| Sunday, 11 October - USA Departure
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| Evening flight to Israel
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| Monday, 12 October - When You Come Into the Land (Deut 26:1)
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Late afternoon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport to be met by
your ITC representative.
Our tour opens in Old Jaffa, once the gateway to Eretz
Yisrael OR at Rabin Square, where Prime Minister Rabin
was assassinated
Hotel check-in and welcome dinner
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv [D]
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| Tuesday, 13 October - Foundations of the Modern State
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At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration
of the State. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the
amazing achievements of the Palmach at the recently
opened multi-media Palmach Museum (if available). Browse
through unique craft items in Nahalat Binyamin's colorful,
open-air market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action (time
permitting).
At the "Dig for a Day" program at Beit Guvrin, have a
hands-on experience of archeology as you uncover actual
artifacts while taking part in an actual archeological dig;
"cave crawl" also available for the adventurous. Free
evening in Tel Aviv
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv [B, D]
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| Wednesday, 14 October - Layers of History
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Depart for Israel's north. 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. Meet members of
Israel's Druze community in Ossafiya, hear about their
fierce patriotism, and enjoy their warm hospitality for
lunch. Take a panoramic bus tour of Haifa, including views
of the Bahai Gardens.
Enjoy a delicious lakeshore dinner at Decks (steak)
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias [B, L, D]
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| Thursday, 15 October - Tzefat and the Golan Heights
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Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical
city of Tzefat. Travel through the Golan Heights and
stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once
did. Taste the fruits of the region in the form of awardwinning
wines at the Golan Winery
Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan
Ascent to Jerusalem, with a scenic overlook and reciting
the sheheheyanu blessing at Mount Scopus
Hotel check-in
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem [B]
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| Friday, 16 October - Those Who Sacrificed
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Visit the new state-of-the art Memorial Museum and the
Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem. Visit the multi-media
Herzl Exhibit, where the Father of Modern Zionism and
his untiring quest are "brought to life" before your eyes,
and the Har Herzl Military Cemetery. Walk through colorful,
bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market - am yisrael
hai!
Kabbalat Shabbat at Robinson's Arch Festive Shabbat
dinner at the Fuchsberg Center for Conservative Judaism,
with a study session led by Conservative Yeshiva students
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem [B, D]
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| Shabbat, 17 October - Shabbat in Jerusalem - Parashat Bereshit
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Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice (suggestions,
walking instructions to be provided) Shabbat lunch
at the hotel. Shabbat afternoon walking tour through the
four colorful quarters of the Old City, including the
Cardo. Havdalah with Rabbi Mallach
Free evening on Ben Yehuda or Emek Refaim
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem [B, L]
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| Sunday, 18 October - Jerusalem of Old
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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 Temple Mount at the
Davidson Center
Free time for lunch (on one's own) and shopping in the
Jewish Quarter, Cardo
Visit the new Shrine of the Book and the newly reopened
Second Temple Model of Jerusalem at the Israel Museum
Summarize the day with a breathtaking view at an Old
City overlook
Free evening in Jerusalem OR evening program with a
Masorti synagogue
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem [B]
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| Monday, 19 October - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Ascend Masada by cable car. Tour this impressive excavation
and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish
population during Roman times.
Spend time at our hotel, enjoying its pool, spa facilities,
and the amazing Dead Sea
Optional excursion to walk through the Ein Gedi Nature
Reserve.
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Danielli Hotel, Dead Sea [B, D]
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| Tuesday, 20 October - Foundations of the Modern State
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| Visit Israel's Airforce Museum near Beersheva to view
the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this
brave fighting force OR Tour the fascinating Jo Alon
Museum of Bedouin Culture for an in-depth introduction to
this desert culture and some Bedouin hospitality
Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet
factory built by the Haganah under the noses of the
British at the Ayalon Institute
Visit the Museum of the Diaspora for a special encounter
with Jewish communities around the world and throughout
the ages (time permitting)
Enjoy an early farewell dinner at Maganda (Yemenite)
Those leaving Israel tonight: Transfer to Ben Gurion
Airport for flight to USA
Those remaining in Israel: Evening flight to Eilat [B, D]
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| Wednesday, 21 October - A Temporary Departure
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| Return to USA - Begin planning your next Israel trip with
Rabbi Mallach and ITC Tours!
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Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael's
Adventure
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October 11 - 21, 2009
Eilat/Petra Extension: October 20 - 23, 2009 |
With
Rabbi Mark and Genya Mallach |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - EWR - Tel Aviv- EWR - 13 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Deluxe Dan Panorama Hotel Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Hotel Tiberias, King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem, Danielli Hotel, Dead Sea
- 9 Days of touring with one of Israel's best Tour Guides - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 5 weekday dinners, Shabbat dinner, Shabbat lunch, as per itinerary
- Late afternoon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport to be met by your ITC representative.
- Tour opens in Old Jaffa, Rabin Square, Independence Hall, Palmach Museum , Nahalat Binyamin's colorful,
- Dig for a Day at Beit Guvrin archeological dig, Excavations of ancient Caesaria,
- Meet members of Israel's Druze community in Ossafiya, Panoramic tour of Haifa, Bahai Gardens.
- Mystical city of Tzefat. Golan Heights, Golan Winery, Israel's border with Jordan,
- Ascend to Jerusalem reciting the sheheheyanu blessing, State-of-the art Memorial Museum at Yad Vashem.
- New multi-media Herzl Exhibit, Har Herzl Military Cemetery.
- Machaneh Yehuda open-air market, Kabbalat Shabbat at Robinson's Arch, Shabbat dinner at the Fuchsberg Center
- Study session led by Conservative Yeshiva students, Shabbat services, Shabbat afternoon walking tour.
- Havdalah with Rabbi Mallach, Kotel Tunnels, Explore the Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center,
- Jewish Quarter, Cardo, Shrine of the Book, Second Temple Model of Jerusalem at the Israel Museum, Masada,
- Amazing Dead Sea, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. Airforce Museum near Beersheva, Jo Alon Museum of Bedouin,
- Ayalon Institute, Museum of the Diaspora,
- Informative full-color ITC Israel source book - adults' and children's versions
- A fun filled spiritual adventure and Much Much More !!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Land Only $2370 per person in a double room ( check payment) - Single room supplement $585
- Land Only $2465 (Credit card payment)
- Plus EL-AL Round trip Air $ 1150. PLUS tax $98 and fuel surcharge * $200 subject to change
- Buy it now Round trip Air EWR-TLV-EWR - EL-AL $1395* - Continental Air $1393* -*SUBJECT TO PURCHASE
- Tips for Guide and Driver $135
- Eilat-Petra Extension $1029 - Eilat without Petra deduct $105 - Single Supplement $295
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