DETAILS OF THE TRIP ARE:

FLIGHT: Round Trip Flight from USA to Israel.

HOTELS:  First Class Hotels:

• 1 night on the shore of the Mediterranean.
• 3 nights on the shore of Galilee.
• 4 nights in Jerusalem.

TOURING: Touring the sites of Israel in a private bus with a Biblically-knowledgeable tour guide.

PRICE:  $3,460.00 per person (double occupancy)
               $1,450.00 - for a Private Room.  Aliyah Tours does not arrange roommate matches. 
               $1,600 - $1,700 - Estimated airfare from Nashville (BNA), price determined at time of purchase. 

Includes: 

• All Hotels, Private porterage at hotels & airports
• Deluxe private motor coach
• Expert government-licensed English speaking tour guide
• Tips and Gratuities
• Entry to all tour sites and activities, headsets
• Full Israeli breakfast & dinner daily
• Bedouin hospitality
• Private farewell dinner in a private hall at the hotel. 

Does NOT Include:

• Expenses of a personal nature
• Meals not mentioned above
• Travel and/or medical insurance (required)
• Any other item not mentioned above

Day 1 - Trans-Atlantic Flight
Depart from North America to Tel Aviv, Israel.  Meals will be served in flight. 

Day 2 - Arrival in Tel Aviv/Netanya
You will arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.  Time permitting we'll see some sites such as Jaffa.  Then we'll head to your hotel in Tel Aviv, where you will enjoy dinner and a good night's sleep. 

Day 3 - Head North and to the Galilee
After a great Israeli Breakfast, we’ll continue to Maritime Caesarea and to Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18) to hear about the Prophet Elijah. At noon, enjoy a typical Israeli lunch such as Falafel. Your next stop is Megiddo, Biblical Armageddon (1 Kings 9:15, Rev. 6:16). From there onto Nazareth. Then dinner and accommodation at the Sea of Galilee.

Day 4 - A Day in Galilee
After breakfast visit Mount of Beatitudes and go on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Then to Capernaum and then to Yardenit (Baptismal site).

Day 5 - Golan Heights, Carsrea Philippi
Visit the place where Jesus asks his Disciples “Who do you say that I AM”
In the afternoon participate in a baptism in the Jordan River.

Day 6 - Depart Galilee for Jerusalem
Visit sites along the Jordan Valley and ascend to the city of God. We will view the old city from MT Scopus, western wall. Spending the
remaining nights in Jerusalem.

Day 7  - Masada and En Gedi
In the morning, climb by cable car to visit Masada (Herod's fortress and last point of Jewish resistance against the Romans). Hike up Ein Gedi (David’s hide out from Saul).

Day 8 - Tour Old City of Jerusalem!
Mt. of Olives, Palm Sunday Path to Garden of Gethsemane, Holy Sepulcher, Upper room, Caiaphas’s House, Jewish Quarter and more
time for shopping.

Day 9 - New City of Jerusalem
View of Knesset, Israel Museum and 2nd Temple Period Model, City of David, Southern Steps of the Temple, Rabbis’ Tunnel, Western Wall, Garden Tomb, Jewish Quarter. Farewell Dinner at Hotel

Day 10 - Fly back in North America
Return Flight to North America with many great memories and a lot of pictures. 

PRICE:  $3,350 per person (double occupancy)

Single Supplement for Private Room is $1,475

Airfare from New York is estimated to be $1,300-$1,400.  Price will be determined at the time of ticketing. 

PAYMENT:

1.  Airfare Payment is due upon ticketing the flight. 

2.  Final Payment is due August 15, 2024

• A supplement for single occupancy must be paid in full with the final payment. 
• If using a credit card, a 3% service fee will be added to the total. 

Includes: 

• All Hotels, Private porterage at hotels & airports
• Deluxe private motor coach
• Expert government-licensed English speaking tour guide
• Tips and Gratuities
• Entry to all tour sites and activities, headsets
• Full Israeli breakfast & dinner daily
• Bedouin hospitality
• Private farewell dinner in a private hall at the hotel. 

