Arrival/Departure
Roundtrip flights are not a part of
your trip cost.
You are responsible to purchase your own flights to and from Israel. You are required to email Emmaus your complete flight itinerary so proper arrival and departure information can be managed. There are some dynamics associated with your arrival in Israel and your departure from Israel that you need to consider when scheduling your flights.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION IS
HIGHLIGHTED IN BLUE
DEPARTURE INFORMATION IS
HIGHLIGHTED IN ORANGE
WHEN TO PURCHASE YOUR AIRLINE TICKETS
Please wait to purchase your airline tickets until you have been notified that the trip is confirmed. It is important to reserve a flight corresponds with the information provided below.
When you do purchase your tickets, it is recommended that you confirm cancellation or change of flight policy with the airlines.
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ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ETA-IL)
US citizens need an approved ETA-IL to enter Israel for tourism or business purposes starting January 1, 2025. Submit the ETA form online at least 72 hours before travel. The ETA-IL is valid for 2 years or when your passport expires, whichever is shorter.
The ETA form and visa entry information can be found on this Israel government website:
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SESSION 1 ARRIVAL DAY: July 25
Reserve a flight to arrive on July 25.
You are responsible to book a flight that will arrive to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on July 25, no later than 4:30 PM.
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SESSION 2 ARRIVAL DAY: October 17
Reserve a flight to arrive on October 17.
You are responsible to book a flight that will arrive to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on October 17, no later than 4:30 PM.
ARRIVAL AT BEN GURION AIRPORT
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) follow the people exiting the plane. Many are locals or seasoned travelers to Israel.
Passport Control
Travelers with an approved ETA may go directly to the border control e-gates at Ben Gurion Airport. At the passport kiosk you will scan your passport and receive a small blue visa document. Then proceed to the line for the passport agent to see your visa document. Keep this visa document until your departure from Israel.
Baggage Claim and Money Exchange
After Passport Control is Baggage Claim. While in Baggage Claim it is recommended you exchange dollars for incidental personal expenses.
After Baggage Claim you will pass through Customs and then enter the Arrival Hall Lobby.
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT TO MIGDAL ACCOMMODATIONS
There will be one bus transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to our accommodations in Migdal. You will be taken late afternoon by bus from the airport to our accommodations in Migdal.
MEETING THE GROUP BUS ARRANGEMENT
When you exit Baggage Claim and Customs Hall, you will enter the Arrival Hall Lobby. You may need to wait in the Arrival Hall for your bus transfer. At a designated time in the afternoon, you will be met by an excavation assistant who will lead you and other participants to your bus. You will receive an email with details regarding who will meet you and the time of your bus departure.
If you miss the group bus arrangement to the Migdal accommodations, you are responsible to find your own transportation to our accommodations. Exit the Arrival Hall through the main exit, and walk to the "Taxi Dispatch" attendant. The dispatch attendant will assign you a taxi and give you the cost upon request. A taxi will cost about $300-$350 and is about a 2-3 hour drive. You will need to pay in US dollars or Israeli shekels.
WARNING: You may be approached by an unauthorized taxi driver offering you a ride. It is best to avoid these taxi solicitations. To avoid them, follow the instructions above to have the official taxi attendant assign you a taxi.
Pay the driver upon arrival at the Migdal accommodations. Tipping is not expected; it is optional at 5-10%.
OUR ACCOMMODATIONS
Beth Haccerem Retreat Center
9 Ha Tapuz St.
Migdal, Israel
Bina Richardson, Director
Israel cell: (+972) 52-647-9717
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HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR FLIGHTS?
When you book your flights, please email your flight itinerary information as listed below:
Flight to Israel
1) Flight numbers for your flights to Israel,
including airport cities
2) Departure date and departure time
3) Arrival date and arrival time
Returning Flight from Israel
1) Flight number for your returning flight,
including airport cities
2) Departure date
3) Departure time
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Email your flight information to:
Sunya Notley
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DEPARTURE DAY
Session 1: August 8
Hotel check out from the Jerusalem hotel is 11 AM.
DEPARTURE DAY
Session 2: October 31
Hotel check out from the Jerusalem hotel is 11 AM.
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE HOTEL TO THE AIRPORT
Because participants have different departure times, Emmaus is not providing transportation from the Jerusalem hotel to the airport for your departure. It will be necessary for you to take a taxi from the hotel to the airport. The cost is approximately $100 or 350 shekels (Israel currency). Please see the front desk at the hotel to arrange a taxi. For 3 or more persons traveling together to the airport, the front desk may be able to provide larger transportation. Please inquire.
CHECK-OUT TIME
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Check-out time is 11:00 am.
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If you desire a later check out time you may make a request at the front desk. In some cases, a fee may apply. Emmaus is not booking post-trip arrangements at our Jerusalem hotel. Please contact the hotel directly for any additional overnight arrangements you desire beyond our scheduled departure date.
See the Accommodations link for additional information.
