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
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ARRIVAL
WHEN TO PURCHASE YOUR AIRLINE TICKETS
Emmaus recommends that you wait to purchase your airline tickets until after you've received notification from Emmaus that the trip is confirmed.
Emmaus recommends that you purchase refundable tickets or consider purchasing "Trip Cancellation" or "Cancel for Any Reason" insurance. Email Emmaus your complete flight itinerary once you have made your purchase.
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ARRIVAL DAY: JUNE 13
Sunday, June 13, is the scheduled arrival day in Israel. Schedule your flight to arrive by 4:30 PM. An Emmaus guide will greet you in the Arrival Hall at a designated time and escort you to the group bus arrangement. The drive south to our first hotel is approximately 1.5 hours.
FIRST TOURING DAY: June 14
Monday, June 14, is the first day of touring. You will receive a wake-up call at 6:30 AM. Breakfast is provided Monday morning at 7:00 AM. Plan your morning for an 8:00 AM bus departure Monday morning.
ARE YOU PLANNING TO ARRIVE IN ISRAEL BEFORE JUNE 13?
For those of you wanting to arrive in Israel a day or two prior to June 13, Emmaus is not booking advance arrangements. Please contact a hotel of your choice directly for any advance overnight arrangements you wish to make.
See the Accommodations link for additional information.
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.
Your first stop is at Passport Control, which can take time during peak travel seasons. There is a two-step passport control process. You will stop at a kiosk for a biometric scan of your passport. You will receive a small blue visa document. Keep this visa document until your departure from Israel. Then proceed to the line to show a passport control agent your passport and the blue slip you received from the kiosk.
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
Reserve a flight that will arrive to Ben Gurion Airport no later than 4:30 PM on June 13.
The Emmaus bus will depart the airport for the hotel around 6:00 PM.
If for any reason you miss the scheduled bus transfer, it will be necessary for you to take a taxi to the hotel. The cost is approximately $120-$200.
US Dollars or Israeli shekels are accepted; taxi does not accept credit cards.
TAXI SERVICE TO THE HOTEL
If you miss the scheduled bus transfer, you will need to take a taxi to the hotel.
When you enter the Arrival Hall Lobby look for a sign that says "Taxi" – exit there. Once outside walk to 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. It is about a 90-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%.
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YOUR HOTEL
Leonardo Hotel Negev
4 Henrietta Sold St.
Beersheba, Israel
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
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DEPARTURE DAY: JUNE 24
The scheduled departure day is June 24. Arrange your departure flight for the evening. Emmaus is not booking post-trip arrangements at our Jerusalem hotel. Please contact the hotel directly for any additional overnight arrangements you desire. See the Hotels link for additional information.
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 320 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 a larger transportation. Please inquire. Cash only applies; local Israel currency preferred; US Dollars accepted; taxi does not accept credit cards.
