Arrive at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on self-booked flight An airport VIP greeting and complimentary transfer to our Jerusalem hotel is included for all travelers arriving this day
Group orientation and welcome dinner at Joy Restaurant
Night Spectacular Show in the Old City
Experience a panoramic introduction to Jerusalem from the Haas Promenade
Discover the foundations of Jerusalem at the City of David archaeological park
Navigate under ancient Jerusalem in the Hezekiah water tunnel, fed by a fresh natural spring (summer only)
Enter the Old City via the Zion Gate – Explore the rooftops, alleys and ancient squares of the Jewish Quarter
Reflections at the Kotel – The Western Wall — and go deep under the Old City on the Kotel Tunnel Tour. Subsequently return to our accommodations – Freshen up, relax, and experience the quiet that descends on Jerusalem as the city prepares for the start of Shabbat
Option to attend an outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat service (pluralistic) at the Jerusalem First Train Station market (summer only). Evening: Enjoy a festive Shabbat dinner experience as a group at our hotel
Option to attend Shabbat services, explore the Israel Museum (on own) or relax at the hotel pool
Shabbat lunch is included at our hotel
Afternoon walking tour – Montefiore’s Windmill, Yemin Moshe and the Prime Minister’s Residence in Rehavia
Option to return to the Old City to tour the Christian Quarter and Arab Shuk (bazaar)
Evening: Discover Jerusalem nightlife at Ben Yehuda Pedestrian Mall
Morning: Docent-led tour of the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center (option to visit Jerusalem Biblical Zoo for children)
Make a quick stop at the grounds of the Knesset – Israel’s Parliament Building — and photo-op at the famous National Menorah
Experience the color and energy of the Mahane Yehuda open-air marketplace
A hands-on archaeological workshop at Beit Guvrin National Park (summer only)
Learn about the leaders who shaped the story of modern Israel at Mt. Herzl National Memorial (winter only)
Travel deep into the heart of the Judean Desert for a camel riding experience and desert tent dinner feast at Kfar Hanokdim
Check-in to our accommodations on the Dead Sea at Ein Bokek Beach
Ascend Masada – Option to hike up the Snake Path or take cable cars. Walking tour of Herod’s desert mountaintop fortress and the bastion of an ancient Jewish rebellion
Floating and relaxation time at the Dead Sea resort facilities
Short nature walk to the desert waterfalls at Ein Gedi and view wild ibex in their natural habitat
Travel northwards to the Galilee via the Jordan Valley, part of the Syrian-African Rift Valley. Subsequent check-in and dinner at our accommodations on the Sea of Galilee shores
Walking tour of ancient Tsfat – The historic center of Jewish mysticism in the Galilee highlands
Lunch on own and personal exploration time in the Tsfat artist quarter
Cool off with a relaxed rafting journey down the upper Jordan River (summer only)
Nature walk and bike riding in the Hula Valley migratory bird reserve (winter only)
Free time for relaxation and/or swimming in the Sea of Galilee and hotel pool
Evening: Sunset cruise on the Sea of Galilee with Israeli dancing followed by a lakefront dinner at Decks Restaurant
Ascend the Golan Heights and explore the region on a historical off-road jeep trek
View Israel’s neighbors and crawl through former bunkers at the summit of Mt. Ben-Tal
Enjoy a tasting and tour at the Golan Height Winery (option: Kesem HaGolan 4D film for children)
Return to the kibbutz for a guided walking tour and explanation of the kibbutz idea
Evening: Gourmet dinner at Roberg, a gourmet restaurant in the Galilee countryside
Travel westward toward the Mediterranean Coast
Overlook of Haifa from the Bahai Temple Gardens on Mount Carmel
Discover a new culture, enjoying traditional hospitality and lunch in the Druze village of Ussafiya
Tour of Caesarea – Herod’s Roman amphitheater and grand palace on the beach
Arrive to Tel Aviv in the late afternoon and enjoy a sunset walking tour of the ancient Jaffa seaport
Check-in to our luxury hotel on the Tel Aviv beachfront
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for overnight flights back to North America
Location | Hotel |
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Jerusalem | Mount Zion Hotel |
Dead Sea | Crowne Plaza Dead Sea |
North Israel | Ma’agan Holiday Village |
Tel Aviv | Carlton |
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