Day 4 - FRIDAY
Tel Aviv
Visit the Diaspora Museum; drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, center of business and entertainment of Israel. Stop at Rabin's Square, place of assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Continue to Old Jaffa , an 8000 year old port city; visit the ancient ruins and walk along the restored artists' quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1909 and Nahalat Benyamin, the pedestrian street of the city with its musicians, hand made jewelry and artifacts . Next , stop at Sheinkin , the lively and colorful street especially known for the unique shops, café life and youthful ambiance.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 5 - SATURDAY
At Leisure
At leisure in Tel Aviv. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 6 SUNDAY
Caesarea / Haifa / Acre / Rosh Hanikra
Drive north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. See the excavations of the crusaders' city, the aqueduct and the amphitheatre which has been restored as a concert venue. Proceed to Haifa for a panoramic view from Mount Carmel and visit “AF AL PI CHEN” , the naval museum of the illegal immigration to Israel at the time of the British mandate. Drive to Acre; walk along the old harbor and local market; continue to the northernmost point of Israel at Rosh Hanikra. Descend by cable into the limestone grottoes.
Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse.

Day 7 - MONDAY
Safed / Tel Facher / Banias / Tel Hai
Drive to Safed, center of Kabala movement; visit the Joseph Caro and the Ha’ Ari synagogues, the most important synagogues in the city; stroll around the Artists' quarter . Enjoy a Jeep tour to the foots of the Golan. Continue to the Golan Heights; stop at an observation point over the city of Kuneitra and the Syrian territory. Stop at Tel Facher, a former Syrian army camp ; visit the Banias springs. Next, a visit to Tel-Hai; see the “Roaring Lion” monument and learn about the heroic battle of Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920.
Overnight at a kibbutz guesthouse.

Day 8 - TUESDAY
Beit Shean / Beit Alpha / Gan Hashlosha / Jerusalem
Drive to Tiberias to visit the Rambam’s grave; proceed to Beit Shean, also called "Scythopolis", the biggest archeological park in Israel with beautiful excavations from the Roman and Byzantine periods. Stop at Beit Alpha to see the beautiful mosaic floor of a synagogue from the Byzantine period. Onto Gan Hashlosha, (Sachne) where you will have an opportunity to enjoy in the water springs located at the foots of the Gilboa mountain, the famous mountain on which King Saul was killed in the battle against the Philistines. Continue via the Jordan valley to Jerusalem; stop at Mount Scopus for a blessing as you enter the city.
Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 9 - WEDNESDAY
Jerusalem: Old City
Tour the old city of Jerusalem. Start with a visit of the Tomb of King David on Mount Zion. Walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road; visit the four Sephardic synagogues restored after the 1967 war in the Jewish quarter. Tour the Kotel Tunnels; Visit Davidson Center and walk through the Roman Cardo, to the local Arab bazaar. Walk through Jaffa gate to David’s Tower museum and see the ancient remains of the city beginning with the first Temple period.
Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 10 - THURSDAY
Jerusalem: New City

* Optional: Celebrate the Bar-Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel.

Continue to Mea Shearim and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra orthodox communities. Drive by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and see the Menorah with the biblical emblems. Next visit the Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed and the new Holy land model – a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Drive to Mount Herzl, the military cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Ammunition Hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold , conquered by the Israeli army in the Six Day War and converted into a national memorial site and museum.

* Optional: For families who wish to celebrate a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony at the Wall. This will be a perfect opportunity, while the rest of the group will tour Mea Shearim, arrangements will be made at the Wall with a Rabbi. At the end of the service, you will be transferred from the Western Wall area to meet the group at the entrance of the Israel Museum. For prices for this special option, see bellow.

Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 11 - FRIDAY
Qumran / Massada/ Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea. Stop at Qumran , the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue to Massada, ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress and visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, the bathhouses etc. Descend by cable car. Next stop is for lunch and Spa facilities in one of the leading hotels in the area.
Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 12 - SATURDAY
At Leisure
At leisure in Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 13 - SUNDAY
Jerusalem / Ben Gurion Airport
After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.

The above program can be extended and tailor-made for groups.

To book The Jewish Heritage Tour II call 800 933 4421 or select:

Land package prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Note for other available category accommodations prices enter our booking engine. Rates are based on double occupancy and inclusive of taxes. GD = Guarantee Departure. Accom. = Accommodations.

