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Israel Family Journey 8-12 Day Israel Experiences for Adults & Families
Explore Israel’s rich history, modern culture, and natural beauty with adult and family travelers from
North America and beyond. Experience the highlights of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Dead Sea and Galilee on
an 8-day or 10-day program – both of which can be combined with a 2-day extension to Eilat and Petra.
Israel Family Journey is a pluralistic Jewish travel experience for all. The itinerary is ideal for anyone
seeking a complete first-time experience in Israel or returning anew. The program is organized in-
house by our own staff and led by our own elite guide/educators – which means we can provide a
higher level of customer service, a truly authentic experience in Israel, and an excellent value.
We look forward to hosting you in Israel!
Program Dates Page 2
Program Itinerary Page 2
About the Experience Page 5
Program Costs Page 6
What’s Included Page 7
Get Registered! Page 8
Travel Insurance Page 11
Pre-Trip Preparation Page 13
Early Bird Discount + Risk-Free Registration
Register at least five months in advance and
receive a $100/person discount. Since all
payments are fully refundable up to four months
in advance, your savings are absolutely risk free
and your spot on the program is guaranteed!
Start Your Journey!
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2016 PROGRAM DATES
The following are guaranteed program dates. Private group dates may be organized by request.
Tour Arrival Date
Program begins on
Thursday evening
8-Day Tour End Date
Program concludes
Thursday evening
10-Day Tour End Date
Program concludes
Saturday evening
Eilat Extension End Date
Add-on to the 8-day or
10-day program
July 28, 2016 August 4, 2016 August 6, 2016 August 6, 2016 –or-
August 8, 2016
August 11, 2016 August 18, 2016 August 20, 2016 August 20, 2016 –or-
August 22 2016
December 22, 2016 December 29, 2016 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2016 –or-
January 2, 2017
2016 PROGRAM ITINERARY
Israel Family Journey tells the story of Israel through the lens of Jewish history. As such, we begin in
Jerusalem, follow the path of the Exile to Masada and Galilee, and then conclude in Tel Aviv celebrating
the establishment of modern Israel. Actual itineraries and final hotels may vary only slightly and will be
re-confirmed about two months prior.
Meals Included: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner
DAY 1 / Thursday / Arrival in Israel!
• Arrive to Ben Gurion Airport on own flights
A VIP greeting and transfer to hotel is included
• Introductions and welcome dinner at Joy
Restaurant in the Mamilla pedestrian complex
• Evening – Tower of David Sound & Light Show
• Overnight in Jerusalem: Prima Kings Hotel
(standard) or Inbal Hotel (upgrade) [D]
DAY 2 / Friday / Ancient Jerusalem
• Haas Promenade – Panoramic intro to Jerusalem
• Tour of the City of David archeological park and
walk through the Hezekiah water tunnel
• Enter the Old City via the Zion Gate to explore
the rooftops snd alleys of the Jewish Quarter
• Reflections at the Kotel – The Western Wall
• Go under the Old City on the Kotel Tunnel Tour
• Evening – Shabbat dinner experience at hotel
Option for Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel
• Overnight in Jerusalem: Prima Kings Hotel
(standard) or Inbal Hotel (upgrade) [B / D]
DAY 3 / Saturday / Shabbat in Jerusalem
• Option: Shabbat services at local synagogue
• Option: Visit the Israel Museum & Dead Sea
Scrolls on own (not included)
• Shabbat lunch included at hotel
• Beyond the Walls – Montefiore’s Windmill and
the Yemin Moshe neighborhood
• Return to the Old City to explore the Christian
Quarter and the Arab Shuk (bazaar)
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• Evening: Jerusalem nightlife on the town at Ben
Yehuda pedestrian mall
• Overnight in Jerusalem: Prima Kings Hotel
(standard) or Inbal Hotel (upgrade) [B / L]
DAY 4 / Sunday / Loss & Renewal
• Yad Vashem Holocaust Center (option to visit
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo for children)
• Drive by Israel’s Knesset – Parliament Building
• Experience the color of Mahane Yehuda market
