Tel Aviv – Tourist Information

Tel Aviv – the first Hebrew city built in 1909, is 100 years old this year. Despite this it is a young at heart city that never sleeps. Tel Aviv is jazzy, vibrant and cosmopolitan, located by the warm blue seas of the Mediterranean.

It is not just a popular seaside holiday destination, but a place loved by Israelis and visitors alike. It is an ideal base for visiting Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, the north and the Mediterranean coastal resorts.

This city has an atmosphere like no other. Sparkling with energy and excitement, trendy streets, street fairs, markets, flea markets, top designer boutiques and shopping centres, payment cafes and restaurants, there is something for everyone.

Take time out to enjoy the peaceful Yarkon Park, the greenest spot of Israel’s busiest city. Within walking distance from the renewed port where you can sit and relax in a variety of cafes, restaurants, pubs and stay late and party the night away at some of the top night clubs in the country. Alternatively, you can enjoy the theatre, the philharmonic, and the fine dining that Tel Aviv has to offer.

Tour the numerous museums that the city offers, grasp the culture, art and history of the people that made and are still making this city such a special one. Tel Aviv is full of wonderful Bauhaus designed buildings, and UNESCO has proclaimed it as a ‘world heritage site’. You must not miss the superb experience. Call around the city you can join the local instructed free tours where you can learn more about this unique place.

A leisurely stroll along the wide promenade brings you to the ancient port of Jaffa where flea markets and fishing boats evoke a scene little changed since Jonah. Jaffa – the oldest port in the world, over 4000 years – has witnessed many historical events, since biblical times, from King Solomon, Richard the Lion Heart to Napoleon and Salach Al Dean. Enjoy the view of history standing!

Jaffa takes you a million miles from the hustle and bustle of Tel Aviv. It has today become the artisans quarter, full of galleries, antique shops and a whole host of original arts and crafts shops open day and night. After dark, you are faced with plenty of tempting treats to eat; perhaps at one of the Old Port’s famous fish restaurants and from there visit one of Jaffa’s lively nightclubs to catch an International cabaret.

Tel Aviv offers something for everyone whether you want to chill out on the wide beaches, visit historical Jerusalem a short drive away or enjoy the shopping and nightlife.

All this is just four and a half hours away from London.

For further information call Superstar Holidays direct on 0207 121 1500 or 0161 834 6553 or e-mail us from our contact us page.

“Thank you Superstar for organizing the surprise party for my parents 25th wedding anniversary during their short break in Tel Aviv. Everything went really well. The hotel was very helpful and friendly. They particularly enjoyed the excursion to Jerusalem. Their guide seemed to know so much about the diverse religions and history of the city. They thoroughly enjoyed it.” Yours appreciatively, Ben and Barbara Goodwin. London.

“Dear Carmit
Just a note to thank you for arranging our break in Tel Aviv. It really rocked. The clubs and bars you told us about where brilliant. I did not realise you could have such a good time in the city. The beach was great to chill out on as well.” Zac and Julia Cheeseman.