Afternoon arrival in Israel to be met and assisted by your ITC representatives at Ben Gurion Airport. Ceremony of welcome and arrivals in Tel Aviv. Welcome dinner at Maganda Yemenite Restaurant

Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv

Visit the Holon Museum to experience "Dialogue in the Dark" or "Invitation to Silence," a fascinating simulation of what it is like to be blind or deaf. Browse through unique craft items in Nahalat Binyamin's colorful, open-air market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action. Shabbat evening services at Israeli Reform synagogue Beit Daniel. Festive Shabbat dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv.

Shabbat services on the beach or in the hotel with Rabbi Kaiserman. Day at leisure to relax or explore Tel Aviv stores, museums, and vibrancy on one's own, including free Israeli dancing on the boardwalk. Evenings choices include sampling the wide array of Tel Aviv's culinary, cultural, and entertainment options.

Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv

At the "Dig for a Day" program at Beit Guvrin, have a handson experience in archeology as you uncover actual artifacts while taking part in an actual archeological dig; "cave crawl" available for the adventurous. Create your own beautiful painted wooden Judaica item, in an enjoyable workshop at the Kakadu art studio. Explore the magnificently excavated ancient city of Tzippori; discover ancient beauty and evidence of a community in which Jews and Romans coexisted peacefully.

Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias.

In Tiberias, visit Dona Gracia House to become acquainted with the fascinating life of this 16th century Jewish heroine via dramatic story-telling. Ascend the Golan Heights. At the peak of Har Bental, enter army bunkers and take in a panoramic view at the crossroads of three countries. See the Golan Heights as we travel by jeep, off the beaten track, and stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once did Taste the fruits of the region in the form of award-winning wines at the Golan Winery. Free evening on the magical Tiberias promenade.

Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias.

Enjoy views of Lake Kinneret, also called the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on water. Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat, including free time for shopping. Visit a Kabbalistic artist in his studio. Explore Belvoir Castle, a beautifully restored Crusader fortress with a magnificent view of the Jordanian Gilad Mountains. Continue south for the ascent to Jerusalem. Take in a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem, illuminated in the evening, with a special ceremony. Group dinner at Minaret Restaurant.

Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem.

Enter the Old City of Jerusalem. Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and learn about the workings of the ancient Temple at the Davidson Center. Travel through many centuries as you tour the Jewish Quarter, with free time for lunch and shopping in the Cardo. First timers: In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the massive foundation stones of the Western Wall. Repeat visitors: Take an Old City walking tour to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Coptic Village, Arab and Armenian Quarters. Help those less fortunate as you prepare a meal at a Jerusalem soup kitchen. Free evening in Jerusalem.

Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem.

Early departure for the ascent by snake path or cable car to Masada. Tour this impressive excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times. Descend Masada by the Roman Ramp. Enjoy a camel trek through the desert and a delicious lunch and Bedouin hospitality in a Bedouin tent. Stop for a dip and mud baths at the amazing Dead Sea. Free evening in Jerusalem.

Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem.

Visit the new Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem. Take in a special multi-media presentation about the life of the Father of Modern Zionism at the new Herzl Exhibit. Visit colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market for the most delicious pastries and foods. Shabbat services at Yozma in Mevasseret Tzion, Emanu-El's longtime synagogue partner lead by the amazing Rabbi Maya Leibovich. Home hospitality for Shabbat dinner with Yozma families.

Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem.

Shabbat morning services at Hebrew Union College, followed by Kiddush. Torah study at HUC. Shabbat lunch at the World Union for Progressive Judaism at Beit Shmuel. Optional Shabbat walking tour. Havdalah under the stars with Rabbi Kaiserman. Farewell dinner at Olive and Fish, followed by a free evening for final shopping in Jerusalem.

Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem.

Morning departure for the airport for return flight to USA Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Kaiserman and ITC Tours!

Itinerary is Subject to Change

• Roundtrip Air from Newark, New Jersey to Ben Gurion Airport, Israel
• 10 Nights Hotel Accomodation at the King Solomon Hotel (Jerusalem), Kibbutz Lavi (Tiberias), and the Dan Panorama (Tel Aviv)
• All Breakfasts, 5 Weekday Dinners, 2 Shabbat Dinners, 1 Shabbat Lunch as per itinerary
• Touring with one of Israel's Top Tour Guide Educators in a Deluxe Motor Coach
• Outstanding supplemental programming and services with Rabbi Kaiserman and Sherry Nemiroff
• Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Tzefat, Masada, Dead Sea, Tzippori, and more
• Meet, Eat, Pray, & Talk with the Israeli Reform Community in Tel Aviv & Mevasseret Tzion
• Archaeological Dig, Social Action Project, and Time to Explore and Discover
• Experience Jeeps, Camels, Fortresses, Tents, Synagogues, and One Rich Lady's House
• Shop all over the country: Open-Air Market, Winery, Art Studio, Tzefat, Jerusalem
• Yad Vashem, Museum of the Deaf & Blind, Shabbat on the Beach, and Much More!

• Land Only: $2075 (by check), $2158 (credit card)
• Discount For Children (as 3rd person in a triple room): Ages 2-11 - subtract $420 Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Age 12-13 - subtract $525 Ages, 14-18 - subtract $405
• Other rooming combinations possible through ITC
• Single Supplement: $595 (check), $619 (credit card)
• Tips for Guide, Driver, Porterage and Restaurants are included in price
• Airfare (including tax and fuel surcharge) approx. $1090