• Dig-for-a-Day – Archeological workshop at Beit
Guvrin National Park
• Travel deep into the Judean Desert
• Camel riding and traditional desert tent dinner
feast at Kfar Hanokdim Bedouin camp
• Overnight: Crowne Plaza, Dead Sea [B / D]
DAY 5 / Monday / Judean Desert
• Ascend Masada – Option to hike up the Snake
Path or take cable cars
• Walking tour of the Masada mountain fortress
• Floating and relaxation time at the Dead Sea
• Nature walk to the desert waterfalls at Ein Gedi
• Travel northwards to the Galilee via the Jordan
Valley – check-in and dinner at accommodations
• Overnight: Kibbutz Maagan, Galilee [B / D]
DAY 6 / Tuesday / The Galilee
• Tour of ancient Tsfat – Center of Kabbalistic
Judaism and free time in the artists’ quarter
• Relaxed rafting on the Jordan River (summer)
• Free time for swimming in the Sea of Galilee or
hotel pool (summer only)
• Nature walk in the Hula Valley reserve (winter)
• Hamat Gader thermal hot springs (winter)
• Sunset cruise on the Sea of Galilee and lakefront
dinner at Decks Restaurant in Tiberias
• Overnight: Kibbutz Maagan, Galilee [B / D]
DAY 7 / Wednesday / The Golan Heights
• Ascend the Golan on an off-road jeep trek
• View across the region and crawl through
former bunkers on Mt. Ben-Tal
• Tasting and tour at Golan Height Winery (option:
Kesem HaGolan 4D film for children)
• Return to the kibbutz for a guided walking tour
and explanation of the kibbutz idea
• Gourmet dinner at Roberg Restaurant in the
Galilee countryside
• Overnight: Kibbutz Maagan, Galilee [B / D]
DAY 8 / Thursday / Mediterranean Coast
• Travel westwards to the Mediterranean Coast
• Overlook of Haifa from the Bahai Temple
Gardens on Mt. Carmel
• Druze hospitality and lunch at Ussafiya Village
• Caesarea – Herod’s Roman amphitheater and
royal palace on the beach
• Arrive to Tel Aviv – Tour of the ancient Jaffa
• Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv [B / L]
NOTE: The 8-day tour ends this evening with a
transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for return flights or
a domestic flight to Eilat for those extending.
DAY 9 / Friday / Founding of Modern Israel
• Ayalon Institute – The Haganah and the IDF
• Independence Hall – Founding modern
• Nahalat Binyamin street fair & Carmel Market
• Walking tour of Tel Aviv’s historic Neve Tzedek
and Rothschild Blvd. neighborhoods
• Reflections at the Rabin Square Memorial
• Shabbat dinner served at hotel
Option to attend Shabbat services in Tel Aviv
• Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv [B / D]
DAY 10 / Saturday / Shabbat on the Beach!
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An optional day tour of Acco and Rosh Hanikrah is
also offered this day (see below)
• Shabbat lunch is included at our hotel along with
late check-out through 2:00pm
• Experience a “Tel Aviv-style Shabbat” relaxing
on the Mediterranean beach!
• Walking tour of Tel Aviv – Rabin Memorial,
HaBimah Theater Grounds & Dizengoff Square
• Wrap-up and farewells on the beach
• Evening: Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for
return flight or for domestic flight to Eilat [B / L]
Optional – Acco (Acre) & Rosh Hanikrah Day Tour
A day tour of the Western Galilee is offered as an alternate to
the final Saturday in Tel Aviv. This optional tour covers the
Rosh Hanikrah ocean caves and the ancient seaport of Acco –
including the Templar Tunnels and Crusader-era castle. The
tour starts in the morning at our Tel Aviv hotel and return to
Tel Aviv that evening in time for connecting flights back to
North America or on to Eilat. The cost of the Acco & Rosh
Hanikrah Day Tour is $100 per person, and it covers all touring
costs (lunch not included).
Optional – Eilat & Petra Extension Package
Conclude your stay at the Red Sea resort city of Eilat – with the
option to visit Petra, Jordan’s wonder of the world. The
package includes two nights of hotel with breakfast daily,
roundtrip domestic flights and all airport transfers. The Eilat
extension is designed as a vacation package and is not guided.
The guided day tour of Petra in Jordan costs an additional $375
per person. It includes round-trip transfers, entrance fees,
border fees, the Jordanian visa fee, tips, and lunch (not
kosher).
