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Discover Jerusalem, May 2012, at Mamilla Hotel

March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Benefit from the Mamilla Hotel’s Discover Jerusalem package deal from May 1 – 24, 2012.

Mamilla Hotel, Jerusalem’s newest hotel, located on the Mamilla Promenade, within a 5-minute walk to the Old City. Walk to west Jerusalem, walk to east Jerusalem – Mamilla Hotel is in the center overlooking the walls of the Old City.

Stay at least 3 nights and benefit from unbeatable prices:

  • Studio room for 2 persons: $375 per night
  •  Executive room for 2 at $475 per night
  • Mamilla Suite for 2 at $600 per night

Your package includes

  • Your first drink on the house at the Mirror Bar
  • Free dinner for 2 adults
  • 15% discount on spa treatments
  • Free sauna and Turkish steam room entry
  • Free fitness room pass
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Welcome basket and mineral water
  • Daily bountiful Israeli breakfast
  • Daily newspaper

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Ancient Bathhouse Found near Jerusalem

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ancient Byzantine Bathhouse in Judean Foothills

Ancient Byzantine Bathhouse near Jerusalem. Photo by Gil Ronen.

A real bonus of living in Israel is the almost daily find of ancient archaeological artifacts and sites – often close to home. These revelations often come about during routine digging by road works or water authorities or underground cable layers – and oops! an ancient civilization – right under the roadway.

And this is what happened in the village of Tarum located in the Jerusalem foothills. During a routine excavation by Mekorot, the local water authorities, the remains of a 1600 year old bathhouse were unearthed. Visible and clearly identifiable are a cold room, warm room and hot room – with plumbing in place. Also found on site are a courtyard and a small cold water pool for dunking. The site dates back to the fourth – fifth centuries CE, the Byzantine period.

The archaeology team headed by Dr. Rina Avner, and with Dr. Yitzhak Paz of the Israel Antiquities Authority, speculates that the bathhouse was either part of a wealthy estate or may have been part of an inn along a major route from Roman times. The bathhouse measures an impressive 20 meters x 20 meters

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Passover in Eilat & Jerusalem Package

January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

6-13 April 2012


Tisch Biblical Zoo, Jerusalem, Israel

Tisch Biblical Zoo, Jerusalem, Israel

 

  • King David Jerusalem
  • Dan Tel Aviv
  • Dan Eilat

We are pleased to offer the following special package rates for guests staying 7 nights within the period April 6-13, 2012 (check out on the 13th):

April 6 – 9, 2012: Your choice of 3 nights at Dan Tel-Aviv or 3 nights at Dan Eilat

April 9 – 13, 2012 4 nights at King David Jerusalem

Rates for the whole package of 7 nights including lavish Israeli buffet breakfast, per room:

  • Standard Double Room: $3640
  • Standard Single Room: $3500
  • Supplement for 3rd bed: $840

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Explore Israel: Jerusalem Design Week

December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Outdoor sculpture, Jerusalem, Israel

Outdoor sculpture, Jerusalem, Israel

If you are lucky enough to be in Jerusalem, Israel, the week of December 4, 2011, do not miss Design Week in town. Only in its second year, Jerusalem Design Week brings together the worlds of plastic arts, cinema, and fine arts. The venue of the week’s events is the not-to-be-missed Hansen Compound, a Jerusalem landmark property, once a hospital to treat lepers, and now a cultural event center. Located in the prestigious neighborhood of Talbieh, a block from the Jerusalem Theater, the heritage property is worth a visit.

  • Dates: December 4 – 9, 2011
  • Grand Opening Event: Sunday, December 4, 2011
  • Open each evening from 6 PM to 11 PM.

Hansen Compound, located between Marcus and Dubnov streets in the Talbieh section of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Design Week

Filed Under: Architecture, Art in Israel, Jerusalem

Israel Hotel Deals, Winter 2012

November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Take advantage of our low season specials at hotels in Jerusalem

and Eilat this winter.

