| Sunday, 20 December |
| USA Departure - Overnight flight to Israel | |
| Monday, 21 December - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
|
Arrive in Israel, to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion Airport by
your ITC representative (today's program depends on arrival time)
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
Travel north to the Galilee Region for hotel check-in
Enjoy a Kinneret boat ride followed by a lakeside dinner at Decks
Steak Restaurant or the Chinese Pagoda
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias | |
| Tuesday, 22 December - In the Footsteps of Mystics and Pioneers
|
Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of
Tzefat; special Jewish handicrafts program available for
children/families while others enjoy additional shopping time (choice
of weaving, beadwork, paper-making, pottery; crafts activities not
yet included in tour price) Travel to the Golan Heights by jeep, off
the beaten track. Stop to gaze down over the Galilee, as the
Syrians once did. Group may split: Taste the fruits of the region in
the form of award-winning kosher wines at the Golan Winery OR
Ascend to the peak of Har Bental, where you can enter army
bunkers and take in a panoramic view at the crossroads of three
countries. Free time for dinner (on one's own) on the Tiberias promenade.
Evening option: Spend some time soaking in the Hammat
Gader Hot Springs, a natural spa since Roman times. Particularly
lovely in the evening with soft music, lights strung from trees (bus
available; entrance not included in tour price)
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias | |
| Wednesday, 23 December - The Jordan River Valley
|
Tour Kibbutz Lavi with one of its members and hear about the joys
and challenges of maintaining a kibbutz in the Galilee
Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan
Stop at the ancient Beit Alpha Synagogue to examine its striking
mosaic floor; enjoy a short, amusing film about plans to renovate
this ancient synagogue two millennia ago. Ascent to Jerusalem
Take in a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem from
Mount Scopus. At Ammunition Hill learn about the fierce Six Day
War battle for Jerusalem that took place here (time permitting)
Hotel check-in followed by a group dinner at Little Italy Restaurant
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem (deluxe rooms) | |
| Thursday, 24 December - Jerusalem of Old |
Take part in a moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah service at Robinson's Arch,
the "Conservative Kotel" Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and
take a virtual, computerized "walk" through the Jerusalem Temple at
the Davidson Center. Free time for shopping and lunch (on one's
own) in the Jewish Quarter. Travel through many centuries in a
guided exploration of the Jewish Quarter, including entrance to the
Herodian Mansion. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western
Wall's massive foundation stones - Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem | |
| Friday, 25 December - Back to the Bible |
Experience the biblical landscapes park at Neot Kedumim, including
such displays as an exhibit of Sukkot, built according to varied
descriptions in the Mishnah. At the Israel Museum, tour the new
Shrine of the Book and the impressive Second Temple Model of
Jerusalem. Stop to see the Knesset Menorah and recall the many
stories from Jewish history that are sculpted on it
Kabbalat Shabbat at Moreshet Yisrael
Festive Shabbat dinner at the Fuchsberg Center
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
| |
| Shabbat, 26 December - Shabbat in Jerusalem Parashat Vayigash
|
Shabbat services at Shira Hadasha or a choice of neighborhood synagogues
(suggestions, walking instructions to be provided)
Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel
Afternoon activities at the hotel for children with our family counselor.
Havdalah with Rabbi Wohlberg followed by a free evening in
Jerusalem.
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem | |
| Sunday, 27 December - Those Who Made a Difference
|
Please choose two of the four starred items. Visit Lifeline for the
Old, a moving crafts workshop that employs Jerusalem elderly. Enjoy
shopping for unique hand-crafted Judaica items in their store
Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum
(age 12 and up only), Children's Memorial, and Valley of the
Communities at Yad Vashem; alternative interactive tour for younger
children on site. At the multi-media Herzl Exhibit, the Father of
Modern Zionism and his untiring quest are "brought to life" before
your eyes. Walk through the Har Herzl Military Cemetery, focusing
particularly on the graves of Yitzhak Rabin and Michael Levine
Visit colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market - am yisrael
hai!. Evening: Attend The Night Spectacular, the fabulous new
sound and light show at the Tower of David Museum, followed by
free time for dinner (on one's own) and shopping
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem | |
| Monday, 28 December - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics? |
Depart Jerusalem for the Dead Sea Region. Ascend Masada by cable
car. Tour this amazing excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma
faced by its Jewish population during Roman times. Spend some time
today at a Dead Sea resort hotel, enjoying its spa facilities, lunch,
and the amazing Dead Sea. Enjoy a camel trek and biblical hospitality
with a delicious dinner in Abraham's tent in the Judean Desert at
Eretz Bereshit.
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
| |
| Tuesday, 29 December - Foundations of the Modern State
|
Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory
built by the Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon
Institute. At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration
of the State. Drive by Rabin Square, where Yitzhak Rabin z"l
was assassinated. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing
achievements of the Palmach at the recently opened multi-media
Palmach Museum Shop for unique craft items in Nachalat Binyamin's
colorful, open-air market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action
Dinner at Maganda Yemenite Restaurant
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem | |
| Wednesday, 30 December - Digging Israel
|
At the "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
Leave a piece of yourself behind as you plant a tree in Israeli soil in
honor or in memory of a loved one
Return to Jerusalem for final shopping, packing
Farewell dinner at Olive and Fish (meat)
Depart for the airport | |
| Thursday, 31 December - A Temporary Departure
|
| Return to USA - Begin planning your next Israel trip with
Rabbi Wohlbers and ITC Tours! | |
| Itinerary is Subject to Change
|
| |
|
Temple Sinai's
Multi Generational - Family Tour
|
|
December 20 - 31, 2009
|
With
Rabbi Adam Wohlberg |
Tour Package Includes
- Non stop round trip Air PHL to Tel Aviv and return on US Air
- King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem and : Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias
- All Breakfasts, 5 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, Ancient Caesaria, Galilee Region, Kinneret Boat Ride, Mystical Tzefat,
- Golan Heights, Golan Winery, Har Bental, Hammat Gader Hot Springs, Kibbutz Lavi, Beit Alpha Synagogue
- Jerusalem, Mount Scopus, Ammunition Hill, Moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service, Robinson's Arch
- Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Jewish Quarter, Herodian Mansions, Kotel Tunnels
- Neot Kedumim, Israel Museum, Knesset Menorah, Lifeline for the Old, Yad Vashem, Herzl Exhibit
- Kabbalat Shabbat in Jerusalem, Havdalah with Rabbi Wohlberg, Har Herzl Military Cemetery
- Machaneh Yehuda, Tower of David Museum, Masada, Dead Sea, Camel Trek, Ayalon Institute
- Independence Hall, Rabin Square, Palmach Museum Nachalat, Dig for a Day, Plant a Tree in Israeli soil
- ITC full color source book
|
| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- (Check Payment) Land Only $2795 Single Supplement: $835
- (Credit Card Payment) $2906 - Single Suplement $869
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $190
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $575
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $675
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $525
- Buy it Now air Price $1446*
- Plus Tips for Guide Driver and Restaurants $150 - * Fuel surcharge is subject to change
*Prices are based on 30 to 34 full-paying participants
|
download application
(download .pdf) |
requires
 |
return to:
ITC Tours
195 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Suite 115
Livingston, NJ 07039 |
|
For information and application forms please call Rabbi Adam Wohlberg 732-251-4300
or e-mail at awohlberg@tsinai.com
To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS)
Tours arranged by ITC Tours, LLC. 800 2 ISRAEL
info@israeltour.com
|
|
