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Israel Jewish Heritage Tour
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Connect with Israel's past, present, and future
Spend 9 incredible nights touring the regions and cities of Israel that will inspire a passion for and a better understanding of the Jewish heritage. Embark on journeys that will take you through significant historical sites, ancient ruins, beautiful synagogues, and more. Gain a thorough understanding of the places you visit from your friendly guides, then enjoy some free time to explore on your own.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Tel Aviv (TLV)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 2 nights in Tel Aviv at the Prima City Hotel, or similar
- 2 nights in Lavi at the Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, or similar (with dinner daily)
- Guided visits of Caesarea, Haifa, Acre & Rosh Hanikra
- Guided visits of Safed, Golan Heights, & Tel-Hai
- Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan
- 5 nights in Jerusalem at the Prima Royale Hotel, or similar
- Guided visits of Tiberias, Beit Shean, Beit Alpha, Gan Hashlosha, & Mount Scopus
- Guided visits of the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion, Sephardic Synagogues, Western Wall Tunnels, Davidson Center & Tower of David Museum
- Bar Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel
- Guided visits of Mea Shearim, Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Ammunition Hill & the Israel Museum
- Guided visits of the Dead Sea, Qumran & Massada
- Entrance fees to the sites described in program
- Coach services as mentioned in itinerary, in air-conditioned luxury vehicles
- English-speaking tour guide on the specified touring days
- Breakfast daily
Please note: passengers are asked to limit their luggage to one medium suitcase and one carry-on in order to be accommodated on the coach.
Modest dress is required for visiting holy sites (no shorts or sleeveless shirts). Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
*Tour dates are subject to change based on availability and will be confirmed 30 days prior to travel.
Great Ways to Explore
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Ride a cable car into an underwater grotto in Rosh Hanikra.
- Take in the sights of Safed's idyllic artists' quarter.
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Pay your respects at the Gadot overlook in Golan Heights.
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Take a dip in the Dead Sea!
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Soak in the warm spring water pools of Gan Hashlosha National Park.
This 9-night escorted tour will bring you through many of Israel's holy cities, sites, and regions of significance. You will begin in Tel Aviv and tour your way through ancient Roman capitals, Caro and Ari synagogues, excavated remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods, and more. You'll visit the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion, drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, and have a day of leisure in Jerusalem.
Helpful links for travel to Israel:
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Tel Aviv (TLV)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 2 nights in Tel Aviv at the Prima City Hotel, or similar
- 2 nights in Lavi at the Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, or similar (with dinner daily)
- Guided visits of Caesarea, Haifa, Acre & Rosh Hanikra
- Guided visits of Safed, Golan Heights, & Tel-Hai
- Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan
- 5 nights in Jerusalem at the Prima Royale Hotel, or similar
- Guided visits of Tiberias, Beit Shean, Beit Alpha, Gan Hashlosha, & Mount Scopus
- Guided visits of the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion, Sephardic Synagogues, Western Wall Tunnels, Davidson Center & Tower of David Museum
- Bar Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel
- Guided visits of Mea Shearim, Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Ammunition Hill & the Israel Museum
- Guided visits of the Dead Sea, Qumran & Massada
- Entrance fees to the sites described in program
- Coach services as mentioned in itinerary, in air-conditioned luxury vehicles
- English-speaking tour guide on the specified touring days
- Breakfast daily
Please note: passengers are asked to limit their luggage to one medium suitcase and one carry-on in order to be accommodated on the coach.
Modest dress is required for visiting holy sites (no shorts or sleeveless shirts). Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
*Tour dates are subject to change based on availability and will be confirmed 30 days prior to travel.
Great Ways to Explore
-
Ride a cable car into an underwater grotto in Rosh Hanikra.
- Take in the sights of Safed's idyllic artists' quarter.
-
Pay your respects at the Gadot overlook in Golan Heights.
-
Take a dip in the Dead Sea!
-
Soak in the warm spring water pools of Gan Hashlosha National Park.
Package Overview
This 9-night escorted tour will bring you through many of Israel's holy cities, sites, and regions of significance. You will begin in Tel Aviv and tour your way through ancient Roman capitals, Caro and Ari synagogues, excavated remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods, and more. You'll visit the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion, drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, and have a day of leisure in Jerusalem.
Helpful links for travel to Israel:
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Package ID: PK-GC4P-SH-IJHT-TLV
Day 1. Welcome to Tel Aviv!
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel and settle into your accommodations. The rest of the evening will be spent at your leisure.
Transfer to Tel Aviv hotel
Check-in - Prima City Hotel
Tel Aviv,
Israel
Welcome to the Prima City Tel Aviv Hotel! This vibrant hotel is only seconds from the beach and ideally located on a quiet side street in the heart of the city. The hotel offers the brand new Mapu restaurant, which excels in Mediterranean culinary creations, a relaxing lobby lounge where you can meet with friends and unwind after a full day of sightseeing, and several other amenities to make your stay comfortable and convenient.
Day 2. Tel Aviv
Today is yours to spend however you'd like. This is a great opportunity to hit the beach or take in a museum or two in the city before your tours begin!
Tel Aviv beach
Day 3. Tel Aviv - Lavi
After breakfast, you'll head north to Caesarea to begin your tour for the day. You'll proceed through Haifa, Acre, and Rosh Hanikra, then check into your hotel in Lavi at the end of the day.
Check-in - Kibbutz Lavi Hotel
Lavi,
Israel
The Lavi Hotel is run by members of the kibbutz and is a combination of high-level facilities, personal service, and a kibbutz atmosphere. Honoring their ancient tradition of hospitality, the hotel welcomes both local and foreign visitors. The hotel boasts 184 rooms including suites, garden rooms, deluxe rooms, a restaurant, a comfortable lobby, and halls with audio-visual equipment.
Guided visits of Caesarea, Haifa, Acre & Rosh Hanikra
Drive north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region, where you will see the excavations of the Crusaders City, the aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored as a concert venue. Proceed to Haifa. You'll then drive to Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site; walk through the old port and local market., and visit the underground Crusader City. End the day in Rosh Hanikra, where you will descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formation.
Day 4. Lavi
Today, you'll take a Jeep tour through Safed, Golan Heights, and Tel-hai, with an overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse. During the day, you'll get to meet with a Kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle.
Guided visits of Safed, Golan Heights & Tel-Hai
Drive to Safed, one of the four holy cities in Israel and the center of the Kabala movement. Visit the Caro and Ari synagogues, stroll through the narrow alleyways and visit the picturesque artists' quarter. After a Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan, continue to the Golan Heights and stop at the Gadot overlook. This memorial for the fallen of the Golan is located over former Syrian bunkers and was built in honor of the Alexandroni brigade. You'll then proceed to a magnificent observation point over the city of Kuneitra and the Syrian territory. End the tour at Tel-Hai, where you can see the “Roaring Lion” monument and learn about the heroic battle of Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920.
Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan
Tour the Golan Heights by jeep.
Day 5. Lavi - Jerusalem
Today will be spent exploring Tiberias, Beit Shean, Beit Alpha, Gan Hashlosha, and Jerusalem. As you make your way across the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem, you'll stop at Mount Scopus for a blessing as you enter the city.
Check-in - Prima Royale Hotel
Jerusalem,
Israel
Escape to the Prima Royale Hotel, where the artists, writers, poets, and musicians of Jerusalem have inspired the hospitality of this creative property. Nestled into a residential street of the Talbiya neighborhood, this hotel is close to Jerusalem's cultural sites and attractions without the burden of noise pollution and distraction. Moments away from the Old City, you can sightsee all day, then kick back in your elegant accommodations and unwind in the evening. Take advantage of the live world music in the lobby salon, lush daily buffet breakfast, and other opulent amenities!
Guided visits of Tiberias, Beit Shean, Beit Alpha, Gan Hashlosha & Mount Scopus
Drive to Tiberias to visit Rambam’s grave, then continue through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean, known as "Scythopolis" and see the fascinating excavated remains from Roman and Byzantine periods. Admire the beautiful mosaic floor of a synagogue discovered in 1929 in Beit Alpha, then visit Gan Hashlosha National Park and enjoy the warm spring water pools and waterfalls. Continue via the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem; stop at Mount Scopus for a blessing as you enter the city.
Day 6. Jerusalem
Today, you'll get to see the Kotel tunnels, the Sepharadi synagogues, the archeological park at the Davidson Center, and the Tower of David. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes!
Guided visits of the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion, Sephardic Synagogues, Western Wall Tunnels, Davidson Center & Tower of David Museum
Visit the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion, one of the most sacred sites for the Jews. Walk along the Cardo, the heart of the ancient Roman City and visit the four Sephardic Synagogues restored after the 1967 war in the Jewish quarter. Tour the Western Wall Tunnels, visit the archaeological park at Davidson Center, then walk through the colorful local bazaar to visit the Tower of David museum. Explore the history of Jerusalem and ancient remains of the city beginning with the first temple period.
Day 7. Jerusalem
After breakfast, you'll head out to Yad Vashem and make your way through Mt. Herzl, Ammunition Hill, and the Israel Museum. Today, you'll get to see the Bar Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel, too!
Bar Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel
Watch traditional Bar Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel (Western Wall). Witness the blessings, putting on the tefillin (phylacteries), reciting the sh’ma and calling up the Bar Mitzvah boy to recite the blessings on the Torah reading.
Guided visits of Mea Shearim, Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Ammunition Hill & the Israel Museum
Drive through Mea Shearim, one of the oldest Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra-orthodox communities. Proceed to Mount Herzl, the site of Israel's national cemetery, and Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial. Visit Ammunition Hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold conquered by the Israeli army in the Six-Day War that has been converted into a national memorial site and museum.
Drive by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, and see the Menorah with the biblical emblems. Lastly, visit Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the Holyland model, a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period.
Day 8. Jerusalem
The schedule for this day includes a drive out to the Dead Sea, and a visit to Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Then you'll continue on to Masada before you stop for lunch then go for a swim!
Guided visits of the Dead Sea, Qumran & Masada
Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Visit Qumran, an archaeological site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. You'll then ascend by cable car to Masada, the mountaintop fortress built by King Herod. Visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue and bathhouse where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Next, stop for lunch at one of the leading hotels in the area and float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea.
Day 9. Jerusalem
You'll have this day to spend however you'd like in Jerusalem. You can kick back at Teddy Park and enjoy the fountains, shop around at Mehane Yehuda market, or explore a nearby neighborhood!
Teddy Park • Jerusalem
Day 10. Depart Israel
It's time to say goodbye to Israel and head for home!
Transfer to Tel Aviv airport (TLV)
Fly home!
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