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Metrostars
25/10/2004, 8:05 PM
FWIW, El-Al is known to have the strictest security procedures of all airlines, for obvious reasons.
How far is the stadium from the airport in miles/KMS or in money?
10-15 km from airport.
The price is about 100 NIS for special taxi service, or you can get there by train to Bene Beraq station but trains don't go very often on Saturday evening, and this station located at 10 minutes walking from stadium; Price of train in about 15-20 NIS. There no direct bus line from airport to Ramat-Gan stadium.
1 GBP = app. 8 New Israeli Sheqels.
1 EUR = app. 5.5 New Israeli Sheqels.
Superhoops
25/10/2004, 11:04 PM
10-15 km from airport.
The price is about 100 NIS for special taxi service, or you can get there by train to Bene Beraq station but trains don't go very often on Saturday evening, and this station located at 10 minutes walking from stadium; Price of train in about 15-20 NIS. There no direct bus line from airport to Ramat-Gan stadium.
1 GBP = app. 8 New Israeli Sheqels.
1 EUR = app. 5.5 New Israeli Sheqels.
Top Man, thanks for quick response. :)
slow2anger
27/10/2004, 7:32 AM
Eldad,
Is there any airport hotels very near the airport. I booked the cheap early Alitalia flight.
Also where it the best area near the sea to look for a hotel? Can you recommend any hotels there?
Nice one..........
shane123
27/10/2004, 9:41 AM
I am debating on whether to go to Tel Aviv or not. Was there for work a few months ago and found it incredibly intimadating. I also found it very difficult to enjoy the surroundings given their treatment of the Palestines.
Eldad,
Is there any airport hotels very near the airport. I booked the cheap early Alitalia flight.
Also where it the best area near the sea to look for a hotel? Can you recommend any hotels there?
Nice one..........
There isn't any hotel in the airport area, or near the airport.
Alitalia flight from Milan arrive to Ben-gurion airport at about 2:30am. You will be out of terminal at about 3:00am, than you can wait for a train to Tel-Aviv that depart at 3:45am from airport (duration 10 minute). From TA railway station you can take a taxi to the hotel which you have booked to (cost 20-30 NIS). Another option is to take a special taxi service the hotel you have booked for, it cost about 100 NIS.
The best place for hotels is in the beach area, Hayarkon street.
I'm sorry that I can't recommend about any hotel, and however, it depands on your money... If you would like to stay in a hostel (backpakers) this website is recommended: http://www.hostelisrael.com/ or http://www.youth-hostels.org.il/
Good luck!
Peadar
27/10/2004, 1:28 PM
You're a legend Eldad, cheers.
You're a legend Eldad, cheers.
It's my pleasure :)
Ask anything you want to know...
BTW, the new terminal will start to be operated next week.
It will be one of the most beautiful terminals in the world!
http://www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/BenGurion/Terminal3/
gspain
27/10/2004, 9:13 PM
eldad appreciate all the help.
plenty of hotels in Tel Aviv - just google it.
My mates are heading down to the Red Sea for a week - really good deals to be had there.
Renti8ng a car is probably a good idea if you want to see Jerusalem.
Eldad
27/10/2004, 10:29 PM
Renti8ng a car is probably a good idea if you want to see Jerusalem.
I say not... It isn't a good idea.
All tourism places are very close to city centre so you can walk everywhere. Parking is very limited and public transportation network is very good!
Also, daily tours are available ( http://www.egged.co.il/main.asp?lngCategoryID=2069 ), but very exspensive if you ask me... The best way to explore Jerusalem is on foot.
Haifa is a very nice city as well. http://www.tour-haifa.co.il/indexEng.phtml
slow2anger
28/10/2004, 3:23 PM
Thanks Eldad. Looking forward to the trip.
Gary, I went to Jersulam and Haifa in 1999 when we played Cyprus. It was an organised tour and we had an armed escort for the day. The only way to see Jersulam is on foot as every thing you want to see is down back streets. Not sure about parking, I think you would be best to take the train and walk around. Also if you want to go to the wailing wall there was a very long queue so go there early.
Thanks Eldad. Looking forward to the trip.
Gary, I went to Jersulam and Haifa in 1999 when we played Cyprus. It was an organised tour and we had an armed escort for the day. The only way to see Jersulam is on foot as every thing you want to see is down back streets. Not sure about parking, I think you would be best to take the train and walk around. Also if you want to go to the wailing wall there was a very long queue so go there early.
I'm sure about parking... don't try it in Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv!
And there isn't rail service to Jerusalem, but two bus lines depart Tel-Aviv every 5-10 minutes and go non-stop to Jerusalem ( duration 1 hour).