Does NOT Include:

• Expenses of a personal nature
• Meals not mentioned above
• Travel and/or medical insurance (required)
• Any other item not mentioned above

Tour Price without airfare is $3,350.00

Flight Arrangements

• Our travel desk can take care of all flight arrangements. 
• Flights are in addition to the tour package and will be priced at the time of booking.  We estimate that the flights from the New York area (JFK or EWR) will be about $1,300 - $1,400 round trip.  
• Our Agent will coordinate your flight schedule with the group Israel Airport Transfer and offer you direct flights into Israel and connections within the US. 
• You may self-book your flights, a necessary option if you want to use travel points or mileage on an airline, but you will need to provide your own airport transfers.

Airfare Payment

• Upon booking your airline ticket, please provide the ticketing agent with a valid Credit Card number. 
• Be sure to have your valid passport information available, or a passport application in process.
• Be sure to have a valid Credit Card to pay for the flight. 

Airport Transfers

• Group Transfer in Israel is provided for this tour, provided you use our ticketing agent and travel on the selected flights from JFK or EWR.
• Private Transfer - Self-Booked Air Travel requires private transfers.  Plan to take a taxi and self-pay for your private transfer to your hotel and back. 

Please send us your flight details at least six weeks prior to the tour departure date, so that we may prepare your transfer. 

Airfare ticketing begins in May or June 2024.

Deposits and Payments: A deposit of $500 is required from each traveler, along with their reservation form, to guarantee the booking as soon as possible. The remaining balance is due in 2 payments.  Airfare payment and Final payment.

1. Airfare Payment is due upon ticketing the flight.

2. Final Payment is due 06/15/2024. See Terms and Conditons for late payment penalties.

• A supplement for single occupancy must be paid in full with the final payment.

• If using a credit card, a 3% service fee will be added to the total.

• Failure to pay the amounts due by the deadlines is grounds for cancellation of your reservation.

• Cancellation fees will apply if your reservation is cancelled due to late or insufficient payments. 

Cancellation Requests: All cancellation requests must be made in writing by email to tours@aliyahfoundation.org or in writing, mailed to: Aliyah Tours, P.O. Box 74111, Richmond VA 23236).

Cancellation Fees: 

• $500 Deposit is non-refundable. 

• Up to 4 months prior to departure date, the cancellation fee is the initial deposit plus 50% of other amounts paid. 

• Up to 6 weeks prior to departure date, the cancellation fee is the initial deposit of 75% of other amounts paid.  

Within six weeks prior to the departure date, the cancellation fee is 100% of all amounts paid. 

If the tour is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of Aliyah Tours or our agents (including without limitation: acts of nature, terrorist activities, insurrection, flood, tempest, forceful wind, fire or accident, war or threat of war declared or undeclared, sabotage, civil disturbance, labor strikes, requisition, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions, and unforeseen circumstances), then the full tour price will be refunded less the initial deposit of $500.  Additionally, if a tour is cancelled, an alternative date may be offered. Aliyah may take up to 12 weeks from the date of an official tour cancellation to refund any tour payments as described in the above cancellation policy.  Bank fees assigned by the credit card processing platform are not refundable. The guest agrees not to file a fraud claim with their credit card company if Aliyah abides by the cancellation policy noted in these terms and conditions.  The guest agrees to contact Aliyah representatives before initiating a billing dispute with any outside agency.   

Travel Insurance:
Travel Insurance is Highly recommended. Get Travel Insurance here. Optimal coverage is available if purchased within 2 weeks of booking the tour. 

Tour Arrangements:

Land – All packages, including overnight hotel stays, are quoted based upon double occupancy; sharing a twin or double room with private facilities. Aliyah Tours does not arrange sharing for individual travellers. Single rooms are available at additional cost. Aliyah Tours reserves the right to substitute hotels, based upon availability, when necessary. Sightseeing and entrance fees are included as per itinerary. Individual passengers, and passengers arriving independently from a scheduled group, are responsible for their own transfers.

Flight Arrangements – Our travel desk can take care of all your flight requirements. However, if you choose to book your own flight, the cost of your trip would be $3,350.00 per person. You must submit your confirmed flight information to Aliyah Tours before September 1, 2024, which is three months before the tour. Group transfers only are provided. If you require a private transfer, plan to take a taxi and self-pay.

Exclusions - Flights are booked separately and in addition to the tour price of $3,350.00. Other exclusions include: airport taxis, private optional tours, charges for passports, excess baggage charges, travel insurance, telephone and cable charges, laundry, meals not specified in the itinerary, liquor, items of a personal nature, and any items not specifically listed as included.

