1. WHAT TO BRING
Documents:
Passport -on your person in a secure location
-must be valid for six months after travel date
-make two copies; keep one in your suitcase and keep one in another
location, perhaps a backpack or bag. The tour leader will have copies of everyone’s
passports as well.
Airplane ticket -must have the same name as your passport
Credit/debit card
List of where you are staying-keep with you as you may be asked where you are
staying when you go through Israeli immigration. - We’ll supply this for you.
Medical insurance card
Phone card, optional
Luggage:
Suitcase -one per person, maximum weight of 50 pounds
-you must be able to handle it yourself through the airport and from the
tour bus to your hotel room
Carry-on -one per person
-it must fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment
-it will need to contain everything you need on the flight
-pack your valuables, your camera and your medications in this bag
-a purse or a briefcase in addition to your carry-on is allowed
Attire:
Dress -casual, comfortable, and modest
-plan for warm days and cooler evenings and mornings
-plan to mix and match and wear items more than once
-the only time you may want something a little more dressy is for the
Sunday church service, but this is optional as we will be touring the rest
of that day
-we will be visiting some places that are considered “holy sites” where
tops must cover the shoulders and pants must come below the
knees (capris are acceptable)
Bathing suit –bring a modest bathing suit as some of our hotels have swimming
pools. You may also wish to float in the Dead Sea.
Shoes -comfortable, non-skid shoes are a must! We will be doing a lot of
walking and a lot of stair climbing. Get ready now and break in your
shoes before we go
Flip-flops –for pool areas.
Light weight jacket -evenings and mornings may be cool and we may get a rain
Shower. We will provide a jacket for you.
Umbrella optional for shade and/or rain

2. Money:
Cash - Plan to bring US cash in small denominations. You will need to bring
$75-$100 worth of $1 bills for bottled water, etc.
-You will also need cash for lunches ($8-$10/day) and other small
purchases
Credit/Debit cards -are acceptable in gift stores. Cash machines are available in
some locations.
Tips -Although tips are included in the tour price we will provide an
opportunity to express our appreciation to the guide and bus driver at the
end of the tour
Accessories:
Tote bag or small back pack -a day pack is essential. You will want to carry
your camera, a small Bible, your guide book, water bottle, a hat for sun
protection, and sunglasses, etc. Be aware that back packs can be opened
by a pickpocket without your knowledge. Keep extra cash, credit cards,
and passports securely on your person. A money belt worn under your
clothing works well.
Electrical – 230 volts 50 Hz and plugs with 2 round prongs. Adapters are
readily available at Wal-Mart or travel stores, etc. Most computers and cell
phones chargers have the ability to automatically adjust between 110 and 220
volts. Check yours ahead of time.
Israel uses what is called an "H" type plug. This plug, which is unique to Israel,
has two flat prongs that form a V-shape and a flat vertical grounding prong at the
bottom. They are rated at 16A. Type H outlets (sockets) are so shaped as to
accommodate type C plugs as well.
Type C
Type H
Camera -be sure to bring lots of memory cards or extra film and your
camera charger or lots of extra batteries. If you need to charge your
camera, be sure you have an adapter.
Alarm clock
Hat, sun glasses, and sun screen -we’ll be in the sun a lot, so don’t get
sun burned.

3. Other considerations:
Snacks -you may want some energy bars, nuts, etc. for between meals
Water -drinking lots of water is a must while on tour. While water is
usually safe, bottled water is highly suggested. Bottles of water will be for
sale on our bus. Be sure you have some way to carry a water bottle with
you when we leave the bus during the day. Buy some to take to the hotel
room with you at the end of the day
-dehydration is the number one health problem for tourists.
Laundry -no provision for doing laundry is planned, so pack accordingly.
You can wash things out in your hotel sink. Single use packets of
detergent are sold in the travel section of most stores.
Phone calls - you can purchase international calling cards; be sure you
know the access number before you leave home. Some of our hotels
have internet access, so you can send e-mails for a charge. Cell phone
charges for internet and calls can be very high. Check with your provider
to see what your plan can provide.
Medications -Imodium, Airborne, Pepto Bismol, vitamins, headache
remedy, mild laxative, etc. Plan for unexpected contingencies.
ON THE FLIGHT
All liquids and gels that you carry with you must be less than 3 oz. and all fit into
one quart size zip lock bag.
Travel clothes -wear comfortable clothes, you’ll be wearing them all day
and all night.
Sweater or jacket -it gets cool on the plane.
Inflatable pillow
Socks or slippers -your feet will probably swell during the long flight.
Compression socks help prevent swelling of feet and ankles.
Water bottle -to fill up after we get through security. Let’s not start our
tour dehydrated.
Travel size tooth brush and tooth paste
Hand and lip moisturizer
Artificial tears to hydrate the eyes
Hand sanitizer and travel wipes
Something good to read
Change your watch to the time zone of our destination. This helps with the jet
lag problem.
Move around and stretch every couple of hours
BEFORE YOU GO
Clean out your wallet. Only carry with you what you will absolutely

4. need on the trip
Clearly mark your luggage with your name address and phone number
and put a copy inside each bag as well
Give a copy of your itinerary and hotels to someone at home
Notify your bank before you leave if you plan on using your credit/debit card
(write down the phone numbers of each card you bring in case it gets lost.)
Get in shape – Make sure you can walk 3 miles or for 1 hour.
Be reading the Gospels and other passages and be in prayer