| Monday, August 4 - Israel Pilgrims
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| Depart Sacramento on overnight flight to Israel (Delta flight, departing 11:50 am) | |
| Tuesday, August 5 - When You Come Into the Land
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Welcome to Israel! Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, to
be met and assisted by your ITC representative. Proceed to the
Judean Desert and experience the desert environment in which the
Jewish people were born as a nation. Hotel check-in and welcome
dinner.
Overnight: Meridian Hotel, Dead Sea
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| Wednesday, August 6 - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel - Early departure to ascend Masada
by cable car or by the snake path. Tour this impressive excavation
and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population
during Roman times. Return to our hotel to enjoy time at the spa
and to swim in the amazing Dead Sea Optional excursion: Stop to
enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi nature reserve and
review the biblical story of kings David and Saul "on site"
Enjoy an early evening camel trek through the desert and a delicious
dinner and Bedouin hospitality in a Bedouin tent
Overnight: Meridian Hotel, Dead Sea
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| Thursday, August 7 - Partners in Israel
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Travel to Kibbutz Yad Mordecai, for a multi-media presentation
about the valiant War of Independence battle fought there to
secure Tel Aviv against Egyptian invasion
Spend some time visiting our Partnership 2000 Region of Hof
Ashkelon/Kfar Malachai, including lunch with Israeli peers
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.
Ascent to Jerusalem. Gaze upon the Temple Mount from the
Tayelet, as did Abraham when he prepared to sacrifice Isaac;
take in the breathtaking view - Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, August 8 - Those Who Sacrificed
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Visit the state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum and the
Children's Memorial 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 adult/s) Visit colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda
Market - am yisrael hai! Prepare for Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat
services at the Kotel. Delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel (private
room)
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, August 9 - Shabbat in Jerusalem - Parashat Devarim
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Optional Shabbat services at
Kehillat Moreshet Yisrael with Cantor Alpert. 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
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, August 10 - Jerusalem of Old - Tisha B'Av
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Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized
"walk" through the Temple Mount at the Davidson Center.
In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive
foundation stones. Enjoy free time for lunch (on one's own) and
shopping in the Old City. Travel through many centuries in a guided
visit to the Jewish Quarter
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel,
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| Monday, August 11 - Modern Jerusalem
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Stop at the Knesset Menorah for a Kodak moment and a view of
Israel's center of government. Tour the Israel Museum, including
the new Shrine of the Book and the newly reopened Model of
Jerusalem in the Second Temple Period
Visit Yad Sarah, a facility that provides free medical supplies for
those in need; assist volunteers there in constructing walkers for
patients. Visit the Herzl Exhibit, where the Father of Modern
Zionism and his untiring quest are "brought to life" before your
eyes (if available) At Har Herzl Military Cemetery encounter the
"silver platter" on which the Jewish people have acquired - and
continue to acquire - our state. Free time for dinner (on one's
own) Evening: Attend an Israeli baseball game (if available, or
perhaps tomorrow evening)
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, JLM
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| Tuesday, August 12 - In the Footsteps of Sages
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel north along Israel's newest
highway, with a view of the Security Fence along the way
Enjoy a panoramic bus tour of upper Haifa, with spectacular views
including the Bahai Gardens. Take the cable car to the mesmerizing
ocean grottos of Rosh Hanikra, at Israel's border with
Lebanon. Explore the magnificently excavated ancient city of
Tzippori, home to Rabbi Judah the Prince
Enjoy a Kinneret boat ride and dinner at Decks (steak)
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tiberias
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| Wednesday, August 13 - In the Footsteps of Mystics and Pioneers
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Tour the synagogues, courtyards,
and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat; optional family crafts
activity (weaving, beading, paper-making, pottery) available in
Tzefat's artist colony. Travel to the Golan Heights by jeep, off
the beaten track, and stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the
Syrians once did. Enjoy kayaking down the Jordan River (age 5
and up) Free evening on the Tiberias boardwalk
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tiberias
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| Thursday, August 14 - The Mediterranean Coast
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. In historic Acco, visit the new
exhibit about the years of Muslim rule of the city at the adjacent
Turkish Baths and the amazing Tunisian Synagogue, which is completely
decorated with mosaics depicting stories from Jewish history
and traditional texts. 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) See ancient history come to life at the newly-opened
multi-media center against the backdrop of ancient Caesaria.
Excavations include an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct
Hotel check-in. Delicious Yemenite dinner at Maganda
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv (all rooms ocean view,)
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| Friday, August 15 - Foundations of the Modern State
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel - Explore the alleyways, art
galleries, and market stalls of Old Jaffa, once the gateway
to Eretz Yisrael; review the biblical story of Jonah the
Prophet on site. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the
amazing achievements of the Palmach at the recently opened
multi-media Palmach Museum (if available) Enjoy some time
for a Mediterranean swim. prepare for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat services on the beach. Shabbat dinner at
the hotel.
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Shabbat, August 16 - Shabbat in Tel Aviv
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| Parashat Ve'ethanan- Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Day at leisure to relax at the beach and explore Tel Aviv
Farewell banquet at the hotel (private room)
Hotel check-out and depart for the airport
Sunday, August 17 - A Temporary Departure
Return to the USA; arrive in Sacramento
Begin planning your next Israel trip with Cantor Alpert and
ITC Tours!
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Mosaic Law Congregation's
Tour
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August 4 - 17, 2008
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With
Cantor Avi Alpert |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - MIA - Tel Aviv- MIA - 12 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem Meridian Hotel, Dead Sea, Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tiberias, Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
- 12 Days of touring with one of Israel’s best Tour Guide Educators - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 5 weekday dinners, 2 Shabbat dinners, 2 Shabbat lunches, as per itinerary
- Tour opening and orientation on our way to the Judean Desert
- Masada, Dead Sea enjoy spa and swim, Ein Gedi, Camel trek, Bedouin hospitality, Bedouin tent,
- Kibbutz Yad Mordecai, Partnership 2000 Region, Hof Ashkelon/Kfar Malachai, Archeological Seminar's
- "Dig for a Day" Tayelet, New Holocaust Memorial Museum at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Biblical Zoo,
- Machaneh Yehuda Market, Kabbalat Shabbat services at the Kotel with Cantor Alpert,
- Shabbat services at Kehillat Moreshet Yisrael with Cantor Alpert
- Walk on the Walls of the Old City for a birds-eye, rooftop view into its different neighborhoods,
- Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Kotel Tunnels, shopping in the Old City, Jewish Quarter,
- Knesset Menorah, Israel Museum, Herzl Exhibit, Israeli baseball game Understanding the Security Fence, Haifa,
- Bahai Gardens, Rosh Hanikra, Tzippori, Kinneret boat ride, Tzefat; Family crafts activity, Golan Heights,
- kayaking down the Jordan River, Turkish Baths, Amazing Tunisian Synagogue, Alona Park, Ancient Caesaria.
- Old Jaffa, Palmach Museum, Mediterranean swim,
- 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 $4750 Land Only $2955 Per person in a double room - Single room supplement $1195
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $469
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $1126
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $1260
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $1071
- Plus Airport Tax $98, Fuel Surcharge** $226 Tips for Guide and Driver $135 ** subject to change
- Air is $1795 - net cost - Plus airport tax and fuel surcharge air price subject to change
*Prices are based on a minimum of X participants
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