King David Hotel: January 1 -31, 2012

The King David was chosen as the only hotel in Israel to Fodor’s 100 Top Hotels in the world.

Tisch Biblical Zoo, Jerusalem, Israel

Tisch Biblical Zoo, Jerusalem, Israel

For the month of January 2012, we offer a free room upgrade. Pay for a Standard room but check into a Deluxe New City View room. Or pay for a Deluxe Old City View room and stay in a Mini Suite.  Rates start at $428 per night, 2 persons, including an extraordinary Israeli buffet breakfast. Landscaped gardens, state of the art fitness center, sauna and treatment rooms. The King David Hotel overlooks the Old City of Jerusalem – a spectacular site!

David Citadel Hotel: January 1 – March 31, 2012

Family Fun at the David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem.

The new Kids’ Club at the David Citadel Hotel offers a large children’s play center, a miniature kitchen, living room and doll house. Older children will enjoy the new TV and computer corner.

Special Family Plan from January 1 – March 31, 2012.

Rates upon request.

 

Birdwatching Festival in Eilat, Israel

Dan Panorama Eilat: January 8 – February 29, 2012

Escape to the winter sun in Eilat at the Dan Panorama Eilat. From Sunday to Wednesday, rate for double room, 2 persons, including buffet Israeli breakfast, $120 per room per night. On Thursday and Friday, the rate is $180 per night, per double room. Indulge and stay in an Executive room with free entry to the Carmel Lounge (adults only) starting at $170 per night for 2 persons. Rates include service fee.

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Filed Under: Eilat, Hotels in Israel, Israel, Jerusalem

Holy Land Calender 2012

September 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mount of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee, Israel

Mount of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee, Israel

Tour the ancient Holy Land

We created a Holy Land Calender for 2012 with images shot by photographers who traveled the Levant in the 1800s. All images were photographed on site over 100 years ago affording you a view of the historical Holy Land scene. The calender has 12 unique photographs, one for each month, plus a front and back cover. The front cover displays the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem in the late 1800s, and the back has a large image of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem from the same time.

The wall-hanging calender, with easy to read dates, is a perfect Christmas gift.

Also available are note cards  and U.S. postage stamps with these unique and impressive  images.

Visit our online shop to see all our Holy Land products.

Filed Under: Churches in Israel, Galilee, Holy Land, Jerusalem, Jesus Trail, Photo Gallery

Israel Travel Deal: Jerusalem Hotel & Car Rental

September 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Israel Travel Deal

Take advantage of the Jerusalem, Israel Winter Promotion by Drive-Israel:

Stay a minimum of 3 consecutive nights at the  luxurious Inbal Jerusalem Hotel and get Triple Free Bonuses.

  • Free Hertz rental car (standard or intermediate size) for every night’s stay.
  • Free parking at the hotel’s parking lot.
  • Free Wifi connection at the hotel (guest rooms as well as public areas)

More about the Inbal Hotel

The Inbal Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel situated within walking distance to the Old City, as well as restaurants, cafes and shops in west Jerusalem. The hotel offers views of the Old City, an Executive Lounge with light meals, and a state of the art fitness center, sauna, massage therapy treatment rooms and a new spa center. In winter, a covered heated swimming pool is open for use by guests.

The Fine Print

  • Offer is valid for single /double or triple occupancy, one car per room.
  • Hertz Standard size car H category (Mazda 3 or similar) including unlimited mileage,  CDW and TP coverage.
  • Clients booking an executive room or a suite will be getting an intermediate size car I category (Mazda 6 or similar)
  • All Hertz rental terms and conditions are applicable to this package.
  • Taxes, gasoline or any other additional surcharges to be paid by the client directly to Hertz.
  • Hertz will contact you directly to arrange the details of your car rental.
  • Parking at the hotel is subject to availability only
  • Rental days must be identical to the accommodation dates.
  • Offer is valid September 1st 2011 till March 1st 2012, excluding Christmas and Jewish Holidays.
  • Additional blackout periods may apply.
  • No additional discounts or promotions can be combined with this package.

