PREMIER Holyland Tours Frequently Asked Questions 

Included in your cost is all ground transportation, 4-star upscale hotels, 2 meals per day, exciting excursions, and all taxes & gratuities. Flights are not included in the cost of this tour.

Please plan to arrive at the Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) between 8am - 10am on March 21, 2027. Shuttles will be scheduled, times dependent on flight schedules. Please note that you will need to plan your arrival in Tel Aviv in order to join the Bear Grylls Survival Academy Shuttles.​For departure, there will be a group shuttle to the airport on March 25th. Please make your departure flight no sooner than 5pm. If you do, you will need to provide your own transportation to the airport.If you are staying as a part of the extension package, please make your departure flight on March 30th no earlier than 10pm. If you are staying longer in Israel you also will need to provide your own transportation to the airport for your departure.​For help with flights, please contact our trusted & preferred travel advisor: Jackson Travel - israel@jacksontravel.com. We highly recommend using Jackson Travel to assist the group with booking any flights, coordinating arrival times, and any flight questions that may arise. To get started, click here.

Anyone from anywhere can go with us!

To register more than four guests, you will need to complete more than one reservation, as each reservation only includes one hotel room. Please get in touch with PREMIER directly for more information about booking multiple reservations as a family/group.

No, but we recommend this trip for those no younger than middle school and for those who can easily handle walking approximately 2-3 miles a day, some of which is on unpaved paths and up and down centuries old streets in the Old City of Jerusalem. (Please note that children younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.)

We encourage you to inform your health insurance provider that you will be traveling out of the country and to determine your coverage and medical care options while in Israel. There are no specific immunizations or medications that are recommended or required for travel to Israel, but you are welcome to connect with your primary care physician regarding their recommendations for you individually. Please keep in mind that you can buy the equivalent of most standard over-the-counter medicines in Israel.

Travel insurance is not required but is strongly recommended. Travel insurance is also available for the extension portion of the trip. Please notify your travel insurance if you cancel the trip.

A valid passport with an expiration date no less than 6 months after the return date of the trip is required. There are no exceptions to this policy.The Israeli Population and Immigration Authority has announced that starting January 1, 2025, visitors will not be able to enter Israel without a permit (called an ETA-IL) or visa.For those coming from most countries this is not a visa application process and is a quick and not complicated step to receive an ETA-IL. You can get the permit using this link.

We will provide a list of recommended items and clothing to all trip participants before our tour. Please plan to bring comfortable shoes or sneakers, as there will be a lot of walking. Hiking shoes/boots are also highly recommended. For women, knees and shoulders must be covered at Holy sites.

Most activities will include walking. We would recommend wearing comfortable shoes or sneakers each day and hiking shoes when preferred. Most walks will be light to moderately strenuous, and there will be daily breaks as needed. Please keep in mind that walks can typically include steps and uneven terrain. Some sites could be difficult to fully experience if there are physical disabilities with walking long distances or problems with uneven terrain.

Average high temperatures in March range from the mid-60s to mid-70s, with little precipitation. A sweater or jacket is recommended for cooler evenings.

While Israel is still in an ongoing war, your safety is a top priority. We use various measures to ensure the safety of participants, but we also encourage participants to take precautions they normally would when traveling to another city or country.

Tap water is safe to drink in Israel, but bottled water is also available for purchase. We encourage you to bring a reusable bottle for your trip.

Yes, you will have free Wi-Fi on the buses and in some hotels. Many cafes and restaurants also offer complimentary Wi-Fi. Some hotels will have Wi-Fi available for hotel guests at customary prices.

Please check with your phone service provider to determine if you will need to purchase an International plan to use your phone in the country. WhatsApp is a widely used communication app while in Israel and can be downloaded prior to arrival.

PREMIER Call Center: 800-889-5265 or email info@premiercruises.com.

American dollars are accepted in many places in Israel; however, in most cases, change will not be available. We would recommend bringing $1 bills for small items. You can also use your credit/debit card to obtain Shekels at ATMs throughout Israel. Most Israeli hotels, restaurants, and stores accept American Express, MasterCard, and Visa cards as well.

Most hotel rooms are equipped with hairdryers, and all have shaver sockets. For other appliances, Israel’s electricity is 220V A/C, single phase 50-cycles; 110V-220V transformers can be used. Israeli outlets have three prongs, but European two-prong adapters usually work. We suggest bringing a converter and adapter for any of your devices.