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Travel Tips Typical Hotels for Groups Israeli Breakfast Shabbat Money Clothing How Long and Strenuous the Days Are Electrical Information Time Difference Security in Israel www. ETSagents. com Bus Sizes

Olive Tree Hotel ~ Jerusalem

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Royal Plaza ~ Tiberias Within site of the Sea of Galilee www. ETSagents. com

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Travel Tips ~ Food An Israeli Breakfast typically includes: fresh juice coffee or tea eggs a variety of soft and hard of cheeses freshly baked bread olives jam and butter vegetable salad cereals fish (herring, smoked salmon, mackerel) yogurts fruits granolas waffles and other baked goods www. ETSagents. com An Israel Breakfast is HUGE! NOTE: It is not Kosher to make a picnic lunch from items on the breakfast buffet ! !

Travel Tips ~ Kosher Food Explain Kosher In Deuteronomy, God gave some specific rule regarding food. God said “a kid shall not lie down in it's mothers milk”. This has come to mean you cannot mix meat and milk. God said that in order to be good to eat, an animal must chew it's cud and have split hooves. This is why pork is a big no-no. Pigs do not chew their cud like cows do. God said that in order to be good to eat, anything that swims in the sea must have fins and scales. Most fish do, but shellfish (shrimp, scallops, lobster, clams, oysters), do not. www. ETSagents. com

Travel Tips ~ Food Breakfast and Dinner are included in the cost of the trip Lunches are purchased by the passenger Lunches run between $10 and $15 Beverages are not included at dinner Drinks are about $2 to $4 (sodas/coffee) Water in Israel is safe for drink Bottled water is available on the bus for $1 Important Note: If going to Egypt or Jordan, do not drink the tap water. Do not use ice. Do not eat fruits that cannot be pealed or vegetables that have not been cooked. www. ETSagents. com

Travel Tips ~ Shabbat is the Jewish sabbath. It officially starts at sundown on Friday and ends at Sunday on Saturday. People usually leave work early on Friday. Businesses close early on Friday and do not reopen until Shabbat is over. The most religious observers will not do work of any sort during Shabbat, including turning on and off lights or pushing buttons in elevators. This has led to the creation of the Shabbat elevator which stops on each floor automatically, opening and closing its door and then before continuing to the next floor. (Note: Some hotels will not allow the use of microphones or other electronic devices during Shabbat. ) Shabbat also means that no food is cooked. Saturday morning breakfast will be slightly different (food has been kept hot overnight, only hard boiled eggs will be available) and Saturday nights dinner is delayed because it cannot be cooked until the sun goes down.

Travel Tips ~ Electricity Because the electricity is different overseas, you will need an adaptor/convertor kit. You can pick one up at most drug stores or department stores or buy them on line Adaptors This graphic shows a kit of just adaptors. www. ETSagents. com

Travel Tips ~ Electricity Putting the Adaptor and Convertor Together Step 1) Plug the Adaptor plug (A) onto the Converter (B). Note: Select the adaptor plug based on the country you are in. The one for Israel has two round pins (marked by blue arrow). Tip: It is best to bring all the adaptor plugs you get in the kit. Step 2) Plug your appliance into the Convertor (B). Step 3) Plug the whole unit into the wall socket. Tip: In Israel, the wall sockets are often recessed a great deal. You might find stacking two similar Adaptor plugs onto your Convertor will be necessary due to the depth of the socket. A B

Converter Travel Tips ~ Electricity Adapter Plugs Important Tips 1) Check the wattage of your appliance. Make sure the convertor can handle the wattage. For example, CURLING IRONS are notorious for drawing too much wattage. They over heat and the handles melt. In addition, the convertors overheat and never function again. If you are planning to take an item that draws a lot of wattage (such as a curling iron), consider purchasing one that is dual voltage model, eliminating the need for the converter (you will still need to use the adaptor plugs to fit the outlet). 2) Take a small extension cord. It comes in handy when outlets are far from mirrors. www. ETSagents. com

Travel Tips ~ Electricity Convertors Because the electricity in Israel is 210 volts (vs. the 110 volts in North America), you will need a convertor There are many different styles of convertor, but this graphic shows a common type www. ETSagents. com

Travel Tips ~ Clothing When visiting religious sites, you may be asked to cover up. Usually this means no shorts allowed and no bare shoulders, no bare knees; however, sometimes, you may be asked to cover your head as well. On days when your itinerary takes you to religious sites (in Israel, that is most days), it is wise to avoid wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts. Men should to carry a hat and woman should carry a large scarf which can cover the head and shoulders. Always check with your guide a day or two in advance regarding the daily itinerary and what it might bring it terms of dress. Dress Modestly! Modest Dress Required

Travel Tips ~ Clothing Wondering about what to Pack? On the ETS website, you will find a list of what to pack for a typical ten day trip. (TRAVEL FAQWhat to Pack for a 10 to 12 Day Journey) Dress in Layers! There is a saying in Israel, “If you don’t like the weather, drive for ten minutes!”

Travel Tips ~ Money For shopping in the Holy Land small, clean CRISP bills (no marks or tears) take mostly single dollar bills ! a couple of credit cards Visa and Master. Card best IMPORTANT: Use your card only where your guide recommends ! IMPORTANT: Contact your card company BEFORE departure to let the know you are going ! a debit card as a back up For emergencies in the Holy Land a couple of personal checks emergency cash ($300 to $400 person) which is not to be touch unless a true emergency arises (shopping does not count!).

Travel Tips ~ How Strenuous are the Days? Length of Days ~ approximate times 6: 00 am wake up call is normal 7: 30 am bus leaves for sightseeing 5: 00 pm bus will return to hotel Type of Walking The Place is a Holy Ruin! Uneven Uphill Rocky Even when paved, thousands have worn it smooth so it is slippery, especially if wet!

Travel Tips ~ What is the Time Difference? Normally there is a Seven Hours time difference However, Israel changes to summer time before the USA does For the short time when Israel is on Day Light Savings Time but the US is not, there will be a Six Hour difference in time. Flight Time from JFK to Tel Aviv… …between 12 and 14 hours depending on weather conditions and availability of ground crews (yes… they can actually slow down in air to await the arrival of the gate crew!)

Travel Tips ~ How are Busses Like? Modern Deluxe Motorcoaches Air-conditioned Largest has 50 seats

Travel Tips ~ What is Security Like in Israel? Security in Israel is both very good and welcoming Friendly Israeli Solider Friendly Palestinian Police Officer

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