| SUNDAY, 29 June - When You Come Into The Land (Deut. 26:1)
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Morning arrival (ideally) at Ben Gurion Airport to be met and assisted by your ITC
Israel guide. Proceed to Israel's north. Tour the remarkable excavation of the
ancient Roman city of Beit Shean, including a magnificent Cardo, many residences,
amphitheatre, etc. Swim in the wondrous natural pools at Sachne, fed by underground
springs. Continue north along Israel's border with Jordan to the upper
Galilee. Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Kibbutz Kfar Blum, Galilee
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| MONDAY, 30 June - In the Footsteps of Sages and Mystics
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Explore the magnificently excavated ancient city of Tzippori, home to Rabbi Judah
the Prince . Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of
Tzefat. Glide down the Jordan River in a raft
Dinner at the lovely Dubrovin Farm Restaurant (gourmet, steak), located in a historic
pioneer village
Overnight: Kibbutz Kfar Blum, Galilee
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| TUESDAY, 1 July - The Golan Heights
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Take a nature walk through the Banias Nature Reserve
Travel through the Golan Heights by jeep, 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. Enjoy a Lake Kinneret boat ride followed by a lakeside dinner at Decks
Steak Restaurant
Overnight: Kibbutz Kfar Blum, Galilee
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| WEDNESDAY, 2 July - The Mediterranean Coast
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Take the cable car to the mesmerizing ocean grottos of Rosh Hanikra, at Israel's
border with Lebanon (time permitting)
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
At Kibbutz Ein Shemer, enjoy hands-on activities that simulate the life of Israel's
early kibbutz pioneers, such as baking bread in a wood-burning oven, pitching a
tent, building a mosaic floor, solving early kibbutz members' dilemmas, etc
Ascent to Jerusalem
Make the sheheyanu blessing while taking in a breathtaking view of the Old City of
Jerusalem from the Haas Promenade
Dinner at Olive and Fish Restaurant
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| THURSDAY, 3 July - Jerusalem Then and Now
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Take part in Sarah's Bat Mitzvah service at the Southern Steps of the Temple
Mount the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation
stones. Walk through Hezekiah's Water Tunnel (flashlights, strap-on water shoes
needed) Celebratory Bat Mitzvah dinner at Anna Ticho House, Hosted by Vicki
and Brian
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| FRIDAY, 4 July - Those Who Made a Difference
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
At Ammunition Hill learn about the fierce Six Day War battle for Jerusalem that
took place there. Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial
Museum and the Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem (age 12 and over 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 colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market - am yisrael hai!
Welcome Shabbat with hundreds of others at the Kotel
Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| SHABBAT, 5 July - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice
Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel
Walk on the Walls of the Old City for a birds-eye, rooftop view into its different
neighborhoods, followed by a visit to the Cardo
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| SUNDAY, 6 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
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. Stop for a dip in the amazing Dead Sea
At Genesis Land, enjoy camel rides and a biblical dinner in Abraham's tent in the
Judean desert.
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| MONDAY, 7 July - Jerusalem Day
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Tour the Israel Museum including the new Shrine of the Book; the children's wing;
art, archeology, and Judaica exhibits; and the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden
Admire the beautiful Chagall Windows at Hadassah Hospital
Dinner at Ima's Restaurant .
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| TUESDAY, 8 July - Digging Israel
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
At Archeological Seminar's “Dig for a Day” program at Beit Guvrin, uncover actual
artifacts as you participate in an ongoing archeological dig. “Cave crawl” also available
for the adventurous. At the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, review (or
climb on) the tanks and learn about battles fought there for the road to
Jerusalem. Visit the new “Mini-Israel” and see miniature replicas of a wide variety
of sites throughout Israel- those you'll be seeing this time and those you will want
to see next time! Free evening Tel Aviv
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| WEDNESDAY, 9 July - Pre State - Israel
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-
State bullet factory built by the Haganah under the noses of the British at the
Ayalon Institute. Enjoy an extremely impressive presentation of the amazing
achievements of the Palmach at the new multi-media Palmach Museum (if available)
Free time for final shopping/packing and a Mediterranean swim
Farewell dinner at Yitzhak Hagadol Restaurant
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| THURSDAY, 10 July - Flight to Rhodes
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| Early morning departure to the airport for flight to Rhodes
July 10 -14 Rhodes - Greece extension - Cost approx $ 1500.00
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Sarah Hart's
Bat Mitzvah Tour
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June 29 - July 10, 2008
Optional: Rhodes - Greece extension July 10 - 14, 2008
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Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip group transfers from airport in Israel
- Kibbutz Kfar Blum, Galilee - Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem; Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
- One of ITC’s Top Tour Guide Educators and Drivers will be with you the entire trip
- All Breakfasts, Eight Week Day Dinners and Shabbat Dinner and Lunch
- Caesaria, Tiberias, Acco, Rosh Hanikra, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Tel Aviv
- Tour the remarkable excavation of the ancient Roman city of Beit Shean, Cardo, Sachne,
- Tzippori, Tzefat, Rafting on the Jordan River, Banias Nature Reserve,
- Golan Heights by jeep, Har Bental, Golan Winery, Kibbutz Ein Shemer,
- Bat Mitzvah service at the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount,
- Kotel Tunnels, Hezekiah's Water Tunnel, Ammunition Hill,
- Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Children's Memorial, Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Machaneh Yehuda,
- Walk on the Walls of the Old City,
- Masada. Camel ride, Abraham's tent, Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book,
- Chagall Windows at Hadassah Hospital, Archeological Seminar's "Dig for a Day" ,
- Latrun, Mini-Israel, Ayalon Institute, Palmach Museum, Mediterranean swim,
- A fun filled spiritual tour and Much Much More!!!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Land Only $3159. per person in a double room
- Single Room Supplement $845
- Reduction - 2-18 years old as third person in a triple room: $411
- Greece itinerary and pricing approx. $1500 Land and Air
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