| Thursday, March 13
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| El Al flight to Israel
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| Friday, March 14 - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
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Arrive in Israel to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion airport by your ITC guide Arrive in Israel to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion airport by your ITC guide
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See the famous Rappaport sculpture, "Scrolls of Fire," an artistic rendition of Jewish and Israeli history
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Ascend to Jerusalem and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem -
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Hotel check-in
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our preparation for Shabbat takes us to the Kotel for a short
Kabbalat Shabbat experience that will live on in your memory for
years to come
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We share in a delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, March 15 - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Explore the wonderful fortress that houses the Jerusalem Museum at the Tower of David to learn about the history of Jerusalem throughout the ages.
Walking tour through the colorful quarters of Jerusalem's Old City
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Afternoon at leisure for Shabbat rest
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Free evening "out on the town" in Jerusalem
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Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Sunday, March 16 - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Early departure for the ascent by cable car to the mountain fortress of
Masada for a tour of this amazing excavation and a discussion of the
terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times.
Enjoy a dip in the amazing Dead Sea
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Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi nature reserve and hear the biblical story of kings David and Saul that took place there "on site"
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Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Monday, March 17 - Jerusalem of Old & New
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Take part in a moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony at Robinson's Arch (the "Conservative Kotel").
Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized "walk" through the Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center
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In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation stones
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At the Har Herzl Military Cemetery honor the memory of Israel's fallen heroes, who have given their lives to establish a secure Jewish homeland. We'll visit the resting places of Theodore Herzl, Golda Meir, and Yitzhak Rabin (IF TIME PERMIT)
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Visit the unforgettable Memorial Museum and Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem (age 12 and over only). Walk through the haunting Valley of the Communities
Alternative for younger children: At the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, enjoy meeting the animals that roamed this land during Bible times (to be accompanied by an adult or two)
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OR: Travel through time at the lively Jerusalem Time Elevator multi-media production for an colorful overview of Jerusalem histor
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Delicious group dinner at Little Italy dairy restaurant
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| Tuesday, March 18 - Northern Journey
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Depart for our trip to Israel's north
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At the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, climb on the tanks and learn about the battles that secured the road to Jerusalem
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Plant a tree in Israeli soil, in honor or in memory of a loved one
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Stop at the ancient Beit Alpha Synagogue to examine its striking mosaic floor; enjoy a short, amusing film there about plans to renovate this ancient synagogue two millennia ago
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Tour the remarkable excavation of the ancient Roman city of Beit Shean, including a magnificent Cardo, many residences, amphitheatre, etc.
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Enjoy a Lake Kinneret boat ride followed by a delicious lakeshore dinner at Decks Restaurant
Overnight: Tiberias
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| Wednesday, March 19 - Northern Journey
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Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat
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Gain a deeper understanding of the Golan Heights. Hear the story of the most expansive land battle in the world, which took place here during the 1973 Yom Kippur War
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*Visit the Valley of Tears, and see original footage for the
Kahalani tank battle that secured the Golan Heights for Israel during
the Six Day War at Kibbutz El Rom
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Take an exciting jeep ride through the Golan, off the beaten track
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Lakeshore dinner at the Chinese Pagoda.
Overnight: Tiberias
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| Thursday, March 20 - Many Layers of History
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Travel to the Crusader City of Acco, including a visit to the creative new exhibit about the Muslim period
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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
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At Kibbutz Ein Shemer, enjoy hands-on activities that simulate the life of Israel's early kibbutz pioneers, such as baking in a wood oven, pitching a tent, building a mosaic floor, solving early kibbutz members' dilemmas, etc
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Travel south, to Tel Aviv, walk through Rabbin's square
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Free evening in Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps
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Overnight: Tel Aviv
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| Friday, March 21 - Foundations of the Modern State
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Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory built by the Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon Institute
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Uncover actual artifacts as you participate in an ongoing archeological dig - the "Dig for a Day" program at Tel Maresha. "Cave crawl" also available for the adventurous
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Walk through Tel Aviv's colorful Nahalat Binyamin crafts market (time permitting)
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Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel
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Overnight:, Tel Aviv
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| Shabbat, March 22 - Shabbat in Tel Aviv
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Enjoy a day at leisure in Tel Aviv. Most museums are open. Stroll along Dizengoff Street or into Old Jaffa
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Farewell dinner at restaurant in Tel Aviv
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Departure to the Air port
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| Special Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tour |
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March 13 - 22, 2008
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Tour Package Includes
- Meeting and assistance on arrival at Ben Gurion Airport by an ITC representative.
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- 7 full days Air-conditioned vehicle starting and ending Ben Gurion Airport.
- Sightseeing with English speaking guide as per your program.
- Entrance fees as per itinerary attached.
- Hostess in Jerusalem
- No frees
- Jeep tour on March 19.
- Boat Ride on March 18.
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Bus services on Saturday
- Airport taxes, border taxes, visa fees,
- Tips to driver, guide, hotel and restaurant staff.
- Meals and beverages not mention in this offer.
Meal arrangements:
- 8 nights hotel accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels, on Bed and Breakfast basis+ LCO.
- Shabbat dinner at htl in JLM on March 14.
- Dinner at Little Italy Restaurant in JLM on March 17.
- Dinner at Decks Restaurant in Tiberias on March 18.
- Dinner at Pagoda Restaurant in Tiberias on March 18.
- Shabbat dinner at htl in Tel Aviv on March 21.
- Farwell dinner at a restaurant in TLV on March 22.
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Adult Land & Air $2855*
- Single room supplement $714*
- 3rd Adult PAX Reduction $194*
- 3rd Child (under 18, sharing with parents) PAX Reduction $660*
- 3rd Child (Bar/Bat Mitzvah Child, sharing with parents) $395*
*Prices subject to change
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For information and application forms please call ITC Tours:
800-247-7235
To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS)
Tours arranged by ITC Tours, LLC. 800 2 ISRAEL
info@israeltour.com
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