Israel, Middle East

foreverchic asks,

“Hi, I’m planning on spending a month in Israel at Tel Aviv U taking classes, and then staying about a week and a half after. I really want to visit Greece—what is the best way to get from Israel to Greece? Keep in mind that I am on a student budget.”

Answers:

krissness

krissness
Arlington

Cool – it sounds like you are doing the same program that I did. We found that flights between Israel and Greece were pretty cheap, so that is probably the best option.

pinibenda

pinibenda
1 place

Hi,

The best way to go to Greece is with flight.

There is 2 flights only so compare between them the price.

by the way, probably you will get beter price if you’ll do the order as soon as possible.

The flights are with:

– EL AL (israeli company)

– Olympic (greek company)

Have a good luck.

Regards,

Pini

suztours

suztours
Jerusalem

The answers are exactly right. While there used to be good ferry service, that has stopped, and we don’t know when (IF) it will start up again. So, short of swimming (!), try flying.

suzanne

forestfortrees

forestfortrees
Waltham

There are also sometimes charter flights that have a few open seats, that can be cheaper than commercial airlines. You can also look into one of the charter packages, which can be pretty reasonable on a student budget. Check out the on-campus ISSTA office when you get there (http://www.tau.ac.il/visitors/services.html#ta).

sam

sam
Greenwood Village

So I’m really glad you asked because I’m planning on taking classes this summer too and Tel Aviv is one of the options I’m considering… Did you apply thru their online application? I’m trying to figure out what’s the least bureaucratic way to get a summer education and I’d love to know how you’re going about it because I have no idea what I’m doing. =D

Jami

Jami
Chicago

Definitely fly. If you take a boat, it will be as much if not more expensive than a flight AND will waste a few days in travel.

Check out www.kayak.com

I’ve used this travel site on countless occasions and have always found the best flight costs here.

Wade

Wade
Haifa

You’ve been given good advice,…

I’d add that lastminute.com is a UK site that I’ve used ‘at the late minute’ for affordable flights and theater tickets, etc.,… if you cannot purchase 2-3 weeks in advance.


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