DAY 8 or 10 / Thursday or Saturday
• Evening: Travel on domestic flight to Eilat
• Arrive and transfer to resort accommodations
• Overnight: Hilton Queen of Sheba, Eilat [B / L]
DAY 9 or 11 / Friday or Sunday
• Option #1: Enjoy Eilat and the Red Sea
• Option #2: Petra tour, with lunch (not kosher)
• Overnight: Hilton Queen of Sheba, Eilat [B]
DAY 10 or 12 / Saturday or Monday
• Relaxed day to enjoy Eilat and the Red Sea
• Evening: Domestic flight from Eilat to Tel Aviv
Transfer terminals for return int'l flight* [B]
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ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
About the Organizers
Israel Family Journey is a joint program of
Authentic Israel and BBYO. Authentic Israel is a
leading Israel travel organizer. BBYO is a
pluralistic Jewish youth movement providing
opportunities for teens to develop leadership
potential. Prior BBYO affiliation is not needed.
Choose from 8, 10 or 12-Day Tours
The core program is either 8- or 10-days. The 8-
day version ends in Tel Aviv on Thursday evening.
The 10-day version includes additional touring in
Tel Aviv on Friday and Saturday. An optional 2-
day Eilat/Petra extension is available at the end
of the 8- or 10-day program.
Active Touring
Israel Family Journey is an active tour designed
for both adults and families. Each day is packed
with experiences designed to provide you with
the full flavor of Israel, regardless of age.
Although the program does not have any formal
age limits, the itinerary involves a good amount
of walking and some long days in general.
Participants who wish to take a break from the
active schedule can opt-out of some experiences
like rafting on the Jordan River and off-road
jeeping on the Golan Heights.
Multi-Generational Groups
Groups are comprised of couples traveling
without children, solo adults, and families
traveling with children of all ages. Due to the
nature of the program, children are typically age
10 or older. Group sizes usually ranges from 15-
40 people. NOTE: If you are seeking an adults-
only experience, consider our sister program –
“My Turn in Israel” (www.myturninisrael.com)
Traveling Jewishly
The Israel Family Journey is a pluralistic Jewish
travel experience for all. Group meals are kosher,
and there is no bus-based touring on Shabbat.
The program is unaffiliated with any
denomination – rather it is designed for travelers
of all backgrounds seeking a complete first-time
experience in Israel.
Group vs. Independent Travel
Our goal is to create a sense of community
among individual travelers – with participants
gaining lasting new friendships along the way.
There are also ample opportunities for personal
exploration during the tour. In particular,
Saturdays are designed to be less structured, and
no programming is mandatory on any day.
Participants are encouraged to arrive in
Jerusalem earlier or stay in Tel Aviv longer to
explore even more on their own. Group hotels
reservations can be extended accordingly.
Our Staff Team
Israel Family Journey is led by a licensed Israeli
guide who is with the group on a 24/7 basis. Our
guides are charismatic educators with an
expertise in informal education. Groups with at
least 25 participants are joined by an Israeli
counselor who focuses on the experience of
younger participants. Each group is assigned a
deluxe touring bus with a dedicated driver.
Celebrating a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Israel
Israel Family Journey is a wonderful opportunity
to celebrate a bar/bat mitzvah in Israel. Although
no formal ceremony is scheduled into the
program, we will gladly assist in arranging (or
even just brainstorming) a private ceremony or
celebration that fits your unique vision.
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2016 PROGRAM COSTS
Register at least five months in advance and receive a $100/person discount. Save an additional 3%
on all program costs when you pay by check.
8-Day Core Program
Start Date:
June, July, December
Start Date:
August
Base Cost with Double Room Hotel Occupancy $2,125/p $2,200/p
Supplement for Single Room Hotel Occupancy $550/p $600/p
Discount for Triple Room Hotel Occupancy1 ($75)/p ($85)/p
Extra Discount for Children 12 or Under in a Triple Room2 ($150)/p ($175)/p
Supplement for 5-Star Jerusalem Hotel Upgrade3 $260/p $330/p
10-Day Core Program
Base Cost with Double Room Hotel Occupancy $2,375/p $2,475/p
Supplement for Single Room Hotel Occupancy $785/p $850/p
Discount for Triple Room Hotel Occupancy1 ($100)/p ($125)/p
Extra Discount for Children 12 or Under in a Triple Room2 ($250)/p ($300)/p
Supplement for 5-Star Jerusalem Hotel Upgrade3 $260/p $330/p
Eilat Add-On Package
Based on Double Room Hotel Occupancy $560/p $560/p
Supplement for Single Room Hotel Occupancy $260/p $260/p
Discount for Triple Room Hotel Occupancy ($35)/p ($35)/p
Supplement for Guided Petra Day Tour from Eilat
Includes Jordanian visa, border crossing fees and all tips $375/p $375/p
1. Quad rooms are limited in availability. In the Jerusalem and Tel Aviv hotels, families opting for a quad
room will be accommodated in two adjoining double rooms unless both children are 12 or under. In the
Dead Sea and Galilee hotels, families will be accommodated in a larger, family-style room.