Passports/Visa - Your passport must be valid until April 13, 2026. You will be required to provide Aliyah Tours with a copy of your passport before October 18, 2024, which is 6 weeks before the tour. It can take as long as 12 weeks to process a passport application in the USA. Please expedite passport applications submitted after June 2, 2024. Also note: The State of Israel requires that your passport have an expiration date valid for at least 6 months after your date of departure from Israel. There is no visa requirement for citizens of the United States travelling to Israel. Other nationals should contact their consulate for visa information. For other destinations, please contact Aliyah Tours.  Aliyah Tours does NOT process visa applications. No inoculations are currently required for travel to Israel. Please contact public health authorities for further information or other destinations.

Baggage

Suitcases: 1 per person, not to exceed 50 lbs. for 1 bag. Each can measure up to 62 linear inches (length + height + width). Carry On Luggage: 1 per person, not to exceed 11 lbs. Each can measure up to 45 linear inches (length + height + width). Since all airline requirements differ slightly, please check the airline website for their specific luggage size and weight.

Deviations
Any change in the basic program will result in the charge of $150 per change per person plus any additional charges that may apply for revised air or land arrangements.

Unexpected Airline Challenges
Airlines can and will make unexpected changes to travel itineraries due to weather, mechanical problems and staffing issues. Should your flight be delayed or cancelled, it is up to the passenger to work directly with the airline to rebook flights to the intended destination. Aliyah Tours is not responsible for airline changes that cause delays, cancellations, late arrivals, baggage loss, and associated expenses. Group transfers are limited to the original arrival time and will not be available for rescheduled flights. (Air travel ticketing agents affiliated with Aliyah Tours are not responsible for rebooking your cancelled or delayed flights.) Travel insurance is highly recommended to address all these challenges and the associated expenses for the traveller.

Health and Mobility Challenges
Tours in Israel include areas that have uneven footing, few handrails, rocky pathways, and some steep climbs. The streets and sites we visit are not wheelchair and walker friendly. Most of our tours include 3-5 miles of walking per day. Guests with mobility challenges or other health issues should make private arrangements to travel with a caregiver who can stay with them if they need to opt out of a tour stop. Aliyah bus drivers are allowed to take breaks and they will lock the bus if it is unattended. Guests cannot be left alone on an unattended bus. If you have health challenges, please consult an Aliyah Tours representative before you put down a deposit on a tour. 

Buy Travel Insurance Here

We strongly recommend you buy Travel Insurance, as there will be no exceptions to the strict cancellation policy.  

Your best coverage options will be available if you purchase your plan within two weeks of booking your tour.

Aliyah Tours (Aliyah), and/or its agents and their representatives abroad, Pastor Mike Stalnaker, Community Baptist Church in Spring Hill TN, their agents or representatives abroad and/or its employees act only as agents for the tour participants in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants, or any other services in connection with the itinerary. They will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, they do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity to person or property because of any act or default of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tours. The tickets, coupons, tariffs, rules, or contracts currently in use by any carrier, hotel, restaurant, or other contractor rendering services shall constitute the sole contract between such contractor and the tour participants.  All parties mentioned in this disclaimer, their agents or representatives abroad, and/or its employees accept no responsibility for any damage, delay, or injury due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, government restraints, hostile acts, terrorism, weather, acts of God, or any other cause beyond their personal control. All parties mentioned in this disclaimer, their agents or representatives abroad  , and/or its employees are not responsible for loss of or damage to your luggage, accidents en route, or ill health which may require travelers to miss parts of the tour or to return home without the group. No carrier shall be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time tour participants are not on board its own conveyance. The tour programs are planned in advance. If between planning time and the actual tour operation, circumstances beyond control require changes, All parties mentioned in this disclaimer, their agents or representatives abroad and/or its employees, reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute components of tour programs. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for any reason whatsoever to alter the arrangements of the itinerary, such alterations may be made without penalty to the Aliyah Tours operators. The right is reserved to accept or refuse any person as a member of the tour. 

This tour has an activity level rating of 3-4: Moderate to Active.  See Activity level ratings at this link.

NOTE - Solo travelers require a high level of independence and must travel with a caregiver if assistance is required.

Guests with mobility concerns will not travel comfortably on this particular tour.  See the link below for more information.

Holy Land Accessibility and Wheelchair Access Information is available at this link.