| Thursday, 12 February - Israel Pilgrims
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| El Al flight to Israel
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| Friday, 13February - When You Come Into the Land - (Deut. 26:1 )
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Arrive in Israel to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion airport by your ITC guide
See the famous Rappaport sculpture, "Scrolls of Fire," an artistic rendition of Jewish and Israeli history
Ascend to Jerusalem and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem
Hotel check-in
Our preparation for Shabbat takes us to the Western Wall for a Kabbalat Shabbat experience that will live on in your memory for years to come
We share in a delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 14 February - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Enjoy early morning Shabbat Services in Jerusalem - directions to local Synagogues provided
Mid morning walking tours in the Old City of Jerusalem
Explore the wonderful fortress that houses the Jerusalem Museum at the Tower of David to learn about the history of Jerusalem throughout the ages.
Walk through the colorful Arab Shuk (market) and tour the Old City's Jewish Quarter
Return to our Hotel for a scrumptious Lunch
Afternoon at leisure for Shabbat rest or time to visit with family and friends
Havdalah with your guide
Free evening "out on the town" in Jerusalem
Overnight: Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 15 February - Jerusalem Old and New
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In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation stones
Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized "walk" through the Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center
Visit the unforgettable Memorial Museum and Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem. Walk through the haunting Valley of the Communities and participate in a moving "Yizkor" service
Travel through time at the captivating Jerusalem Time Elevator multi-media production for an impressive overview of Jerusalem history
Meet with the rabbi to go over details for tomorrow's Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Dinner at Little Italy Restaurant
Overnight: Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 16 February - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Early departure for Masada - Visit the New welcome center which offers a short movie, a model of Masada, some of the newly discovered artifacts, a photo gallery, and a store.
Ascend by cable car to the mountain fortress of Masada for a tour of this amazing excavation and a discussion of the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times.
Join together in Masada's ancient 2000 year old synagogue for a compelling Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony
Continue to the amazing Dead Sea for a special surprise
Return to Jerusalem
Enjoy a delicious dinner at Ima's Mediterranean Restaurant
Overnight: Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 17 February - Digging Israel
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This morning we can volunteer for and hour or two at Yad L'Kashish: where hundreds of Jerusalem's elderly and disabled have the opportunity to remain an integral part of society, by providing them with work opportunities in a variety of handicraft workshops, including ceramics, needlework and silk-printing.
Stop at the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center to climb on the tanks and to learn about the battles that secured the road to Jerusalem
Uncover actual artifacts as you participate in an ongoing archeological dig - the "Dig for a Day" program at Tel Maresha. "Cave crawl" also available for the adventurous
Evening: enjoy a guided visit to the Israel Museum, including the Shrine of the Book, the children's wing (optional), and art and archeology exhibits. Free time for supper (on your own) at one of the museum's eateries
Overnight: Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 18 February - Foundations of the Modern State
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Leaving Jerusalem in the morning, we arrive first in Tel Aviv
At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of the State
Visit the wonderful excavations of ancient Caesaria, including an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct and the newly-opened multi-media center, where ancient history comes to life
Pass through Haifa on the way to Akko a city of fascinating historical heritage, a rare blend of East and West, authentic sights from the past, a unique meeting place of art and religion alongside the remains of various cultures - all these have made Acre one of the most important cities of the ancient world.
