Jerusalem, the Western Wall, the Jordan River, buildings from the time of the earthly life of Jesus Christ and cities from the Old and New Testaments, health procedures at the Dead Sea, the beaches of the Red and Mediterranean Seas - Israel is visited by millions of tourists. From the cradle of three world religions, you will want to bring something memorable.
Popular shopping in Israel
- The best souvenir from Israel is diamonds. You can buy it in the shops of the Diamond Exchange, you can just buy it in jewelry stores. In addition to a large selection of classic and modern designer jewelry, you will be given a certificate for the product. Old-style silverware can be bought in the markets in Arab shops, but silver-framed gems can be bought in good jewelry stores.
- Cosmetics based on Dead Sea minerals are much cheaper than in their hometown, and it is better to buy them in pharmacies or small shops. In shopping centers it will be more expensive than in a pharmacy. Most popular under the Ahava brand, the assortment is almost everything that can be made - from creams and scrubs for the face and body to shampoos and hair masks.
- It is not recommended to buy salt from the Gaza Strip or West Jordan, as The airport security checks all the goods made in these territories very carefully.
- The same goes for the delicious wine made at Latrun Monastery, so it is best to drink it in Israel for reliability. The red sweet wine King David’s wine, currant wine, and rimon - pomegranate wine will not arouse suspicion; you can buy it in regular supermarkets or at the airport duty-free.
- In the markets you will find many good souvenirs - carpets, candles, lamps with colored glass mosaics and beads, counterfeit "ancient" coins. Bargain, prices are inflated several times. Do not buy gold items from market vendors. Visit the interesting flea market near Jaffa for just about anything.
- You will not buy designer clothes and shoes in Israel, there are practically none of them. But there are local brands - Golf Fox, Tamnoon and Castro. These are inexpensive clothing and knitwear for young people. You don't even need to look at shoes in Israel - the quality is low.
- Silk tablecloths of beautiful colors and good quality are also popular. You can buy ceramic and glass dishes, a traditional seven-branched candlestick - a menorah, a hamsu - a talisman - "palm", a mezuzu - a scroll of parchment designed to protect housing from evil spirits.
- For believing friends or relatives, silver or cypress crosses, as well as incense, oil, a handful of holy land and water from Jordan will be a good gift.
