C. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BOOKINGS AND RATES

RATE (LAND ONLY) INCLUDES:

• Arrival & departure transfers from the airport as a group. Please wait to book your flight until a staff member confirms that the trip has gathered the 15 participants necessary.
• Seven nights’ accommodation in double rooms (There is an additional payment required for those requesting a room on their own). Israeli breakfast and dinner daily (except for dinner on the last day)
• Seven touring days with a professional and licensed English-speaking guide
• Five optional evening lectures
• Air-conditioned luxury tourist bus as per program
• Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary
• Luggage loaders at hotels
• Tips and gratuities for guide, driver, hotel staff (included in the above price, but to be brought in cash)

• Flights to or from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv
• Travel Cancellation Insurance for tour package and flights
• Medical insurance (mandatory), valid in Israel
• Passport and visa fees if applicable (US citizens do not need to pay for Israeli visas, which are given upon entrance to Israel)
• Lunches
• Sodas and alcohol at the hotels
• All expenses of a personal nature

• This tour is still gathering the minimum 15 participants needed for it to be “guaranteed departure”.
• Changes can occur in hotels due to factors beyond our control. Changes in price may also be necessary, due to exchange rate fluctuations, up to 60 days before departure.
• If a roommate cannot be assigned or is not wanted, single-room rates will apply.
• Registration closes December August 10, 2024 (or earlier, if the tour is full).
• A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person, paid online to Israel College of the Bible is required to secure registration. You will be directed to the payment site at the end of registration.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION PENALTIES

• Final Payment should be made 90 days before departure
• 25% of total tour cost will be charged if you cancel 90-60 days before departure
• 50 % of total tour cost will be charged if you cancel 60-30 days before departure
• 100 % of total tour cost will be charged if you cancel 30-0 days before departure

DOCUMENTS

TRAVEL AND MEDICA INSURANCE

In addition, please check that you have medical insurance which covers you while you are in Israel.

Travelling in Israel requires each participant to be in good health and able to walk, as many sites are unfortunately not accessible to people in wheelchairs or those who have difficulty walking. If there are any issues pertaining to your health or physical fitness, we ask that you consult with us prior to registration.

• Israel College of the Bible Study Tours (a department of DERECH EL, Israeli Association for Awareness of Biblical Roots, Registration Number 580-241-438) acts as agent for independent suppliers of services which are not directly provided by Derech-El, such as hotel accommodations, ground transportation, meals, tours, cruises and other related services. Derech-El cannot assume any liability for any actions taken on the part of the suppliers, or the government of Israel or other countries, which results in any loss, accident, delay, irregularity, damage, or injury to you or your traveling companions or group members for any reason whatsoever, including measures taken to contain pandemics. Furthermore, Derech-El cannot assume any liability for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which is caused directly or indirectly by the pandemics, or any foreseen or unforeseen developments.

• By embarking on the tour, you assume all risks involved in such travel, whether foreseen or unforeseen. Derech-El will not be liable to perform obligations under this trip agreement or liable for any loss or hardship arising from the delay or cancelation of scheduled tours resulting from acts beyond its reasonable control including, without limitation, acts of God, national disasters, embargoes, national closures, pandemics, epidemics, or other viral outbreak, shortage of supply, interruptions or malfunction of computer facilities, labor difficulties, wars or terrorist acts. Derech-El will provide trip participants with reasonable notice of delays or failure to perform that occurs by reason of force majeure.

• Derech-El reserves the right to cancel tours, or make changes to the itineraries, as it deems necessary or desirable – in accordance with Israeli government regulations, instructions, and recommendations. Derech-El will honor any refunds pending under its existing agreements with above-mentioned suppliers. It is recommended that each member of the tour purchase appropriate insurance coverage to the extent available with respect to risks associated with your travel to Israel at this time. Your registration shall constitute an acceptance of and consent to the above terms and conditions of this disclaimer.

• Derech-El will not be liable to perform obligations under this trip agreement or liable for any loss or hardship arising from the delay or cancelation of scheduled tours resulting from acts beyond its reasonable control including, without limitation, acts of God, national disasters, embargoes, national closures, pandemics, epidemics, or other viral outbreak, shortage of supply, interruptions or malfunction of computer facilities, labor difficulties, wars or terrorist acts. Derech-El will provide trip participants with reasonable notice of delays or failure to perform that occurs by reason of force majeure.

• I hereby dismiss, release, and waive Derech-El, (Israeli Association for Awareness of Biblical Roots, Registration Number 580-241-438) from all responsibility and/or liability and/or any legal action and/or demands of any kind for cancellations or any kind of additional expenses related to the flights to Israel and/or the tour and/or infection of the coronavirus and/or any costs associated thereby.