Rosh Hanikra is the northernmost point on the Mediterranean shore of Israel, where a chalk mountain range meets the sea. The sea carved out a chain of grottoes in the foot of the chalk cliffs. Throughout human history, Rosh HaNikra served as a passage point for trade caravans and armies between Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Egypt, and Africa. The British dug a tunnel through the nearby rocks for trains on what was the Cairo-Istanbul railway
Enjoy a Lake Kinneret boat ride followed by a delicious lakeshore dinner at Decks Restaurant
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tiberias
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| Thursday, 19 February - In the Footsteps of Kabbalists and Pioneers
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Plant a tree as a family in Israeli soil, in honor or in memory of a loved one
Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat
Gain a deeper understanding of the Golan Heights, as you cross the Jordan River and climb by bus to the Golan. Hear the story of the most expansive land battle in the world, which took place here during the 1973 Yom Kippur War
Travel through the Golan by jeep, off the beaten track
Enjoy home hospitality with families on Kibbutz Lavi and hear about the joys and challenges of maintaining a Galilee kibbutz today
Luscious lakeshore dinner at the Chinese Pagoda
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tiberias
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| Friday, 20 February - The Delights of Eilat
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Take a morning flight to Eilat from Haifa or Rosh Pina
Board a luxury touring yacht at the Eilat marina for a leisurely cruise and lunch on the Red Sea. Snorkeling equipment is available for those who would like to get "up close and personal" with the most exquisite coral reefs and tropical fish to be found in the world
Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Herods Palace Eilat
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Optional Day trip to Petra in Jordan
$175 PLUS $25 Border Tax
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| Shabbat, 21 February - Shabbat in Eilat
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Optional Shabbat Services available at local Synagogues -
Spend the day at leisure sampling the delights of Eilat, including beautiful beaches, your hotel's spa facilities, the new "Kings City" biblical theme center, water-skiing, paddle boats, wind-surfing, banana boats, snorkeling, a swim with the dolphins, or scuba- and "snuba"-diving to get up close and personal with Red Sea coral and fish (extra charges apply for some of these activities)
Festive Farewell Dinner
Overnight: Herods Palace Eilat
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| Sunday, 22 February - A Temporary Departure
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| Tour the Timna Copper Mines and the spellbinding King Solomon's Pillars and marvel at the huge, multi-colored rock formations
Visit the Underwater Observatory, one of the largest underwater sea-aquariums in the world, built into a coral reef
Board late afternoon/early evening flight from Eilat to Tel Aviv
Depart Israel on overnight flight to USA
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| Monday, 23 February - Arrive back in the USA
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| Begin planning your next Israel trip with ITC Tours!
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Special 11 Day - Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tour:
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February 14 - 24, 2008
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Round trip air NY - TLV - NY $920 to $1180
Plus Tax and Fuel Surcharge
Price per person in a double room $2595
Single room supplement = $595
Reduction 3rd pax child up to 18 years child sharing with parents = $595
Bar Mitzvah Child as 3rd pax in parents room = $595
Bar Mitzvah child in a double room = $795
Rates are based on the following confirmed hotels -25 rooms:
Feb 15-20, 08 - Inbal Jerusalem
Feb 20-22, 08 - Sheraton Tiberias
Feb 22-24, 08 - Herods Eilat
Price Includes:
Meeting and assistance on arrival at Ben Gurion Airport by ITC representative.
Porterage at airport and hotels
10 Days of touring with one of Israel's Top Guides and Drivers
9 full days Air-conditioned vehicle starting and ending Ben Gurion Airport.
Sightseeing with one of Israel's best guides as per Itinerary
Entrance fees as per itinerary above
Hostess in Jerusalem
Boat Ride on Feb 20
Jeep tour on Feb 21.
Home hospitality Lavi Feb 21
Flight from Haifa to Eilat Feb 22
Lunch and Cruise on Feb 23.
Flight from Eilat to Tel Aviv Feb 24
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Fee $395.
Includes preparation kit,
Meeting with Rabbi in Israel
Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts
Expenses of a personal nature
Bus services on Saturday
Airport taxes, border taxes, visa fees,
Tips to driver, guide, hotel and restaurant staff. $12 per day pre collected
Meal arrangements:
9 nights hotel accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels, on Bed and Breakfast basis.
Shabbat Dinner at Inbal Hotel in JLM on Feb 15.
Shabbat Lunch Feb 16.
Dinner at Little Italy Restaurant in Jerusalem on Feb 17.
Dinner at Ima Restaurant in Jerusalem on Feb 18.
Dinner at Decks Restaurant in Tiberias on Feb 20
Dinner at Pagoda Restaurant in Tiberias on Feb 21
Shabbat dinner at htl in Eilat on Feb 22.
Dinner at htl in Eilat on Feb 23 in private room.
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