2. The extra discount for children 12 or under is in addition to the standard discount for sharing a triple
room. Families opting for a quad room qualify for the extra discount if both children are 12 or under.
3. The 5-star Jerusalem hotel upgrade fee assumes double room occupancy. A $265 single room
supplement applies for June and July dates. A $285 supplement applies for August dates. The extra
discount for children 12 or under in a triple room is $400 based on the 8-day program and $500 based
on the 10-day program (same for August dates).
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Israel Family Journey participants are entitled to the following services:
• VIP greeting at Ben Gurion Airport and a private
transfer to Jerusalem for the start of program
• 4-star and 5-star centrally located hotels in
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Dead Sea and Eilat plus
deluxe kibbutz guest house accommodations in
the Galilee – with hotel porterage included
• Licensed Israeli tour guide throughout program
• Israeli counselor/support staffer accompanies
groups with at least 25 participants
• Luxury private air-conditioned touring bus with
dedicated Israeli driver
• Two group meals daily, including tax and
gratuities at restaurant meals
Only breakfast is included for the Eilat Extension
• Site entrance fees, activity costs & programming
• Not Included: International flights, gratuities,
one meal/day, hotel incidentals, travel insurance
(optional), local medical insurance (optional),
late check-out at Tel Aviv/Eilat hotels (optional)
NOTE: Travelers with an Israeli passport (including those with dual citizenship) may be subject to a local
tax levied in Israel at the hotels. It must be paid, if requested.
TRAVELING TO/FROM ISRAEL
Participants are responsible for arranging their own air travel to/from Israel. As part of the package,
participants are met at the airport and escorted to the group hotel in Jerusalem by our staff at no extra
cost. This VIP greeting and transfer service is only available to those arriving to Ben Gurion Airport on
the first day of the program – regardless of arrival time. The program formally begins on Thursday
evening with dinner followed by the Tower of David Sound & Light Show in the Old City. Participants
planning to be in Jerusalem earlier can be accommodated at our group hotel by prior arrangement.
At the end of the program, participants are escorted back to Ben Gurion Airport on the final
Thursday/Saturday night in time to catch overnight flights back to North America (departing between
10:30pm and 1:00am the next day). Participants on return flights outside of this window can be
accommodated by special arrangement, and additional fees will apply. Finally, participants wishing to
extend their booking at our group hotel in Tel Aviv can do so by prior arrangement.
Note for Eilat Extension
The Eilat extension includes domestic roundtrip flights. The return flights from Eilat Airport to Ben
Gurion Airport will be booked according to the traveler's schedule.
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GET REGISTERED
Participant #1 (Primary Contact)
First Name: ________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________
DOB: _____________________ Passport #: ____________________________ Exp Date: __________________
Email: _______________________________Tel (Cell): ___________________ Tel (Other): __________________
Participant #2 (if applicable)
First Name: ________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________
DOB: _____________________ Passport #: ____________________________ Exp Date: __________________
Email: _______________________________Tel (Cell): ___________________ Tel (Other): __________________
Participant #3 (if applicable)
First Name: ________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________
DOB: _____________________ Passport #: ____________________________ Exp Date: __________________
Participant #4 (if applicable)
First Name: ________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________
DOB: _____________________ Passport #: ____________________________ Exp Date: __________________
Participant #5 (if applicable)
First Name*: ________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________
DOB: _____________________ Passport #: ____________________________ Exp Date: __________________
Participant #6 (if applicable)
First Name: ________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________
DOB: _____________________ Passport #: ____________________________ Exp Date: __________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________
If your passport info is not currently available, it can be submitted at a later date. Please note that according to
Israeli customs regulations, your passport must be valid for at least six months after your travel.
Rooming Notes: __________________________________________________________________________
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Medical & Dietary Notes: __________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: Full Name: ______________________________ Relation: ______________________
Email: _____________________________Tel (Cell): __________________ Tel (Other): _____________________
PACKAGE SELECTIONS
Please indicate your package selections below. An itemized receipt will be included with your
confirmation message soon after your registration is received.
