How much does the trip cost?
The trip cost $1,329 per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is $1,958 per person.
What’s included?
Accommodation in 4 star hotels each night, airport pickup and drop off, air conditioned new bus throughout tour, professional tour guide, entrance fees to all sites, Wi-Fi on the bus, 2 bottles of water per day, breakfast and dinner each day.
How much exercise is involved?
There will be a lot of walking on this trip. Some sights will require steps and hills. We will also be going underground at several locations in order to see things as they were during the time of Jesus. The land in several places is rocky too.
Will I need a passport?
Yes. You will need a passport and the expiration date must be 6 months or more past the date of our trip.
How many spots are available for the trip?
We will take up to 40 people on the trip.
What hotels will we be staying at?
The Lake House in Tiberius.
The Grand Court Hotel in Jerusalem.
These are subject to change.
Will there be places to shop?
Yes. Each site typically has a gift shop. We will go to an olive wood store in Jericho or Bethlehem. We will also take you to places to shop in the Old City of Jerusalem. Spending money is not required.
What’s not included?
Airfare, lunch, tips and visas. You will need to arrive by our start date. I will send a link to fill out the visa paperwork to enter the country.
What should I pack?
Pants, shirts, hats, non slippery shoes, bathing suit, sunscreen (no towel), water shoes for Dead Sea, adapters / converters to charge devices.
Ladies will need shoulders covered (shawl will work) to enter sites. Any shorts will need to be knee length for entrances to churches. Some churches do not permit shorts.
How much does lunch cost?
The typical lunch in Israel is Felafel or Shawarma. It usually costs between $10- $15.
What will we be eating for dinner and breakfast?
Each hotel will have a buffet for us to eat at each day. There are a wide range of foods offered for all dietary needs.
Who is our host?
Our hosts are Frank and Sandra Young. Get to know more about them here.
How much money should I bring?
That depends on how much you want to spend. Most everywhere takes credit cards. Please let your bank / credit card company know you will be traveling to Israel.
You will also need to plan on giving the bus driver a minimum tip of $50 and the Israeli tour guide a minimum tip of $75 per person. Remember they haven’t been working for over a year.
Do you recommend I get insurance for the trip?
Yes. If something were to happen to you, insurance will help you. We recommend Travelex Insurance.
Israel Tours and Ministry 