I remember getting a train to Haifa in 84 and it was a delightful town. Got a lift from a local up to that place with the dome. Jerusalem was by bus and the bus stopped outside the old town. There's no way you'd get anything like a car down those streets. Think the centre of Seville or Toledo and you'll get the idea. If like me, visit the Arab souvenir shop by the dome of the rock. I got my a*se pinched for free there. Well sort of. Bought a postcard to get out sharpish, if you know what I mean. :D
Putting on my anorak here, but Israel seems to extending the railway system a bit since I was there.
Best thing about the place were the kebabs although because of inflation the price went up every day.
Eldad, what is that pickled purple vegetable that was like a cross between a pepper (capiscum) and a tomato that they put into salads and kebabs. I've a workmate from Netanya who hasn't a clue what I'm on about? :confused:
gspain
29/10/2004, 6:53 PM
Eldad etc thanks again. I thought there was no public transport on the Sabbath hence the need for a rental car.
Less than 5 months to go now.
Best thing about the place were the kebabs although because of inflation the price went up every day.
Eldad, what is that pickled purple vegetable that was like a cross between a pepper (capiscum) and a tomato that they put into salads and kebabs. I've a workmate from Netanya who hasn't a clue what I'm on about? :confused:
In Israel Kebab is called FALLAFEL and it is a kind of fried balls of Hummus and small parts of vegetables. You put it in Pita or Lafa (kinds of bread) with vegetables and chips and eat it... You must try it when you visit Israel - it is sold everywhere in street and very cheap.
I think about what your description, and the only vegetable that I guess is a cabbage.
Eldad etc thanks again. I thought there was no public transport on the Sabbath hence the need for a rental car.
Less than 5 months to go now.
You are right!
I thought you want to travel around the country for a few days before the game and to stay in TA on Saturday...
On Shabbat you have to rent a car in you want to go from TA to Jerusalem!
In Israel Kebab is called FALLAFEL and it is a kind of fried balls of Hummus and small parts of vegetables. You put it in Pita or Lafa (kinds of bread) with vegetables and chips and eat it... You must try it when you visit Israel - it is sold everywhere in street and very cheap.
I think about what your description, and the only vegetable that I guess is a cabbage.When I was there I was living on lamb doner kebabs. Remember a nice one by the inter-city bus station in Tel aviv. 200 shekels (then about £1) one day. Then 205 the next. 210 the day after, due to the inflation of the eighties. I remember a year later finding out the currency exchange and it had risen to 950S to the £ with what was I believe inflation of 400%, although this was nowhere near as bad as that to hit Yugoslavia a decade later where the zeros of the annual figure would take three lines in an A5 size book to write. :eek:
I never tried Falafel there although I used to pop into a falafel take away place in Golders Green when I worked there (and still do occasionaly. Pop in, not work). I'm peeved about the vegetable. My workmate reckoned it was pickled baby aubergine. I thought it might be a turnip (as this was what I saw in the Falafel shop in London). Anyway, as my Boston Celtics Jacketed mate would say: 'Eating is cheating!', and I should move onto other subjects. Is Maccabi still the main beer around?
gspain
30/10/2004, 10:17 AM
You are right!
I thought you want to travel around the country for a few days before the game and to stay in TA on Saturday...
On Shabbat you have to rent a car in you want to go from TA to Jerusalem!
No chance to do much touring - I arrive at 6am on Friday and leave early am Sunday.
U21 game Friday, quick dash to Jerusalem on Saturday and senior game that nightt hen home.
Eldad
30/10/2004, 11:25 AM
No chance to do much touring - I arrive at 6am on Friday and leave early am Sunday.
U21 game Friday, quick dash to Jerusalem on Saturday and senior game that nightt hen home.
Car rental offices in TA are closed on Saturday, if you want to rent a car you must bring it back to airport which is more exspensive.
U21 game will be probebly very close to TA, in one of suburbs so you can get there by taxi, bus or train.
Eldad
30/10/2004, 11:36 AM
Also, I must tell you that 26/3 is a Purim holiday !!!
This is a very happy holiday that jews used to be drunken and to wear funny clothing and masks :)
So it would be very exciting to be in TA on Friday night. Jerusalem is more religious city so many pubs and clubs will be closed.
gspain
30/10/2004, 9:22 PM
Also, I must tell you that 26/3 is a Purim holiday !!!
This is a very happy holiday that jews used to be drunken and to wear funny clothing and masks :)
So it would be very exciting to be in TA on Friday night. Jerusalem is more religious city so many pubs and clubs will be closed.
Drunk and wearing funny clothes. !!!!!! We'll fit right in then. :D :D
Staying in Tel Aviv both nights but will probably rent a car for the 48 hours I'll be in the country.