Trip Start Date: ____________________ Core Program: 8-Day / 10-Day
Eilat Extension: Yes / No Petra Day Tour: Yes / No Acco & Rosh Hanikrah Day Tour: Yes / No
Travelers in Party: ___ Single Rooms: ___ Double Rooms: ___ Triple or Quad* Rooms: ___
Upgraded Rooms: Yes / No Local Medical Insurance: Yes / No Pricing for upgraded rooms available upon request Details below in Pre-Trip Prep section
Program Selection Notes: ____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
*Quad rooms are subject to availability and restricted to families traveling with children 12 and under.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Deposit Due ($250/Person): $_________ Payment: Visa/MC/Amex:_____ Check: _____
Unless otherwise instructed, your credit card will be charged the deposit, and you will be sent a
confirmation message with an itemized receipt. The balance is due within 60 days of arrival. Save 3% on
all program costs when you pay by check.
Credit Card #: ___________________________ Security Code: ________ Exp. Date: ______________
Name on Card: _______________________________ Billing Address: __________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Name: __________________________ Signature: ___________________________ Date: _________
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Early Bird Discount + Risk-Free Registration
Register at least five months in advance and receive a $100/person discount. Since payments are fully
refundable up to four months in advance, your savings are risk free and your spot will be guaranteed!
Payment & Cancellation Terms
In order to reserve your place on the program, a $250/person deposit fee is due with registration. If
you qualify for the early registration discount it will be posted to your account upon receipt of your
deposit. The trip deposit is fully refundable up to 120 days prior to the program start date. The balance
of payment is due no later than 60 days prior to trip start date. Participants who cancel within 120 days
of the program start date will receive a refund, minus the deposit. Participants who cancel within 60
days of the program start date are not entitled to a refund.
Statement of Responsibility
Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, BBYO and Authentic Israel assume no liability
or responsibility for any injuries, inconvenience, illness, theft, property damage, irregularity, or
incidental damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator or by any
person or reason whatsoever including but not limited to events such as strikes, revolts, wars, natural
disasters, closures of airports and/or hotels, default or omission of any common or private carrier or
the default, negligence or omission of and by any third party providing services or facilities to or
included in this tour or any part thereof.
Any and all disputes between the parties arising out of or relating to this agreement, whether
grounded in contract, tort or statutory law, shall be resolved exclusively by arbitration in Washington,
DC. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Rules of JAMS. The
prevailing party in the arbitration shall be entitled to its attorneys’ fees and costs plus any fees and
costs incurred in connection with confirming the arbitrator’s award.
Enrollment in and payment for the tour constitute your acceptance of the program conditions and this
Statement of Responsibility.
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DISCOUNTED TRAVEL INSURANCE
Authentic Israel has partnered with Travel Insured International to provide
an optional travel insurance package. Under the terms of this policy,
children under the age of 18 traveling with parent(s) are covered for FREE!
Eligible travelers must reside in the Unted States
(all nationalities) on a trip no longer than 180 days
Worldwide Trip
Protector
Worldwide Trip
Protector PLUS
BENEFITS MAXIMUM LIMITS MAXIMUM LIMITS
Cancellation for Covered Reasons1 – Pre-Departure 100% of Trip Cost
Trip Interruption for Covered Reasons1 Up to 150% of Trip Cost
Cancellation for Any Reason – Pre-Departure2 N/A 75% of Trip Cost
Trip Interruption for Any Reason3 N/A 75% of Trip Cost
Travel Delay or Missed Connection (at least 3hours) $500 Maximum
Medical Expense4 $100,000 (Supplemental) $100,000 (Primary)
Emergency Evacuation $1,000,0000
Baggage and Personal Effects $1,000 ($250 per article
limit) (Supplemental)
$1,000 ($250 per
article limit) (Primary)
Baggage Delay (at least 12 hours) $300
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Covered if purchased w/in 21 days of trip deposit
and all non-refundable trip costs are insured
Please consider the follow supplemental benefits and special terms:
1. Covered Reasons include personal illness/death, family illness/death,
acts of terrorism and other reasons – see full policy for details.
2. Cancel For Any Reason. This supplemental coverage can be selected
provided the plan is purchased within 21 days of initial trip deposit or
airfare payment and the appropriate additional premium is paid.
Cancellation must be made at least two days or more prior to
scheduled departure date.departure.
3. Interrupt For Any Reason Supplement. This supplemental coverage can be selected provided the plan is
purchased within 21 days of initial trip deposit or airfare payment and the appropriate additional
premium is paid. Trip must be interruted at least three days or more after actual departure date.
