Packing List

The dress in Israel is very casual. Days will be cool to warm and sunny, mid-late spring-like. Evenings will be cool. Best bet is to dress in layers. You do not have to dress for dinner, and many days you will wear to dinner what you wore during the day.

It is permissible to wear jeans/pants/capris to religious sites. When visiting religious sites, your knees and shoulders must be covered. Skirts are not required. A nice, but casual, outfit is recommended for Shabbat. Comfortable walking shoes, sneakers or sandals are required at all times. We will be walking a lot.

Comfortable shoes/sneakers are a must when touring, and if you are going to wear sandals, closed-toe sandals are required, and no heels. We will be walking on ancient streets made of stone, as well as walking through ruins that are thousands of years old.

Shoes

• sneakers or comfortable walking shoes
• water shoes required for tunnels and Dead Sea
• sandals (optional)

Clothing

• jeans/pants/capris
• skirts (one Shabbat outfit; skirt that covers your knees)
• shawl or sweater for religious sites (cover arms)
• shirts
• bras
• panties
• socks
• exercise clothes (optional)
• sweater/sweatshirt/jacket
• poncho is a good idea or jacket and umbrella
• hat required
• bathing suit
• pajamas
• * white shirt and black pants or skirt evening and morning special outfit for Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day)

Other items

• medications Take enough for a few extra days, and take a prescription for the generic brand. Take a list of medications, dosage, and frequency
• sun block, required
• hat, required
• sunglasses, required
• watch
• alarm clock
• eyeglasses/contacts Take an extra pair or a prescription.
• backpack for daytrips
• charger and adapter (be sure they can be used in Israel)
• camera, batteries, charger
• towel (optional)
• toiletries (washcloths if you want them)
• cosmetics
• hairdryer and adapter (some hotels have them, some don't)
• journal and pen
• water bottle Bottled water will be sold on the bus, or you can fill your water bottle throughout the day.