief lesson in Arabic: After minfadlak (please) and sbukran (thank you), the most important word to know is kboaga (kho-AH-ga), because you are one. Kboaga means "tourist," but is understood locally as "clueless and rich." No matter how destitute you consider yourself, you are probably wealthy by Egyptian...

Soghts
Soghts When the rising waters of lake Nasser threatened to engulf one of Egypt's Greatest treasures, nations joined together and relocated the two great temples at Abu Simbel to higher ground as part of an effort which moved 11 temples to new Egyptian sites and even overseas. (The Temple of Dendar...

Government Tourist Information office (GTIO) : Practical Infrormation
Government Tourist Information office (GTIO) : Practical Infrormation Main office : 24 King George St. (tel. 754910/2 or 754863/3, corner of Schatz St. in West Jerusalem, in the old Knesset building. The new Teletext TV screen provides a wealth of informa-ion for your viewing pleasure, as does the newer Golden Screen...

Train
Train The Egyptian railway system serves almost all major towns and points of interest in the country. First- and second-class trains are relatively comfortable and surprisingly inexpensive. They are also one of the most popular means of transport, hence the long lines and crowded cars. Trains are probably the best...

Car : Isreal
Car : Isreal The leading cause of death in Israel is not war, but automobile accidents. A popular bumper sticker during the Gulf War read, I'm not a Scud and you're not a Patriot, so back off." Extensive public transportation makes a car generally unnecessary but may allow yovi to reach...

Tours: Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) : Practical Infrormation
Tours: Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) : Practical Infrormation 13 Helena haMaika St. (tel. 25 23 57 or 24 46 05). Organizes guided tours to natural areas throughout Israel and the Sinai. English-language tours range from one-day explorations of Jerusalem (US$36) to the 7-day Grand Sinai tour...

Sesame
Sesame (tel. 72 00 38), in the thick of the midrahov. Even non-vegetarians appreciate the homemade food and mellow music here. Interesting menu: whole grain pizza NIS14-17, gazpacho NIS7.80. Open daily lpm-2am. ...

Women Travelers
Women Travelers Foreign women, especially those traveling alone, should expect to be harassed by Egyptian men. Harassment can take many forms, from a mildly sinister "hello," to the more annoying and frequent pssst, to frightening and potentially harmful physical contact. Your stay in Egypt might be a bit more enjoyable if...

Intercity Sherut Taxis : Practical Infrormation
Intercity Sherut Taxis : Practical Infrormation Intercity Sherut Taxis: Intercity rates are fixed. 2 pieces of luggage are included in the fare. Nesher, 21 King George St. (tel. 95 72 27 or 23 12 31) goes to Ben-Gurion Airport. Must reserve in advance and confirm the night before. Picks you up...

Visas & Visa Extensions : Planning Your Trip
Visas & Visa Extensions : Planning Your Trip A visa is a written permission granted by a government, allowing entry for a specific purpose and period of time. Some can be obtained abroad but it's faster and safer to do so beforehand. The pamphlet Foreign Visa Requirements gives basic information, (see...

Between Egypt and Jordan : Travel In The Region
Between Egypt and Jordan : Travel In The Region Traveling between Egypt and Jordan should pose few problems. You can obtain visas in the respective capital cities; Jordan requires a letter of introduction from your embassy or consulate. (See Cairo and Amman Practical Information for embassy listings.) Instead of flying between...

Accommodations
Accommodations Hostels Egypt has 15 HI youth hostels that vary in quality. Most are bearable, though grungy and crowded, and the unbeatable price (LE3-10 per night) will probably compensate for the less-than-luxurious atmosphere. Keep a careful eye on your valuables and take your passport, visa, and money to bed with you....

Accommodations : Isreal
Accommodations : Isreal Hostels Although often crowded in summer, Israel's Hostelling International (HI) youth hostels are usually clean and close to historic sites and scenic areas. You can obtain a list of hostels from the Israel Youth Hostel Association. (See Useful Addresses.) Hostel locations are also listed on the back of...