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| Monday, 21 June - When You Come Into the Land (Dev. 26:1)
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Morning arrival in Israel (ideally) to be met and assisted at Ben
Gurion Airport by your ITC guide. Put down roots immediately as you
plant a tree in Israeli soil in honor or in memory of a loved one
At the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, review (or climb on) the
tanks and learn about battles fought there for the road to
Jerusalem (time permitting) Ascent to Jerusalem
At the Tayelet, take in the breathtaking view of the Temple Mount,
as did Abraham when he contemplated the sacrifice of Isaac
Enter the Old City of Jerusalem - Prayer and reflection at the
Kotel. Hotel check-in, rest, and welcome dinner
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem (deluxe rooms) |
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| Tuesday, 22 June - Those Who Made a Difference
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Visit the new state-of-the-art Memorial Museum (age 12 and over
only), Children's Memorial, and Valley of the Communities at Yad
Vashem; alternative interactive children's tour on site. At Har Herzl
Military Cemetery encounter the "silver platter" on which the Jewish
people have acquired - and continue to acquire - our state. Enjoy a
truly fascinating multi-media presentation about the life of the
Father of Modern Zionism at the newly opened Herzl Exhibit (if
available) Free time for dinner
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel,JLM |
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| Wednesday, 23 June - Modern Israel Issues
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Visit the new Shrine of the Book and the Second Temple Model of
Jerusalem at the Israel Museum; children's wing available
Visit Yad Sarah, a facility that provides free medical supplies for
those in need; assist volunteers there in a hands-on activity constructing
walkers for patients AND/OR Volunteer preparing lunch at
a Jerusalem soup kitchen. Drive along Jerusalem's former border
with Jordan, pre-1967. At Ammunition Hill learn about the fierce
Six Day War battle for Jerusalem that took place there
Late afternoon visit to a Jerusalem Masorti synagogue to meet with
its rabbi and some members. Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem |
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| Thursday, 24 June - Jerusalem of Old
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Optional: Take part in a moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah service at
Robinson's Arch. Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a
virtual, computerized "walk" through the Jerusalem Temple at the
Davidson Center. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western
Wall's massive foundation stones. Free time for lunch (on one's
own) and shopping in the Jewish Quarter. Travel through many centuries
as you tour the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, including a visit
to the Herodian Mansions. Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem |
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| Friday, 25 June - Digging Israel |
Participate in a stimulating study session at the Conservative Yeshiva
in the Fuchsberg Center. At Archeological Seminar's "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. Ascent to Jerusalem. Enjoy a walk through the
bustling, colorful Mahaneh Yehudah Market. Prepare for Shabbat -
Kabbalat Shabbat in the Old City. Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 26 June - Shabbat in Jerusalem - Parashat Balak |
Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice (suggestions, walking
instructions to be provided) Mid-morning walking tour to the wonderful
fortress that houses the Jerusalem Museum at the Tower of
David for a rich overview of the history of Jerusalem throughout
the ages. Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel. Late afternoon walking
tour of fascinating Jerusalem neighborhoods near our hotel.
Havdalah with Rabbi Sunshine. Evening option: Attend The Night
Spectacular, the fabulous new sound and light show at the Tower of
David (not yet included in the tour price)
Overnight: King Solomon
Hotel, Jerusalem |
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| Sunday, 27 June - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics? |
Early morning departure for Masada. Ascend Masada by cable car to
tour this magnificent excavation and discuss the harrowing dilemma
faced by its Jewish residents during Roman times. Spend some time
today at a Dead Sea Hotel, enjoying its spa facilities, lunch, and
the amazing Dead Sea. Eretz Bereshit, enjoy a camel trek through
the Judean Desert and a biblical dinner in Abraham's tent
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem |
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| Monday, 28 June - The Mediterranean Coast |
Travel north along Israel's newest highway, stopping to view the Security Fence along
the way. Walk through the fascinating, underground Roman water
system that once fed ancient Caesaria at Mei Kedem near Binyamina
(strap-on water shoes, small towel needed) In Acco, see the new
multi-media presentation at the Turkish Bath and walk through the
amazing Tunisian Synagogue, which is completely decorated with
mosaics depicting stories from Jewish history and traditional texts.
Take the cable car to the mesmerizing ocean grottos of Rosh
Hanikra, at Israel's border with Lebanon. Hotel check-in - Dinner
at the hotel.
