You are never the same again after you have walked where the prophets walked! Here are a few simple tips that we hope will aid your journey if you are planning a trip.

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(1) Get over the fear factor:

The Holy Land is a safe place to travel despite how the media portrays it. Israel is a very safe and security conscious country. Stay with your group and venture off only after consulting with your guide. We have never had any problem in all of our tours.

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(2) Packing tips:

One month prior to your trip begin making a checklist of items you wish to carry. Add to the list as things come to mind. Pack your bags 2 days prior to your departure, checking off your checklist as you go. This will alleviate the fear of forgetting something, and don't worry, even if you do forget an item you can always purchase it there or ask our office to help you with. Israel has malls and pharmacies just like the US and any other European country.

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(3) Bring your Bible

Check your itinerary beforehand and read the Bible stories that relate to the places here in the Holy Land. When you arrive and begin the tour this will help you to absorb and retain all the wonders that you see.

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(4) Keep your valuables in a safe place

You do not want to be this far from home and lose your passport or cash. We suggest a waistline pouch that can fit underneath your clothes. Keep your passport, cash and credit card here and you won't have to worry about losing them. Place this under your clothing and only bring it out when you have to. It's not that you will have to worry about a thief hiding around every corner, all it takes is one thief to ruin your trip.

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(5) Don't be thrifty on souvenirs

Many people come back from the Holy Land and agonize over the fact that they did not buy an olive wood nativity set in Bethlehem or an olive wood Last Supper in Jerusalem. Here  we can direct you to trust souvenir shops where you'll be able to select a highest quality olive wood statues, olive wood nativity sets, olive wood Last Suppers, Holy Land jewelry and much more. Those places offer you a money back guarantee! You won't find a deal like that in the Holy Land, feel free to ask our office about those places if interested!

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(6) You will not need any vaccinations when traveling to the Holy Land from the US or Europe

We have had travelers tell us on every Holy Land trip that they have heard that they need to have a long list of vaccinations before traveling to the Holy Land but that is not the case.

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(7) Pray!

Prayer is the most powerful asset you have. Pray for the best, safest, most wonderful time of your life. If you need a word of comfort or someone to pray with just feel free to ask us. Enjoy your trip.

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Source: Holy Land Treasures Online

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