4. Option: Primary Baggage + Medical Coverage at $25 per person. Waives excess insurance limitation on
Baggage & Personal effects and Accident & Sickness Medical Expense
5. Option: Increase Benefit Limits at $35 per person
• Additional $1,000 Travel Delay
• Additional $300 Baggage Delay
• Additional $1,000 Baggage & Personal Effects
• Additional $500 Missed Connection
PLAN ELIGIBILITY
• Citizenship: All Nationalities
• Residency: United States
• Ages: All Ages
• Max Trip Length: 180 days
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Worldwide Trip Protector
Worldwide Trip Protector PLUS
AGE
COVERED AMOUNT PER ADULT (18+)* COVERED AMOUNT PER ADULT (18+)*
$2,501-
$3,000
$3,001-
$3,500
$3,501-
$4,000
$4,001-
$4,500
$4,501-
$5,000
$2,501-
$3,000
$3,001-
$3,500
$3,501-
$4,000
$4,001-
$4,500
$4,501-
$5,000
18-34 $117 $136 $77 $174 $194 $187 $218 $251 $287 $320
35-58 $144 $160 $93 $198 $237 $216 $256 $296 $317 $379
59-65 $166 $206 $104 $307 $343 $249 $319 $389 $467 $532
66-70 $189 $231 $150 $322 $361 $274 $335 $400 $476 $542
71-80 $189 $231 $150 $468 $504 $498 $594 $660 $772 $832
81-85 $189 $231 $150 $631 $712 $664 $762 $885 $978 $1,104
86+ $189 $231 $150 $715 $792 $747 $864 $983 $1,073 $1,188
Children under the age of 18 traveling
with parent(s) are covered for FREE
Children under the age of 18 traveling with
parent(s) are covered for FREE
For trips over 30 days add $5/day/traveler For trips over 30 days add $5/day/traveler
Learn more, view additional trip cost
options and order online at
www.WorldwideTripProtector.com
Learn more, view additional trip cost
options and order online at
www.WorldwideTripProtector.com
*All trip costs must be included with coverage, including flight costs not booked via Authentic Israel.
The above is a summary of benefits and terms. All benefits subject to plan exclusions. See policy for
details – which can be found in links on the following page.
Questions? Contact Dani Eisenstock at [email protected] or 1-888-747-3773
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PRE-TRIP PREPARATION
Detailed pre-trip preparation material and program luggage tags are distributed approximately three
months prior to arrival and in advance of the payment due date. Participants will also be invited to a
trip Facebook group in order to meet fellow travelers before the program and stay in touch afterwards.
Passport & Visa Rules
Please check to make sure that you know where your passport is and that it is not expired or about to
expire. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive in Israel. If your
passport expires within this period, please start the renewal process today. Many airlines will deny you
boarding if your passport is not valid according to this policy. If you are traveling to Israel on a USA,
Canadian, or European Union member country passport, a visa is not needed to enter Israel. If you are
traveling on a passport from another country, you may need a visa to enter Israel. Our office is able to
provide you with an official ticket confirmation if needed.
NOTE: If you are traveling with us to Jordan on the Petra Day Tour, a visa will be issued at the border
automatically if you are traveling on a USA, Canada, or European Union member country passport.
Local Health Insurance
Separate from travel insurance (see above), Authentic Israel offers local health insurance in Israel that
covers treatment and medication for non pre-existing conditions. The policy carries no deductible or
co-pay, and there are no claims to submit. Even if your home insurance extends abroad, you would
need to pay out of pocket in Israel and file a claim with your insurance when you return home. This
local Israeli policy is a very easy way to receive medical care in Israel without any paperwork or
reimbursement process. Detailed policy information is available upon request. The cost of the policy
for the ten-day Israel Family Journey program is according to the following age groupings:
• Up to age 59 – $2.50/Day
• Ages 60-69 – $6.50/Day
• Ages 70-79 – $7.50/Day
• Ages 80-85 – $9.50/Day
Staff Gratuities
It is customary in Israel to tip the Israeli guide and driver at the end of the program. As a rule of thumb,
$100 per adult traveler is appropriate – or in the shekel equivalent. We recommend splitting that
amount – 1/3 for the driver (~$35) and 2/3 for the guide (~$65). Although not customary, you may also
provide a gratuity to the Israeli counselor. Gratuities for hotel staff and wait staff at group meals are
already included in the cost of the program.
Israel Sources & Resources
We hope you look forward to your Israel travel as an experience – not just a tour. With that in mind,