| Monday, 23 June - Israel Pilgrims
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| Depart on overnight flight to Israel
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| Tuesday, 24 June - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
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Welcome to Israel! Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport to be
met and assisted by your ITC representative
Panoramic bus tour of Tel Aviv, including Rabin Square
Hotel check-in and free time for a rest, Mediterranean swim
Welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Wednesday, 25 June - Foundations of the Modern State
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Visit Independence Hall, where David Ben Gurion's made his moving
declaration of the State. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the
amazing achievements of the Palmach at the recently opened multimedia
Palmach Museum (if available) Depart Tel Aviv to travel up the
coast to the excavated ancient port city of Caesaria. In this home
to the first Christians, visit an impressive amphitheatre, aqueduct,
and Crusader city. Proceed to the Galilee Region
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Kibbutz Ginnosar Guest House, Tiberias
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| Thursday, 26 June - The Galilee
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Travel to Safed, the historic city of Jewish mysticism, as well as
home to many gifted artists; tour its mystical synagogues, courtyards,
and shops. Visit Capernaum, on the northern lakeshore, where
Jesus was belived to perform many of his miracles. See the incredible
"Galilee Boat," an excavated ancient fishing vessel that dates
back to the time of Jesus. Free evening on the Tiberias Boardwalk
Overnight: Kibbutz Ginnosar Hotel, Tiberias
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| Friday, 27 June - The Jordan River Valley and Ascent to Jerusalem
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan. On the way, we will
pass near the Springs of Harod, where Gideon chose his 300 fighting
men. Tour the remarkable excavations of the ancient Roman city of
Beit Shean, including a magnificent Cardo, many residences,
amphitheatre, etc Continue south for the ascent to Jerusalem
As we travel up the Judean Hills to enter the city through a new
tunnel, excitement mounts. We will stop to mark the occasion with a
once-in-a-lifetime Interfaith Service on Mount Scopus, with a
breathtaking view of the Old City! Hotel check-in
Welcome the Sabbath at the Western Wall (Kotel)
Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Novotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 28 June - Shabbat in the Holy City of Jerusalem
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Optional morning walking tour: Walk
through Christian holy sites in the Old City of Jerusalem, including
the Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre; enjoy browsing
through the Old City's colorful markets. Optional afternoon walking
tour to sites of Jewish interest in the Old City and/or near the
hotel. Free evening "out on the town" in Jerusalem
Overnight: Novotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 29 June - Jerusalem of Old
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
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
Travel through many centuries as you tour the Jewish Quarter,
including entrance to the Herodian Mansions
In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive
foundation stones. Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Novotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 30 June - Those Who Made a Difference
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Visit the recently-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial
Museum and the Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem (age 12 and up
only) Visit the Herzl Museum, where the Father of Modern Zionism
is "brought to life" before your eyes in an excellent multi-media
presentation. At Har Herzl Military Cemetery encounter the "silver
platter" on which the Jewish people have acquired - and continue to
acquire - our state. Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Novotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 1 July - Israel's Heartland
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Learn about the history of the defense of Gush Etzion in a moving
multi-media presentation at Kibbutz Kfar Etzion
Visit Gush Etzion's new boutique winery
Stop for lunch (on one's own) and a tour through the beautiful and
growing new city of Efrat. 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. Free time to swim, shop; dinner on
one's own. Evening: Visit the Israel Museum, including the new
Shrine of the Book and the newly reopened Model of Jerusalem in
the Second Temple Period.
Overnight: Novotel, Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 2 July - Into the Desert
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
At the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, review (or climb on) the
tanks and learn about battles fought there for the road to
Jerusalem. Tour some of the vast excavations at Beit Guvrin
Visit Israel's Airforce Museum near Beersheva to view the planes
and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force
Travel to the Dead Sea Region, stopping to see the colored sand
formations at the Great Crater. Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dead Sea
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| Thursday, 3 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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| Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Ascend Masada by cable car. 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 its spa and the
amazing Dead Sea. Visit the excavation of Kumran, home of the
mysterious ancient sect that authored the Dead Sea Scrolls
Farewell dinner at Ima's Restaurant (Middle Eastern)
Depart for the airport
Friday, 4 July - A Temporary Departure
Return to the USA
Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Skolnik and
ITC Tours!
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Reform Temple Beth Sholom's
Communal Tour
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June 23 - July 4, 2008
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With
Rabbi Stanley Skolnik |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - Newark-Tel Aviv-Newark 10 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Deluxe Novotel Hotel Jerusalem - Grand Beach Hotel Tel Aviv - Kibbutz Ginnosar Guest House, Tiberias
- Israeli buffet breakfast daily - dinners per Itinerary
- 10 Days of touring with one of Israeli’s best tour guides
- 9 Days Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Group arrival and departure transfers with assistance - All Entrance fees as per itinerary - Portage
- Overview of Tel Aviv, including Rabin Square, Mediterranean swim, Independence Hall, Palmach Museum, Caesaria.
- In this home to the first Christians, visit an impressive amphitheater, Aqueduct and Crusader City,
- Galilee Region, Safed, the historic city of Jewish mysticism,Capernaum, Jesus performed many of his miracles,
- "Galilee Boat," an excavated ancient fishing vessel that dates back to the time of Jesus,
- Springs of Harod, where Gideon chose his 300 fighting men, Beit Shean, Jerusalem, Judean Hills,
- Once-in-a-lifetime Interfaith Service on Mount Scopus, with a breathtaking view of the Old City!
- Welcome the Sabbath at the Western Wall (Kotel) Christian holy sites in the Old City of Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa,
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher; enjoy browsing through the Old City's colorful markets, David's City,
- Southern Wall Excavations,Davidson Center, Jewish Quarter, Herodian Mansions, Kotel Tunnels, Yad Vashem,
- Har Herzl Military Cemetery, Gush Etzion, Boutique Winery. Efrat, Herodian, Israel Museum, Latrun Armored Corps
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Full Air and land Package-$2755 - Land Only $1595 -
- Per person in a double room - Single Room supplement add $355
- Third person in a triple room: subtract $100
- Plus Airport Tax $98 and **Fuel Surcharge $140 **Subject to change
- $90 Tips for Guide, Driver and restaurants will be added to all invoices
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For information and application forms please call Rabbi Stanley Skolnik. 973-773-0355
or e-mail Rabbi at - rabbi@bsrt.org
To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS)
Tours arranged by ITC Tours, LLC. 800 2 ISRAEL
info@israeltour.com
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