Motzei Shabbat, 6 February - USA Departure

Sunday, 7 February - When You Come Into the Land

Late afternoon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport to be met and assisted by your ITC guide Opening ceremony and tour of Old Jaffa, where many early immigrants began their lives in Israel Hotel check-in - Welcome dinner at a Yemenite Restaurant
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv

Monday, 8 February - 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. Travel north - Visit the wonderful excavations of ancient Caesaria, including an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct and the newly-opened multi-media center, where ancient history comes to life. Take a panoramic overview of the sparkling port city of Haifa, including views of the Bahai Gardens and Temple, illuminated by night Hotel check-in and dinner
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Nahariah

Tuesday, 9 February - Northern Trails

Take the cable car up to the mesmerizing ocean grottos at Rosh Hanikra, at Israel's border with Lebanon. Visit the quaint town of Rosh Pina, one of the earliest settlements in modern Israel, including its lovely artists colony In-depth tour of the courtyards, synagogues and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat Meet with Kabbalistic artist, Avraham Lowenthal, in his studio for a focus on Jewish mysticism through the prism of art Free evening to walk along the beautifully landscaped, oceanside Nahariah Promenade, lined with shops and cafes
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Nahariah

Wednesday, 10 February - In the Footsteps of Sages and Defenders

Explore the magnificently excavated ancient city of Tzippori, home to Rabbi Judah the Prince Travel to the Golan Heights and stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once did; enter former Syrian bunkers and hear the valiant story of Golan defenders Taste the fruits of the region in the form of award-winning wines at the Golan Winery. Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan for the ascent to Jerusalem Take in a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives Hotel check-in followed by a free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem

Thursday, 11 February - Jerusalem of Old

Take part in a moving shaharit service at Robinson's Arch, the "Masorti Kotel" Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual "tour" of the ancient Temple Mount at the Davidson Center. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Kotel's massive foundation stones. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem

Friday, 12 February - Those Who Sacrificed

Visit the new state-of-the-art Memorial Museum, Children's Memorial, and Valley of the Communities at Yad Vashem (12 and over only); alternative interactive tour for younger children on site. Take in the multi-media presentation about the life of the Father of Modern Zionism at the newly opened Herzl Museum (if available) At Har Herzl Military Cemetery encounter the "silver platter" on which the Jewish people have acquired - and continue to acquire - our state Welcome Shabbat at a choice of neighborhood synagogues (suggestions, walking instructions to be provided) Shabbat dinner at the hotel or at the Fuchsburg Center for Conservative Judaism
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem

Shabbat, 13 February - Shabbat in Jerusalem

Parashat Mishpatim, Shekalim Shabbat services at the synagogue of your choice Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel Shabbat rest Walking tour of Jerusalem neighborhoods Havdalah with Rabbi Tow Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem

Sunday, 14 February - The Old and the New

Learn about the archeological matter that has been dumped into Emek Tzurim from under the Temple Mount Plant a tree in Israeli soil in honor or in memory of a loved one Explore the impressive excavation of ancient Beit Guvrin, including fascinating burial caves, underground dwellings, and an amphitheatre Early evening: Visit Masorti congregation Adat-Shalom Emanuel in Rehovot; enjoy supper there with Rabbi Cymet and some synagogue members
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem

Monday, 15 February - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?

Early departure for the Dead Sea Region
Ascend Masada by cable car for a tour of this magnificent excavation and a discussion of the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times Enjoy a walk through the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve Stop for a dip, mud baths, and hot showers at the amazing Dead Sea Enjoy a biblical farewell dinner in Abraham's tent in the Judean desert at Eretz Bereshit
Depart for the airport

Tuesday, 16 February - A Temporary Departure

Return to the USA
Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Tow ITC Tours!

Itinerary Subject to Change

• EL-AL EWR - Tel Aviv - EWR Non Stop Flights
  
• Dan Panorama Tel Aviv - Carlton Hotel, Nahariah. King Solomon 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
  
• Opening ceremony and tour of Old Jaffa, Independence Hall, Palmach Museum
  
• Ancient Caesaria, Overview port city of Haifa, Bahai Gardens and Temple,
  
• Ocean grottos at Rosh Hanikra, Rosh Pina, Mystical city of Tzefat, Meet Kabbalistic artist Avraham Lowenthal,
  
• Ocean-side Nahariah Promenade, Tzippori, Golan Heights , Golan Winery,
• Border with Jordan,
  Mount of Olives, Shaharit service at Robinson's Arch, the "Masorti Kotel",
  
• Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Kotel Tunnels,
  
• Experience the religious diversity of Jerusalem through a tour of two Christian holy sites.
  
• Yad Vashem, Children's Memorial, Valley of the Lost Communities, Herzl Museum
  
• Welcome Shabbat in the Old City of Jerusalem, Fuchsburg Center, Shabbat walking tour,
  
• Havdalah with Rabbi Tow, Plant a tree in Israeli soil, Ancient Beit Guvrin, Visit Masorti congregation
  
• Dead Sea Region, Masada, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, Eretz Bereshit
  
• ITC full color source book,

• (check payment) Land Only $1895
• Single Supplement: $425
  Round Trip air Groups price $1120
• Buy it Now air Price $999 subject to purchase*
  
• Added to the land price tips for Guide Driver and Restaurants $115
  
• Included in the air price airport tax $98 and fuel surcharge $290*
  * Fuel surcharge is subject to change.