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Overnight, Tel Aviv Eytan Bros: 054-678-7861 THURSDAY Tel Aviv Pick up between 8:00am-8:30am.

1 TUESDAY En Route En Route for your tour to Israel Depart from the USA for your Classic Israel Tour. WEDNESDAY Arrival to Israel Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport, proceed to Arrivals Hall. Meet your driver at La Farina Bakery where he will be holding a sign with your name. Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Overnight, Tel Aviv Eytan Bros: THURSDAY Tel Aviv Pick up between 8:00am-8:30am. Please note that as your guide will be meeting tour participants at various hotels, there may be up to a 20 minute delay. Your understanding is appreciated. (The touring company in Israel is Rent a Guide (03) ) Start the day with a visit to the Independence Hall where the establishment of the state of Israel was declared. Next, drive to Latrun to visit the Armored Corps museum, one of the most diverse tank museums in the world. Continue to Beit Guvrin national park, declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site; Explore parts of the archaeological remains and unique caves. Continue to visit Ayalon Institute, once an ammunition factory for the Hagana, the underground movement before May Overnight, Tel Aviv FRIDAY Tel Aviv Visit the Diaspora museum; Drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, center of business and entertainment of Israel. Stop at Rabin's Square, place of assassination of Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin. Continue to Old Jaffa, an 8000-year-old port city; Visit the ancient ruins and walk along the restored artist's quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1909 and Nahalat Binyamin, the pedestrian street of the city with its musicians, handmade jewelry and artifacts. Next, stop at Sheinkin, the lively and colorful street especially known with the unique shops, café life and youthful ambiance. Overnight, Tel Aviv SATURDAY Tel Aviv Free day at your leisure in Tel Aviv. Overnight, Tel Aviv 1 of 10

2 SUNDAY Coastal Route Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city and the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliat El Carmel, a Druze village and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Haifa bay and the Golden domed Bahai Shrine and gardens. Overnight, Kibbutz Lavi MONDAY Galilee/Golan Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan winery for a tour and wine tasting. Proceed to "Kessem Hagolan", a multimedia presentation of the area and its history. Overnight, Kibbutz Lavi TUESDAY Sea of Galilee/Nazareth Start the day with a visit to Nazareth and visit the church of Annunciation. Continue to Tiberias; Visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal church of St. Peter; Visit Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac. Overnight, Jerusalem WEDNESDAY Jerusalem: Old City Start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from Mount of Olives. Drive to the Old City. Visit the Tomb of King David and the room of The Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem* to view Rachel s tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and manger's square. Overnight, Jerusalem THURSDAY Jerusalem: New City Drive to the Israel museum. Visit the Shrine of the book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period. Proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel's parliament. Continue to visit Mount Herzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Mea Shearim, the ultraorthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening enjoy a Middle Eastern dinner followed by the spectacular "Sound & Light" show* at the Tower of David museum (weather conditions permitting). Overnight, Jerusalem FRIDAY Qumran / Dead Sea / Masada 2 of 10

3 Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea. Cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea ** that many believe has its therapeutic effects. Overnight, Jerusalem SATURDAY Jerusalem Enjoy a free day at leisure in Jerusalem. Overnight, Jerusalem SUNDAY Timna/Eilat Travel south through the Negev desert. Visit Timna and see the copper mines and King Solomon s pillars and marvel at the huge multi-colored rock formations. Continue to Eilat and stop to visit the Underwater Observatory, one of the largest seaquariums in the world, built into a coral reef. Overnight, Eilat MONDAY Free day in Eilat Optional day tour to Petra at additional cost: After assistance with visa to the Jordanian border, drive straight away to Petra through desert highways, your ultimate destination is the astonishing rose-red city of Petra which was built by the Nabateans (An early Arab tribe). Petra was renowned for its massive architecture, pools, dams and water channels. Petra is the legacy of the Nabateans who settled in the south of Jordan more than 2000 years ago. The visit begins with the possibility of a short horseback-riding for about 700 m. until the entrance of the Siq, which is about 1.2 km long (walking distance). Petra is famous for its huge monuments such as the Treasury, Royal Tombs, the Court, Roman theatre, Roman Street, Qassier El- Bint (Palace of Pharaoh s daughter) and many other smaller monuments which fascinate the visitors. The city itself is almost 45 square km and is considered to be the second wonder of the world. After the visit, time for lunch in a nice restaurant. After lunch drive back to border. On the way, a short visit to Aqaba with the possibility to stop and take a walk around. Transfer to the border at around 18:00 p.m and crossing back to Eilat. Overnight, Eilat TUESDAY Mitzpe Ramon/Sde Boker/Tel Aviv Depart Eilat via Mitzpe Ramon. Stop to gaze into the Ramon crater, a geological wonder. Proceed to Sde Boker and see Ben Gurion's hut and grave overlooking the magnificent Zin valley. Stop for a camel riding experience and a visit to an authentic Bedouin tent, learn about the Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch. Continue to Hatzerim and visit Israel's Air Force museum to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force. Drive back to Tel-Aviv. Overnight, Tel Aviv WEDNESDAY Tel Aviv/Departure Transfer to Ben-Gurion airport for departure. You will be picked up from your hotel 3.5 hours prior to departure. Eytan Bros: * Visit subject to availability 3 of 10

4 ** Visit subject to weather conditions All itineraries are subject to availability Last Updated 08/17/ of 10

