SECURITY TRAINING ISRAEL
July 09 - 19, 2024
We invite you to come to Israel for a 11-day Security Training Experience in an Israeli community located at the Syrian border.
The program will dive into a wide scope of security-related themes:
- General geopolitics
- Training by Israeli army specialists
- Learn Krav Maga
- Analyzing the security risks in Israel and elsewhere
- How to be generally prepared
Trip Profile
Duration
11 Days
Package Price
USD 5499
Single Suppl.
USD 999
Arrival
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Departure
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Accomodation
Country Lodging
Meals
Full Board
Season
Summer
What's Included
- 10 overnights at Afik Country Lodging (Premium Rooms)
- Full meals for all days (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Transportation
- Airport Pick-up
- Training program, instructors and sites according to the Itinerary
- Professional Tour Guide on touring days
- Tips
Itinerary
- Arrive to Tel Aviv
- Drive up to the Syrian Border
- Overnight at Kibbutz Afik Country Lodging
- Gym with private Coach
- Breakfast
- Introduction Meeting
- Secur your Community lecture 1: How to build a local security team, lessons from October 07
- Light Lunch
- Shooting Techniques: Weapon manipulation in dynamic situations, under stress shooting drills, obstacle courses
- Sit down session: Unique, revolutionary Israeli Military Gear and Tactics throughout history
- Dinner
- Overnight at Kibbutz Afik Country Lodging
- Night Patrols together with local army security team of the village
- Military Krav Maga (comprehensive mixed martial arts) training
- Breakfast
- Secure your community session 2: Methods of Entry, Securing Perimeter, Clearing a room
- Lunch
- Basics of First Aid and Emergency Care
- Free time
- Dinner
- Overnight at Kibbutz Afik Country Lodging
- Night Patrols
- Gym time with private coach
- Breakfast
- Tour Caesarea Maritima
- Lunch
- Tour Nazareth Village
- Shabbat dinner at the hotel
- Overnight at Kibbutz Afik Country Lodging
- Night patrols
- Breakfast
- Mount of Beatitudes
- Capernaum
- Lunch at “On the River”
- Baptism in the Jordan River
- Hippos
- Sunset boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
- Dinner
- Overnight at Kibbutz Afik Country Lodging
- Night Patrols
- Breakfast
- Visit SmartShooter, revolutionary automatic targeting and firing system for small arms
- Tour of a Kibbutz that was hit on October 07
- Lunch
- Tour of Kibbutz Magen with the head of security where they were successful keeping the terrorists out
- Back to the hotel
- Dinner
- Overnight at Kibbutz Afik Country Lodging
- Night patrols
- Military Krav Maga (comprehensive martial arts) training
- Breakfast
- Tactical Laser Tag
- Shooting Techniques: operating as a team
- Lunch
- Razor tour at the border of Syria
- Briefing by the Army spokesperson on Mt. Bental
- Dinner at the hotel
- Low light / no light shooting drill
- Overnight at Kibbutz Afik Country Lodging
- Night patrols
- Gym time with private coach
- Breakfast
- Training in Urban Combat Facility
- Lunch
- Virtual shooting range at Elbit facility
- Back to the hotel
- Dinner at the hotel
- Overnight at Kibbutz Afik Country Lodging
- Night patrols
- Military Krav Maga (comprehensive mixed martial arts) training
- Breakfast
- Secure your community lesson 3: Radio Communication
- Bagira System Virtual Tactical Training
- Lunch
- Paintball Military Training
- BBQ Dinner
- Overnight at Kibbutz Afik Country Lodging
- Night Patrols
- Breakfast
- Drive through the Jordan Valley
- Dead Sea swim
- Mount of Olives
- Old City Tour with packed lunches
- Garden Tomb
- Drive back
- Late dinner
- Overnight at Kibbutz Afik Country Lodging
- Night Patrols
- Breakfast
- Check-Out and Leave Afik
- Meggido – the biblical Armageddon
- Tour Jaffa
- Free time
- Farewell Dinner in Tel Aviv
- Departures
Important Information
WHO IS KESHET JOURNEYS?
Keshet Journeys LTD. is the travel agency and local tour operator in Israel coordinating the booking process and the land operation for the Security Training.
WHO IS WORLDWIDE VILLAGE LTD?
Worldwide Village LTD (WWV) is the travel agency, based in Switzerland, coordinating the booking process and collecting the payments on behalf of Keshet Journeys.
