Asbury UMC Holy Land Tour Information

Cancellation Policy – For cancellations prior to final payment date (Dec. 3), a full refund of the deposit/trip payments will be provided, excluding the price of the Travel Protection Program. After final payment, please refer to the brochure for full cancellation penalties by ETS and the airlines. 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the Travel Protection Program, provided the reason for cancellation is coverable.

Projected Hotels – all are First-Class quality, with free wifi, restaurant, and lounge.

Netanya: Ramada Hotel and Suites or Leonardo Plaza (1 night)

Tiberias: Caesar Premier Tiberias (3 nights)

Jerusalem: Olive Tree Hotel (4 nights)

Flight Upgrades

You have several upgrade options for the flights, please note these on your registration page or give Pam Holton a call/email:

  • The first option is to make a request to travel on the same flights as the group, and request a possible upgrade to First Class, Business Class or Premium Economy for the flights. Once the flights are determined, generally 90 days in advance of the trip, the cost of the upgrade will be provided and you can opt to upgrade at that time. Business/First Class upgrades can cost from $3,000pp up to $5,000pp, and Economy Comfort/Premium Economy that give you about 6 more inches of legroom are generally $500-600 pp more than the regular package price.
  • The second option is to request an immediate upgrade to First or Business Class at the time of registration, and you may or may not be on the same flights as the group.
  • The third option is to request a Land-Only tour and make/purchase your own flight arrangements. The Land-only price is $2,248pp + Insurance ($249pp) and you'd schedule your own flights. You must arrive before the group (mid-afternoon on March 24) to take advantage of the group transfer to the hotel. You can return to the airport with the group if your departure time is similar/later than the group flight (early morning April 1) .

Adapter/Converter: A Type C adapter plug is needed for electrical outlets in Israel. You will need these for a phone, tablet or camera charger. A voltage converter is needed for any appliance, such as a hair dryer, computer or hot iron.

Post-tour Extension: There has been some interest in options for extending vacation time in the Holy Land and adjacent areas. ETS is offering a post-tour extension tour departing from Jerusalem that includes 5 days in Egypt/Cairo/Nile River.The tour price is $1,246pp + $150 additional insurance cost = $1,396pp. The tour is from April 1-7 and the flight home is from Cairo, Egypt. Please contact Pam Holton to add this extension to your tour.

CAIRO & THE ROUTE OF THE EXODUS
April 1 Free day in Jerusalem, Breakfast and Dinner included at your hotel.

April 2 Follow the Ancient Caravan Route to Mount Sinai for dinner and overnight

April 3 Visit the Monastery of St. Catherine before continuing to Sharm el Sheik for dinner and overnight.

April 4 Stop at Wadi Feran, Elim and Marah by the Red Sea on your way to Cairo. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

April 5 Visit Memphis & Saqqara. View the Step Pyramid, the Great Pyramids at Giza and the majestic Sphinx today. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

April 6 See King Tut's Treasures and explore the Egyptian Museum. View the Citadel of Old Cairo and stop at the Coptic Church. This evening you will sail the Nile on an authentic Egyptian Felucca. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

April 7 Depart from Cairo International Airport and return home.

Travel Agent: Pam Holton, Cruise Planners, , 205-995-1924

** Please also reference the Asbury website for more FAQs, Registration Brochure, Holy Land Video, Cairo/Exodus Tour Flyer, Safety in the Holy Land flyer, Maps, and Study Guide.