| Wednesday, December 23 - Departure for Israel |
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| Thursday, December 24-
When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
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Late afternoon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, to be met and
assisted by your ITC representative. Ascent to Jerusalem
Stop to take in a breathtaking view of the Old City awash
with lights. Hotel check-in and welcome dinner
Overnight: Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem | |
| Friday, December 25 - Jerusalem of Old
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Enter the Old City of Jerusalem for an early morning visit to
Robinson's Arch, the "Conservative Kotel" In the Kotel
Tunnels, walk alongside the massive foundation stones of the
Western Wall
Stop for a choice of quick lunches at "Hertzog 61"
At the Israel Museum, tour the new Shrine of the Book and
the Second Temple Model of Jerusalem
Visit colorful, bustling Machane Yehuda open-air market as
Jerusalem prepares for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat at Robinson's Arch with Cantor Matis
Delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem | |
| Shabbat, December 26 - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Parashat Vayigash
Shabbat services at a choice of neighborhood synagogues (suggestions,
walking directions to be provided)
sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel
Shabbat afternoon walking tour through fascinating neighborhoods
near our hotel. Havdalah followed by a free evening in
Jerusalem
Evening option: Attend The Night Spectacular, the fabulous
new sound and light show at the Tower of David Museum (not
included in the tour price)
Overnight: Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem | |
| Sunday, December 27 Fast of the 10th of Tevet
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Spend some time this morning relaxing or shopping in Jerusalem
Mid-morning departure for the Negev Desert
Tour the Negev community of Sderot, including an overview
into Gaza; meet there with community leaders to discuss their
experiences during the war and its aftermath
Visit an Negev army base and other MetroWest project/s
(lunch and visits arranged by P2K) Early evening: Proceed to
Omer for a catered supper together with members of Masorti
congregation, Magen Avraham. Evening: Concert by Cantor
Matis at Magen Avraham.
Overnight: Moriah Hotel, Dead Sea | |
| Monday, December 28 - The Dead Sea Region
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Spend today relaxing at our Dead Sea resort hotel, enjoying
its pool and spa and the amazing Dead Sea. Optional morning
excursion: Ascend Masada by cable car. Tour this impressive
excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its
Jewish population during Roman times - Lunch on one's own
Optional early afternoon excursion: Enjoy a walk through the
beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and review the biblical story
of kings David and Saul "on site"
Late afternoon: Depart for Eilat, traveling through the Arava
Desert. Hotel check-in followed by a free evening on Eilat's
bustling boardwalk.
Overnight: King Solomon Eilat | |
| Tuesday, December 29 - The Wonders of Petra
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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
Overnight: King Solomon Eilat | |
| Wednesday, December 30 - The Red Sea
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Mid-morning to mid-afternoon: 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
Remainder of the day at leisure
Overnight: King Solomon Eilat | |
| Thursday, December 31 - Foundations of the Modern State
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Board early morning domestic flight to Tel Aviv
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)
Take a panoramic bus tour of the sparkling port city of Haifa,
including views of the Bahai Gardens
Proceed to Tiberias for hotel check-in
Enjoy a Kinneret boat ride followed by a delicious lakeshore
dinner at Decks
Overnight: Moriahn Tiberias | |
| Friday, January 1 -
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Travel to the Golan Heights, and stop to gaze down over the
Galilee as the Syrians once did
Tour Gamla, called the "Masada of the North"
Test your skill at shooting handguns and Uzzis at Kibbutz
Ayelet Hashahar's shooting range (paintball guns for younger
children) Kabbalat Shabbat with Cantor Matis overlooking the
Kinneret. Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Moriahn Tiberias | |
| Shabbat, January 2 - Shabbat in Tiberias |
Parashat Vayehi
Shabbat tefillot with Cantor Matis in the hotel
Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel
In Tiberias, walk to Dona Gracia House to become acquainted
with the fascinating life of this 16th century Jewish heroine
and Tiberias financial leader via dramatic story-telling and
dress-up in period clothing (if available on Shabbat)
Havdalah with Cantor Matis
Farewell dinner on the way to the airport
Depart for the airport for domestic flight to Ben Gurion
Airport for overnight flight to USA | |
| Sunday, January 3 - A Temporary Departure
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| Arrive in USA
Begin planning your next Israel trip with TEMPLE BETH
SHALOM, and ITC Tours! | |
| Itinerary is Subject to Change |
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Temple Beth Shalom
Israel TBS Family Adventure |
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December 23, 2009 - January 3, 2010 |
With
Trip Leader/Organizer |
Tour Package Includes
- Round trip Air NY Area to Tel Aviv and return
- Overnights , Jerusalem , Tel Aviv, Eilat and Tiberias
- All breakfasts, 5 weekday dinners, 2 Shabbat dinners and 4 lunches as per itinerary
- Touring with one of Israel's Top Tour Guide Educators in Deluxe Motor Coach,
- Welcome Orientation,, Jerusalem, Robinson's Arch, Kotel Tunnels, Western Wall,
Israel Museum, New Shrine of the Book, Machane Yehuda,
- Kabbalat Shabbat at Robinson's Arch with Cantor Matis, Shabbat afternoon walking tour,
Havdalah under the stars in Jerusalem, Sound and light show at the Tower of David Museum
- Negev Desert, Tour the Negev community of Sderot, Negev army base, MetroWest projects
Meet with members of Masorti Congregation Magen Avraham,
Evening Concert by Cantor Matis at Magen Avraham, Relaxing day at Dead Sea resort hotel,
- Masada by cable car, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, Arava Desert, Eilat's boardwalk,
The Wonders of Petra, Luxury touring yacht at the Eilat marina, Tel Aviv, Independence Hall,
Palmach Museum, Haifa, Bahai Gardens, Kinneret boat ride, Golan Heights,
- Uzzis at Kibbutz Ayelet Hashahar's shooting range (paintball guns for younger children)
- Kabbalat Shabbat with Cantor Matis overlooking the Kinneret
- Dona Gracia , Havdalah with Cantor Matis
- ITC full color source book
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Land Only: $3495 (by check), $3635 (credit card) - Single Supplement: $1195 (check), $1235 (credit card)
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $420
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $945
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $1045
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $815
- Added to the above price Tips for Guide, Driver, Porterage and Restaurants $180 + $45 at the border for visa
- Call ITC. 973 535 2575 for air --- Roundtrip from EWR: $1728 including tax and *fuel surcharge,
subject to purchase.
- *Fuel surcharge is subject to change
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