| Tuesday, 1 July-Israel Pilgrims - Overnight flight to Israel
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| Wednesday, 2 July - When You Come Into the Land
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Early arrival in Israel, to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion airport by
your ITC representative. Put down roots in Israel immediately as you
plant a tree in Israeli soil in honor or in memory of a loved one
Ascent to Jerusalem. Gaze upon the Old City from the Tayelet, as did
Abraham when he prepared to sacrifice Isaac; make the sheheyanu
blessing and take in the breathtaking view
Hotel check-in, rest, tour orientation - Welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Thursday, 3 July - Jerusalem of Old I Rosh Hodesh Tammuz
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Tour David's City, the most ancient section of Jerusalem, built by King
David, including the recently excavated Spring Tunnel. Explore the
Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized "walk"
through the Temple Mount at the Davidson Center. Travel through many
centuries in a guided tour of the Jewish Quarter, including entrance to
the Herodian Mansions. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western
Wall's massive foundation stones. Enjoy a Dine-Around Dinner at a choice
of lovely Jerusalem restaurants
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, JLM
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| Friday, 4 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics? II Rosh Hodesh Tammuz
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Early departure to ascend the mountain fortress of Masada by cable car
for a moving Bar/Bar Mitzvah service. Then tour this amazing 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 that took place
there "on site". Stop for a dip in the amazing Dead Sea (Mineral Beach)
Return to Jerusalem to prepare for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat as a group in an Old City courtyard, followed by
ma'ariv at the Kotel (or at a synagogue of your choice) Delicious Shabbat
dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 5 July - Shabbat in Jerusalem Parashat Hukkat
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Optional Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice (suggestions,
walking instructions to be provided) Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at
the hotel. Walk on the Walls of the Old City for a birds-eye, rooftop
view into its different neighborhoods; we continue our walk through its
colorful quarters. Havdalah under the stars with Hazzan Myers
Free evening (dinner on one's own) out on the town
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 6 July - Those Who Sacrificed
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Visit the recently-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum
the Children's Memorial, and the Valley of the Communities 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 youth educator)
Visit the recently opened Herzl Museum, where the Father of Modern
Zionism is "brought to life" before your eyes. Walk through colorful,
bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market - am yisrael hai! Enjoy a
Dine-Around Dinner at a choice of lovely Jerusalem restaurants
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 7 July - Foundations of the Modern State
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At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of the
State. Walk though the historic Neve Tzedek neighborhood, a UNESCO
Heritage site. Enjoy an extremely impressive presentation of the amazing
achievements of the Palmach at the new multi-media Palmach Museum (if
available) OR Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet
factory built by the Haganah under the noses of the British at the
Ayalon Institute in Rehovot. Return to Jerusalem for a free evening.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem | |
| Tuesday, 8 July - Layers of History - Depart for Israel's north
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Walk through the fascinating, underground Roman water system that once
fed ancient Caesaria at Alona Park near Binyamina (strap-on water shoes
needed) 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. Take in a magnificent
view of the Jezreel Valley at Mukhraka-Keren HaCarmel, where Elijah
the prophet faced off against the prophets of Ba'al
Travel to the Galilee Region for hotel check-in and dinner
Overnight: Kibbutz Ma'agan Hotel, Lake Kinneret
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| Wednesday,9 July - In the Footsteps of Pioneers and Mystics
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Travel to the Golan Heights by jeep, off the beaten track, and stop to
gaze down over the Galilee, as the Syrians once did. Glide down the
Jordan River in a kayak. In-depth of tour the synagogues, courtyards,
and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat; optional family/kids' crafts
activity (weaving, beading, paper-making, pottery) available in Tzefat's
artist colony while others enjoy more shopping time. Enjoy a gourmet dinner
in a private home at the Bar-El Family Restaurant in Tzefat
Overnight: Kibbutz Ma'agan Hotel, Lake Kinneret
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| Thursday, 10 July - The Jordan River Valley and Into the Desert -
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Depart for Israel's southern region. Optional: Brief stop at Mount Tavor
to review the story of Deborah the Judge and Warrior "on site"
Travel south along Israel's newest highway, with a view of the Security
Fence along the way. At the "Dig for a Day" program at Beit Guvrin,
uncover actual artifacts as you participate in an ongoing archeological dig.
