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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!


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


(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)


• Evening: Jerusalem nightlife on the town at Ben

Yehuda pedestrian mall


(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


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


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!


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]


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.


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


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


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).


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.


GET REGISTERED

Participant #1 (Primary Contact)

First Name: ________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________

DOB: _____________________ Passport #: ____________________________ Exp Date: __________________

Email: _______________________________Tel (Cell): ___________________ Tel (Other): __________________

Participant #2 (if applicable)



Email: _______________________________Tel (Cell): ___________________ Tel (Other): __________________








First Name*: ________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________





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: __________________________________________________________________________


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: _________


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.


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


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


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,


we have assembled a Sources & Resources document which you will receive in Israel. You can explore

the material in advance at www.authenticisrael.com/sources to put your upcoming travels in context.

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