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
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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: MAY 16
May 16 is the scheduled arrival day in Israel. Touring will begin the morning of May 17.
ARE YOU PLANNING TO ARRIVE IN ISRAEL BEFORE MAY 16?
You are responsible to arrange your own accommodation and transportation to the airport to meet with the group bus arrangement.
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 walk about 75 yards to the left until you see a "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 May 16.
Plan your morning for an 8:00 AM bus departure on May 17. 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
DEPARTURE DAY: MAY 28
The scheduled departure day is May 28. However, May 27 is a free day in Jerusalem and some of you might want to depart on May 27 rather than May 28. That is perfectly acceptable.
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.
MAY 28: CHECK-OUT TIME
Check-out time on May 28 is 11:00 am. 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 May 28. See the Hotels link for additional information.
