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Arrival/Departure

Walking with the Sage from Galilee
Israel Trip
 

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 tickets until after you have received notice of the trip confirmation. 

When you do purchase your tickets, it is recommended that you confirm cancellation or change of flight policy with the airlines.

 

ARRIVAL DAY: MARCH 7 

March 7 is the scheduled arrival day in Israel. Touring will begin the morning of March 8.  

 

ARE YOU PLANNING TO ARRIVE IN ISRAEL BEFORE MARCH 7? 

If you arrive prior to March 7, you are responsible to arrange your own accommodation and arrange transportation to the Tel Aviv hotel to meet with the group on the scheduled start date.

 

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

You will stop at Passport Control, which can take time during peak travel seasons. At Passport Control you will receive a small 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 $200 each for later incidental personal expenses and lunches. After Baggage Claim you will pass through Customs and then enter the Arrival Hall Lobby.

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL 

Because participants will arrive in Israel at various times of the day or evening, no transportation from the airport to the Tel Aviv hotel is provided by Emmaus. You are to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel. The cost is approximately $50 or 175 shekels (Israel currency). 

 

TAXI SERVICE TO THE HOTEL 

When you enter the Arrival Hall Lobby directly in front of you and over the main door is a sign that says "Taxi" – exit there. Once outside look for the "Taxi Dispatch” booth and the attendant. See the taxi attendant for your taxi to your hotel. The taxi attendant will assign you a taxi and give you the exact cost upon request. All private taxis are white, 4-door sedans. It is about a 30-minute drive to the hotel. 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 hotel. Tipping is not expected; it is optional at 5-10%.

 

YOUR HOTEL 

Grand Beach Hotel 
250 Hayarkon St. 
Tel Aviv, Israel 
Local phone is 03-543-3333

 

The check-in time is listed as 3:00 pm. However, you can arrive earlier and use the hotel facilities prior to check-in time. In some cases, you may be able to receive your room prior to 3:00 pm. The evening meal will be provided at the hotel on March 7.  
 

Plan your morning for an 8:00 AM bus departure on March 8.  You will receive a wake-up call at 6:30 AM.  Breakfast is at 7:00 AM.  

 

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 

Email your flight information to:

Sunya Notley

info@emmausonline.net

DEPARTURE DAY: MARCH 17 

The scheduled departure day is March 17, late evening departure. 

 

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE HOTEL TO THE AIRPORT 

Because participants have different departure dates and 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. 

 

MARCH 17: CHECK-OUT 

Emmaus is not booking post-trip arrangements at our Jerusalem hotel. Please contact the hotel directly for any additional overnight arrangements you desire beyond March 17. See the Hotels link for additional information.  

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