| Sunday, 3 August - Depart USA
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| Monday, 4 August - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
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Morning arrival in Israel (ideally), to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion
Airport by your ITC representative. We begin our tour by going way
back in time at Neot Kedumim, a biblical landscapes park; take part in a
shmita-friendly tree planting activity there. Visit the underground, pre-
State bullet factory built by the Palmach under the noses of the British
at the Ayalon Institute. Hotel check-in and orientation
Free evening in Tel Aviv -
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Tuesday, 5 August - Foundations of the Modern State
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| At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of the
State. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements of
the Palmach at the recently opened multi-media Palmach Museum (if
available) Shop for unique craft items in Nachalat Binyamin's colorful,
open-air market. Travel north - In historic Acco, visit the new exhibit
about the years of Muslim rule of the city at the adjacent Turkish
Baths, the British prison, where Jewish freedom fighters were incarcerated;
the amazing Tunisian Synagogue, which is completely decorated with
mosaics depicting stories from Jewish history and traditional texts (number
of stops depends on time available) Proceed to the Galilee Region
Hotel check-in and dinner. Kibbutz Ma'agan Hotel, Lake Kinneret
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| Wednesday, 6 August - In the Footsteps of Mystics and Sages
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Travel to the Golan Heights 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. In Katzrin's Talmudic Village, tour the wonderful excavations
take in a whimsical short film that animates a famous story from
the Talmud. Spend this afternoon in the mystical city of Tzefat. Tour
its synagogues, courtyards, and shops, with plenty of free time for
shopping. Optional family crafts activity (weaving, beading, paper-making,
pottery) available in Tzefat's artist colony while others shop
Free evening for dinner in Tzefat. Kibbutz Ma'agan Hotel, Lake Kinneret
Thursday, 7 August - The Jordan River Valley
Stop at the ancient Beit Alpha Synagogue to examine its striking mosaic
floor; enjoy a short, amusing film about plans to renovate this ancient
synagogue two millennia ago. 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 (towel needed)
Ascent to Jerusalem - Take in a breathtaking view of the Temple Mount
from the Mount of Olives or Mount Scopus. Hotel check-in followed by a
free evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 8 August - Jerusalem of Old
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Group may split: In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Kotel's massive
foundation stones OR Tour David's City, the most ancient section of
Jerusalem, built by King David, including the recently excavated Spring
Tunnel. Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized
walk through the Temple Mount at the Davidson Center
Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in the Jewish Quarter
Travel back in time as you tour the Jewish Quarter, including the
Herodian Mansions (if available), Cardo - Kabbalat Shabbat services at a
synagogue of your choice or at the Kotel (bus available)
Shabbat dinner at the hotel -
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 9 August - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Optional: Shabbat morning services at the HUC Synagogue, followed by a
Kiddush and tour of the facilities. Free afternoon to enjoy Shabbat in
Jerusalem OR Take a walking tour through the Christian Quarter of
Jerusalem, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher with your guide
OR Visit the new Shrine of the Book and the newly reopened Second
Temple Model of Jerusalem at the Israel Museum (latter choice on one's
own; not included in tour price) Take part in a family scavenger hunt
activity in the Yemin Moshe neighborhood
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 10 August - Those Who Sacrificed
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Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum,
Children's Memorial, and Valley of the Communities at Yad Vashem
Visit the multi-media Herzl Exhibit, where the Father of Modern Zionism
and his untiring quest are "brought to life" before your eyes
Tour the architectural wonder of the Supreme Court building and focus
on Israel's justice system. Optional (not included in tour price): Visit the
site of the ancient fortress of Herodian, built by Herod and used by
Jewish fighting forces throughout the ages; also the site of an ancient
synagogue and King Herod's newly discovered tomb; home hospitality
(coffee and cake) in the neighboring community of Tekoa
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 11 August - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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| Early morning departure to ascend Masada by cable car. Tour this magnificent
excavation and a discussion of the terrible dilemma faced by its
Jewish Zealot population. Take a dip in the amazing Dead Sea
Travel through the beauty of the Negev Desert
In the Great Crater, make colored sand bottles from the vari-colored
sand along the crater's slopes. Visit Ben Gurion's Hut in Sde Boker for
personal insight into the life of this outstanding Zionist leader and
Israel's first prime minister. Travel to Machtesh Ramon to gaze into the
other-worldly crater and marvel at this work of nature
Hotel check-in, pool swim, and dinner. O/N Ramon Inn, Mitzpeh Ramon
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| Tuesday, 12 August - Desert Dwellers
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Visit the Ramon Crater Visitor's Center to learn the story of its formation.
