Lady’s Itinerary for 2 Days in Tel Aviv, Israel

Today I want to share my travel itinerary for 2 days in Tel Aviv with you. This coastal city on the Mediterranean Sea in Israel is famous for its beaches, nightlife, and architecture. There’s a lot more to discover here, too.

2 Days in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv wasn’t what I thought of when I thought of Israel. After a great stay in traditional, religious Jerusalem, I expected more of the same during my 2 days in Tel Aviv.

But when I traveled to the city by sherut, or shared taxi, I discovered a place as cosmopolitan and trendy as any beachfront hot spot on the Mediterranean.

I’d heard about Tel Aviv’s beautiful beaches and great nightlife, but it wasn’t until I got there that I understood just how true the stories were. The sand stretched all down the coast, offering an abundance of pristine shoreline.

After checking into my room at Maxim Design Hotel on the first evening of my 2 days in Tel Aviv, I walked along the waterfront promenade.

I took in the atmosphere, the beach bars, and the beautiful sunset behind the tall masts in the harbor.

Mezizim Beach in Tel Aviv

The next morning, I hit the sand once again. A fellow London travel blogger had introduced me to some of his friends in Tel Aviv via Twitter, and I met them at Mezizim Beach.

It was one of the first spectacularly warm weekends of the year, and locals and visitors alike flocked to the shore.

After sunbathing, we headed over to a beach bar called Mike’s Place.

It was popular with the American and British expat crowd, not least because it aired the games and matches of those countries’ popular sports teams.

That night it was a soccer game, and the place was packed with fans.

Tel Aviv Nightlife

After the match we ventured out into the warm evening to experience more of Tel Aviv’s famous nightlife. We made our way to a bar where we spent the evening drinking local beer and playing pool.

Jaffa, Tel Aviv

The next day I left the hotel and continued my 2 days in Tel Aviv by exploring some of the city’s historic areas. Despite Tel Aviv’s stylish flair, I knew it—like Jerusalem—had its share of cultural treasures.

One of those was Jaffa. Located at the southern end of the city, the port of Jaffa is one of the oldest in the world. Today the area is home to a mix of historic buildings, contemporary shops and restaurants, and bustling markets.

I walked around for a bit before sitting at an outdoor table at a seafood restaurant in Jaffa. It came highly recommended by one of the people I’d met the day before.

My lunch consisted of two salads and a large portion of fresh fish. It was the perfect seaside meal.

Carmel Market

After lunch my 2 days in Tel Aviv continued as I walked up the high hill overlooking Jaffa before heading back into the city to see another of its gems: the Carmel Market, or Shuk Hacarmel.

The bustling food market offered everything from fruits and vegetables to sweet baklava and fresh juices.

The streets around it were packed with trendy cafes where Tel Aviv’s beautiful people sat sipping drinks and watching the world go by.

Bauhaus Architecture in Tel Aviv

As I went by, I made my way to the famous Rothschild Boulevard, which was famous for its Bauhaus architecture, wide pedestrian path, and abundance of cafes.

It was there that I spent the last hours of my 2 days in Tel Aviv. The beauty of the surroundings made it worth my while.

2 Days in Tel Aviv

Soon I was on the train from Tel Aviv to the airport, where I checked in for my flight back to London.

I was surprised at how little trouble the border agents gave me given I had stamps and visas from so many of Israel’s neighbors in my passport.

Both on the way in and the way out, I breezed through without any problems.

After having such an easy time at the border, I knew I wouldn’t hesitate to travel to Tel Aviv again. That’s not least because I now know the city offers an amazing mix of the cosmopolitan and the historic.

And that’s to say nothing of the sun. Given it’s been pouring rain in London for the past month, my next 2 days in Tel Aviv might come sooner than later.

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