Sunday, 24 March – Depart USA
Overnight flight to Israel
Monday, 25 March – When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
Arrival in
Israel to be met and assisted by your ITC representative
at Ben Gurion Airport
Proceed to Jerusalem for hotel check-in
Sumptuous seder feast at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Tuesday, 26 March – Pesach in Jerusalem
Walk into the Old City on foot, as our ancestors did for
the three pilgrimage festivals. Visit the Kotel, where
the ancient Temple once stood and the holiest site to
Judaism today. Continue our walking tour through the
Jewish quarter, the colorful Arab shuk (market) and the
Old City’s Christian, Armenian, and Moslem Quarters.
Free time to rest and swim. Late afternoon walking tour
through newer Jerusalem neighborhoods near the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Wednesday, 27 March – Foundations of the Modern State
Depart for Tel Avi. 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 multi-media Palmach Museum. At
Rabin Square discuss this great Israeli leader and some
of the pressing issues facing Israel today. Take part in
a special walking tour of Old Jaffa, conducted by Beit
Daniel: “Co-Existence,” which is led by both Arab and
Jewish guides working together. Return to Jerusalem for
a free evening
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Thursday, 28 March – Jerusalem of Old
Take part in a moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah service at
Robinson’s Arch. Explore the Southern Wall Excavations
and learn more about the ancient Jerusalem Temple at
the Davidson Center. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside
the Western Wall’s massive foundation stones.
Lunch (on one’s own) and shopping in the Jewish
Quarter. Travel through many centuries in walking tour
through the Jewish Quarter. Stop at the Knesset
Menorah for a “Kodak moment” and a view of Israel’s
center of government. Attend The Night Spectacular,
the fabulous new sound and light show at the Tower of
David Museum
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Friday, 29 March – Digging Israel
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 ongoing archeological
dig; “cave crawl” also available for the adventurous
Plant a tree in Israeli soil in honor or in memory of a
loved one; share something about the person in whose
honor/memory you are planting with the rest of the
group at Aminadav Forest. Walk through colorful,
bustling Machane Yehuda open-air market as Jerusalem
prepares for Shabbat (time permitting) Friday night
services at Kol Haneshama Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Shabbat, 30 March – Shabbat in Jerusalem
Shabbat morning services HUC Synagogue
Enjoy a Shabbat walking tour with your guide through
fascinating Jerusalem neighborhoods
Havdalah with Rabbi Serotta and Vanessa Ehrlich
Free evening in Jerusalem OR Possible meeting at the
hotel with Rabbi Arik Asherman
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Sunday, 31 March – Those Who Made a Difference
Visit Lifeline for the Old, a moving crafts workshop that
employs Jerusalem elderly. Enjoy shopping for unique
hand-crafted Judaica items in their store. Visit the
Holocaust Memorial Museum (age 12 and up only) and
the Children’s Memorial at Yad Vashem; alternative
interactive tour available for younger children on site
Take a sobering walk through the history of the Jewish
State at the Har Herzl Military Cemetery
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Monday, 1 April – Hag-7th day of Passover
Enjoy a guided visit to the Jerusalem Museum at the
Tower of David and then continue to explore the fascinating
neighborhoods and markets of the Old City with
your guide.
Enjoy a guided walking tour of fascinating Jerusalem
neighborhoods near your hotel as Jerusalem celebrates
the last day of Passover.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Tuesday, 2 April – Ancient Masada
Hotel check-out - Early departure for the lowest place
on earth, the Dead Sea Region. Ascend Masada by
cable car or the Snake Path. 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 at Kfar HaNokdim. Stop for a dip, mud
baths, and good hot showers at the amazing Dead Sea
Return to Jerusalem for a farewell dinner at Olive and
Fish. Depart for Ben Gurion Airport
Wednesday, 3 April – A Temporary Departure
Arrive in USA. Begin planning your next Israel trip with
Lakeside Congregation and ITC Tours!
Itinerary subject to change
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