Indian travel insurance for visiting Israel

Location / Language of Israel

It has land borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan on the east, the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip to the east and west, respectively, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel's economic and technological center is Tel Aviv, while its seat of government and proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, very similar to Mumbai and Delhi in India. It covers an area of around 20,700 sq km with a population of just under 9 million people.

Hebrew is the official language of Israel and spoken by almost the entire population but also Arabic is spoken by the Arab minority in the country.

Visa Requirements / Currency (please note these procedures / exchange rates can changed from time to time…please get an update from the embassy prior to travel)

For most international visitors to Indonesia, visa must be obtained through an offline application with the help of an agent or visa can be obtained on arrival depending on your country of origin.

For Indian passport, visa must be obtained prior to arrival in Israel online or through an authorised agent.

Currency : Israeli Shekel (ILS)
Conversion :Rs.1 INR = 0.049 ILS
1 ILS = Rs.20.30 INR

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Israel

1. Masada - With its breath taking views over Israel’s desert and the Dead Sea, the fortress of Masada is one of the most impressive tourist attractions in Israel. Built in 150BC, Masada is most famous as the site of the Roman siege of Jewish Zealots.
2. Caesarea - Hail Caesar, or at least Caesarea - the city that Herod the Great dedicated to Caesar Augustus more than 2,000 years ago. With its pastiche of Roman, Byzantine and Crusader architecture and its prime position on the coast between Tel Aviv and Haifa, Caesarea is simply stunning.
3. Church of the Holy Sepulchre -Ranking among the oldest churches in the world, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre boasts an ornate beauty and rich history that is extremely hard to match. It is built on the believed site of the crucifixion, tomb and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which makes it ones of the most important buildings in Christianity.
4. The Western Wall - The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, is the holiest site in the Jewish faith. Hordes of worshippers flock to the Wall in the centre of Jerusalem daily, many of whom place prayers in the Wall’s gaps.
5. Church of the Nativity - The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is where it is believed that Jesus Christ was born. Today a silver star still marks the spot at the site itself and it is one of the holiest places in Christendom and a popular site of pilgrimage.
6. Beit She’An – Located in the beautiful Jordan Valley, the ancient city of Beit She'an is probably one of Israel’s best kept secrets. Teeming with history and extraordinarily picturesque, it has been a settlement for many different cultures, and the colonnaded main street is one of its more impressive ruins, as are the ancient theatre, Byzantine bathhouse and Crusader castle.
7. Yad Vashem - Yad Vashem is one of Israel’s most sombre places, but also one of its most important. It is the largest and most comprehensive museum on the Holocaust in the world.
8. Dome of the Rock - With its huge gold circular roof, the Dome of the Rock is the most majestic building in the Old City of Jerusalem. Listed as the third most holy site in the Muslim world after shrines in Mecca and Medina, it is considered to be the oldest existing Islamic structure.
9. Acre - The walled city of Acre is as historically rich as it is visually stunning. With its winding alleys, crumbling courtyards and views of the Mediterranean, Acre can rightly claim its place among the top ten visitor attractions in Israel.
10. Independence Hall –in Tel Aviv, it was here that the modern State of Israel was founded on 14th May 1948. Then Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion made the Declaration of Independence here and visitors can enter the hall and see where this famous speech was delivered.

Things You Must Do in Israel

1. Take a Jeep Ride in the Negev Desert – The Negev Desert is spread over a wide expanse in Southern Israel where you can drive for miles and miles without running into anybody.
2. Float in the Dead Sea - The Dead Sea constitutes 33% salt, and hence you can easily float in the Dead Sea, and read a novel while you are at it! The sea constitutes of healing mud, which is known to have many therapeutic values. This is definitely one of the most unique Israel things to do.
3. Go Hiking in Avdat National Park - It is a World Heritage Site that functioned as a Caravan Station on the famous “spice trail” from Petra to Gaza where you can spend your time exploring the ruins.
4. Enjoy a fine-dining experience in Israel –Middle eastern and Mediterranean dishes have an exquisite taste to them because of the delightful blend of spices that go into their preparation
5. Go for a walk on the Via Dolorosa – Known as the 14 stations of the cross, it’s a must on every Christian’s list of things to do.

Overseas Travel Medical Insurance Israel

Buying international travel insurance for Indian visitors to Israel is recommended as it covers emergency medical and travel expenses. Travelling to Israel can be a nightmare when you have a medical emergency which results in hospitalization with high cost bills. Travel medical insurance for Israel is much cheaper when compared to more developed destinations in Americas and Europe. Visitors insurance Israel should be purchased for “Excluding Americas” or “Asia”.

Illustration for 15 days overseas travel health for Israel.

Sum Insured($USD or €Euro) / Premium in Rs. INR	Insured Age 28	Insured Age 61
Schengen - €30,000	Rs.733	Rs.1,561
Schengen - €50,000	Rs.830	Rs.1,694
Excluding - $50,000	Rs.1,028	Rs.1,714

These premiums are across different plans and different benefits..please log in to www.eindiainsurance.com to compare and buy cheap travel insurance to Israel.