Take part in a wonderful hands-on workshop about mud brick construction
in ancient Israel and help build a mud brick structure
Enjoy a wonderful desert archery activity in the Ramon Crater
Travel through the Arava Desert to Eilat. Free evening on Eilat's bustling
boardwalk.
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Eilat
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| Wednesday, 13 August - The Wonders of Petra
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Early departure for Petra to explore the amazing decorated red rock
formations of the ancient Nabateans. Enter Jordan at the Arava crossing
and travel to the Red Rose City by bus (approx. 2.5 hours). Tour its
treasury, the Roman theatre, and the impressive caves and rock formations
of this Nabatean City.
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Eilat
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| Thursday, 14 August - The Delights of Eilat
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| Spend the day at leisure sampling the delights of Eilat, including beautiful
beaches, your hotel's spa facilities, the new "Kings City" biblical
theme center, water-skiing, paddle boats, wind-surfing, banana boats,
snorkeling, a swim with the dolphins, or scuba- and "snuba"-diving to get
up close and personal with Red Sea coral and fish (extra charges apply
for some of these activities) Mid-afternoon flight to Tel Aviv
Farewell dinner at a Tel Aviv Restaurant
Depart for Ben Gurion Airport (those departing Israel tonight)
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| Friday, 15 August - A Temporary Departure
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Arrive back in USA. Begin planning your next Israel trip with ITC Tours!
Jerusalem Extension Weekend
Thursday, 14 August - Remaining in Israel!
(after dinner) Transfer to Jerusalem for hotel check-in
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 15 August - Footloose in Jerusalem
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Day at leisure in Jerusalem - Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 16 August - A Heavenly Shabbat
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| Day at leisure in Jerusalem - Late check-out from the hotel
Early evening transfer to Ben Gurion Airport
Overnight flight to USA
Sunday, 17 August - A Temporary Departure
Arrive back in USA - Begin planning your next Israel trip with
Rabbi Moss and ITC Tours!
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B'nai Israel Reform Temple's
Family Tour
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August 3 - 15, 2008
Eilat Extension Weekend
August 14 - 17, 2008 |
With
Rabbi Steven Moss |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air -JFK - Tel Aviv- JFK - 10 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Deluxe Hotels Dan Panorama Jerusalem, Kibbutz Ma'agan Hotel, Lake Kinneret
- Ramon Inn, Mitzpeh Ramon, Sheraton Moriah, Eilat
- 11 Days of touring with Israel's best Tour Guide Educator - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, dinners as per itinerary
- We begin our tour by going way back in time at Neot Kedumim, Tour overview and orientation
- Ayalon Institute pre-State bullet factory, Independence Hall, Palmach Museum, Nachalat Binyamin, Historic Acco,
- Turkish Baths, British Prison, Tunisian Synagogue, Golan Heights, Har Bental, Talmudic Village, Tzefat.
- Family Crafts Activity, Beit Alpha Synagogue, Beit Shean, Swim at Sachne, Mount of Olives or Mount Scopus
- Kotel Tunnels, David's City, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Jewish Quarter, Christian Quarter
- Kabbalat Shabbat services with Rabbi Moss, Israel Museum, Jerusalem Family scavenger hunt,
- he New Yad Vashem Museum, Herzl Exhibit, Supreme Court, Masada, Dead Sea, Negev Desert, Great Crater, Ben Gurion's
- Hut, Machtesh Ramon, Hands on mud brick construction and desert archery
- Petra the Red Rose City, Nabatean City,
- Informative ITC full-color source book - A fun filled spiritual adventure and so Much More !!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Air and Land Package $3795 *Land Only $2495 Per person in a double room
- Single room supplement $795 Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $235
- Child, 12-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $590
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $625
- Air reduction for Child under 12 years of age
- Plus Airport Tax $98, Fuel Surcharge** $140 ** Subject to Change
*Prices are based on a minimum of 25 participants
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