FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

                Touring is an art, not just science. Every tour is different. And pilgrimage-tours are sacred ministries to glorify God and edify His people.  Here are 100 questions that are most frequently asked of our Bible study tours these 20 years:

(A) The Tour & Costs

• Compare the Bible Lands Tour to a Time Machine.

• What is your ministry’s objectives for these tours?

• Briefly sketch our Tour Routing

• How about the COST of the trip?

• Describe Israel’s international borders

• What is the Topography of Israel?

(B) Devotional Services

• Have any lectures or religious services been planned?

(C) Air & Land Travel

• What language will be used during the tour?

• Wireless Translation System

• Can I make my own travel arrangements and join the tour in AMMAN?

• Will my tour schedule ever change?

• What airline will be used?

• When may I receive my flight information?

• May I purchase my own domestic tickets to the departure city?

• May I purchase my own international tickets?

• Who is responsible for any airline schedule changes and/or expenses?

• May I request special seating and/or meals on the flights?

• Will my group travel together on the same airline?

• Will a company representative be available at the airports?

• Will all flights go through New York/JFK?

• How much luggage am I allowed to bring?

• What to expect upon arrival at the airport!

• What are the BUSES like?

• What is the max number of passengers we could have in a bus?

• Are there rest rooms on the buses?

• Are there Restroom facilities on Mount Sinai?

• How long is the typical sightseeing day?

• Is there any free-time during the tour?

(D) Cruise Ship

• What is the procedure for boarding the ship?

• Why must I surrender my passport?

• How does my luggage get to my cabin?

• How long is the typical sightseeing day?

•  How is money handled on board ship?

• Should I exchange some money before departure?

• Will US currency be accepted for extra expenses?

• Will I need a Visa?

• What meals are included in my journey?

• Should I make a dining room reservation?

• May I request a special diet?

• What are the rest rooms like in Greece, Turkey and Italy?

• Clothing on board:

• What else can you tell me about the ship?

• Can my family contact me on the ship?

(E) Registration

• If I do not have a roommate, will you help me find one?

• When are Deposits & Final Payments due?

• What if I need to cancel?

(F) Passport & Visa

• Do I need a passport?

• Do we need to "mail" you the passports

• Will I need a visa?

• We have U.S. Green Card (Permanent Residency), do we need a Visa?

• Will I need vaccinations?

(G) Packing & Luggage

• How much luggage am I allowed to bring?

• Any last minute items I shouldn't forget?

• What type of clothes should I bring?

• Should I bring my prescription medicines?

• What should I do if my luggage is lost or damaged?

• What if I lose something on the tour?

• What should I expect upon arrival at the airport?

• What about my luggage?

• What does it mean by “porterage” of only one piece of luggage?

• Things to Bring (checklist)    Updated!

• Luggage Instructions            Updated!

(H) Hotels & Facilities

• What are the hotel rooms like?

• Will my electrical appliances work in Israel?

• Are hair dryers available?

• Will I have a chance to do laundry?

(J) Meals, Food, Beverage

• What meals are included in my journey?

• If lunches are not included, where will I be eating?

• What are the food in the Hotels?

• How do I pay for my drinks at dinner?

• Can you accommodate special food requests for those with special needs?

• Can we drink the water?

(K) Currency, Money, Tips

• What type of currency is used?

• What is the present rate of exchange?

• What is the Shekel?

• How much money should I bring?

• Should I exchange some money before departure?

• Will the company, or hotel, provide money exchanging services?

• Will ATM machines be available?

• What about travelers checks and credit cards?

• How is tipping handled on this trip?

• What about other "tips"?

(L) Shopping

• Will there be opportunities for shopping?

• Opening and Closing time of Shops

• What are things to be aware in shopping?

• What is VAT?

(M) Phone & Communications

• Can I receive messages from home while on the trip?

• Keeping In Touch

• I've heard a lot about prepaid phone cards –What's your advice?

(N) Insurance (Travel)

• FAQ ON TRAVEL INSURANCE

(O) Safety Issues

•  Is it safe to travel to Israel?

• So why do I hear that traveling to Israel is not necessarily safe?

• What safeguards do you have to assure safety?

(P) Weather & Temperature

• What is the Climate in Israel?

• What will the weather be like?

(Q) Distances in Israel

•  What are the distances between Israel’s major cities?

(R) General & Miscellaneous

• What is the current time in Israel?

• How much walking will we do?

• I have limited mobility. What special facilities are available?

• What are the languages used in Israel?

• What about travel protection INSURANCE coverage?

• What is this about a "Photo CD" ?

• Any other travel advise?

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