Spelunking (cave crawling) also available for the adventurous. Visit
Israel's Airforce Museum near Beersheva to view the planes and equipment
and to hear the story of this brave fighting force
Hotel check-in and dinner
Overnight: Golden Tulip Hotel, Beersheva
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| Friday, 11 July - Desert Dwellers
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Depart for Eilat, stopping to gaze into the other-worldly Ramon Crater,
and visiting a choice of three of the following along the way:
Jo Alon Museum of Bedouin Culture near Lahav, for an in-depth introduction
to this desert culture (includes coffee/snack in a Bedouin tent)
Moshav Nevatim, home to Cochini Jews from India, visit their impressive
synagogue, brought over from India, and their small ethnic museum
Black Hebrews ("Haivri'im Hayisraeli'im") of Dimona, to hear about their
dreams and their struggle to integrate into Israeli society
Enjoy a wonderful family desert archery activity in the Ramon Crater
Arrive in Eilat for hotel check-in Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Eilat
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| Shabbat, 12 July - Shabbat in Eilat
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Spend the day and evening 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)
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Eilat
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| Sunday, 13 July - Sun and Fun OR The Wonders of Petra
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Day and evening at leisure in Eilat
OR Early departure for Petra to explore the amazing decorated red
rock formations of the ancient Nabateans. Enter Jordan at the Arava
crossing and travel to the Red Rose City by bus (approx. 2.5 hours).
Tour its treasury, the Roman theatre, and the impressive caves and rock
formations of this Nabatean City (not included in tour price)
Dine-Around Dinner in Eilat -
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Eilat
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| Monday, 14 July - The Red Sea
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Tour the Underwater Observatory, one of the largest seaquariums in the
world, built into a coral reef. 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 some additional free time this afternoon (from about 2 pm)
for Eilat leisure activities, including swim with the dolphins, etc.
Farewell dinner at the hotel. Depart for evening flight to Ben Gurion
Airport for
Overnight flight to USA Tuesday, 15 July - A Temporary
Departure Return to USA Begin planning your next Israel trip with ITC
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Congregation Beth EL's
Family Tour
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July 1 - 15, 2008
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With
Hazzan Jeffrey Myers |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - JFK - Tel Aviv- JFK - 12 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Deluxe Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem, Kibbutz Ma'agan Hotel, Lake Kinneret
- Golden Tulip Hotel, Beer sheva, Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Eilat
- 10 Days of touring with one of ITC best Tour Guide Educators - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 8 weekday dinners, 2 Shabbat dinner, 2 Shabbat lunches as per itinerary
- Rousing welcome home and orientation with your ITC guide on arrival in Israel
- Special tree planting ceremony in Israeli soil, View Old City from the Tayelet,
- Recite Shechiyanu blessing, Tour David's City Jerusalem, Spring Tunnel, Southern Wall Excavations,
- Davidson Center, Jewish Quarter, Herodian Mansions, Kotel Tunnels, Western Wall, Masada,
- Bar/Bar Mitzvah service, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, Kabbalat Shabbat in Old City courtyard, Ma'ariv at the Kotel,
- Walk on the Walls of the Old City, Havdalah under the stars with Hazzan Myers
- Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Herzl Museum, Machaneh Yehuda Independence Hall, Neve Tzedek,
- Palmach Museum, Ayalon Institute Alona Park , Caesaria. Mukhraka-Keren HaCarmel, Golan Heights by jeep,
- Jordan River in a kayak, Tzefat, Mount Tavor, Security Fence, Dig for a Day, Ramon Crater,
- Jo Alon Museum of Bedouin Culture, Petra, Underwater Observatory,
- 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 $4855 Land Only $3355
- Per person in a double room - Single room supplement $790
- Reduction 3rd pax adults $245
- Reduction 3rd pax child up to 18 years child sharing with parents $620
- Reduction 3rd pax Bar Mitzvah child sharing with parents $835
- Price includes Airport Tax $80,** Fuel Surcharge** $200 Tips for Guide and Driver $110 ** subject to change
*Prices are based on a minimum of 30 participants
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For information and application forms please call Hazzan Myers (516) 541-0740
or e-mail hazzanjsm@aol.com
To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS)
Tours arranged by ITC Tours, LLC. 800 2 ISRAEL
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