Monday, 28 June - Israel Pilgrims Overnight flight to Israel

Tuesday, 29 June - When You Come Into the Land (Dev. 26:1)

17 Tammuz Morning arrival in Israel, to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion Airport by your ITC representative (today's program depends on arrival time) Proceed to the Galilee Region for a beautiful overview of Lake Kinneret OR At the Kinneret Courtyard, hear stories and learn about the sacrifices of modern Israel's earliest pioneers. Put down roots in Israel immediately, as you plant a tree in Israeli soil in honor or in memory of a loved one Hotel check-in and welcome dinner
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Galilee

Wednesday, 30 June - Tzefat and the Golan Heights

Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat. Ascend the Golan Heights - At the peak of Har Bental, enter army bunkers and take in a panoramic view at the crossroads of three countries. Travel through the Golan by jeep (Shvilim), off the beaten track, and stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once did. Glide down the Jordan River in a kayak Enjoy a Kinneret boat ride followed by a delicious lakeshore dinner at Decks.
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Galilee

Thursday, 1 July - The Mediterranean Coast

In historic Acco, walk through the Old City and visit the British prison, where Jewish freedom fighters were incarcerated Visit the amazing Tunisian Synagogue, which is completely decorated with mosaics depicting stories from Jewish history and traditional texts; play a family scavenger hunt game (ITC program) there 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. Continue south for the ascent to Jerusalem. Gaze upon the Temple Mount from the Haas Promenade, as did Abraham at the dawn of Jewish history; take in the breathtaking view. Hotel check-in, followed by a free evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Dan Panorama or King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem

Friday, 2 July - Those Who Made a Difference

Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum, Children's Memorial, and Valley of the Communities at Yad Vashem; alternative program for children on site Take in a truly special multi-media presentation about the life of the Father of Modern Zionism at the new Herzl Exhibit (if available) Visit colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market - am yisrael hai! Prepare for Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat at a synagogue of your choice. Shabbat dinner at the Fuchsberg Center for Conservative Judaism, to be joined by Rabbi Jim Lebeau (if available)
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem

Shabbat, 3 July - Shabbat in Jerusalem - Parashat Pinhas

Shabbat services a choice of neighborhood synagogues (suggestions, directions to be provided) Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel. Shabbat rest followed by a walking tour led by Rabbi Roth Havdalah with Rabbi Roth - Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem

Sunday, 4 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?

Early departure to the Dead Sea area for the ascent by cable car to Masada; tour this amazing excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and review the biblical story of kings David and Saul "on site" Stop for mud baths and a dip in the amazing Dead Sea Late afternoon return to Jerusalem for a free evening
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem

Monday, 5 July - Jerusalem of Old

Take part in a moving bar/bat mitzvah ceremony at Robinson's Arch Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized "walk" through the Temple Mount at the Davidson Center In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation stones. Tour David's City, the most ancient section of Jerusalem, built by King David, including the newest discoveries; shlosh through Hezekiah's water tunnel (strap-on water shoes, flashlight needed) Travel to Tel Aviv, with an introduction to the city at the Old Jaffa Port. Evening option: Enjoy a very special dinner in Old Jaffa, served by deaf waiters who will teach you sign language, followed by Na Laga'at, a unique play performed by actors who are both deaf and blind (not included in tour price)
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv

Tuesday, 6 July - Foundations of the Modern State

At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of the State. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements of the Palmach at the multi-media Palmach Museum (if available; age 5 and up only) OR Climb down into the amazing underground, pre- State bullet factory built by the Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon Institute. Browse through unique craft items in Nahalat Binyamin's colorful, open-air market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action. Free time for shopping/packing and a Mediterranean swim. Farewell dinner at a Yemenite Restaurant. Depart for the airport (those leaving Israel tonight)
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv (those continuing on to Eilat)

Wednesday, 7 July - Return to USA - Arrive in USA

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Eilat/Petra Extension 7 - 11 July 2010

