| Wednesday,14 May - USA Departure Overnight flight to Israel
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| Thursday,15 May - When You Come Into the Land (Deut 26:1)
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Morning arrival at Ben Gurion Airport to be met and assisted
by your ITC representative
Take part in a special tree planting program at Neot
Kedumim. Proceed to the Ayalon Valley, where the moon
stood still for Joshua. At the Latrun IDF Armored Corps
center, review the tanks and learn about battles fought
there for the road to Jerusalem. Ascent to Jerusalem
Opening ceremony on the Mount of Olives
Hotel check-in and welcome dinner
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 16 May - Qumran, Masada, and the Dead Sea
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Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea Region
Visit the excavation of Qumran, home of the mysterious
ancient sect that authored the Dead Sea scrolls. Ascend
Masada by cable car for a tour of the ancient walls,
palaces, synagogue, and bathhouses of this magnificent
excavation; discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish
population during Roman times. Spend some time today at a
Dead Sea resort hotel, enjoying its spa facilities, lunch, and
the amazing Dead Sea. Welcome Shabbat at the Western
Wall. Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 17 May - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Optional Shabbat services or sleeping late this morning
Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel
Shabbat afternoon walking tour in fascinating Jerusalem
neighborhoods and parks near the hotel
Free evening in Jerusalem with dinner on one's own
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 18 May - Yad Vashem - Morning mass
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Special ceremony at Yad Vashem in honor of Sister Rose
Group dinner.
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 19 May - In Holy Footsteps
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Visit the tomb of King David and the room of the Last
Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the walled city and walk
through the newly restored Jewish Quarter
Tour the Roman Cardo, the Herodian Quarter and continue
to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the
Church of the Holy Sepulcher, including the Coptic Village
Continue to Bethlehem, stopping at Rachel's Tomb, to visit
the Church of the Nativity - Dinner
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 20 May - Jerusalem Today
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We start today at Mea Shearim to learn about the unique
lifestyle of this ultra-Orthodox community
Tour the new Shrine of the Book and the newly reopened
Second Temple Model of Jerusalem at the Israel Museum
Special visit to Hadassah Hospital arranged by Lois Dranikoff
Dinner.
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 21 May - Layers of History
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Depart Jerusalem and drive through the coastal plain to
Caesarea to tour the excavations of the ancient city, Roman
theater, and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo, identified as
the site of Armageddon, to walk through its impressive
excavations and well-preserved aqueduct
In Haifa, gaze down over the exquisite Bahai Gardens
Continue to Acre, to visit the ancient city and harbor (time
permitting) Continue to our Galilee kibbutz for hotel check-in
and dinner.
Overnight: Kibbutz Guest House, Galilee
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| Thursday, 22 May - Galilee Holy Places
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After a short tour of Tiberias, enjoy a Kinneret boat ride to
Caperneum to tour the remains of this second century synagogue.
Proceed to Tabgha, the traditional site of the miracle
of fish and loaves, and the Church of Multiplication with
its fourth century mosaic floor. At the Mount of Beatitudes,
stand at the site of the Sermon on the Mount
Travel to the Golan Heights by jeep, off the beaten track,
enter Syrian bunkers and gaze down over the Galilee as the
Syrians once did. Celebratory dinner and boat cruise at
Decks Steak House on the Sea of Galilee
Overnight: Kibbutz Guest House, Galilee
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| Friday, 23 May - Foundations of the Modern State
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Travel to Nazareth via Cana of the Galilee
In Nazareth, visit the Church of the Annunciation, St.
Joseph's Workshop, and Mary's Well. Travel south to tour
the remarkable excavation of the ancient Roman city of Beit
Shean, including a magnificent Cardo, many residences,
amphitheatre, etc. Drive along the Jordan River to the
Baptismal Site. Continue to Tel Aviv
Shabbat Dinner.
Overnight: Ramada Renaissance Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Shabbat, 24 May - Shabbat in Tel Aviv
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Shabbat services or sleep late this morning
Group Shabbat lunch. Day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful
beaches of Tel Aviv or to explore Old Jaffa
Evening: at leisure to take in the city that never sleeps
Overnight: Ramada Renaissance Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Sunday, 25 May - Foundations of the Modern State
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At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration
of the State. Visit the new "Mini-Israel" and see miniature
replicas of a wide variety of sites throughout Israel- those
you've seen and those you will want to see next time!
