| Sunday, 6 July - USA Departure Overnight flight to Israel
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| Monday, 7 July - When You Come Into the Land (Deut 26:1)
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Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport to be met and assisted by your
ITC representative. Tour opening in Old Jaffa, once the
gateway to Eretz Yisrael; review the story of Jonah the
Prophet on site. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour of Tel Aviv
Hotel check-in, rest, and tour orientation
Welcome dinner at Maganda Restaurant (Yemenite)
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Tuesday, 8 July - Foundations of the Modern State
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Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet
factory built by the Haganah under the noses of the British
at the Ayalon Institute. At Independence Hall, relive Ben
Gurion's moving declaration of the State. Browse through
unique craft items in Nachalat Binyamin's colorful, open-air
market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action. Enjoy an impressive
presentation of the amazing achievements of the
Palmach at the recently opened multi-media Palmach Museum
Return to the hotel for a Mediterranean swim
Free evening out on the town
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Wednesday, 9 July - Layers of History
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Depart for Israel's north
See ancient history come to life at the newly-opened multimedia
center against the backdrop of ancient Caesaria.
Excavations include an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct
Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical
city of Tzefat. Free time for shopping in Tzefat
Gourmet dinner at the Bar-El Restaurant in Tzefat or at
Galei Kinneret restaurant.
Overnight: Galei Kinneret Hotel, Tiberias
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| Thursday, 10 July - The Golan Heights
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Travel to the Golan Heights by jeep (Shvilim), off the beaten
track, and stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the
Syrians once did. Ascend to the peak of Har Bental, where
you can enter army bunkers and take in a panoramic view at
the crossroads of three countries. Taste the fruits of the
region in the form of award-winning wines at the Golan
Winery. Glide down Jordan River tributaries in a kayak (age
5 or over) Visit the tomb of a great sage, buried in Tiberias
Enjoy a lakeside dinner at the Chinese Pagoda
Overnight: Galei Kinneret Hotel, Tiberias
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| Friday, 11 July - The Jordan River Valley and Ascent to Jerusalem
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Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan
Stop at the ancient Beit Alpha Synagogue to examine its
striking mosaic floor; enjoy a short, amusing film about plans
to renovate this ancient synagogue two millennia ago
Group may split: Tour the remarkable excavation of the
ancient Roman city of Beit Shean, including a magnificent
Cardo, many residences, and amphitheatre OR Swim in the
wondrous natural pools at Sachne, fed by underground
springs (towel needed) Continue south along Israel's border
with Jordan. Ascent to Jerusalem
Gaze upon the Temple Mount from Mount Scopus; take in the
breathtaking view. Hotel check-in and dinner
Return to the hotel to rest, swim
Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel or a synagogue of your choice
Festive Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 12 July - Shabbat in Jerusalem Parashat Balak
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Shabbat services at a choice of neighborhood synagogues
(suggestions, walking instructions to be provided)
Sumptuous Shabbat buffet lunch at the hotel
Shabbat rest. Shabbat afternoon walking tour in a fascinating
Jerusalem neighborhood near the hotel
Havdalah with Rabbi Feldman
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 13 July - Jerusalem of Old
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Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual,
computerized "walk" through the Temple Mount at the
Davidson Center. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the
Western Wall's massive foundation stones
Enjoy free time for shopping and lunch (on one's own) in the
Jewish Quarter. Tour David's City, the most ancient section
of Jerusalem, built by King David
Group dinner at Joy Grill Bar
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 14 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Early departure for the ascent by cable car to Masada. Tour
this impressive excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma
faced by its Jewish population during Roman times
Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
and review the biblical story of kings David and Saul "on
site" Stop for a dip and mud baths at Mineral Beach on the
amazing Dead Sea. At Eretz Bereshit, enjoy camel rides and
a biblical dinner in Abraham's tent in the Judean desert
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 15 July - Those Who Made a Difference
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Visit the state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum and
the Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem (age 12 and up only)
Alternative for younger children: At the Jerusalem Biblical
Zoo, enjoy meeting the animals that roamed this land during
Bible times (accompanied by adult/s) Visit the Herzl Exhibit,
where the Father of Modern Zionism and his untiring quest
are "brought to life" before your eyes (if available)
Walk through colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda Market -
am yisrael chai! Free evening in Jerusalem OR Evening
visit with one of Jerusalem's Masorti congregations
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 16 July - Torah in Jerusalem
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| Spend this morning with Rabbi Feldman at a study session
at the prestigious Hartman Institute (cost, if any, not
included in tour price) Free afternoon for shopping
Farewell dinner at Anna Ticho Restaurant (gourmet, dairy)
Depart for the airport
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| Thursday, 17 July - A Temporary Departure
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| Return to USA
Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Feldman
and ITC Tours!
Arrive in USA
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Temple Beth EL's
Tour |
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July 6 - 17, 2008
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With
Rabbi Leonid Feldman |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - MIA - Tel Aviv- MIA - 10 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Five Star Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Jerusalem, Carlton Hotel Tel Aviv, Galei Kinneret Hotel, Tiberias
- 10 Days of touring with one of Israel’s best Tour Guide Educators - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 6 weekday dinners, 1 Shabbat dinner, 1 Shabbat lunch, as per itinerary
- Tour opening and orientation in Old Jaffa, Panoramic bus tour of Tel Aviv
- Ayalon Institute, Independence Hall, Nachalat Binyamin ,Multi-media Palmach Museum, Ancient Caesaria.
- Mystical city of Tzefat, Golan Heights, Har Bental, Golan Winery, Kayak on the Jordan River,
- Beit Alpha Synagogue, Beit Shean, Sachne, Understanding Israel's border with Jordan, Jerusalem,
- Kabbalat Shabbat at the most unusual Synagogue in Jerusalem Shirah Hadasha with Rabbi Feldman,
- Shabbat afternoon walking tour, Havdalah with Rabbi Feldman
- Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall,
- Jewish Quarter, David's City, Masada. Ein Gedi Nature, Dead Sea, Eretz Bereshit, Mount Scopus,
- New state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum at Yad Vashem,
- Herzl Exhibit, Machaneh Yehuda Market Masorti congregation, Hartman Institute
- Informative full-color ITC source book - A fun filled spiritual adventure and Much Much More !!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Air and Land Package $4145 Land Only $2595 Per person in a double room - Single room supplement $890
- Reduction for 3rd person child up to 12 years child sharing with parents $704
- Reduction for 3rd person child up to 15 to 18 years child sharing with parents $682
- Reduction for 3rd person BM age child sharing with parents $914
- Plus Airport Tax $98, Fuel Surcharge** $225 Tips for Guide and Driver $120 ** subject to change
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