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LCBY ISRAEL TRIP 2018 OVERVIEW

  1. INTRODUCTION
  • Messianic/Hebrew Heritage Tour
  • Yosher Tours
  • Group vs Individual Travel

2. ITINERARY

  • Cost (verbal approx. based on air)
  • ICT-TLV-ICT Included (Carrier TBD)
  • Airlines Domestic & International (TBD)
  • "Possible" $40 Bag Fee (1 Domestic Leg)
  • Rewards Club Members Get Mileage/Points
  • ALL Hotels 4 or 5 Star
  • What's Included/What's Not
  • Daily Schedule & Sites

3. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

  • NO Money Handled By LCBY, Hubie or Tom
  • All Payments Made ToYosher Tours
  • By US Mail or YosherTours.com
  • Deposit - $200 pp (non-refundable)
  • 1stPymt - June 4
  • 2nd Pymt- August 4
  • 3rdPymt- October 4 (only 1 mo. to Departure)

4. PRICE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

  • Single Supplement $950.00
  • Choose A Roommate/Pair Up
  • TRYP HOTEL has NO Roll Away Beds
  • If You Commit To Someone, Please Keep It.

5. REGISTRATION

  • YosherTours.com
  • Click Arrow Top Right Corner
  • Click Tour Registration
  • Choose Your Tour: 2018 L'ChaimB'Yeshua
  • Passport information not required to register. (you may skip this portion for now)

6. TRAVEL INSURANCE

  • Highly Recommended
  • Available @ YosherTours.com

7. PASSPORT

  • US Dept. of State
  • USPS.com/passport
  • Must Be Valid 6 Months After Return Home
  • Passport Photos: Walgreens/AAA
  • Make 2 Copies Of Passport
  • Leave One Copy With Your Contact In US
  • Take One Copy On Trip. Keep separate from PP.

8. CURRENCY:NIS/USD/CC

Traveler'sCheque

  • NIS New Israeli Shekel (Almost 4 to 1)
  • XE.com (Exchange Rate/Currency Converter)
  • Purchase Before Trip
  • AAA, Bank, Travelex
  • Take USD
  • Credit Card: International Fees May Apply. Check with your CC Co.
  • Separate Bank Account With Debit Card
  • Isolate Exposure

9. COMMUNICATION

  • Hotel WiFi MakeWiFi Calls To US
  • Internet

10. SAFETY

  • Israel Is Much Safer Than The Media Purports
  • We Follow State Department Recommendation
  • Always Be Aware Of Your Surroundings
  • Do Not Go Off By Yourself. Pair Up. Group up.
  • Know Where You Are! Damascus Gate (Not Good)

11. LOCAL CUSTOMS

  • Respect Their Customs
  • Some Sites Require Arms, Legs, Head To Be Covered
  • Tour Guide Will Let Us Know The Night Before
  • Dan Panorama Hotel - Not Kosher
  • Maagen Eden Kibbutz Holiday Village - ?
  • TRYP Hotel - Quite Kosher

12. WEATHER

  • November: 60F-70F Day / 50F Night
  • Sunrise 6:00a / Sunset 4:45p
  • Possibility Of Rain: Collapsable Umbrella
  • Avoid The Heat & Should Be Beautiful
  1. FOOD
  • AWESOME!
  • Water Perfectly Safe To Drink
  • BUFFET Breakfast & Dinner (included)
  • Dan Panorama (TLV) Exceptional Buffet!

14. CLOTHES

  • Comfortable Closed Toe Shoes
  • Long Pants Good For Walking All Day
  • Casual Shorts (Weather Permitting)
  • Extra Pair Shoes
  • Compression Socks
  • Undergarments
  • Long Sleeve T-Shirt
  • Long Sleeve Shirt With Collar
  • Sweater/Sweatshirt
  • Lightweight Fleece Gloves/Mittens
  • Lightweight Neck Scarf & Stocking Cap
  • Hat
  • Belt
  • Men: Hat/Kippah For Holy Sites
  • Women: Scarf/Head Covering For Holy Sites
  • Shabbat Clothes
  • Shortsfor Hezekiah's Tunnel
  • Water Gear " "
  • Water Shoes " "
  • Super Absorbent Small Travel/Camping Towel
  • Small Flashlight
  • Jacket
  • Dress In Layers
  • Neutral Colors (i.e. Not Bright, Loud Colors)
  • NO Sports Team Logo Apparel (i.e. Chiefs, WSU)
  • ANY Denver Bronco Apparel - One Of 2 Choices:
  • 1) I Personally Drop You Off For "12 Free Days" In Gaza or,
  • 2) I Just Shoot You Before We Leave

15. HEALTH

  • Bring Meds
  • Vitamins/Nutrition
  1. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
  • Toiletries (tsa.gov) Travel Size
  • Luggage (check our international airline)
  • PASSPORT (+ One Photo Copy)
  • AIRLINE TICKETS
  • OTHER REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION
  • Bible (smaller size) / Siddur
  • Cell Phone/Charger
  • Power adaptor for Israel
  • Camera
  • Extra Batteries
  • Money: USD/NIS/CC/Traveler's Cheques
  • Travel Money Pouch
  • Travel Pillow (12 Hour Flight)
  • Travel Size Pouches Of Kleenex
  • Couple Extra Ziplock Bags
  • Sunglasses & Case
  • Eyeglasses/ Contacts & Solution
  • Backpack (perfect for on the bus)
  • Refillable Water Bottle (Israel Water Is Fine)
  • Laundry Powder, FELS Bar, clothes pins, retractable line
  • Note Pad, Pen
  • Snacks For On Bus & Flights
  • Leave Space in Suitcase For Items Purchased In Israel
  • Small Collapsible Umbrella
  • Water Resistant, Waterproof Shoes Or Covering
  • In Carry On Bag Pack Toothbrush/Paste & Fresh Clothes

Travel tips are meant to be helpful suggestions. Visit Yosertours.com for additional tips.

  • ALL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO TOM KERDOLFF
  • TOM KERDOLFF
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