Q. When will I receive my ticket and information package?
A. Approximately two weeks before departure you will receive a phone call from a representative of International Heritage Tours to confirm your mailing address and to arrange a shipping time.
Q.
What is the temperature like?
A. Warm to very warm. To check the current temperature
in Jerusalem, please click here.
In the charts below, you will find the average temperatures for Jerusalem
listed.
in
°F |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
July |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Avg.
Temperature |
47 |
47 |
52 |
60 |
67 |
71 |
75 |
74 |
72 |
67 |
58 |
50 |
| Avg.
Max Temperature |
55 |
55 |
61 |
70 |
79 |
83 |
86 |
86 |
84 |
78 |
67 |
58 |
| Avg.
Min Temperature |
41 |
40 |
44 |
49 |
56 |
61 |
65 |
65 |
63 |
58 |
51 |
44 |
| Avg.
Rain Days |
6 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
in
°C |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
July |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Avg.
Temperature |
8 |
8 |
11 |
15 |
19 |
21 |
23 |
23 |
22 |
19 |
14 |
10 |
| Avg.
Max Temperature |
12 |
12 |
16 |
21 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
30 |
28 |
25 |
19 |
14 |
| Avg.
Min Temperature |
5 |
4 |
6 |
9 |
13 |
16 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
14 |
10 |
6 |
| Avg.
Rain Days |
6 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
Q.
What kind of clothing should I bring?
A. Comfortable clothes that you would wear in the spring
or summer. For the religious sites (such as churches and
sites deemed holy) women must wear clothing that covers their shoulders
and knees at all times.
Q.
What kind of footwear should I bring?
A. Comfortable shoes as we do a lot of walking.
Q.
Do I need to bring dress clothes?
A. Yes. We will be attending church services as well
as a Shabbat dinner.
Q.
How much luggage am I allowed to bring?
A. You may bring one mid-sized case to check into the
plane that may not exceed 20 kg and you may bring one carry-on bag not
to exceed 8 kg. Please go to the El
Al website for in-depth details.
Q.
What can I not bring with me on my carry-on bag?
A. For security reasons, you are not allowed to board
with potentially dangerous articles such as scissors, cutters, Swiss
army-type knives or tools and instruments for agricultural, scientific,
sporting or industrial use and the like, nor can you board with any
type of imitation or toy firearm.
Q.
What is the currency in Israel?
A. Shekels - although U.S. Dollars are widely accepted.
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20 Shekels |
100 Shekels |
Q.
If I run out of money, can I get more while I'm in Israel?
A. Yes. Your North American bank card should work in any
ATM machine in Israel. You will receive the cash in local shekels. (There
is usually a charge from your bank associated with doing this. If you
plan to withdraw cash while in Israel, please inquire about the fee(s)
at your local branch before departure.) Q.
How much should I expect to pay for lunches?
A. Approximately $7 up to $15 U.S. per person per day.
Q.
Is my passport and other personal items safe to leave in the hotels?
A. Every room has its own safe which you set and secure
with your own protected code.
Q.
Do I need to bring any medication?
A. As your body may be adapting to a new and different
climate and water system, it is not required but it is recommended that
you bring Immodium (or something like it). It may also be helpful to
bring items such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) and
Gravol. If you have a medical condition and are on medication for it,
please remember to bring it with you.
Q.
Do I need any vaccinations before I go to Israel?
A. No, there are no immunization requirements for this
region of the world.
Q.
Do I need a voltage converter to plug in my electronic items?
A. That depends on your electronic item. The voltage in Israel is 220 V. Check your device (usually the information is listed on the plug itself)—it should say something like: Input: AC 100V - 240V (see picture below). If your device is within the 100 to 240 volts range, then you can simply purchase a plug adaptor at your local dollar store as the plug/outlet system in Israel is different from
North America. If you need a voltage converter you can purchase them for a cost of about
$15 to $25 at most retail stores such as Walmart, Zellers, etc.
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Check the Voltage on
Your Electronic Item |
Israeli Electrical Outlet |
Plug Adaptor |
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
• HAIR DRYERS – We recommend you don't bring your own hair dryer unless you have the proper converters for them. Several ladies have burned out their hair dryers because the voltage in Israel isn't compatible with North American hair dryers. Most hotels have hair dryers and if you don't see one you can ask at the front desk for one.
• FACE CLOTHS – if you prefer to wash up with a face cloth, you will need to bring your own as most hotels do not have them. |
