Passport
Please make sure you have a passport
and any required travel documents
to go on the trip. If your passport is not in your possession
(i.e. locked in a bank) please be sure to get it a week
before your scheduled departure.
Spending Money and Gratuity
Although this is a free trip, and all sites, activities and attractions are included,
we suggest bringing approximately $200 to $300 USD spending money in cash which can be
changed at the airport. We provide 2 meals a day as part of the program, so we suggest
budgeting approximately $10 per day for lunch. Additionally, you may want some more money
for souvenirs and snacks throughout the trip.
It is also customary in Israel to tip the Tour Guide and Driver. They accompany you 24/7
throughout your trip, going over-and-above to give you the experience of a life-time! If you feel
their energy and efforts contributed to the success of your trip then a gratuity of $50
(total, inclusive of all staff) is an acceptable way of showing appreciation.
Do not rely on ATM machines as they can be difficult to find, but almost all stores in
Israel accept credit cards. Travelers Checks are difficult to cash so we recommend NOT bringing them.
Currency Exchange
Rates
The currency in Israel is the Shekel or New Israel Shekel
(NIS).
· For the current US dollar
exchange rate click
here.
· For the current Canadian dollar
exchange rate click
here. |
