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  Sophia

  Asked on July 26th, 2023

  Is September a good month for israel

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written July 2023

    September is a popular month, also still quite hot weather, and just before the Jewish holidays in October.
    
    Here are some details about our 8-day group tour:
    
    DAY 1: Arrive Tel Aviv, transfer to hotel
    DAY 2: Masada – Herod's Palaces & the Dead Sea
    DAY 3: Yad Vashem & Mahane Yehuda
    DAY 4: Old City of Jerusalem
    DAY 5: Jerusalem to Nazareth
    DAY 6: Golan Heights & the Sea of Galilee
    DAY 7: Acre, Haifa & Tel Aviv
    DAY 8: Your Classic Israel tour ends
    
    The departure from the 17th of Sep 2023 to the 24th of Sep 2023 is priced at £1649.00 per person sharing, based on the 3-star level accommodation. The single room supplement of £589.00 applies when travelling solo.
    
    Included:
    Acommodation in 3 to 4-star hotels
    All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
    24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    English speaking guide during touring days.
    All site entry fees.
    Meals as indicated in the itinerary (7 breakfasts)
    
    Excluded:
    International flights (available on request)
    Visa fees (if applied)
    Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    Tips for driver & tour leader
    Any other items not mentioned above
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  Heidi

  Asked on June 18th, 2022

  We are interested to join the tour 14-21 August. One from Germany and another from France. Before we book a flight, can you please confirm availability? And we would prefer twin bed than double.

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  Price / Availability
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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2022

    The departure date that you have chosen is not available. However, if your travel dates are flexible - I would like to offer you the following departure dates:
    
    7 Aug 2022 - 14 Aug 2022
    21 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022
    28 Aug 2022 - 4 Sep 2022
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    Heidi

    Traveler•Written June 2022

    May I ask the reason why 14 Aug -21 Aug is unavailable? As the tour of other agencies were also unavailable for this date, I was wondering why.
    And can you please advise any travel restriction due to Corona (vaccination certificate etc.) or the necessity of visa for Japanese living in Germany and France?
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    Heidi

    Traveler•Written June 2022

    As it seems we will not stay overnight at dead sea, how long does the tour stop there to be able to swim and stay?
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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2022

    The reason why the 14th August departure is not available is due to a lack of demand for that date we've made the decision to close the departure in an effort to build numbers on our other dates.
    
    Travelers do not have to be fully vaccinated to enter Israel, however, it is highly suggested.
    
    - You are considered vaccinated if all doses of a vaccine against SARS-Cov-2 have been administered for at least two weeks before traveling.
    - You must have received their final/booster vaccine dose within 180 days of the final day of their visit to Israel.
    
    Since information may change quickly, we advise you to follow up on the latest Israel travel updates and/or contact your local embassy.
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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2022

    At the dead sea, you will be given some time of leisure. The guide will determine the time spent there according to the schedule of the day.
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    Heidi

    Traveler•Written June 2022

    can you please confirm and let us know how much the private tour for 2 persons will be with the same contents?
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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2022

    Private tours are very expensive due to the cost of private guides and drivers in the country being some of the highest in the region.
    
    Operating this trip on a private basis would be: $4195.00 per person sharing basis.
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  Janet

  Asked on May 1st, 2017

  Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2017

    A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.
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  Stephanie

  Asked on May 1st, 2017

  What is the group size of this tour?

  Group size
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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2017

    On average our group departures tend to have a minimum of around 10 to 20 passengers, though we only need 2 passengers to book for a departure to be guaranteed. The maximum capacity of this tour is 45.
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  Louise

  Asked on December 1st, 2016

  Are wheel chairs available?

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written December 2016

    On these group tours, passengers with mobility can't be accommodated as there will be issues as much of the terrain is uneven and the old city of Jerusalem for example is really not wheel chair friendly due to a lot of blocked paving, uneven surfaces and steps.
    
    We would be able to assist with a private tour where, yes, the same terrain would be experienced, but it will allow more flexibility with timing during sightseeing.
    
    On a private tour, we would request a manual wheelchair, but this service is unfortunately not guaranteed and we would need to advise whether this can be included once we offer the private tour quote.
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  Anthony

  Asked on November 1st, 2016

  What are the inclusions of this tour?

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2016

    Included:
    All accommodation in 4-star hotels as stated in the itinerary
    All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
    24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    English speaking guide during touring days.
    All site entry fees.
    Meals as indicated in the itinerary (7 breakfast, 1 lunch, 3 dinners)
    
    Excluded:
    International flights (available on request)
    Visa fees (if applied)
    Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    Tips for driver & tour leader
    Any other items not mentioned above
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  Anthony

  Asked on November 1st, 2016

  What time does the tour start on the first day - are there any planned activities that day?

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2016

    You can arrive any time you like, as the first and last days are for arrival and departure only. No activities are scheduled on these days.
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  Ron

  Asked on September 1st, 2016

  How much of the tour is on windy roads?

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2016

    The routes we take on this tour aren't particular windy, though the guide and driver will ultimately decide on the exact roads they use, based on conditions at that time.
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  Susan

  Asked on September 1st, 2016

  What is the average age on this tour ?

  Age Range
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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2016

    The average age on this tour tends to be around 40 years, however our groups are generally made up of younger and older passengers too.
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  Steven

  Asked on August 1st, 2016

  Will my trip be ATOL Protected?

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written August 2016

    If we book the international flights associated with your trip, your trip will be ATOL protected. If you choose to book your own international flights, your trip will be protected by our boding with ABTA and IPP.