GK for the Town
01/11/2004, 12:18 PM
I've been checking out the prices of getting to Israel, leave Dublin on Friday and go back on the Sunday, the cheapest i have found so far is Euro 882. This is with a stop over in Heathrow both ways, is this the average price or am i looking in the wrong places ?
Cowboy
01/11/2004, 12:37 PM
I've been checking out the prices of getting to Israel, leave Dublin on Friday and go back on the Sunday, the cheapest i have found so far is Euro 882. This is with a stop over in Heathrow both ways, is this the average price or am i looking in the wrong places ?
czech airlines much cheaper
boc123
01/11/2004, 12:54 PM
Not trying to put anyone off, but Tel Aviv (http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1157752,00.html) isn't exactly the safest place on the planet at the moment.
GK for the Town
01/11/2004, 1:38 PM
Not trying to put anyone off, but Tel Aviv (http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1157752,00.html) isn't exactly the safest place on the planet at the moment.
Ye maybe it would be better to leave it for a while and see whats gonna happen. Will they change it to Cyprus or somewhere along those lines i wonder.
Superhoops
01/11/2004, 5:08 PM
I've been checking out the prices of getting to Israel, leave Dublin on Friday and go back on the Sunday, the cheapest i have found so far is Euro 882. This is with a stop over in Heathrow both ways, is this the average price or am i looking in the wrong places ?
Try Alitalia via Milan
Check out www.standupfortheboysingreen.com 3 day trip direct flights from Dublin, Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday inc hotel, transfers and airport taxes for €849.00
Eldad
02/11/2004, 10:51 AM
Ask Aer Lingus and Ryanair if they plan to operate charter flight from Dublin to Tel-Aviv... It should be cheaper.
http://www.aerlingus.com
http://www.ryanair.com
Only certain airlines can fly into telaviv - similar to the restrictions flying to USA
Ryanair have no rights, also none of their planes can fly that distance.
Aer Lingus have no planes available.
Remember it is easter weekend and a very busy time for airlines and also the insurance costs for flying into tel aviv are pretty steep!
StretchRyan
02/11/2004, 3:39 PM
Try Alitalia via Milan
I have been looking at this option and the cheapest flight i can get is 600 euro did you get a cheaper one?
what dates?
Any info appreciated...
Beavis
03/11/2004, 2:57 PM
Not trying to put anyone off, but Tel Aviv (http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1157752,00.html) isn't exactly the safest place on the planet at the moment.
Did I hear correctly that it was the first bombing of the kind in Tel Aviv in over a year?
With homicide practically non existant within Israel that would make the murder rate probably between 5-10 for the year(I'm estimasting here),if this were the case wouldn't there be more of a risk going to Belfast or Limerick for the game?
slow2anger
03/11/2004, 4:02 PM
Not trying to put anyone off, but Tel Aviv (http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1157752,00.html) isn't exactly the safest place on the planet at the moment.
Well don't go then! It won't stop the rest of us.
boc123
03/11/2004, 4:12 PM
Well don't go then! It won't stop the rest of us.
I ain't going.
Relax, just pointing out what's on the news :rolleyes:
you not going to limerick is it!! tel aviv is probably safer
Sorry if someone posting this before but I just saw a link from the
soccercentral messageboard to www.travelocity.com
Works out at Euro458.11 ... They do flights as follows:
Outbound Flight
Thu, Mar 24
12:30pm Depart - Dublin, Ireland (DUB) Czech Airlines A.S. 671
4:00pm Arrive - Prague, Czech Republic (PRG) Nonstop
Flight time: 2 hrs 30 min
Connection Time: 7 hrs 59 min
Thu, Mar 24
11:59pm Depart - Prague, Czech Republic (PRG) Czech Airlines A.S. 286
Fri, Mar 25
5:55am Arrive - Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV) Nonstop
Flight time: 4 hrs 56 min
Total Travel Time: 15 hrs 25 min
Return Flight
Sun, Mar 27
7:05am Depart - Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV) Czech Airlines A.S. 287 Adult Fare Rules
9:15am Arrive - Prague, Czech Republic (PRG) Nonstop
Flight time: 2 hrs 10 min
Connection Time: 0 hrs 55 min
Sun, Mar 27
10:10am Depart - Prague, Czech Republic (PRG) Czech Airlines A.S. 670 Adult Fare Rules
11:45am Arrive - Dublin, Ireland (DUB) Nonstop
Flight time: 2 hrs 35 min
Total Travel Time: 5 hrs 40 min
Price Summary
Travelers Price
1 adult = $ 478.00
Taxes and Fees = $ 96.50
Service Fee = $ 15.00
Total Price = $ 589.50
Junior
04/11/2004, 10:34 AM
thats a great deal, Czech airlines go from a few UK airports to Prague for fairly cheap as well (Manchester for certain). Could be useful for any UK based fans.
