Introducing Tiberias
Tiberias is a town that seems to face in two directions at once. It’s one of the four holy cities of Judaism, home to the tombs of venerated sages and ancient ritual baths, and is a popular holiday spot for the ultraorthodox, who combine treatment of the body with purification of the soul. But it’s also one of the tackiest resorts in Israel, with a lake-side strip crammed with high-rise hotels that have hardly seen an update since Ben-Gurion last visited, and a dearth of decent bars or restaurants.
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What with the traffic, and the full-on heat in the summer months, it’s not surprising that many travellers head straight to the other side of the lake (the Sea of Galilee). But if you arrive late in the day, Tiberias has some good-value accommodation, and it’s the easiest place to rent a bike in the area.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Transport from Ben Gurion Airport to Tiberias on Sabbath
by Shuffaluff 31 May 2012
It's lucky that the OP has discovered this before landing at the airport... iexela, didn't you read a guidebook before booking your…
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RE: Transport from Ben Gurion Airport to Tiberias on Sabbath
by yaofeng 31 May 2012
That's funny. You are astounded only because you live in the country. No one else who live outside of Israel has any idea traveling after…
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RE: Transport from Ben Gurion Airport to Tiberias on Sabbath
by Shuffaluff 31 May 2012
Last train to Haifa from the airport on Friday is at 14:32 so you haven’t a hope of catching it. You could take the Amal shuttle (share…
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