Detailed Trip Notes
Suitability
Suitability
We've given each of our tours a comfort rating and a tour pace, walking or cycling grade to give you a general idea about the level of activity on each tour and the standard of accommodation you will be staying in at the end of your day's adventure.
Often you'll stay in different styles of accommodation during your tour; so we make an average rating across the entire tour. For more information on where you'll stay each night, please refer to the day by day tour itinerary.
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Tour Itinerary
Swimming Opportunities
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Whether in swimming pools, rivers, lakes, the sea or the ocean, this icon indicates on which days you will have an opportunity to swim.
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Budgeting for your Tour
Other Sightseeing & Activites
The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these trip notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations.
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- Jerusalem - City tour by night £20
- Ein Bokek - Beduoin Camel trek and Lunch £30
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Tipping
Local Crew: Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognized part of life in this region of the world. Some local staff will look to members of the group for personal recognition of particular services provided. In order to make things easier for you, the Tour Leaders may organise a group’s tips kitty and if this is the case, they will account for it throughout the tour.
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Accordingly you should allow approx £25 for gratuitites for local staff.
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Tour Leader: At your discretion you might also consider tipping your Tour Leader in appreciation of the efficiency and service you receive.
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Foreign Exchange
Local Currency: Shekel (NIS).
Recommended Currency for Exchange: US Dollars are the easiest to exchange, but most major currencies are accepted.
Where to exchange: Your tour leader will advise you on arrival.
ATM Availability: ATM’s are widely available.
Credit Card Acceptance: Credit cards are also generally accepted.
Travellers Cheques: Travellers Cheques are easily exchanged at banks and exchange offices.
Additional Information: Banks often charge considerable commission on currency exchanges, so check first.
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Up-to-date information on global exchange rates can be obtained at www.oanda.com
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Local Costs
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UK |
Israel & Palestine |
| Tea/Coffee |
£1.50 |
£1.20 |
| Soft Drink |
£1.50 |
£0.85 |
| Bottled Water |
£1.50 |
£0.60 |
| Bottle of Beer |
£3.50 |
£2.40 |
| 2 Course Meal* |
£15.00 |
£20.00 |
| 3 Course Meal** |
£20.00 |
£25.00 |
| Bottle of Wine |
£14.50 |
£6.00 |
| Breakfast |
£5.00 |
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*Cheap local fare in a small cafe or restaurant.
**Typical food in a simple, reasonably comfortable mid-range restaurant.
Important Information
Visa Requirements
UK, AUS, NZ, USA & CAN. citizens do not require a visa. Other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate. Note: If you do not want your passport stamped by Israeli immigration, ask for a visa card instead (some Arab countries will not accept your passport if it has an Israeli stamp), and specify ‘No stamp, please’.
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Preparing for your tour
Climate
Israel and Palestinian Territories has a Mediterranean climate. Summer is hot with fairly high humidity in coastal regions. Rainfall is mostly from November to March: during this period temperatures can drop quite sharply, particularly in December.
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Clothing
Clothes should be casual and practical: convention demands that long trousers are worn in some Jewish and Christian holy places, and women must cover their arms, legs and head. During winter medium weight clothing and rainwear is advisable. A fleece will be useful during this time for early mornings (Masada visit) when it can be chilly.
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Footwear
Comfortable walking shoes or boots, trainers and sandals.
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Personal First Aid Kit
For an exclusively designed Explore Medical Kit, visit www.nomadtravel.co.uk/explore
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General Information
Please note:
RAMADAN 2013 - 9th July to 8th August
Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some restrictions to services and minor amendments to the itinerary. Restaurants may have limited supplies of fresh food available during this period.
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Country info
Area: 21,000sq km.
Population: 6.2 million.
Language: = Hebrew, Arabic, English.
Religion: = Jewish, Muslim, Christian.
Local Time: GMT +2.
Electric Supply & Plugs: 220v, 50Hz, European two pin sockets.
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