FAQS for the Tour of Israel
Q: Is it safe to go to Israel?
A: We will not travel to Israel if it is not safe. Active tour groups are participating throughout Israel and have shared that participating is safe.
Q: What type of hotels are we going to stay in?
A: We will stay at deluxe hotels, which provide 4- and 5-star amenities.
Q: Can children go on this tour?
A: Due to hotel policies, the minimum age is 12 years old at the time of departure.
Q: What if I want to purchase insurance?
A: Insurance specifics will be discussed during the Orientation Meeting in December.
Q: What airline will we be using?
A: Travel specifics will be discussed during the Orientation Meeting in December.
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 get a good poncho or compact umbrella.
Q: What should I pack?
A: We will provide a recommended packing list at the Orientation meeting in December.
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: 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 first page of your application for a passport. We require proof of submittal.
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.
All passports need to be valid through August 26th, 2027.
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, and you might want to dress nicer for dinner, but it's not necessary.
Specific dress limitations will be further explained at the Orientation Meeting in December.
Q: Will we be doing a lot of walking?
A: Yes! We will be walking about 5 miles a day. Some of the parks we will visit will have rocks and other challenging terrain. There are a lot of steps everywhere we go. Israel is very hilly, unlike Florida.
Q: Do I need an electrical converter/adapter?
A: You will need plug adapters because the prongs are different in Israel. We will discuss specifics at the Orientation Meeting in December.
Apple products and most other 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. They provide 230v outlets.
Q: Will WiFi be available?
A: The tour bus will have WiFi and USB chargers. All hotels will 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). Further specifics about weight and limitations will be discussed at the Orientation meeting in December.