(A) 5 Star Deluxe Accommodations	(B) 5 Star Accommodations	(C) 5 Star Standard Accommodations	(D) 4 Star Superior Accommodations	(E) 4 Star Standard Accommodations
Dan Tel Aviv Hotel (Deluxe Room), Tel Aviv	Dan Tel Aviv Hotel (Standard Room), Tel Aviv	The Carlton Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv	Hotel Dan Panorama Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv	Prima Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv
Kibbutz Hotel Lavi-Hadar wing, Galilee	Kibbutz Hotel Lavi-Hod wing, Galilee	Kibbutz Hotel Lavi-Hod wing, Galilee	Kibbutz Hotel Lavi-Lev wing, Galilee	Kibbutz Hotel Lavi-Lev wing, Galilee
King David Hotel (Deluxe New City), Jerusalem	King David Hotel, Jerusalem (Standard Room)	Inbal Jerusalem Hotel, Jerusalem	Hotel Dan Panorama Jerusalem, Jerusalem	Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
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Tour Departure	Tour Return	(A) 5 Star Deluxe Accomm.	(B) 5 Star Accomm.	(C) 5 Star Standard Accomm.	(D) 4 Star Superior Accomm.	(E) 4 Star Standard Accomm.	GD	Book Tour
Aug 17, 2010	Aug 29, 2010	3131.00	2908.00	2450.00	2225.00	1861.00
Aug 24, 2010	Sep 05, 2010	3019.00	2796.00	2229.00	2140.00	1833.00
Sep 28, 2010	Oct 10, 2010	2877.00	2654.00	2338.00	2053.00	1788.00
Oct 05, 2010	Oct 17, 2010	2877.00	2654.00	2338.00	2053.00	1788.00
Oct 12, 2010	Oct 24, 2010	2877.00	2654.00	2338.00	2053.00	1788.00
Oct 19, 2010	Oct 31, 2010	2877.00	2654.00	2338.00	2053.00	1788.00
Oct 26, 2010	Nov 07, 2010	2877.00	2654.00	2338.00	2053.00	1788.00
Nov 02, 2010	Nov 14, 2010	2877.00	2654.00	2338.00	2053.00	1788.00
Nov 09, 2010	Nov 21, 2010	2877.00	2654.00	2229.00	1988.00	1683.00
Nov 16, 2010	Nov 28, 2010	2866.00	2645.00	2177.00	1979.00	1631.00
Nov 23, 2010	Dec 05, 2010	2753.00	2531.00	2177.00	1842.00	1631.00
Nov 30, 2010	Dec 12, 2010	2753.00	2531.00	2177.00	1842.00	1631.00
Dec 07, 2010	Dec 19, 2010	2753.00	2531.00	2177.00	1842.00	1631.00
Dec 14, 2010	Dec 26, 2010	2870.00	2648.00	2501.00	1960.00	1690.00
Dec 21, 2010	Jan 02, 2011	2498.00	2726.00	2566.00	2136.00	1690.00
Dec 28, 2010	Jan 09, 2011	2948.00	2726.00	2242.00	1990.00	1655.00
Jan 04, 2011	Jan 16, 2011	2753.00	2531.00	2177.00	1842.00	1631.00
Jan 11, 2011	Jan 23, 2011	2753.00	2531.00	2177.00	1841.00	1631.00
Jan 18, 2011	Jan 30, 2011	2753.00	2531.00	2177.00	1841.00	1631.00
Jan 25, 2011	Feb 06, 2011	2753.00	2531.00	2177.00	1841.00	1631.00
Feb 01, 2011	Feb 13, 2011	2753.00	2531.00	2177.00	1841.00	1631.00
Feb 08, 2011	Feb 20, 2011	2753.00	2531.00	2177.00	1841.00	1631.00
Feb 15, 2011	Feb 27, 2011	2753.00	2531.00	2177.00	1841.00	1631.00
Feb 22, 2011	Mar 06, 2011	2866.00	2645.00	2177.00	1918.00	1631.00

Call Israel Tourism Consultant for pricing in high season departure dates or Reserve On-Line.

Tour will not operate on the following arrival dates:
Apr 3,10 (Passover) Sept 25, Oct 2 (high Jewish holidays). Aug on request basis only.

Reservations made within 2 weeks prior to departure are on request basis.

Tour Guides for this Tour are certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism

Included services in our tour rates:
1. Private transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your Hotel in Tel Aviv and from the Hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport.
2. 8 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attraction as per the above itinerary.
3. 11 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the hotels as mentioned above.
4. Two dinners at the hotel in Kibbutz Lavi / Galilee
5. Lunch and swim at a Dead Sea spa hotel
6. Jeep ride in the Golan Heights .

Not included services in our tour rates:
1. Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff.
2. Lunches en route on sightseeing days.
3. Treatments at the Dead Sea spa .

Bar Mitzvah Service rates:
Rabbi’s fee for one Bar/Bat Mitzvah participant is from 550 USD. Contact us for more details.
The rate includes:
Correspondence with family by the Rabbi, meeting in Jerusalem by the Rabbi prior to the ceremony, officiating at service, use of prayer pamphlets and Rabbi’s personal Torah scroll, Rabbi’s transportation, and including Bar/Bat Mitzvah certificate from the Ministry of Tourism.
Reform and Conservative ceremonies will be officiated at the Southern Wall area.

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Call Reservations USA 800 933 4421 Int 323 655 6121 to book Jewish Heritage Tour II. For Groups or to Book On-Line

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