Take only what you will wear, which is probably half of what you've laid out. This is the time to be ruthless. Nothing is more exhausting than lugging around bags full of things you thought you "might" need. Limit yourself to what you can carry by yourself: a roll-around suitcase, a tote or backpack, and a money belt.
Important: Before packing do not forget that on any journey good and comfortable luggage make the difference. Remember, on the roads a suitcase with massive wheels & solid handle will take you a long way comfortably (consult World Traveler )
Do not forget Israel is a modern, developed country, and you can purchase virtually anything you need during your stay, including clothing, cosmetics, and hygiene products.
Packing Checklist
Helpful hint: Check with your airline regarding what you can carry on the plane as new rules and regulations have been implemented.
Check the weather forecast for your destination in Israel. For your convenience, several seasonal and vacation specific items are recommended on this list. Remember, travel experts advise to pack light.
Clothing
- Belt
- Hat
- Shirts
- Shorts
- Dress/Skirt
- Pants
- T-shirts
- Shoes/Sandals
- Socks
- Swimming Suit
- Underwear
Clothing for Cold Weather
- Gloves
- Sweater
- Winter Hat
- Winter Jacket
For carrying money and important documents
- Fanny Pack
- Purse
- Money Belt
- Wallet
- Security pouch for valuable documents
Money and important documents
- Cash
- Travelers Checks
- Credit Cards
- Drivers License
- Passport
- Vaccination Certificate
- Visa if needed
Tickets
- Airline
- Bus / Train
- Sights entrances
- Antacid/Laxatives
- Aspirin/Pain Relievers
- Condoms
- Dental Floss
- Deodorant
- Feminine Hygiene
- First Aid Kit
- Hair Brush/Comb
- Hair Dryer
- Sun Protectant
- Vitamins
- Motion Sickness Tablets
- Water Purifying Tablets
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Allergy Pills (anti-histamines)
- Nail Clippers (pack in suitcase, not in carry-on baggage)
- Shaving Equipment (disposable razors ok to carry-on)
- Hairspray and any other styling products
Books
- Guidebook
- Phrase Book
- Magazine
- Novel
- Backpack
- Batteries
- Binoculars
- Handkerchief
- Maps
- Photo Equipment
- Raincoat
- Sewing Kit
- Sunglasses
- Umbrella
- Wall Socket Adapter
- Watch
- Extra Glasses/Contact Lenses
Some additional packing tips:
- Pack heavy items, such as shoes and toiletry kits, before the more delicate ones.
- Place them along the suitcase's spine to balance weight at the bottom.
- To reduce wrinkling, turn jackets inside out and fold them in half with tissue paper or dry-cleaning bags.
Also, layering plastic bags or tissue between clothes, also helps to prevent wrinkles.
- Hang clothing in the bathroom while showering to steam out wrinkles.
- Line the bottom of your suitcase with your trousers and let the legs hang over the outside edge of the suitcase.
- Then pack the rest of your travel gear with the lighter materials on top.
- Wrap trouser legs over the pile; they'll keep their crease.
- Stuff socks and rolled-up belts into shoes to save space.
- Bring an empty, soft bag for souvenirs.
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Electrical Appliances
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The Israeli power supply is single phase 220 volts at 50 Hertz. Most power sockets in Israel have three pin holes, but many of them will work with double-pin European plugs. Visitors who want to use shavers, traveling irons and other small appliances may need both transformers and adaptor plugs.
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