Learn of the bravery and ingenuity of pre-state freedom
fighters at the Ayalon Institute. Proceed to Kibbutz Yad
Mordechai, named for Warsaw Ghetto leader Mordechai
Anilevitz, for a multi-media presentation about the valiant
War of Independence battle fought there to secure Tel Aviv
against Egyptian invasion
Dinner on your own Free evening to enjoy Tel Aviv
Overnight: Ramada Renaissance Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Monday, 26 May - Tel Aviv
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| Visit the Museum of the Diaspora for a special encounter
with Jewish communities around the world and throughout the
ages. Panoramic bus tour of the main streets of Tel Aviv,
center of business and entertainment. At Rabin Square,
where Yitzhak Rabin z"l was assassinated, discuss this great
leader and some of the pressing issues facing Israel today
Explore the alleyways, ancient ruins, art galleries, and market
stalls of Old Jaffa, once the gateway to Eretz Yisrael
Walk though Tel Aviv's historic Neve Tzedek neighborhood, a
UNESCO Heritage site. Wander through the funky shops and
cafes along Sheinken Street, the Greenwich Village of Tel
Aviv. Late check-out at the hotel and farewell dinner
Proceed to Ben Gurion Airport for late overnight flight to
USA (#27)
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| Tuesday, 27 May - A Temporary Departure
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| Return to USA Begin planning your next Holy Land tour to
Israel with ITC Tours !
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Sister Rose Thering Endowment
Holy Land Tour
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May 14 - 27, 2008
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With
Dr. David Bossman |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - Newark - Tel Aviv - Newark - 11 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Deluxe King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem, Kibbutz Guest House, Galilee, Ramada Renaissance Hotel, Tel Aviv
- 12 Days of touring with one of Israel's best tour guides - super deluxe air conditioned motor coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 7 weekday dinners, 1 weekday Lunch, 2 Shabbat dinners, 2 Shabbat lunches, as per itinerary
- Special tree planting program at Neot Kedumim, Ayalon Valley,
- Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, Judean Desert, Dead Sea Region, Qumran, Dead Sea scrolls, Dead Sea,
- Special ceremony at Yad Vashem in honor of Sister Rose Thering
- Tomb of King David, Last Supper Room on Mount Zion, Jewish Quarter, Roman Cardo, Herodian Quarter,
- Western Wall, Via Dolorosa , Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Coptic Village, Bethlehem, Rachel's Tomb,
- Church of the Nativity, Mea Shearim, Shrine of the Book, Israel Museum, Caesarea, Megiddo,
- Bahai Gardens, Acre, Kinneret Boat Ride to Capernaum Tabgha, Church of Multiplication, Mount of Beatitudes,
- Sermon on the Mount, Jeep tour of the Golan Heights, Nazareth, Church of the Annunciation,
- St. Joseph's workshop, and Mary's Well, Roman city of Beit Shean, Jordan River Baptismal Site
- Kabbalat Shabbat services, Independence Hall, Mini-Israel, Ayalon Institute, Kibbutz Yad Mordechai,
- Museum of the Diaspora, Rabin Square, Explore the alleyways, ancient ruins, art galleries, and market stalls of Old Jaffa,
- Tel Aviv's historic Neve Tzedek neighborhood, a UNESCO Heritage site, Sheinken Street, the Greenwich Village of Tel Aviv
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Air (EL-AL) and Land Package $3535 including Air Tax $89, Fuel surcharge ($200)
- Air (Continental) and Land Package $3745 including Air Tax $69 and Fuel Surcharge ($230) **
- For additional flight information please call ITC Tours
- Land Only $2125 King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem per person in a double room
- Single room supplement $665 - Third person in triple room: subtract $180
- Plus Tips for guide, driver and restaurants $120 per person
- ** Fuel surcharge subject to change **
- $200 Deposit due by January 10, 2008 - payment in full due March 1, 2008
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