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Overnight flight from Newark
Morning arrival in Israel (ideally) to be met and assisted by your ITC representative at Ben Gurion Airport. Visit the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory built by the Palmach under the noses of the British at the Ayalon Institute, near Rehovot Browse through unique craft items in Nahalat Binyamins colorful, open-air market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action, including free time for a kosher falafel lunch (on ones own) Hotel check-in, Mediterranean swim, rest Welcome dinner at Maganda in the Yemenite Quarter
Overnight: Tal Hotel, Tel Aviv
Travel to Israels north Walk through the fascinating, underground Roman water system that once fed ancient Caesaria at Alona Park near Binyamina (strap-on water shoes, small towel needed) Take a panoramic bus tour of the sparkling port city of Haifa, including views of the spectacular Bahai Gardens Take the cable car to the mesmerizing ocean grottos of Rosh Hanikra, at Israels border with Lebanon Hotel check-in and dinner. Evening meeting with a member of Kibbutz Lavi to hear about kibbutz life
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias
Travel through the Golan Heights and stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once did Travel back to the time of the Talmud as you visit the excavated Talmudic Village in Katzrin Lunch (on ones own) in Katzrin Travel down Jordan River tributaries in a kayak Visit the grave of the Rambam in Tiberias Free time for dinner (on ones own) on the Tiberias promenade. Enjoy a boat ride on the Kinneret (from Ginnosar)
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias
Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat. Meet with a Tzefat kabbalistic artist in his gallery to explore Jewish mysticism through the prism of his creations. Stop for a swim at the wondrous natural pools of Gan Hashlosha (time permitting; towel needed) Travel south for the ascent to Jerusalem Say shehechianu as you take in the breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Hotel check-in to prepare for Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel Shabbat dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Parashat Ki Teitzei Shabbat services at a choice of neighborhood synagogues Shabbat lunch at the hotel Shabbat rest. Shabbat afternoon walking tour in the Old City, including the Jewish Quarter Minha at the Kotel Havdala with Rabbi Pilavin Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Shaharit services at the Kotel Tour the Southern Wall Excavations and the Davidson Center. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk along the Western Walls massive foundations stones 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. Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Tour the architectural wonder of the Supreme Court building and learn about Israels justice system Stop to see the Knesset Menorah and recall the many stories from Jewish history that are sculpted on it At Har Herzl Military Cemetery encounter the silver platter on which the Jewish people have acquired - and continue to acquire - our state. Lunch (on ones own) in the Yad Vashem cafeteria. Visit the Memorial Museum, Childrens Memorial, and Valley of the Communities at Yad Vashem. Walk through colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market - am yisrael chai! Free evening in Jerusalem (dining suggestions to be provided)
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
First-time Israel travelers. Early departure to for the ascent to Masada by cable car. Tour this amazing excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times. Take a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi nature reserve and study the biblical story of kings David and Saul that took place there on site Lunch (on ones own) in the Ein Gedi cafeteria Enjoy a dip, mud baths, and hot showers at the amazing Dead Sea. Option for repeat Israel travelers Spend some time today at a Dead Sea resort hotel, enjoying its spa facilities, lunch, and the amazing Dead Sea (this option is not included in the tour price) Everybody together. Farewell dinner in Jerusalem at Olive and Fish Restaurant (meat) Depart for the airport
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