WWV can provide assistance for all questions regarding registration, payments, lodging, and flights. You can contact WWV representative by sending an email to customerservice@wwv.travel.
HOW DO I JOIN THE TOUR?
You can reserve your place on the Tour by registering on the website.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS?
The minimum number of participants for this tour is 10 people.
WHEN IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE?
All registrations must be made by May 09, 2024. Registrations beyond this date will only be accommodated based on availability.
WHAT DOCUMENTATION IS NECESSARY FOR TOUR REGISTRATION AND TRAVEL TO ISRAEL?
A current passport, valid for at least six months beyond the tour, is required. There are no exceptions to this policy. A travel visa is required for some countries. Please find out more about Israel’s visa policies regarding your country here: Israel’s Visa Policy.
HOW IS THE LODGING DETERMINED?
The registration pricing per tour participant is equal for double occupancy (two people sharing a room), or single occupancy. If you want to share a room with a specific roommate, you must register together as a two guest registration. Different bedding arrangements can be requested. If you wish to add a roommate to your registration later on, please contact WWV directly to do so.
WHAT IS THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
The full price of the land package is: based on double occupancy USD 5499. A deposit of USD 500 per person is due at the time of registration. Full payment is due 60 days before the start of the tour.
AM I REQUIRED TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE?
We urge you to purchase cancellation insurance and supplemental medical coverage (which covers pre-existing conditions).
WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE TO CANCEL MY PARTICIPATION?
In addition to the Contractual Conditions of WorldWide Village Travel Ltd. the following cancellation policy is valid for your trip:
Cancellation charges:
In case of cancellations by client, the following percentage of the total price will be charged:
Until 91 days prior the scheduled departure date: free of charge
90 – 45 days prior the scheduled departure date: non-refundable down payment
44 – 31 days prior the scheduled departure date: 50% of total amount
30 – 0 days prior the scheduled departure date: 100% of total amount
Cancellation of additional services:
Unless otherwise stated, all by the client pre-booked additional services related are non-refundable after booking. In case of full cancellation of the tour by Keshet Journeys / WorldWide Village the down payment as well as pre-booked pre-/ and post-nights will be refunded.
WHAT MEDICAL PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BEFORE TRAVELLING TO ISRAEL?
There are no specific immunizations or medications that are recommended or required for travel to Israel, but we advise you to connect with your primary care physician regarding his/her recommendations for you specifically. Please keep in mind that you can purchase the equivalent of most standard over-the-counter medicines in Israel. We would also encourage you to inform your health insurance provider that you will be traveling out of the country to determine your coverage and medical care options while in Israel.
HOW SAFE IS TRAVELING TO ISRAEL?
Your safety is our top priority. Israel is a very safe country to visit and tour, and we use a variety of measures to ensure the safety of all the participants on the Tour. We also encourage you to take all the normal precautions as you would when traveling to any other city or country.
WHAT IS THE TIMEZONE IN ISRAEL?
Israel Standard Time (IST), is the standard time zone in Israel. It is two hours ahead of UTC and seven hours ahead of EST.
CAN I DRINK TAP WATER IN ISRAEL?
Tap water is safe to drink in Israel, but bottled water will also be available.
WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO WIFI?
Most hotels in Israel have WiFi available for hotel guests at standard rates. Many cafes and restaurants also offer complimentary WiFi services. Since September 2013, Tel Aviv offers a citywide free WiFi network which provides 80 free internet “hot spots”across the city. Most of the touring buses also have complimentary WIFI available.
WILL I BE ABLE TO USE MY CELL PHONE WHILE IN ISRAEL?
Please check with your mobile phone service provider to determine if you will need to purchase an International plan to use your phone in Israel. Local Israeli SIM cards with phone/data plans can be purchased during the registration process and will be delivered upon arrival in Israel. To make use of this service, your phone has to be “unlocked”.
ARE CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED IN ISRAEL?
You can use your credit/debit card to obtain NIS (New Israeli Shekels) at ATMs throughout Israel. Most Israeli hotels, restaurants and stores accept American Express, MasterCard and Visa cards as well. American dollars are accepted in many places in Israel; however, in most cases, change will be given in NIS.
WILL I NEED TO BRING A POWER ADAPTER?
Almost all hotel rooms are equipped with hairdryers, and all have shaver sockets. For other appliances, Israel’s electricity is 220V A/C, single phase 50-cycles; 110V-220V transformers can be used. Israeli outlets have three prongs, but European two-prong adapters usually work.