| Thursday, 3 July - USA Departure
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| Overnight flight to Israel | |
| Friday, 4 July - Layers of History
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Morning arrival (ideally) in Israel to be met and assisted by
your ITC representative at Ben Gurion Airport
Depart for Israel's north
See ancient history come to life at the newly-opened multimedia
center against the backdrop of ancient Caesaria.
Excavations include an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct.
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)
Hotel check-in - Kabbalat Shabbat overlooking sunset on Haifa
Bay with Rabbi Kiel. Shabbat Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa
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| Shabbat, 5 July - Shabbat in Haifa - Parashat Hukkat
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Shabbat services at a neighborhood synagogue
Sumptuous Shabbat buffet lunch at the hotel
Enjoy Haifa walking tour, including an overview of the Bahai
Gardens. Havdala with Rabbi Kiel
Free evening to enjoy Haifa nightlife
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa
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| Sunday, 6 July - Northern Trails
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In historic Acco, enter the Old City and visit British prison,
where Jewish freedom fighters were incarcerated and the
amazing Tunisian Synagogue, 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 the Western Galilee Hospital to hear of their important
work with Israel's northern residents
Stop to gaze upon Montforte Castle, overlooking centuriesworn
roads to Middle East capitals
Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical
city of Tzefat
Dinner at the Ha'alrida Restaurant in Nazareth
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa
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| Monday, 7 July - In the Footsteps of Pioneers and Ascent to
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Jerusalem. Tour Kibbutz Lavi with one of its members to hear
about the joys and challenges of maintaining a kibbutz in the
Galilee. Travel to the Golan Heights and gaze down over the
Galilee, forom Tel Facher, as the Syrians once did. Enter former
Syrian bunkers and learn how master spy Eli Cohen
revealed their secrets. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Sherule with
a magical view at a restaurant overlooking the Galilee
Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan
Ascent to Jerusalem
Gaze upon the Temple Mount from Mount Scopus; recite the
shehehianu prayer and take in the breathtaking view
Dinner at a Jerusalem restaurant
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 8 July - Jerusalem of Old
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"Stumble across many archeological finds as you volunteer to
dig through archeological matter that has been dumped into
Emek Tzurim from under the Temple Mount
Visit the campus of Hebrew University (to be arranged by
Rabbi Kiel) Stop for prayer/reflection 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. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk
alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation stones
Enjoy a rooftop overview of the four quarters of the Old City
of Jerusalem. Travel through many centuries in a guided tour
of the Jewish Quarter. Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 9 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Depart for the Dead Sea Region
Ascend Masada by cable car. Tour this impressive excavation
and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population
during Roman times. Stop for a dip in the amazing Dead
Sea. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi nature
reserve and review the biblical story of kings David and Saul
that took place there "on site" (time permitting)
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Thursday, 10 July - The Modern Hebrew City
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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. At Independence Hall, relive Ben
Gurion's moving declaration of the State. Enjoy a walking tour
through the historical Neveh Tzedek neighborhood
Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements
of the Palmach at the new multi-media Palmach Museum (if
available) Dinner at Maganda Yemenite Restaurant (Yemenite)
in Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Friday, 11 July - Those Who Sacrificed
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Visit the newly-opened 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)
Take in a truly enjoyable multi-media presentation about the
life of the Father of Modern Zionism at the newly opened
Herzl Museum. Walk through colorful, bustling Machane
Yehuda Market as Jerusalem prepares for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel or a choice of neighborhood
synagogues (suggestions, walking instructions provided)
Shabbat dinner at the hotel or at the Fuchsberg Center
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 12 July - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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| Parashat Balak - Shabbat services a choice of neighborhood
synagogues. Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel
Havdalah with Rabbi Kiel
Depart for the airport
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| Sunday, 13 July - A Temporary Departure
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| Arrive in USA - Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi
Kiel and ITC Tours
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Congregation B'nai Israel's
Family
Tour
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July 3 - 13, 2008
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With
Rabbi Mark W. Kiel |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air from EWR Airport to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel
- One of Israel’s Top Tour Guides and Drivers will be with you the entire trip
- All Breakfasts, 5 Dinners, 3 Lunches as per itinerary
- 5 Nights Prima Royal Jerusalem - 3 Nights Dan Panorama Haifa, plus late check out
- Visit Jerusalem, Haifa, Jerusalem, Caesaria, Rosh Hanikra, Tzefat, Masada,Dead Sea
- Kabbalat Shabbat overlooking sunset on Haifa Bay with Rabbi Kiel,
- Alona Park, walking tour Haifa, Bahai Gardens, Havdala with Rabbi Kiel, British prison, Tunisian
- Synagogue, Rosh Hanikra, Western Galilee Hospital. Montforte Castle, Kibbutz Lavi, Golan Heights,
- Israel's border with Jordan, Mount Scopus; Archeological Dig, Hebrew University,
- Robinson's Arch, the "Conservative Kotel", Explore the Southern Wall Excavations,
- Davidson Center, Kotel Tunnels, Jewish Quarter, Ein Gedi, Ayalon Institute, Independence Hall,
- Neveh Tzedek, Palmach Museum Yad Vashem ,Jerusalem Biblical Zoo,Herzl Museum, Machane Yehuda
- ITC Full Color Source Book, A Fun Filled Educational tour and Much More!!!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Land/Air Package $3470 - Land Only $2145* - Single Room Supplement $395
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $72
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $320
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $360
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $300
- Plus Airport Tax $98,Fuel Surcharge** $225 **Subject to Change Tips for Guide,Driver and Restaurants $95
*Prices are based on a minimum of 15 participants
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ITC Tours
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For additional information please call Rabbi Kiel 201 802 9264 or e-mail rmwk@aol.com
or Shelly Birnbaum 201 767 5395 or email shellybirnbaumcpa@yahoo.com
To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS)
Tours arranged by ITC Tours, LLC. 800 2 ISRAEL
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