| Sunday, 21 December - USA Departure
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| Depart on overnight flight to Israel
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| Monday, 22 December - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
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| Late afternoon arrival 5 PM in Israel to be met and assisted by your
ITC representative at Ben Gurion Airport. Proceed to the Galilee for
hotel check-in. Light the 2nd Hanukah candle with Erez and Ezra at
the hotel. Hotel check-in - Welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah ,Tiberias
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| Tuesday, 23 December - The Golan Heights and Beit Shean Valley
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| Travel through the Golan Heights by jeep (Shvilim) - 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; discuss the significance of the Golan Heights in today's
geo-political reality. Drive along Israel's border with Jordan
Visit Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu in the Beit Shean Valley. Light the 3rd
Hanukah candle on kibbutz. Free time for dinner (on one's own) on
the Tiberias boardwalk. Overnight: Sheraton Moriah ,Tiberias
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| Wednesday, 24 December - Israel's Northern Border
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| Ride up the Menara cliffs in a cable car and hear the moving stories
that took place there before the State was born; optional: enjoy
rappelling or biking back down the mountain (rappelling, biking not
included in tour price) In historic Acco, walk through the Old City
and visit the 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 . Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the
mystical city of Tzefat. Light the 4th Hanukah candle
Enjoy a boat ride on the Kinneret followed by a delicious dinner at
Decks (optional: some may eat at the Chinese Pagoda)
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah ,Tiberias
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| Thursday, 25 December - The Mediterranean Coast and Ascent to
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| Jerusalem. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour of Haifa including an overview
of the Bahai Gardens. Meet members of Israel's Druze community in
Ossafiya, hear about their fierce patriotism, and enjoy their warm
hospitality; enjoy browsing through the colorful Druze market
See ancient history come to life at the newly-opened multi-media
center against the backdrop of ancient Caesaria. Excavations include
an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct. Ascent to Jerusalem
Take in a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem and recite
the shehehianu blessing with Erez and Ezra. Hotel check-in
Light the 5th Hanukah candle - Overnight: Sheraton Plaza, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 26 December - Jerusalem Prepares for Shabbat
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| Visit Shalva to see the important work they do with developmentally
disabled children. Spend some time today shopping. Tour colorful,
bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market, as Jerusalem prepares
for Shabbat. Light Shabbat candles and the 6th Hanukah candle
Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel or a synagogue of your choice
Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 27 December - Shabbat in Tel Aviv
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| Parashat Miketz; I Rosh Hodesh Tevet. Shabbat services at a choice
of neighborhood synagogues (suggestions, directions to be provided)
Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel. Shabbat afternoon
walking tour with Rabbi Jonny Porath through the four colorful quarters
of the Old City (honorarium, if any, not included in the tour
price) Minha/maariv and havdalah at the Kotel; 7th Hanukah candle;
bus back to the hotel. Free evening in Jerusalem on Ben Yehuda or
Emek Refaim OR See a soccer or basketball game (based on availability;
not included in tour price)
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 28 December - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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| II Rosh Hodesh Tevet - Travel to the Dead Sea Region
Ascend Masada by cable car or by the snake path (group can split).
Tour this impressive excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma
faced by its Jewish population during Roman times
Visit the new Masada Museum - Spend some time today at a resort
hotel enjoying its pool and spa facilities and the amazing Dead Sea
Take a camel trek through the desert and enjoy dinner and the hospitality
of Avraham in a biblical tent in the Judean desert (Eretz
Bereshit) Light the 8th Hanukah candle at the camel ranch
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 29 December - Jerusalem of Old
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| Take part in a moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony 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. Free time for lunch (on one's own) and shopping
in the Jewish Quarter. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the
Western Wall's massive foundation stones. Return to the hotel to
prepare for the party. Evening: Bar/Bat Mitzvah dinner party at the
hotel (private room; including dinner, bar/bat mitzvah cake, DJ or
one-man-band, theme centerpieces)
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 30 December
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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) At Har Herzl Military Cemetery
encounter the "silver platter" on which the Jewish people have
acquired - and continue to acquire - our state. Alternative for
younger children: At the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, enjoy meeting the
animals that roamed this land during Bible times (accompanied by
adult/s; not included in tour price) Continue to Tel Aviv. Browse
through unique craft items in Nachalat Binyamin's colorful, open-air
market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action (time permitting)
Hotel check-in followed by a free evening
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Wednesday, 31 December - Foundations of the Modern State
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| Tour Old Jaffa, where many early immigrants began their lives in
Israel, including browsing through the colorful outdoor mid-eastern
market, shuk hapishpishim. At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's
moving declaration of the State. Free evening in Tel Aviv or attend
Maccabi Tel Aviv game (if available; not included in tour price) Enjoy
a free afternoon in Tel Aviv for shopping or visiting art museums and
galleries (on one's own)
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Thursday, 1 January - Digging Israel
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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. Visit the Weitzman Institute in Rehovot to learn of the
impressive hi-tech accomplishments of Israel's top science university,
including the Science Garden for a fun, hands-on experience of
Israel's cutting-edge science and technology. At the "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 Return to the hotel for final packing, check-out
Farewell dinner at a Yemenite restaurant
Depart for the airport
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| Friday, 2 January - A Temporary Departure
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| Arrive in USA - " Begin planning your next Israel trip with ITC
Tours!
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Temple Sholom's
Tour
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December 21, 2008 - January 02,2009 |
With
Ezra Konigsberg and Erez Sherman |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - NY - Tel Aviv- NY - 10 Nights Hotels plus late check out
- Five Star Sheraton Plaza Hotel Jerusalem, Carlton Hotel Tel Aviv, Sheraton Moriah Tiberias,
- 11 Days of touring with one of Israel’s best Tour Guide Educators - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 5 weekday dinners, 1 Shabbat dinner, 1 Shabbat lunch, as per itinerary
- Masada - Jerusalem- Dead Sea Spa - Tzefat - Camel Trek - -
- Bedouin Experience - B'nai Mitzvah Ceremony - Tel Aviv - Acco - Old Jaffa - Ein Gedi
- Golan Heights by Jeep - Kotel Tunnels
- Informative full-color ITC source book - A fun-filled spiritually-fulfilling trip
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
Pricing - By Check or Cash
- Trip Costs - Payment by Check or Cash
- Land Only $3195 .-Single Supp $1120
- Reduction - Third person over 18 in triple room: $305
- Reduction - Child, 2-11 as third person in a triple room: $1143
- Reduction - Bar or Bar Mitzvah Child, 12-13 as third person in a triple room: $1216
- Reduction - age 14-18 as third person in a triple room: $1055 plus tips 115
Pricing - By Credit Card
- Land Only $3323 .-Single Supp $1235
- Reduction - Third person over 18 in triple room: $319
- Reduction - Child, 2-11 as third person in a triple room: $1189
- Reduction - Bar or Bar Mitzvah Child, 12-13 as third person in a triple room: $1216
- Reduction - age 14-18 as third person in a triple room: $1089 plus tips 116.60
- Reduction on Air for children under 12 years of age
*Prices are based on a minimum of 25 participants; with 30 - 35 or more price will be reduced
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ITC Tours
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For information and application forms please call Ezra Konigsberg 203 869 7191 EXT 105
or e-mail Ezra at ezra.konigsberg@templesholom.com - or Erez at ersherman@jtsa.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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