Yes! There is a lot of security in public places in Israel and national security policies have helped minimize the threat of terrorist attacks. Our experienced tour guides know the area well and will never take you anywhere that is risky.
CLOTHING: The temperature range in Israel in the months of February and March varies from 50 to 80 degrees;
Oct. and November 60 to 85 degrees. We suggest a lighter all-weather jacket. Comfortable walking shoes are a must!
Plan to bring a swimsuit/towel for the Dead Sea and a blow-up neck pillow is nice to use while floating. Daytime is
comfortable casual. If you are working at Tamar bring jeans, shorts, tennis shoes, gloves, and a hat. Israel does not
have laundromats and the hotel laundry valet is expensive. Some of the religious sites in Israel don’t allow shorts or
sleeveless shirts.
LUGGAGE: International airline regulations allow one 50 pounds check through suitcase. We suggest you bring
ONE (1) large suitcase and ONE (1) carry-on, plus a purse/computer bag. Pack as light as possible and put your
electronics in your carry-on for safety. 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume) in a 1 quart-sized clear plastic zip-top bag;
1 bag per passenger. LOST LUGGAGE at Ben Gurion: Fill out Form at Lost & Found – Info needed: address-
Tamar Park, Ir Ovot (by the Crocodile Farm), Doar Na Arava; contact phone supervisor – 052-426-0266. Luggage
takes 2 to 3 days so a hotel address might also be needed. Put all meds in your carry-on.
MONEY: We suggest that you take approximately $15 a day for your lunch and drink which isn’t included while
touring. You may also want extra money for snacks and beverages. Visa and MasterCard are usually accepted.
Travelers checks are more difficult to use. ATM machines are readily available and will give you shekels which is the
Israeli currency. A Currency Exchange desk an ATM machine are available when you arrive at the Airport in Israel.
Wi-Fi: Some hotels offer free WiFi but you will need to check when you arrive in order not to be charged. Wi-Fi at
Tamar Park is free (see restrictions on 2 nd page under Biblical Tamar Park).
CELL PHONES: Check with your carrier – some charge for texting out @ 50 cents a text and incoming @ 5 cents a
text. You can order a rentable cell phone and pick up at the Ben Gurion airport at www.gcellular.net . A
recommendation for service also is: unlimitedisrael.net , log into this site, make your selection (SIM card, phone,
Israel phone plan, etc).
INSURANCE: You may want to purchase travel insurance. We have worked with Travelex, our Group # 22-6018,
www.travelexinsurance.com or you can check with your insurance agent. Make sure you have your insurance card
with you. If you have Medicare, it does not cover you oversees.
THINGS TO TAKE: Bible, hand creams, sunglasses, passport, prescription drugs or medicines, suntan lotion and
camera. If you are taking electrical items that are rated for 220/230 volts such as a cell phone or camera you will need
an adapter plug – European style with two round prongs (Amazon, Meijer & Walmart have them). Some hotels in
Israel do not supply washcloths, so you may want to pack the disposable kind. A neck pillow and a blow-up footrest
are nice to have on the long flight. *A 110 volt blow dryer from the U.S. does not work/adapt.
MEALS: All food at the hotels will be Kosher and it is okay to eat the food and drink the water. Tamar Park serves
mostly American style food.
ISRAEL PHONE #’s: (give to a family member & BRING WITH YOU):
ISRAEL COUNTRY CODE: 011-972- *(add a 0 zero in front of the first number when you are calling in Israel)*
Oct. and November 60 to 85 degrees. We suggest a lighter all-weather jacket. Comfortable walking shoes are a must!
Plan to bring a swimsuit/towel for the Dead Sea and a blow-up neck pillow is nice to use while floating. Daytime is
comfortable casual. If you are working at Tamar bring jeans, shorts, tennis shoes, gloves, and a hat. Israel does not
have laundromats and the hotel laundry valet is expensive. Some of the religious sites in Israel don’t allow shorts or
sleeveless shirts.
LUGGAGE: International airline regulations allow one 50 pounds check through suitcase. We suggest you bring
ONE (1) large suitcase and ONE (1) carry-on, plus a purse/computer bag. Pack as light as possible and put your
electronics in your carry-on for safety. 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume) in a 1 quart-sized clear plastic zip-top bag;
1 bag per passenger. LOST LUGGAGE at Ben Gurion: Fill out Form at Lost & Found – Info needed: address-
Tamar Park, Ir Ovot (by the Crocodile Farm), Doar Na Arava; contact phone supervisor – 052-426-0266. Luggage
takes 2 to 3 days so a hotel address might also be needed. Put all meds in your carry-on.
MONEY: We suggest that you take approximately $15 a day for your lunch and drink which isn’t included while
touring. You may also want extra money for snacks and beverages. Visa and MasterCard are usually accepted.
Travelers checks are more difficult to use. ATM machines are readily available and will give you shekels which is the
Israeli currency. A Currency Exchange desk an ATM machine are available when you arrive at the Airport in Israel.
Wi-Fi: Some hotels offer free WiFi but you will need to check when you arrive in order not to be charged. Wi-Fi at
Tamar Park is free (see restrictions on 2 nd page under Biblical Tamar Park).
CELL PHONES: Check with your carrier – some charge for texting out @ 50 cents a text and incoming @ 5 cents a
text. You can order a rentable cell phone and pick up at the Ben Gurion airport at www.gcellular.net . A
recommendation for service also is: unlimitedisrael.net , log into this site, make your selection (SIM card, phone,
Israel phone plan, etc).
INSURANCE: You may want to purchase travel insurance. We have worked with Travelex, our Group # 22-6018,
www.travelexinsurance.com or you can check with your insurance agent. Make sure you have your insurance card
with you. If you have Medicare, it does not cover you oversees.
THINGS TO TAKE: Bible, hand creams, sunglasses, passport, prescription drugs or medicines, suntan lotion and
camera. If you are taking electrical items that are rated for 220/230 volts such as a cell phone or camera you will need
an adapter plug – European style with two round prongs (Amazon, Meijer & Walmart have them). Some hotels in
Israel do not supply washcloths, so you may want to pack the disposable kind. A neck pillow and a blow-up footrest
are nice to have on the long flight. *A 110 volt blow dryer from the U.S. does not work/adapt.
MEALS: All food at the hotels will be Kosher and it is okay to eat the food and drink the water. Tamar Park serves
mostly American style food.
ISRAEL PHONE #’s: (give to a family member & BRING WITH YOU):
ISRAEL COUNTRY CODE: 011-972- *(add a 0 zero in front of the first number when you are calling in Israel)*
Yes, the Israel tourist visa allows you to stay up to 90 days. You can volunteer at Biblical Tamar Park or travel around Israel.
This is a walking tour with many changes in elevation. If you don’t want to walk you can stay on the bus or find a bench close by and wait for the group to return. There are many sites where not a lot of walking is required.
Our tours are generally during the months when the weather is most enjoyable (temperatures generally ranging in the 60s and 70s).
We use mostly 4 star hotels in Jerusalem and the Galilee. Biblical Tamar Park has volunteer housing in caravans with air-conditioning, laundry facility, and a large dining hall as well as a sukkah.