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• First and foremost, our tour company partner has never had a situation to cancel+postpone a trip other than once during COVID-19 lock down. 

• If postponement is needed/recommended, the MTC team will provide a postponement announcement 30 days prior to retreat dates.

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• We have partnered with an acclaimed and respectable tour company operating for decades that has certified guides to make sure their guests are well taken care of. 
• We have been reassured that on our journey route, there is a small percentage of crime, tourists are never the target and it is safe to travel.
• You may have to wear conservative clothing in certain areas of the journey such as a church (we will let you know ahead of time to prepare.
• We do encourage you to be aware of your surroundings, be respectful to the land & people we encounter, and know how to "get out of the way" when required.

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• There are no concerns at the initial stage of pregnancy
• Please note that Jordan & Palestine do not have as good of health care as Israel
• We highly recommend having travel health insurance - make sure it covers West Bank and Jordan

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• Currently (March 2023) there are no COVID-19 restrictions or requirements to enter into Palestine,Jordan, or Israel
• No vaccinations required at the moment (March 2023)
• Guidelines if you get sick on the trip:
• Test yourself as soon as you begin feeling symptoms
1. If test is positive - we will ask you to quarantine in a hotel for 5 days (You will need to test again on the 4th+5th day of your quarantine)
   1. If test is negative continue to quarantine for 7 more days

*Make sure to check with your travel insurance if proctored or self test is required, do you need to provide an invoice from hotel or local tour company to prove quarantine costs*

• All countries (Israel, Jordan, Palestine) require travel insurance to cover COVID-19 - make sure it covers West Bank and Jordan
• We recommend to have a spare mask with you just in case the health climate changes during the trip

A. Although it's not a legal requirement to get travel medical insurance before embarking on a trip to the West Bank, it remains vital and HIGHLY recommended.

Medical facilities are expensive in Palestine. You will need to get travel medical insurance to secure you financially during your stay.

Also, check that your medical insurance provides coverage for emergencies, evacuations, and repatriations if the need arises. Cancellation and delaying of trips are likely to occur. You can also get trip cancellation insurance to cover you when the need arises.

If there is instability in the area, some insurers may exclude cover, so it is important to check that your insurance is valid at the time of your trip.

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Travel Insurance - AIG Travel Guard

https://www.travelguard.com/buy?dc=IL#destinationCountryPanel

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Highs of Mid 80's (Can reach high of 90's at peak day)
Lows of Mid 50's. (Can drop to mid 40's at night)

A. Gloria Hotel - https://gloria-hotel.com/

Auberg-Inn Guest House in Jericho - https://auberginn.ps/jericho/

Kempinski Hotel - https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-ishtar 

A. Visa's are not required for stays of 90 days or fewer for US Citizens to Israel and Palestine.

Visa's are required for entry to Jordan. (Our tour company will handle our Visa's for crossing into Jordan)

A. Yes! A US passport with a validity of at least six months is required for this entire trip.

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• Babies/Infants have walked the path in the past. But encourage the parents to use their best judgment and discretion. 
• Strollers are not recommended on the path due to rough terrain

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• Typical days can be as long as 8 am to 6 pm with a mix of walking and riding the bus (at most we will have 6 hours of straight walking)
• We will make sure everyone in the group is accommodated during the journey and will make stops/breaks where appropriate throughout the day.
• Make sure to bring very comfortable walking shoes as well as wear layers of comfortable clothing
• It is pertinent to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during our walks

A. You should dress conservatively, especially in rural areas and religious places of worship. A general guide is to wear loose-fitted clothes. Avoid shorts and T-shirts as well; cover your knees and shoulders while going out. Women should cover their heads with a headscarf before entering a mosque.

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U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
14 David Flusser
Jerusalem 9378322, Israel
Phone: 02-630-4000

U.S. Embassy Amman
Abdoun, Al-Umawyeen St.
Amman – Jordan
Phone: 962-6-590-6000
Fax: 962-6-592-0163

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U.K. Embassy Tel Aviv
HaYarkon St 192, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6340502, Israel
Phone: +972 3-725-1222

U.K. Embassy Amman
87, Abdoun PO B, Amman, Jordan
Phone: +962 6 590 9200

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German Embassy Amman
Embassy of The Federal Republic of Germany, Benghazi St. 25, Amman, Jordan
Phone: +962 6 590 1170

German Embassy Tel Aviv
Ha-Shlosha St 2, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Phone: +972 3-693-1313

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Canadian Embassy Tel Aviv
3 5, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6706038, Israel
Phone: +97236363300

Canadian Embassy Amman
133 Zahran Street, Amman, Jordan
Phone: +962 6 590 1500