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias |
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| Tuesday, 29 June - In the Footsteps of Mystics and Pioneers
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Spend the morning touring the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of
the mystical city of Tzefat. At the picturesque Kinneret Cemetery,
read the moving poetry of the pioneer, Rachel the Poetess, and sing
the songs of Naomi Shemer, first lady of Israeli song, at their
gravesites OR Visit the grave of the Rambam in Tiberias (time permitting)
Cross the Jordan River and ascend the Golan Heights
Travel by jeep off the beaten path and stop to gaze down over the
Galilee as the Syrians once did. Glide down the Jordan in a kayak
Enjoy a Kinneret boat ride followed by a lakeside dinner at Decks
(steak)
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias |
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| Wednesday, 30 June - Layers of History
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In Tiberias, visit Dona Gracia House to become acquainted with the
fascinating life of this 16th century Jewish heroine and Tiberias
financial leader via dramatic story-telling, short film, dress-up in
period clothing. Explore the magnificently excavated ancient city of
Tzippori, home to Rabbi Judah the Prince; explore the site via an
enjoyable ITC "Site Detectives" program. Stop in the Druze Village
of Dalyat al Karmel to enjoy home hospitality. Proceed to Haifa for
hotel check-in.
Free evening in Haifa O’N Dan Panorama Haifa |
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| Thursday, 1 July - Foundations of the Modern State
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Travel to Tel Aviv for a bus tour - Enjoy an extremely impressive
presentation of the amazing achievements of the Palmach at the new
multi-media Palmach Museum (age 6 and up only; if available) At
Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of the
State. Visit the underground, pre-state bullet factory built by the
Palmach under the noses of the British at Ayalon Institute. Farewell
dinner at Maganda Yemenite restaurant
Depart for the airport |
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| Friday, 2 July - A Temporary Departure - Return to USA
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Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Sunshine and ITC
Tours!
Itinerary is Subject to Change |
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B'nai Shalom of Olney
Israel Experience
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June 20 - July 2, 2010
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With
Rabbi Ari Sunshine |
Tour Package Includes
- Group transportation to airport and non stop round trip Air WAS area to Tel Aviv
- King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem, Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias, Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa
- All Breakfasts, 5 Week-Day Dinners, Shabbat Dinner and Lunch as per itinerary
- 11 Hotel Nights including late check out - All entrance fees - Hotel taxes - Touring
- Touring with one of Israel's Top Tour Guide Educators in Deluxe Motor Coach
- Welcome Orientation, Plant a tree, Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, Old City of Jerusalem
- Kotel (Western Wall), Yad Vashem, Har Herzl, Israel Museum, Yad Sarah, Jerusalem soup kitchen,
- Border with Jordan pre-1967, Ammunition Hill, Jerusalem Masorti synagogue,
- Stirring Bar/Bat Mitzvah service at Robinson's Arch, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center,
- Kotel Tunnels, Jewish Quarter, Herodian Mansions, Conservative Yeshiva,Dig for a Day,
- Colorful Mahaneh Yehudah Market, Kabbalat Shabbat in the Old City, Shabbat walking tour, Tower of David,
- Havdalah with Rabbi Sunshine, Night Spectacular, Masada. Dead Sea Spa, Eretz Bereshit, Camel trek,
- Biblical dinner in Abraham's tent, Security Fence, Ancient Caesaria, Acco, Turkish Bath,
- Tunisian Synagogue, Grottos of Rosh Hanikra, Tzefat, Kinneret Cemetery, Poetry of Rachel the Poetess,
- Songs of Naomi Shemer, Visit the grave of the Rambam, Golan Heights, Jeeps on the Golan,
- Kayaking on the Jordan River, Kinneret boat ride, Dona Gracia House, Tzippori, Druze Village,
- Palmach Museum, Independence Hall, Ayalon Institute
- ITC full color source book, A fantastic tour filled with Meaningful experiences and fun !
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- (Check or cash payment) Land Only $2595 Single Supplement: $775
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $255
- Child age 2-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $725 including Bar/Bat Mitzvah Child,
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $625
- Children as third and fourth persons in a quad room: subtract $450 per child
- Fuel surcharge is subject to change
- Round Trip air Groups price $950 - Added to the air price airport tax and fuel surcharge $450* Total $1400**
- Plus tips for Guide Driver and Restaurants $165 - **Ticket pricing is Subject to purchase
*Prices are based on a minimum of 25 participants
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