Carry your passport with you at all times to avoid loss or theft in hotels. Check the expiration date of your passport. It must be valid at least up to 6 months after your return home!!!. For added protection, make two copies of the page with your photo and details. Leave one copy with family or friends, take the other one with you (not together with the passport), the copy will help you to get a new one quickly at the US embassy if lost or stolen. Most of the countries we travel to do not require a visa for visits up to 90 days, but please verify with us or with your group leader. We will provide you with information on how you can get a visa (if needed).

Clothing:
Casual and comfortable, but appropriate for the holy places if included in your tour. Sleeveless shirts and shorts are not permitted in most holy places. Take clothes which can be layered over each other. Comfortable walking shoes (sneakers) are your best bet. What you bring will depend a great deal on what time of year you visit. The summer months will be hot nearly everywhere, but do bring a raincoat and umbrella. Visits in the winter, fall, and spring require warm clothing and boots. Pack light. The fewer items you bring with you the more you will be able to carry home. If your tour includes a cruise, bring something more "formal" for dinner.

Weather:
The following are average temperatures for the individual countries we visit. For more details regarding current weather conditions for any of these countries, visit www.weather.com

Luggage:
Most group tours allow one suitcase and one carry on and there is really no need for more. Most airlines accept one piece of luggage,  cannot exceed 62 inches (length + width + height), or weigh more than 50 pounds. In addition you can have a carry-on.

Electricity:
Electrical currents vary abroad. Voltage in the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe is 220V, not 110V as in the USA. Most hotels have built in converters in the room, but please obtain (from any hardware store) a “universal electric travel adapter” before you go.

Currency / Credit Cards:
Carry cash in small bills (up to $20.00) for souvenirs, snacks, etc. Traveler’s checks and Eurocheques are a good protection and are widely accepted, as are most major credit cards. ATM’s are widely available. Traveler’s checks and currency (exchange rates vary day to day), can be changed at airports, your hotel, a local bank, and at “Change” locations throughout Europe. The majority of better restaurants, shops, hotels, theaters, etc., in Europe and Eastern Mediterranean countries accept most major cards. You will be charged in local currency, then converted to U.S. dollars and billed to you the usual way. American Express, Diner’s Club, Visa and MasterCard can also be used to obtain cash.

Phone calls:
Almost all hotels will add a service charge to the cost of any calls you make from your room. This charge can be high, especially for international calls. It is always cheaper to use local phone cards. You can purchase them in any country.
When traveling to Israel we highly recommend taking a local SIM card. TalknSave is the leading provider of SIM cards for travelers in Israel that includes shipping options for our tours click here to sign up to get the special deal. You can also contact them via email info@talknsave.net or call them at 1-866-TALKNSAVE (1-866-825-5672). 

 

Travel Insurance: See travel insurance on our website main page.