What to bring from Israel as a gift or souvenir for a girl, child, man? We will give practical advice on choosing a product in addition to cosmetics, find out prices for souvenirs and show you where to buy cheaper. We will definitely touch upon the point on customs rules, it turns out that not everything can be exported from the country.
A trip to Israel is associated with the Red Sea resorts, with ancient places, with cultural and religious monuments, with the Dead Sea mud and so on. But going back with only photographs is unwise. It is important to stock up on souvenirs and pleasant gifts for family and friends. You just need to know what kind of surprise you should take with you.
What to bring from Israel according to the advice?
When figuring out what to bring from Israel as a gift, you should pay attention to themed T-shirts. The theme is expressed in inscriptions, in drawings with characteristic symbols, with camels and so on. Purchase of such souvenirs is possible in any special shop. The main thing is that the gift is carefully chosen and original.
- Red thread... Not a simple strip of matter, but sanctified in a special place. It is believed that only such a thread should be exported from Israel. The fee is small - 2 shekels each. According to tradition, the thread should be tied strictly at 7 knots by any close person who sincerely wishes the addressee well.
- Icons... Visitors to the Israeli territory can also ask what icons to bring from there. In this country, cult images can be applied to wood, canvas or stone. Iconographic compositions depicting the main characters of Christianity and "Nicholas the Wonderworker" are in great demand. The cost of icons starts from 10 shekels, more precisely, one can say only taking into account the cult value, origin and cultural significance, as well as rarity.
- Candles... Another item that can be brought from Israel on the advice of tourists as a gift to adherents of the Christian cult. The cost of candles is determined by their chemical composition. It is most profitable to buy paraffin products, but if you want to make a nice gift, you will have to prefer wax candles.
- Cosmetics in Israel is also a good choice. In these cosmetic products, the medicinal salts of the Dead Sea are most often used. When asked what kind of cosmetics to bring from Israel, the answer is simple - you need to pay attention to the products of Kedem, Sea of SPA, Doctor Sea, Ahava, Beauty Life, Minus 417. You can buy 600 grams of Dead Sea mud for 10 shekels. The purchase of bath salt is possible for 12 - 15 shekels, salt scrubs are sold for 60 - 65, and creams for 7 - 9 shekels at least.
- Local wines... Although Israel is inferior in the development of the wine industry to France, Germany or Italy, there are a number of unique proposals. Local wines are based on pomegranates, currants and various fruits. It is worth remembering that Middle Eastern alcohol is more tart than that produced in Europe and Russia. Connoisseurs advise purchasing alcoholic beverages from wineries and private wineries. They offer comfortable prices and allow you to taste drinks before buying. The cost of a bottle is at least 50 shekels, and the most popular samples start at 65 shekels. You can buy pomegranate wine for 100 shekels. Flam Winery, Saslove Winery, Yatir Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon stand out in the budget category. In the more expensive segment, Gamla and Yarden are distinguished.
- Coffee with cardamom... A unique 100% drink will become one of the best souvenirs from Israel. The coffee is ground as fine as possible, but it will have to be brewed strictly in a Turk. The cost of one box is 60 - 70 shekels.
- Hummus... This name has a snack made on the basis of chickpea puree. Olive oil, lemon juice, sesame paste and paprika are added to it. 50% of people and more start to like the product in the second or third sample. It is advisable to use it with chips, nuts or bread. The cost of a 0.5 kg can of hummus is 10 shekels.
- Dates... Another answer to the question of what to bring from groceries and food. The Middle Eastern country is famous for its large, especially tasty dates. They are fleshy. Fruits stuffed with nuts are more expensive than plain fruits, but the taste justifies the difference. Dates are appreciated not only for their gastronomic virtues, but also for their amazing healing effects. They contain vitamins and carbohydrates that help stabilize the intestines, strengthen bones and teeth, and improve the appearance of the skin. The price of a simple date is 22 - 59 shekels, and stuffed with nuts - from 90 shekels.
