General Information

Climate
The climate in the Holy Land is reasonably predictable and seasonal. Summers can get hot, especially in the months of July and August, and it become quite chilly in winter, particularly in the northern hills. Snow occasionally falls on the hills and Mount Hermon in the north turns into a ski resort in the winter, but is often more sunny than cloudy. Jerusalem summers, although hot in the daytime, are fairly cool at night requiring a sweater.

Currency
The current currency in the Holy Land is Israeli Shekel.

Most stores and hotels also accept US dollars, as well as other foreign currencies. Cash and traveler's checks are always recommended. Credit cards are also a good exchange media, and more often that expected, personal checks may be accepted.

Money can be exchange at banks, money changers, or hotels.

Visas
Tourist are required to hold valid passports. Entry visas are granted free of charge at port of entry to citizens of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa, U.S.A, and all western European countries.

Time
The Holy Land is 2 hours ahead of GMT. The area also uses daylight saving with similar dates as those in Europe.

Electric Current
The electric current is alternating current (AC), 220 Volts, single phases 50 Hertz.

Clothing
When visiting the Holy Land, two sets of clothing be taken. Conservative attire should be worn when visiting religious shrine areas. For women and men, shorts are not acceptable at these sites. Women should wear skirts or pants. Tank tops are also not recommended.

Traditional western clothing is appropriate in the middle East.

	../Home>Incoming Department More than a Holiday How to Lead General information Climate Currency Visas Time Electric Current Clothing Cities & Sites Jerusalem Nazareth of Galilee Tiberias The Sinai Jordan Jericho Bethlehem The Dead Sea General Tours Conditions	General Information Climate The climate in the Holy Land is reasonably predictable and seasonal. Summers can get hot, especially in the months of July and August, and it become quite chilly in winter, particularly in the northern hills. Snow occasionally falls on the hills and Mount Hermon in the north turns into a ski resort in the winter, but is often more sunny than cloudy. Jerusalem summers, although hot in the daytime, are fairly cool at night requiring a sweater. Currency The current currency in the Holy Land is Israeli Shekel. Most stores and hotels also accept US dollars, as well as other foreign currencies. Cash and traveler's checks are always recommended. Credit cards are also a good exchange media, and more often that expected, personal checks may be accepted. Money can be exchange at banks, money changers, or hotels. Visas Tourist are required to hold valid passports. Entry visas are granted free of charge at port of entry to citizens of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa, U.S.A, and all western European countries. Time The Holy Land is 2 hours ahead of GMT. The area also uses daylight saving with similar dates as those in Europe. Electric Current The electric current is alternating current (AC), 220 Volts, single phases 50 Hertz. Clothing When visiting the Holy Land, two sets of clothing be taken. Conservative attire should be worn when visiting religious shrine areas. For women and men, shorts are not acceptable at these sites. Women should wear skirts or pants. Tank tops are also not recommended. Traditional western clothing is appropriate in the middle East.