FAQS for Israel February 2024 Tour
Q: Can children go on this tour?
A: Due to hotel policies, the minimum age is 12 years old at time of departure.
Q: Can we have 3 people in a room?
A: The rooms will only have two twin beds (which will be pushed together for couples). If you want to have a third person in the room, it would be a rollaway bed and the price for that person would be virtually the same as the regular price. This might work for a child but it is not recommended for 3 adults.
Q: What if I want to purchase insurance?
A: After you make your final payment, we recommend that you purchase insurance. You may choose any travel insurance plan that you want. We have compiled a few options here:
Best for Comprehensive Coverage: Allianz Travel Insurance
Best for International Travel Medical Coverage: GeoBlue
Best Optional Coverages: AIG Travel Guard
Best for COVID-19 Coverage: Generali Global Assistance
Best for Adventure Travelers: World Nomads Travel Insurance
Best Comparison Site: Squaremouth
Q: What will the weather be like in February?
A: Generally, the daytime weather will be in the 50s in Jerusalem, 60s in Tiberias, and 70s at the Dead Sea. It’s a fairly dry climate, but rain is always possible. We tour rain or shine, so be sure to get a good poncho.
Q: What should I pack?
A: We will provide a packing list as we get closer to departure.
Q: What if I don’t have a passport, or my passport isn’t current?
A: If you don’t have a passport, apply ASAP, and make a copy or take a picture of the information page where you filled out your name and DOB.
If you have an expired passport, we’ll need a copy of that for now. Renew your passport ASAP and provide us a copy of the new one when it arrives.
Q: How will I get to/from Miami?
A: As we get closer to departure, we will offer an option to take a bus from the church. Or you can drive – there are many parking options near the airport.
Q: Will I need to exchange money?
A: American dollars are accepted almost everywhere in Israel. You won’t need to exchange money. Visa/Mastercard are the most widely accepted credit cards internationally.
Q: How should I dress?
A: Comfortable walking shoes, casual pants, jeans, shirts, t-shirts. Layers, layers, layers. The temperature changes from morning to evening. You might want to dress nicer for dinner but it’s not necessary. Shorts are OK at the Dead Sea.
Q: Will we be doing a lot of walking?
A: Yes! We will be walking about 5-7 miles a day. Some of the parks we will visit will have rocks and other terrain that may be challenging for some.
Q: Do I need electrical converter/adapter?
A: You will need plug adapters because the prongs are different. Apple products and most phones and tablets won’t require a converter. Other items like hair dryers, etc. may require a converter. However, all the hotels we are staying in have hair dryers. Their current is 220v.
Q: Will WiFi be available?
A: The tour bus will have WiFi and USB chargers. Hotels usually have WiFi.
Q: How much luggage can I bring?
A: You are allowed one checked bag, one carry-on bag, and one personal item (purse, small backpack, laptop bag).