- Honey... Honeys made in Israel stand out even against the background of similar goods from other countries. Eucalyptus, apple and citrus varieties will not appeal unless allergy sufferers and despising sweet foods. You can buy various types of honey in markets and large stores. They also sell it at the country's airports. But honey can only be transported in baggage; the liquid packed in hand luggage is confiscated.
- Kits for uterus... The beach game matkot, somewhat reminiscent of tennis, is extremely popular in Israel. This option to buy souvenirs in Israel inexpensively will suit fans of active leisure. The cost of the kit will be 20 shekels or a little more.
- Decorative products from eilat stone... Such a stone is painted in a malachite green tone with azure inclusions. As an accompaniment, silver is suitable, which is cheap on the Israeli market. The combination of a stone with gold is also attractive in appearance. The assortment of jewelry is wide - these are earrings, bracelets, beads, and cufflinks.
- Baby clothes and other things for small children. An old tradition defines a reverent and enthusiastic attitude towards babies. Therefore, clothes in the Middle East for them are made from selected materials of natural origin, sold at reasonable prices.
- Diamonds... Treated and cut diamonds can be purchased cheaper than in the Russian Federation or Western European countries. The reason is the placement of a diamond exchange in Tel Aviv. Connoisseurs advise to give preference to Danon products and hand-made copies. The Israeli jewelry industry makes jewelry in small batches, which increases their exclusivity.
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- Olive oil.
- Strawberry... Many Russians, when they see strawberries on sale in winter, think that this is a creation from China with inedible additives. In fact, many traders bring strawberries from Israel. And as a gift for children or a girl, the idea is perfect.
- Leather Products... There is also a separate sphere of leather goods production in the country, you can bring a jacket or other products, but we propose to consider leather slates, it is here that you can buy original sandals of excellent quality.
- Liqueurs the Sabra brand.
- Spices... They can be brought from a huge number of countries and cities, but according to tourists' reviews, this item is still a priority for souvenirs from a vacation from the Dead Sea or other resorts. We recommend buying spices in the markets, here they are packed in beautiful paper bags, which already solves the problem with the wrapper.
- Antique... When buying antique souvenirs and other products, we definitely require a receipt and a certificate.
Where is the best place to buy souvenirs?
No store in Israel is open from Friday 3 pm until Sunday. It is inappropriate to purchase commemorative goods from duty-free shops. The production there is too expensive. When buying from $ 100, already on departure it will be possible to compensate for the spent VAT. You just need to tell the seller a conditional word taxfree.
Women's clothing is bought in Cassidi stores, babies in Shilav, knitwear in Delta, youth in Kastro.Tel Aviv has a leading shopping mall and a range of boutiques in Kikar HaMedina Square. They also sell shoes, bags, watches from elite factories.
Israeli designers willingly sell their goods both on the capital's Tahane Square and in the old Neve Tzedek area adjacent to it.
What can and cannot be taken out of Israel?
The question of what cannot be exported from Israel to Russia cannot be considered an idle moment.
Categorically under the ban falls weapon (even cold), ammunition, ammunition and accessories for weapons, metal detectors.
It is unacceptable to take anything on the plane counterfeit and violating moral requirements information materials. This refers to information that contributes to the incitement of hostility on a national, racial or religious basis. All poisonous and psychoactive substances are also banned. substances (except as prescribed by a doctor).
You will have to declare at the exit every 50,000 cash shekels or a similar amount in other currencies. Money in different currencies is added up.
On the Russian territory, you can import duty-free 3 liters of alcohol, and 2 liters in addition with a mandatory customs fee. Animal and vegetable products (except for tea, dried vegetables, spices, confectionery products, chocolate, macaroni, butter) are allowed into Russia in a maximum of 5 kg. Clothes, shoes, electronics and other goods are imported to our country only for their own personal use. Coral exportsince in Israel they can only be obtained from the reserve, it is prohibited under the threat of a fine.
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