Wednesday, 7 July - Into the Desert

Please choose 3 of the following for the group for today: Visit the fascinating Jo Alon Museum of Bedouin Culture near Lahav for an in-depth introduction to this desert culture and some Bedouin hospitality. Visit Israel's Airforce Museum near Beersheva to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force. Visit Ben Gurion's Hut in Sde Boker for personal insight into the life of this outstanding Zionist leader and Israel's first prime minister. Take part in a wonderful hands-on workshop about mud brick construction in ancient Israel and help build a mud brick structure. Enjoy a wonderful family desert archery activity at the Ramon Crater. Hotel check-in and dinner
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Eilat

Thursday, 8 July - The Wonders of Petra

Early departure for Petra to explore the amazing decorated red rock formations of the ancient Nabateans. Enter Jordan at the Arava crossing and travel to the Red Rose City by bus (approx. 2.5 hours). Tour its treasury, the Roman theatre, and the impressive caves and rock formations of this Nabatean City; buffet lunch included. Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Eilat

Friday, 9 July - The Red Sea

Board a luxury touring yacht at the Eilat marina for a leisurely cruise and lunch on the Red Sea. Snorkeling equipment is available for those who would like to get "up close and personal" with the most exquisite coral reefs and tropical fish to be found in the world. Shabbat dinner at the hotel (private section)
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Eilat

Shabbat, 10 July - Shabbat in Eilat Parashat Mattot-Massei

Spend the day at leisure sampling the delights of Eilat, including beautiful beaches, King City, water-skiing, paddle boats, wind-surfing, banana boats, a swim with the dolphins, scuba- or "snuba"-diving to get up close and personal with Red Sea coral and fish (extra charges apply for some of these activities) Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: King Solomon

Sunday, 11 July - Return to USA

Depart on early morning domestic flight to Ben Gurion Airport - Arrive in USA

Itinerary is Subject to Change

• EL- AL non-stop round trip Air Newark to Tel Aviv and Return
  
• Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Galilee, Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
  
• All Breakfasts, 4 Week-Day Dinners, Shabbat Dinner and Lunch as per itinerary
  
• Touring with one of Israel's Top Tour Guide Educators in Deluxe Motor Coach
  
• Welcome Orientation, Kinneret Courtyard, Plant a tree in Israeli soil, Tzefat, Golan Heights, Har Bental,
  Golan by jeep (Shvilim),
• Jordan River in a kayak, Kinneret boat ride, Acco, British prison,
  
• Amazing Tunisian Synagogue, Caesaria. Jerusalem, Haas Promenade,
• Yad Vashem, Herzl Exhibit,
  " Machaneh Yehuda, Kabbalat Shabbat in the Old
• City of Jerusalem, Fuchsberg Center,
  
• Shabbat walking tour led by Rabbi Roth, Havdalah with Rabbi Roth, Masada, Ein Gedi, Amazing Dead Sea,
  
• Moving Bar and Bat mitzvah ceremony at Robinson's Arch, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center,
  
• Kotel Tunnels, David's City, Old Jaffa Port, Na Laga'at, Independence Hall, Palmach Museum,
  
• Ayalon Institute, Nahalat Binyamin, Yemenite Quarter
  
• ITC full color source book, A fantastic tour filled with meaningful experiences and fun!

• (Check payment) Land and Air $3485*
• Land Only $1995 Single Supplement: $595
  
• Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $215
  
• Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $495
  
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $595
  
• Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $425
  
• Plus tips for Guide, Driver, porterage and Restaurants $115
• Air and land price includes airport tax and fuel surcharge - the Tax and Fuel Surcharge are presently $470*
  
• Airport tax and Fuel Surcharge are Subject to change
  
• Eilat/Petra Extension July 7 - 11, 2010 - $885
  
• Jo Alon Museum of Bedouin Culture, Airforce Museum, Ben Gurion's Hut, Mud brick construction,
  Desert archery, Ramon Crater, Petra, Red Rose City, Red Sea cruise, Snorkeling, Shabbat in Eilat, Day at leisure
  
• Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $60 - Child, age 2-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $200