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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 

​All the flights and ticketing are subject to the airlines. Neither TGM nor principals are responsible for weather or circumstances beyond their control. IGT tour company takes over as we clear customs at the airport in Tel Aviv. You are responsible for navigating your way through the airport, checking in, passing through security and customs as required.

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A valid passport is required to visit Israel. No shots are required for American Citizens. A temporary visa will be provided and filled out on the plane. If you are not an American Citizen, you may be required to obtain a valid visa and should contact the Israel Embassy nearest you to inquire about obtaining an entry visa for Israel. Obtaining a passport and/or visa is the sole responsibility of the passenger.

The tour guide instructions on the land in Israel are regarded as the participant’s responsibility to follow. The participant in the tour bears their own responsibility for their own behaviors.

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This tour has a lot of walking to get to many of the sites we will enjoy. Make sure you are in good health. All related issues of health, medications, ability to keep up with the tour are solely your own. TGM is not liable or responsible for any injury during the tour at any time. You are responsible for your own limitations just as if you were traveling on your own.

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Travel insurance is not included in this travel package, though we do highly recommend it. It cannot be purchased through TGM. Please visit the Travel Insurance page on this website for more information and details regarding individual purchase.

TIPS FOR TRAVEL TO ISRAEL

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WHAT TO PACK

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Dress is generally casual and informal. We suggest that you bring comfortable, easily laundered clothing. Layers are recommended year round as weather can vary during the day. A sports jacket is optional for the men—but not required even in nice restaurants. Comfortable walking shoes are a must! A sweater or light jacket is needed, as Jerusalem can get chilly at night—even in the summer months. Winter gear (warm jacket and an umbrella) are recommended in the winter months.

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Expensive jewelry, electronics, and other valuables should be kept to a minimum. If you bring any of these items, please pack them, your passport, and a sufficient supply of any prescription medications you are taking in your carry-on luggage. Once in Israel, we suggest placing your valuables in the hotel safe and carrying your passport, camera, and cash/credit cards with you at all times.

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PASSPORT AND VISA

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You will need a signed US Passport for travel to Israel, valid for at least 6 months after your return date to the U.S. Please carry it with you. Do not pack it in your luggage. Consult your local US Passport office if you have any questions about the validity of your passport or if you must renew your current one. If you are not a US citizen, please contact the Israeli Consulate for the most up to date entry requirements.

US citizens need not apply for a visa before leaving for Israel: they will be given this visa upon their arrival in Israel free of charge. Anyone traveling to other countries requiring visas should check with the appropriate Consulates directly for applications forms and information on how to process the application.

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MONEY

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The shekel (NIS - New Israeli Shekel) is Israel's legal tender; you can change money at the airport. Many stores and hotels will gladly accept your dollars, and may give you a discount when you pay in dollars. Bring a lot of small bills. In Israel, singles and fives are easy to change. Credit cards are widely accepted. Your bank ATM card is also accepted at many Israeli bank ATMs. You do not need to change a lot of money into shekels. American money is accepted almost everywhere.

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ELECTRICITY

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Electrical current in Israel runs on 220 V.  For personal appliances from the USA like a hairdryer or curling iron, you will need a converter. For small electronics like phone chargers, laptops, or iPod chargers, a plug adapter is all you need.

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WEATHER

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Israel enjoys long, warm, dry summers (April–October) and generally mild winters (November–March) with somewhat drier, cooler weather in hilly regions, such as Jerusalem and Safed. Rainfall is relatively heavy in the north and center of the country, with much less in the northern Negev and almost negligible amounts in the southern areas.

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Regional conditions vary considerably, with humid summers and mild winters on the coast; dry summers and moderately cold winters in the hill regions; hot dry summers and pleasant winters in the Jordan Valley; and year-round semi-desert conditions in the Negev.

Weather extremes range from occasional winter snowfall in the mountain regions to periodic oppressively hot dry winds that send temperatures soaring, particularly in spring and autumn.

 

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A FEW WORDS IN HEBREW TO GET YOU STARTED

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Shalom...................... Hello, goodbye, peace

Todah....................... Thank you

B’vakasha................. Please, your welcome

Slicha........................ Pardon me

Boker tov.................. Good morning

Laila tov.................... Good night

Malon........................ Hotel

Monit......................... Taxi

Kama zeh oleh?......... How much does this cost?

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HELPFUL HINTS

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Always ask your taxi driver to turn on the meter in the city. It is the law, but they may try to negotiate a “fixed price” which will almost certainly be higher than the meter.

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Inter-city taxi travel is based on a fixed price—no meter necessary.

Please carry drinking water with you at all times—the sun can be really hot.

Please wear hats and sunscreen when you are out and about.

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Make sure your valuables are secure on your person as pickpockets can be an issue in crowded places (particularly in and around the Old City). Men should carry wallets in their front pockets. Purses or handbags should be carried across your shoulder and securely closed.

© 2023 by Terry Gullage,Sr. Ministries

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