| MONDAY, 21 July - USA Departure
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| TUESDAY, 22 July - When You Come Into the Land
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Morning arrival (ideally) at Ben Gurion Airport to be met and
assisted by your ITC Israel guide
Participate in a "shmita-year friendly" tree planting program
at Neot Kedumim to establish roots in Israel
At the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, review (or climb
on) the tanks and learn about battles fought there for the
road to Jerusalem. Ascent to Jerusalem
Make the sheheyanu blessing while taking in a breathtaking
view of the Old City of Jerusalem from the Haas
Promenade. Hotel check-in, rest
Welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
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| WEDNESDAY, 23 July - 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
Ride the cable car or walk down Masada by the snake path
Spend some time today at a Dead Sea resort hotel, enjoying
its spa facilities, lunch, and the amazing Dead Sea
At Genesis Land, enjoy camel rides and a biblical dinner in
Abraham's tent in the Judean desert
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
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| THURSDAY, 24 July - Ancient Roots
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the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive
foundation stones. Explore the Southern Wall Excavations
and take a virtual, computerized "walk" through the Temple
Mount at the Davidson Center. 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
Free time for supper (on one's own)
Evening: Tour the Israel Museum including the new Shrine of
the Book; the children's wing; and the newly reopened
Holyland Model.
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
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| FRIDAY, 25 July - Those Who Made a Difference
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Enjoy the multi-media Herzl Exhibit, where the Father of
Modern Zionism and his untiring quest are "brought to life"
before your eyes. Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art
Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Children's Memorial at
Yad Vashem (age 12 and over only) Alternative for younger
children: At the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, enjoy meeting the
animals that roamed this land during Bible times (accompanied
by family counselor) Walk through colorful, bustling
Machaneh Yehuda open-air market - am yisrael hai!
Welcome Shabbat with hundreds of others at the Kotel or a
synagogue of your choice. Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
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| SHABBAT, 26 July-Shabbat in Jerusalem Parashat Mattot
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Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice
Option: Bar Mitzvah service at the Kotel
Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel
Walk on the Walls of the Old City for a birds-eye, rooftop
view into its different neighborhoods, followed by a walk
through the Old City's four colorful quarters
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
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| SUNDAY, 27 July - The Jordan River Valley
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Depart for Israel's north, traveling along Israel's border
with Jordan. Tour the remarkable excavation of the ancient
Roman city of Beit Shean, including a magnificent Cardo,
many residences, amphitheatre, etc. Swim in the wondrous
natural pools at Sachne, fed by underground springs
Continue north, stopping for an introduction to the Galilee
Region at the picturesque Kinneret Cemetery; read the moving
poetry of the pioneer, Rachel the Poetess, and sing the
songs of Naomi Shemer, first lady of Israeli song, at their
gravesites. Hotel check-in and Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tiberias
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| MONDAY, 28 July - In the Footsteps of Sages and Mystics
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Explore the magnificently excavated ancient city of Tzippori,
home to Rabbi Judah the Prince; enjoy a family "Site
Detectives" game there (ITC program)
Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and alleyways of the mystical
city of Tzefat. Free time for lunch (on one's own) and
shopping in Tzefat. Dinner at the lovely Dubrovin Farm
Restaurant (gourmet, steak), located in a historic pioneer
village.
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tiberias
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| TUESDAY, 29 July - The Golan Heights and the Galilee
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel through the Golan
Heights by jeep, off the beaten track, and stop to gaze
down over the Galilee as the Syrians once did. Ascend to
the peak of Har Bental, where you can enter army bunkers
and take in a panoramic view at the crossroads of three
countries. Taste the fruits of the region in the form of
award-winning wines at the Golan Winery
Group may split: Glide down the Jordan River in a raft OR
Enjoy additional Galilee touring, off the beaten path, with
your guide. Enjoy a Lake Kinneret boat ride followed by a
lakeside dinner at the Chinese Pagoda
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tiberias
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| WEDNESDAY, 30 July - The Mediterranean Coast
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. 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. Walk through the fascinating,
underground Roman water system that once fed
ancient Caesaria at Mei Kedem near Binyamina (strap-on
water shoes, small towel needed) Travel to Tel Aviv
At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration
of the State. Hotel check-in and free evening in Tel Aviv
Overnight: David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| THURSDAY, 31 July - Digging Israel
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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 extremely impressive presentation
of the amazing achievements of the Palmach at the new
multi-media Palmach Museum (if available) OR Climb down
into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory built
by the Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon
Institute. Walk through the Sheinken St./Carmel Market
neighborhoods. Free time for a Mediterranean swim"
Return to the hotel for final packing. Farewell dinner at
Lilith (a gourmet "teaching restaurant" partially staffed by
disadvantaged Israeli youth) Depart for the airport
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| FRIDAY, 1 August - A Temporary Departure
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| Return to USA
Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Mishkin and
ITC Tours!
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Temple Beth Sholom's
Tour
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July 21 - August 1,2008
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With
Rabbi Joel Mishkin |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - SRQ - Tel Aviv - SRQ - 10 Nights Hotels plus late check out
- 5 Star Deluxe David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem - Sheraton Moriah Tiberias - David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv
- 10 Days of touring with one of Israel’s best Tour Guides - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 6 weekday dinners, Shabbat dinner and Shabbat lunch as per itinerary
- Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Tiberias, Tzefat, Golan Heights, Caesaria, Tel Avia,
- Tree planting program at Neot Kedumim, Latrun, Haas Promenade
- Masada, Dead Sea Resort Spa ,Camel Rides, Kotel Tunnels, Southern Wall Excavations Davidson Center,
- Archeological Dig for a Day "Cave crawl", Israel Museum, Herzl Exhibit,
- Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Machaneh Yehuda, Kabalat Shabbat in the Old City
- Bar Mitzvah service at the Kotel, Walk on the Walls, Beit Shean, Sachne, Kinneret Cemetery; Tzippori,
- Tzefat, Golan Heights by Jeep, Har Bental, Golan Winery,
- Rafting on the Jordan River Caesaria, Mei Kedem, Independence Hall, Old Jaffa, Palmach Museum
- Sheinken St./Carmel Market neighborhoods, Mediterranean swim
- 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 $4775 Land Only $3395 - Per person in a double room - coach flight
- Business Class flights*** Land and Air Package $7495 - *** Business class Flight subject to Purchase
- Single room supplement $1095 -
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $430
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $950
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $1050
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $825
- Reduction on air price of 20% for child under 12 years of age
- Plus Airport Tax $98, Fuel Surcharge** $210 Tips for Guide and Driver $120 **subject to change
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