Carry your passport with you at all times to ensure against loss or theft in hotels.Check the expiration date of your passport to be sure that it does not expire in the middle of your tour. For added protection, make two copies of the page with your photo and details. Leave one copy with family or friends, take the other one with you (not together with the passport), the copy will help you to get a new one quickly at the US embassy if lost or stolen. Most of the countries we travel to do not require a visa for visits up to 90 days, but please verify with us or with your group leader. We will provide you with information on how you can get a visa (if needed).
Clothing:
Casual and comfortable, but appropriate for the holy places if included in your tour. Sleeveless shirts
and shorts are not permitted in most holy places. Take clothes which can be layered over each other. Comfortable walking shoes (sneakers) are your best bet.
What you bring will depend a great deal on what time of year you visit. The summer months will be hot nearly everywhere, but do bring a raincoat and
umbrella. Visits in the winter, fall, and spring require warm clothing and boots. Pack light. The fewer items you bring with you the more you will be able
to carry home. If your tour includes a cruise, bring something more "formal" for dinner.
The following are average temperatures for the individual countries we visit. For more details regarding current weather conditions for any of these countries, visit www.weather.com
| Egypt | Jan. - Mar. | 70º F | Jordan | Jan. - Mar. | 66º F |
| April - June | 89º F | April - June | 73º F | ||
| July - Sept. | 93º F | July - Sept. | 73º F | ||
| Oct. - Dec. | 76º F | Oct. - Dec. | 70º F | ||
| Greece | Jan. - Mar. | 54º F | Mexico | Jan. - Mar. | 76º F |
| April - June | 74º F | April - June | 82º F | ||
| July - Sept. | 87º F | July - Sept. | 83º F | ||
| Oct. - Dec. | 60º F | Oct. - Dec. | 79º F | ||
| Israel | Jan. - Mar. | 48º F | Spain | Jan. - Mar. | 58º F |
| April - June | 69º F | April - June | 72º F | ||
| July - Sept. | 78º F | July - Sept. | 89º F | ||
| Oct. - Dec. | 58º F | Oct. - Dec. | 63º F | ||
| Italy | Jan. - Mar. | 52º F | Turkey | Jan. - Mar. | 44º F |
| April - June | 72º F | April - June | 64º F | ||
| July - Sept. | 85º F | July - Sept. | 77º F | ||
| Oct. - Dec. | 59º F | Oct. - Dec. | 50º F | ||
| 70º F | |||||
Most group tours allow one suitcase and one carry on and there is really no need for more. If you travel individually most airlines accept two pieces of luggage, neither of which can exceed 62 inches (length + width + height), or weigh more than 70 pounds, so be sure to check with the carrier or your travel agent before you depart.
Electrical currents vary abroad. Voltage in the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe is 220V, not 110V as in the USA. Most hotels have built in converters in the room, but please obtain (from any hardware store) a “universal electric travel adapter” before you go.
Carry cash in small bills (up to $20.00) for souvenirs, snacks, etc. Traveler’s checks and Eurocheques are a good protection and are widely accepted, as are most major credit cards. ATM’s are widely available. Traveler’s checks and currency (exchange rates vary day to day), can be changed at airports, your hotel, a local bank, and at “Bureau de Change” locations throughout Europe. The majority of better restaurants, shops, hotels, theaters, etc., in Europe and Eastern Mediterranean countries accept most major cards. You will be charged in local currency, then converted to U.S. dollars and billed to you the usual way. American Express, Diner’s Club, Visa and MasterCard can also be used to obtain cash.
Almost all hotels will add a service charge to the cost of any calls you make from your room. This charge can be high, especially for international calls. It is always cheaper to use local phone cards. You can purchase them in any country.
Travelers are advised to obtain insurance before their journey to cover possible trip cancellation, health care and hospital expenses as well as lost luggage. Click here to view an optional policy offered by “Insure America” one of America’s leading travel insurance companies.
Medical Insurance for tourists in Israel:
This special medical coverage is applicable only for Israel. For other countries and for please see above under "Travel Insurance". (PROVIDED BY HAREL – YEDIDIM INSURANCE, ISRAEL)
| Coverage | Up to a sum off | |
| 1 | Maximum sum insured | $100,000 |
| 2 | Medical expenses while hospitalized in Israel | Full coverage in a general government hospital – up to 90 days |
| 3 | Medical expenses in Israel while not hospitalized | Included in maximum sum |
| 4 | Doctor’s visit | Full coverage, according go list of approved doctors |
| 5 | Laboratory tests, X-rays, ECG, plaster casts, bandaging and other tests as needed | Full coverage, according to list of approved laboratories |
| 6 | Medication | Up to $200 during the insurance period, according to list of approved pharmacies |
| 7 | Emergency dental treatment | Up to $200 during the insurance period, according to list of approved dental clinic |
| 8 | Transfer of a corpse to country of origin | Up to $5,000 |
| 9 | Air transportation for medical purposes | Up to $10,000 |
Deductibles: Doctor’s visit - $10; Medication - $5 per prescription.
Maximum age for insurance: Up to age 75 (inclusive).
For insured aged 66 – 70 = up to 60 days only (estimate, subjects to Insurer’s approval)
For insured aged 71 – 75 = up to 30 days only (estimate, subject to Insurer’s approval)
This insurance plan starts upon arrival to Israel (airport) and ends upon departure (airport).
Summary of Exceptions:
The insurance has a waiting period of 24 hours (except in the case
of an accidental event).
The policy shall not cover any event connected and/or
emanating from an existing medical condition; an event which commenced prior to
the inception of the insurance or during the waiting period; AIDS; periodic
examinations; pregnancy; childbirth, baby care clinic (Tipat Chalav); use of drugs
and/or alcohol; work accident and/or road accident.
| Age | 1-39 | 40-59 | 60-65 | 66-70 | 71-75 |
| Per day, per person. | $5,50 | $6,50 | $7 | $10,50 | $30 |
Manner of Joining and Payment: The insurance applicant will complete the Tour & Care Application Form and attach the payment form. The insurance fees shall be paid in advance for the entire insurance period. We are pleased to be of service at all times. In the case of an emergency, please call in Israel: 1-800-414-422
U.S. Customs:
Please do not bring back with you fresh produce (fruits, etc.) as USA Agriculture Department prohibits it. Souvenirs and gifts are duty-free
up to $400, as long as you have been out of the country for a least 48 hours, and you haven’t made an international trip in 30 days. Each member of the
family is entitled to the same exemption regardless of age, and exemptions may be pooled. For the next $1,000 worth of goods, a flat 10% rate is assessed;
above $1,400, duties vary with the merchandise.
Vaccinations are not required for visitors coming from America. Check with us about Kenya
If you are part of a group. Please:
A.- Be on time. If you are late, you may miss a tour!
B.- Do not separate from the group. If you do, we will stop the tour and look for you. The whole group may lose a site or two because of the time devoted to looking for you.
C.- Ask the guide anything you want to know about the country, sites, himsel (herself), or for good advice. He/she will do their best to help you.
D.- If your group is of a religious nature, your host is your spiritual leader. He or she will guide you spiritually during this tour, so that your experience will be one you remember for a lifetime.