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Opera in Israel: Verdi’s Jerusalem Under the Stars

June 5, 2011 By 1 Comment

Experience Israel: An evening at the opera

The opera “Jerusalem” by Verdi (written in 1847) will be performed for the first time in Israel on June 6, 2011, at the Sultan’s Pool in a special semi staged production accompanied by an exceptional display of lighting designed by Eyal Tavori.
The story of the opera Jerusalem takes place during the Crusades to the Holy Land. It opens in France, then takes place in the city of Ramle (part of the Holy Land) and finally reaches Jerusalem where the Crusaders wait before their battle to capture the holy city of Jerusalem.

Nothing can be more symbolic than to perform this opera in Jerusalem itself. David Stern, the music director of the Israeli Opera, will lead the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, IBA, the Israeli Opera Chorus and international soloists including Scott Piper and Roberto Serville and leading Israeli soprano Ira Bertman in this performance. The production will be directed by Moshe Kepten, the artistic director of the Israeli Festival, and designed by Bambi Friedman.

If you prefer to watch your opera at the Dead Sea, Verdi’s “Aida” is being performed at the foot of Masada on June 5, 2011.

Visiting  Israel can include an evening at the opera. Even if Hebrew is not your language, you can still plan your Israel travel with cultural events at one of Israel’s concert halls or outdoor arenas.

Experience Israel with Drive-Israel.com, travel planners for multi-faceted trips to Israel and the Holy Land.

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Wine & Cheese Benefit for Lone Soldiers in Israel

January 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Rogov's Guides to Israeli & Kosher Wines 2011

Rogov's Guides to Israeli & Kosher Wines 2011

If you are lucky to be in Israel in late January, you have an opportunity to sample wines from Israel’s wineries – both boutique and larger wineries – with Israeli wine expert, Daniel Rogov. To clear the palate – or maybe confuse it – goat cheeses from the Gad Dairy,  an exclusive goat cheese farm, can be nibbled between sips.

The event to benefit lone soldiers in Israel is scheduled to take place at 7:30PM on Thursday evening, January 27, 2011, at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem.

Besides sniffing, smelling and tasting, local jazz ensembles will pique your sense of hearing to what promises to be, a sensory Jerusalem event on a winter’s eve.

Proceeds  will benefit the Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin, z”l.

  • What: Wine & Cheese Benefit for Lone Soldiers in Israel
  • When: Thursday, January 27, 2011
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Where: Great Synagogue, 56 King George St., Jerusalem
  • Entry:
  • Adults: 75 NIS
  • Students” 50 NIS
  • At door: 100 NIS

Wines generously donated by Carmel, Barkan, Golan and Dalton wineries; cheeses by Gad Dairy.

Co-sponsored by AMIT Children, Israel’s leading educational network.

Cannot attend? You can make an online  donation to the Lone Soldier’s Fund here.

Filed Under: Israel Foodie / Gourmet Israel, Jerusalem Tagged With: , ,

Jerusalem Day by Day: Plan Israel Travel

November 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Frommer's Jerusalem Day by Day. by Buzzy Gordon

Plan Israel Travel

When travel writer Buzzy Gordon interviewed me about the services Drive-Israel.com provides to tourists visiting the Holy Land and Israel, I never expected the huge blurb in his new book, Frommer’s Jerusalem Day by Day.

And yet, surprise, on page 160, Drive-Israel.com appears prominently. Buzzy recommends our travel planning services for custom trips, complete with mapped routes, and reservation services.

How cool is that!

During the interview, we discussed how all accommodations can “look good” on the internet, which is why at Drive-Israel.com we make every effort to inspect our recommended lodgings. That got a thumbs up.

If you are considering a trip to my part of the world, the new Frommer pocket-size guide to the holy city of Jerusalem is a wise investment. Lots of info on must-see sights, new trends, and advise on traveling wisely.

Thank you, Buzzy!

Filed Under: Culture in Israel, Holy Land, Israel by the Book, Israel for Kids, Jerusalem
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