Travel advice for Lebanon; Israel and Egypt border. There have been security incidents in the southern city of Eilat and the surrounding area near the Gulf of Aqaba. This includes the border crossing with Egypt near Eilat. There have been deaths and injuries. More information: Travel advice for Egypt; Israel and Syria border Personal Safety vs. Fear of Conflict. The fact is that, for tourists, Israel is an incredibly safe country to visit. You can easily walk the streets of Tel Aviv or Jerusalem at 2 am with complete confidence (in Tel Aviv, there’ll be a fair few cafes still open) and incidents of petty theft and harm to the person are rare. Eilat is a relatively safe city to travel to. The crime index here is at an average level. The main problems are associated with petty theft and vandalism. Eilat, a beach town considered to be a safe place. The crime rate in Eilat is relatively low, and tourists can stay safe there. At the same time, it is pretty safe to travel to this country. These are all great bases to explore the tourist attractions in Israel. Eilat. Eilat is a city in the south of Israel and some great tourist attractions in Israel. A port town on the Red Sea, it’s a far cry from other parts of Israel frequented by tourists. But it’s worth a visit all the same. Ben Gurion International Airport, south of Tel Aviv, remains open and operational – as does Eilat Ramon airport, outside Eilat in the far south of Israel. These are the key policies of the main Eilat is a 4/5-hour drive from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem – or a one-hour flight into Eilat Airport which sits in the heart of town. A 15-minute drive south from Eilat brings visitors to the crossing point to Egypt. And 10-minutes to the north, tourists cross to Jordan and the neighboring port city of Aqaba. Many visitors to Eilat take day trips Simply, pay at the end of your trip. That is how most of them work anyway. The taxi can cost about $150, try not to pay more than that. Entrance fee for Petra is $75 per person. Enjoy Petra, and then at the end get back to taxi that is waiting for you. Eilat. Once a tiny kibbutz on Israel’s southernmost shore, Eilat is now a major attraction for locals and tourists alike. Eilat is a city based around tourism, with fun activities for everyone. Spend your time sunbathing, diving, hiking nature trails, or hopping the border for an adventure in Jordan or Egypt! Whats more, the city sees less johVG.