Superhoops
04/11/2004, 8:23 PM
Could be useful for any UK based fans.
What about this one?
FLIGHT ITINERARY
Friday, March 25, 2005 AZ 227 E London (LHR) 06:00 Milan (MXP) 09:05
Friday, March 25, 2005 AZ 804 E Milan (MXP) 10:15 Tel Aviv (TLV) 15:20
Sunday, March 27, 2005 AZ 811 E Tel Aviv (TLV) 15:30 Rome (FCO) 19:10
Sunday, March 27, 2005 AZ 210 E Rome (FCO) 21:15 London (LHR) 23:05
Itinerary pricing
Fare Tax Pounds Sterling
174.00 + 75.90 x 1 Adult = 249.90
Total fare = 249.90
You can also fly out on Saturday morning same time.
available on www.alitalia.co.uk
For UK-based fans I recommed to check out the fares of Turkish Airlines from LHR or Manchester to Tel-Aviv via Istanbul... They are very cheap for tickets from Israel... I don't know their fare if you fly from UK.
http://www.thy.com
Turkish Airlines internet fare:
1 TK1996 MAN IST 13:25 / 25.Mar 19:20 / 25.Mar Friday T
2 TK1192 IST TLV 23:55 / 25.Mar 02:05 / 25.Mar Friday T
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3 TK1193 TLV IST 06:30 / 27.Mar 08:45 / 27.Mar Sunday S
4 TK1995 IST MAN 10:20 / 27.Mar 12:25 / 27.Mar Sunday S
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307.90 GBP taxes included.
Also, El-Al fly from Stansted and LHR to Tel-Aviv.
Internet fare from STA to TLV is 536 GBP (round trip)... :( But maybe it is possible to find cheaper fare tru travel agent.
El-Al offers 241 GBP from round trip STA-TLV-STA if you fly at 25/3 and come back at 1/4... That's the reason that I believe that 536 GBP is a mistake...
Eldad
05/11/2004, 12:04 PM
Another not very exspensive option is to fly with MALEV via Budapest.
MALEV operates daily schedule flights both from DUB to BUD and from BUD to TLV!
http://www.malev.hu
They also fly to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham & London.
An information that my father got by e-mail from the Israeli embassy in Dublin:
Football Fever Builds up in Anticipation of Match next Year
A Football Association of Ireland delegation comprising Ray Treacy, travel advisor and Eddy Corcoran, Liason Officer returned recently from a fact-finding trip to Israel. They brought home the news that 4,200 tickets would be available for Irish fans wishing to travel to the World Cup qualifier between Israel and Ireland in Tel Aviv on March 26th next. This falls during Easter and the Jewish festival of Purim. The stadium hold in Ramat Gan holds 42,000 and Israeli football officials are predicting a full house for this vital match.
A report in the tabloid press this week suggested that as many as 30,000 Irish might travel posing headaches for those seeking tickets.
A group of expats from the Irish Jewish community scattered worldwide have mooted a reunion in Israel to coincide with the match
see www.standupfortheboysingreen.com
direct flight from Dublin to Tel Aviv
3 nights in 4 star hotel
transfers hotel airport stadium airport etc
€699 + airport taxes
Beavis
15/11/2004, 9:38 PM
see www.standupfortheboysingreen.com
direct flight from Dublin to Tel Aviv
3 nights in 4 star hotel
transfers hotel airport stadium airport etc
€699 + airport taxes
Went for this ourselves.No hassle,€150 up front and €550 in January.As already advised,using a travel agent is probably the best bet for Israel.
Eldad
16/11/2004, 10:22 AM
Does someone know what date will they start to sell tickets for Tel-aviv game?
ACdub
16/11/2004, 10:39 AM
FAI wont have tickets till feb, but have an allocation of about 4,000. shoule be more than enough.
Did you see that yesterday?
http://img1.tapuz.co.il/forums/42552154.jpg
GK for the Town
18/11/2004, 9:20 AM
What sort of cash are we loooking at.
liam88
18/11/2004, 10:12 AM
The hopsital in Jeruselam which I was going to work at during my gap year has stopped recruiting youth voulenteers as the situation is now "to volitile" :(
Not sure whats ituation will be like for match......
Beavis
18/11/2004, 11:19 AM
The trip with www.standupfortheboysingreen.com just got reduced another €100 thanks to the strenghth of the euro versus dollar!!Thats €150 I've saved since last week.
Cowboy
18/11/2004, 11:31 AM
The trip with www.standupfortheboysingreen.com just got reduced another €100 thanks to the strenghth of the euro versus dollar!!Thats €150 I've saved since last week.
seems like a good deal, have these guys organised any trips before?
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