Jewish Heritage Israel Tour & Eilat: Itinerary

"There are no words to describe our gratitude for the trip you planned. It truly was an emotional, educational emersion for both of us! It is amazing how everything from the drivers, to the hotels, to the guides were all so fabulous and we had no problems."

- Jane and Ira, July 2009

Friday Tel Aviv Arrive Israel and meet your transfer driver at the Steimatzky book store. Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Overnight, Tel Aviv Saturday Tel Aviv Enjoy a free day in Tel Aviv. You could choose go shopping, or explore the beautiful Bauhaus style architecture or even visit Jaffa, where the first Jewish settlers of the late 1800s and early 1900s landed when arriving in the land of Israel. If you would rather kick up your feet and relax you can head to the sandy beach. Overnight, Tel Aviv Sunday Coastal Route Drive north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. See the excavations of the crusaders' city, the aqueduct and the amphitheater 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 and 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, Kibbutz Lavi Monday Galilee | Golan Drive to Safed, the center of the Kaballa movement. Visit the Joseph Caro and the HA' ARI synagogues, the most important synagogues in the city; stroll around the Artist's quarter. Enjoy a jeep tour to the foot of the Golan. Continue to the Golan Heights and we will 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, Kibbutz Lavi Tuesday Galilee | Jerusalem Begin the day with a drive to Tiberias to visit Rambam's grave. Next we will proceed to Beit Shean, also called "Scythopolis", the biggest archeological park in Israel with beautiful excavations from 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 foot 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, Jerusalem Wednesday Jerusalem: Old City Tour the old city of Jerusalem. Start with a visit of the tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road; Visit the four Sepharadic synagogues restored after 1967 war in the Jewish quarter. Tour the Western Wall Tunnels; Visit the 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, Jerusalem Thursday Jerusalem: New City Depart the hotel to visit the Western Wall in the old city of Jerusalem. *Celebrate the Bar/Bat-Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel. See below for details. 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, the 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 the 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, Jerusalem OPTIONAL BAR MITZVAH / BAT MITZVAH: 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, rejoin your tour group at the entrance of the Israel Museum. For this special option, see below. Friday 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; visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, the bathhouses etc. Descend by cable car. Next we will stop for lunch and the use of spa facilities at one of the leading hotels in the area. Return to Jerusalem. Overnight, Jerusalem Saturday Jerusalem Enjoy your day at leisure in Jerusalem. You are free to spend your time as you wish. Perhaps you will buy any last minute gifts on Ben Yehuda street or soak up the many sights and sounds of this special place. Jerusalem is a city with an overwhelming amount of emotion; that promises a religious and spiritual experience. Overnight, Jerusalem Sunday Timna | Eilat Travel south through the Negev desert. Visit Timna and see the copper mines and King Solomon's pillars and marvel at the huge multi-colored rock formations. Continue to Eilat and stop to visit the Underwater Observatory, one of the largest seaquariums in the world, built into a coral reef. Overnight, Eilat Monday Free day in Eilat Optional Day Tour to Petra at additional cost: After assistance with visa to the Jordanian border, drive straight away to Petra through desert highways, your ultimate destination is the astonishing rose-red city of Petra which was built by the Nabateans (An early Arab tribe). Petra was renowned for its massive architecture, pools, dams and water channels. Petra is the legacy of the Nabateans who settled in the south of Jordan more than 2000 years ago. The visit begins with the possibility of a short horseback-riding for about 700 m. until the entrance of the Siq, which is about 1.2 km long (walking distance). There is a possibility to rent a chariot (extra) to get inside Petra and back to the gate outside. Petra is famous for its huge monuments such as the Treasury, Royal Tombs, the Court, Roman theatre, Roman Street, Qassier El- Bint (Palace of Pharaoh's daughter) and many other smaller monuments which fascinate the visitors. The city itself is almost 45 square km and is considered to be the second wonder of the world. After the visit, time for lunch in a nice restaurant. After lunch drive back to border. On the way, a short visit to Aqaba with the possibility to stop and take a walk around. Transfer to the border at around 18:00 p.m and crossing back to Eilat. Overnight, Eilat Tuesday Mitzpe Ramon | Sde Boker | Tel Aviv Depart Eilat via Mitzpe Ramon. Stop to gaze into the Ramon crater, a geological wonder. Proceed to Sde Boker and see Ben Gurion's hut and grave overlooking the magnificent Zin valley. Stop for a camel riding experience and a visit to an authentic Bedouin tent, learn about the Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch. Continue to Hatzerim and visit Israel's Air Force museum to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force. Drive back to Tel-Aviv. Overnight, Tel Aviv Wednesday En Route Transfer to Ben-Gurion airport for departure. Your driver will meet you in your hotel lobby 3.5 hours before departure. Note: All itineraries are subject to change

