Proceed  to Yad Mordechai, named after Mordechai Anilevitz, leader of the Warsaw Ghetto; visit the restored battle fields of the war of liberation and learn about their heroic story.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.

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 jewellery 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, overnight 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 harbour 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 Kaballa movement; visit the Joseph Caro and the Ha’ Ari synagogues, the most important synagogues in the city; stroll around the 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 . Meet with a Kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle.
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
Depart the hotel and arrive to the Western Wall in the old city of Jerusalem.

*Optional: Celebrate the Bar/Bat-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 Holyland 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.
Overnight in Jerusalem.

* 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.

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, overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 13 - SUNDAY
Negev Desert / Timna / Eilat
Travel south to the Negev desert, visit Israel's Air Force Museum at Hatzerim to view the planes and equipment and hear the story of this brave fighting force. Continue south, visiting Kibbutz Sde Boker, to see Ben Gurion's hut and grave, overlooking the magnificent Zin valley. Stop at Mitzpeh Ramon to gaze into the Ramon Crater, a geological wonder. Drive to Timna to see the copper mines and King Solomon's pillars and marvel at the huge multi-colored rock formations
Proceed to Eilat for overnight.

Day 14 - MONDAY
At Leisure
At leisure, Stroll around the city’s streets, the beach promenade and enjoy Eilat or take an optional tour to the Rose city of Petra (additional cost). See Option to Petra Extension

Day 15 - TUESDAY
Eilat / Mamshit / Tel Aiv
Visit the underwater observatory , one of the largest seaquariums in the world, built into a coral reef. Drive to Mamshit for a Camel riding experience and visit an authentic Bedouin tent. Learn about the Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch .
Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 16 - WEDNESDAY
Tel-Aviv/Ben-Gurion airport
Transfer to Ben-Gurion airport for departure back to North American gateway.

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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. Accomm. = 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 (Standard Room), Jerusalem	Inbal Jerusalem Hotel, Jerusalem	Hotel Dan Panorama Jerusalem, Jerusalem	Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Dan Eilat (Deluxe Room), Eilat	Dan Eilat (Standard Room), Eilat	Dan Eilat (Standard Room), Eilat	Hotel Dan Panorama Eilat, Eilat	Prima Music, Eilat
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Tour Departure	Tour Return	(A) 5 Star Deluxe Accomm.	(B) 4 Star Accomm.	(C) 5 Star Standard Accomm.	(D) 4 Star Superior Accomm.	(E) 4 Star Standard Accomm.	GD	Book Tour
Aug 17, 2010	Sep 01, 2010	4015.00	3739.00	3243.00	2930.00	2455.00
Aug 24, 2010	Sep 08, 2010	3853.00	3577.00	2987.00	2729.00	2348.00
Sep 28, 2010	Oct 13, 2010	3725.00	3450.00	3110.00	2641.00	2303.00
Oct 05, 2010	Oct 20, 2010	3725.00	3450.00	3110.00	2576.00	2257.00
Oct 12, 2010	Oct 27, 2010	3725.00	3450.00	3110.00	2576.00	2257.00
Oct 19, 2010	Nov 03, 2010	3725.00	3450.00	3110.00	2576.00	2257.00
Oct 26, 2010	Nov 10, 2010	3725.00	3450.00	3110.00	2576.00	2257.00
Nov 02, 2010	Nov 17, 2010	3725.00	3450.00	3110.00	2576.00	2257.00
Nov 09, 2010	Nov 24, 2010	3711.00	3435.00	2977.00	2576.00	2187.00
Nov 16, 2010	Dec 01, 2010	3700.00	3426.00	2924.00	2552.00	2135.00
Nov 23, 2010	Dec 08, 2010	3700.00	3312.00	2924.00	2477.00	2135.00
Nov 30, 2010	Dec 15, 2010	3700.00	3312.00	2924.00	2477.00	2135.00
Dec 07, 2010	Dec 22, 2010	3700.00	3312.00	2924.00	2477.00	2135.00
Dec 14, 2010	Dec 29, 2010	3914.00	3641.00	3477.00	2687.00	2194.00
Dec 21, 2010	Jan 05, 2011	3887.00	3613.00	3420.00	2827.00	2194.00
Dec 28, 2010	Jan 12, 2011	3781.00	3507.00	2989.00	2563.00	2159.00
Jan 04, 2011	Jan 19, 2011	3586.00	3312.00	2924.00	2416.00	2135.00
Jan 18, 2011	Feb 02, 2011	3586.00	3312.00	2924.00	2416.00	2135.00
Jan 25, 2011	Feb 09, 2011	3586.00	3312.00	2924.00	2416.00	2135.00
Feb 01, 2011	Feb 16, 2011	3586.00	3312.00	2924.00	2416.00	2135.00
Feb 08, 2011	Feb 23, 2011	3586.00	3312.00	2924.00	2416.00	2135.00
Feb 15, 2011	Mar 02, 2011	3586.00	3312.00	2924.00	2416.00	2135.00
Feb 22, 2011	Mar 09, 2011	3700.00	3426.00	2924.00	2508.00	2135.00

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

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. 10 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attraction as per the above itinerary.
3. 14 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.
7. Light lunch and Camel ride at a Bedouin village

See Option to Petra Extension

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.
4. Petra tour

Bar Mitzvah Service rates:
Rabbi’s fee for one Bar/Bat Mitzvah participant is $440
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.
To the above rate, please add for the transfer, from the Western Wall Plaza to the Israel Museum $10 per taxi (4 passengers per taxi).

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