| Thursday, February 12 - USA Departure
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| Friday, February 13 - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
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Morning arrival in Israel to be met and
assisted by your ITC representative at Ben Gurion
Airport
Put down roots in Israeli soil immediately as you plant
a tree in honor or in memory of a loved one
At the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, review (and
climb on) the tanks and hear about the battles fought
there for the road to Jerusalem. 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. Hotel check-in to rest and prepare
for Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel or a
choice of neighborhood synagogues (suggestions, walking
directions to be provided) Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, February 14 - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice
Optional: Study session and tour of the facilities at
HUC. Sumptuous Shabbat buffet lunch at the hotel
Enjoy a guided Shabbat afternoon walking tour in a
fascinating Jerusalem neighborhood
Havdalah at the hotel with Rabbi Barzilai
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, February 15 - Jerusalem of Old
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In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western
Wall's massive foundation stones. Tour the Southern
Wall Excavations and experience a multi-media, virtual
tour of the ancient Temple at the Davidson Center
Free time for lunch (on one's own) and shopping in the
Jewish Quarter. Travel through many centuries on a
tour of the Jewish Quarter, including entrance to the
Herodian Mansions. Enjoy dinner (on one's own) in the
large kosher food court at Malha Mall and enjoy the
hustle and bustle of the Middle East's largest indoor
shopping center
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, February 16 - Those Who Made a Difference
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Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Holocaust
Memorial Museum and the Children's Memorial at Yad
Vashem. 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 Herzl Museum, where the Father of
Modern Zionism is "brought to life" before your eyes
Take some free time this afternoon for shopping on
Ben Yehuda Pedestrian Mall. Group dinner at a lovely
Jerusalem restaurant.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, February 17 - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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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. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and review the biblical
story of kings David and Saul "on site". Stop for a dip
in the amazing Dead Sea.
Return to Jerusalem for a free evening.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel,Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, February 18 - The Northern Mediterranean Coast
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Take a panoramic bus tour of Haifa, including views of
the Bahai Gardens. In historic Acco, visit the new
exhibit about the years of Muslim rule of the city at
the adjacent Turkish Baths and the British prison,
where Jewish freedom fighters were incarcerated
Play a family scavenger hunt game (ITC program) in
the Tunisian Synagogue in Acco, which is completely
decorated with mosaics depicting stories from Jewish
history and traditional texts. Take the cable car to
the mesmerizing ocean grottos of Rosh Hanikra, at
Israel's border with Lebanon. Visit Israeli Reform
Congregation Or Hadash and meet with Rabbi Nof.
Enjoy a catered dinner there, to be joined by members
of Or Hadash.
Overnight: Meridian Hotel, Haifa
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| Thursday, February 19 - A Variety of Northern Communities
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In-depth tour of the synagogues, courtyards, and
shops of the mystical city of Tzefat
Travel through the Golan Heights by Jeep (Shvilim),
off the beaten track, and stop to gaze down over the
Galilee as the Syrians once did
Travel south to Tel Aviv for hotel check-in
Delicious Yemenite dinner at Maganda Restaurant.
Overnight:
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Friday, February 20 - Foundations of the Modern State
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At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration
of the State. Browse through unique craft
items in historic Nachalat Binyamin's colorful, open-air
market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action
Enjoy an extremely impressive presentation of the
amazing achievements of the Palmach at the new
multi-media Palmach Museum (if available)
Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach or at Beit Daniel
Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight:
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Shabbat, February 21 - Shabbat in Tel Aviv - Parashat Mishpatim
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| Spend the day at leisure exploring Tel Aviv and Old
Jaffa, including optional Israeli dancing on the beach
Farewell dinner at the hotel (private room)
Overnight flight from Ben Gurion Airport to the USA
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| Sunday, February 22 - A Temporary Departure
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| Arrival in USA
Begin planning your next Israel trip with ITC Tours!
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Sinai Free Synagogue
of Mount Vernon's
Tour
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February 12 - 22, 2009
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With
Rabbi Morris Barzilai |
Tour Package Includes
- 8 Nights Hotels plus late check out
- Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem, Meridian Hotel Haifa, Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
- 8 Days of touring with one of Israel’s best Tour Guide Educators
- Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach, Daily buffet breakfasts, 6 dinners and Shabbat Lunch as per itinerary
- Opening ceremony in Old Jaffa, Palmach Museum,
- Put down roots by planting a tree in Israeli soil , Latrun IDF Armored Corps center,
- Tayelet, Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel , Shabbat afternoon walking tour,
- Havdalah at the hotel with Rabbi Barzilai, Kotel Tunnels, Southern Wall Excavations,
- Davidson Center, Jewish Quarter, Herodian Mansions, Malha Mall , Yad Vashem,
- Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Herzl Exhibit, Ben Yehuda Pedestrian Mall,
- , Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, Dead Sea, Masada, Haifa, Bahai Gardens, Turkish Baths, British prison,
- Tunisian Synagogue, Rosh Hanikra, Reform Congregation Or Hadash, Tzefat, Golan Heights by jeep ,
- Independence Hall, Nachalat Binyamin, Palmach Museum
- Full Color ITC Source Book, A Fun Filled Educational Tour and Much Much More!
- Extensions to Eilat and Petra Available.
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Air and Land Package $3255 Land Only $2195 Per person in a double room - Single room supplement $495
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $70
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $449
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $476
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $379
- Added to price is Airport Tax $98 and Fuel Surcharge $295 ** fuel surcharge is subject to change
- Not included but added to tour price Tips for Guide and Driver $95
*Prices are based on a minimum of 15 participants
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