* No Minimum of passengers is required for regular tour service.
All Tours are subject to availability and should be confirmed within 72 business hours.

Tour Highlights

14 days | 12 nights | 8 touring days
From $1,208 (land only)

• Begin your Israel tour in Tel Aviv where you can relax at the sunny beach or shop til you drop.
• Take a jeep tour on the Golan Heights
• Exlpore the Western Wall Tunnels
• Explore Eilat
• Enjoy a camel ride in Mamshit
• Private transfers to/from airports and hotels.

Included services in our tour rates:

• Private transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your hotel in Tel Aviv and from the hotel in Tel Aviv to the Airport
• Meeting point on arrival at the Steimatzky bookstore at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport
• 8 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attractions as per the above itinerary
• 12 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the hotels as mentioned above
• Two dinners at the hotel in Kibbutz Lavi/Galilee
• Lunch and swim at a Dead Sea spa hotel
• Jeep ride in the Golan Heights
• Light lunch and camel ride at a Bedouin village

Please note there is NO credit for unused services or joint transfers

Not included services in our tour rates:

• Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff
• Lunches en route on sightseeing days
• Items of a personal nature (laundry, souvenirs, film/toiletries)
• Treatments at the Dead Sea Spa
• Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended)
• Stay connected with a Cell Phone for your trip to Israel!
• Optional tour to Petra (please inquire about the various options)

Terms and Conditions

Note: No credit/refund for any unused services.

Tour Dates

OPERATES ON THE FOLLOWING ARRIVAL DATES IN 2012-2013:
March: 2, 9, 16, 23	April: 13, 20, 27	May: 4, 11, 18, 25	June: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July: 6, 13, 20, 27	August: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31	September: 7	October: 12, 19, 26
November: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30	December: 7, 14, 21, 28	January: 4, 11, 18, 25	February: 1, 8, 15

Tour Hotels and Rates

HOTEL 5 STARS DELUXE 5 STARS STANDARD 4 STARS SUPERIOR 4 STARS STANDARD NIGHTS TEL AVIV Dan deluxe rooms Carlton Dan Panorama Prima 2 GALILEE Kibbutz Lavi Hadar Wing Kibbutz Lavi Hadar Wing Kibbutz Lavi Hod Wing Kibbutz Lavi Lev Wing 2 JERUSALEM King David deluxe New City rooms Inbal Dan Panorama Prima Royal / Kings 5 EILAT Dan Eilat Dan Eilat Dan Panorama Dan Panorama 2 TEL AVIV Dan deluxe rooms Carlton Dan Panorama Prima 1 * If the above hotels are not available, comparable hotels will be confirmed. Tour Rates For 2012-2013 Tour Rates Click Here

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Ceremony Rates

Bar Mitzvah Service Rates: Rabbi's fee for Bar/Bat Mitzvah participant will be confirmed upon confirmation of Rabbi.

Rabbi's Services include:

• Correspondence with family by the Rabbi
• Meeting in Jerusalem with the Rabbi prior to the ceremony
• Officiating at service
• Use of prayer pamphlets and Rabbi’s personal Torah scroll
• Rabbi’s transportation
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah certificate from the Ministry of Tourism
• Reform and Conservative ceremonies will be officiated at the Southern Wall area
• Passengers will require to take a taxi to ceremony and also to rejoin the tour after the BM ceremony

Reform and Conservative ceremonies will be officiated at the Southern Wall area.

Please note passengers will be required to take a taxi to ceremony and also to rejoin the tour after the Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony.

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