Please provide us with your frequent flyer numbers if you wish to have this information automatically included in the airline record. The tour is very inclusive, with travel, meals, tipping and many extras already taken care of. Your only out of pocket expenses will be for shopping, some snacks during the day, and some occasional personal services such as hotel laundry and phone calls. The hotels as well as larger shops and merchants accept credit cards. Using a credit card overseas is the most convenient way of transacting business since it requires no exchange of currency on your part.
Credit cards are generally quite secure and provide the best available exchange rate.
However, since some small shops and market vendors do not accept credit cards you will want to bring sufficient cash and travelers checks. Be advised that while travelers checks can be refunded if they are lost or stolen, they can also be very expensive to use. Cash is the most cost-effective and easiest way to exchange currency, but involves greater risk of loss. As you might expect, the climate of the Near East is warm and dry. However, a variety of elevations will also affect the weather.