5 FOR ALL CATEGORIES All Tours are subject to availability and should be confirmed within 72 business hours. Included services in our tour rates: There is NO credit for unused services or joint transfers Transfer to/from Ben Gurion Airport to your hotel in Tel Aviv Meeting point on arrival at the La Farina Bakery at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport 10 Full day touring with all entrance fees & attractions as per the above itinerary 14 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the hotels as mentioned Two dinners at Kibbutz Lavi and Lunch and swim at a Dead Sea spa hotel Jeep ride in the Golan Heights Light lunch and camel ride at a Bedouin village Dinner at a Middle Eastern restaurant in Jerusalem followed by The Sound & Light Show Porterage of 1 bag per person to each tour Not included services in our tour rates: Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff Lunches en route on sightseeing days Items of a personal nature (laundry, souvenirs, film/toiletries) Treatments at the Dead Sea Spa Travel Insurance: Optional tour to Petra (please inquire about the various options) Suggested Tipping Guide for Israel Bellman $1 per piece of luggage Waiter/Waitress 10% -15% Bus Tours $6 per person per day for driver $8 per person per day for guide Private Transfer 10% -15% HOTELS ON TOUR: Similar hotels may be substituted based on availability. A supplement may apply. Ultimate Classic 5 Stars Deluxe 5 Stars Standard 4 Stars Superior 4 Stars Standard Nights Tel Aviv Dan Prima Tel Carlton Dan Panorama Deluxe rooms Aviv/Prima City 5 Galilee Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Eden wing Hadar wing Hod wing Lev wing 2 King David Jerusalem Deluxe New City Inbal Dan Panorama Prima Kings 5 Rooms Eilat Dan Eilat Herods Eilat Dan Panorama Prima Music 2 If hotels are unavailable comparable hotels will be substituted. A supplement may apply. 5 of 10

6 HOTEL RATES Valid: March 6, 2019 February 12, 2020 Tour does not operate on the following arrival dates: March 6; April 10, 17, 24; May 8, 29; June 5; August 14; September 18, 25; October 2, 9, ; January 15, 22; February The following hotel categories are not available for the below dates: 5 STARS DELUXE: May 2019, July 24,31; August 7; December 18, STARS STANDARD: July 31, August STARS SUPERIOR: May 2019; January 1, STARS STANDARD: December 2019 Save $40 per person for reservations paid by cash or check Save $60 per person for reservations of six or more passengers Departure from origin should be one (1) day before tour start date. 5 STARS DELUXE Dan Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Eden, King David Jerusalem, Dan Eilat Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/6/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/13/2019 $ 7,653 $ 4,714 $ 4,057 3/20/2019 $ 7,653 $ 4,714 $ 4,057 3/27/2019 $ 7,653 $ 4,714 $ 4,057 4/3/2019 $ 7,653 $ 4,714 $ 4,057 4/10/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/17/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/24/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/1/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/8/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/15/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/22/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/29/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/5/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/12/2019 $ 8,387 $ 5,081 $ 4,302 6/19/2019 $ 8,501 $ 5,137 $ 4,338 6/26/2019 $ 8,436 $ 5,136 $ 4,359 7/3/2019 $ 7,978 $ 4,907 $ 4,206 7/10/2019 $ 7,978 $ 4,907 $ 4,206 7/17/2019 $ 7,978 $ 4,907 $ 4,206 7/24/2019 UNAVAILABLE 7/31/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/7/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/14/2019 UNAVAILABLE 6 of 10

7 8/21/2019 $ 7,785 $ 4,812 $ 4,145 8/28/2019 $ 7,653 $ 4,714 $ 4,057 9/4/2019 $ 7,653 $ 4,714 $ 4,057 9/11/2019 $ 7,653 $ 4,714 $ 4,057 9/18/2019 ROSH HASHANAH - NO TOUR 9/25/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/2/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/9/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/16/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/23/2019 $ 8,319 $ 5,047 $ 4,277 10/30/2019 $ 8,387 $ 5,081 $ 4,302 11/6/2019 $ 8,370 $ 5,073 $ 4,296 11/13/2019 $ 7,036 $ 4,406 $ 3,855 11/20/2019 $ 6,968 $ 4,371 $ 3,830 11/27/2019 $ 6,968 $ 4,371 $ 3,830 12/4/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/11/2019 $ 7,099 $ 4,436 $ 3,873 12/18/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/25/2019 UNAVAILABLE 1/1/2020 $ 6,625 $ 4,200 $ 3,720 1/8/2020 $ 6,625 $ 4,200 $ 3,720 1/15/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/22/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/29/2020 $ 6,625 $ 4,200 $ 3,720 2/5/2020 UNAVAILABLE 5 STARS STANDARD Carlton Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Hadar, Inbal Jerusalem, Herods Eilat Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/6/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/13/2019 $ 5,752 $ 3,745 $ 3,425 3/20/2019 $ 5,785 $ 3,763 $ 3,441 3/27/2019 $ 5,818 $ 3,782 $ 3,457 4/3/2019 $ 5,818 $ 3,782 $ 3,457 4/10/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/17/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/24/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/1/2019 $ 6,186 $ 3,965 $ 3,581 5/8/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/15/2019 $ 6,430 $ 4,087 $ 3,659 5/22/2019 $ 6,430 $ 4,087 $ 3,659 7 of 10

8 5/29/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/5/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/12/2019 $ 6,467 $ 4,106 $ 3,671 6/19/2019 $ 6,614 $ 4,179 $ 3,720 6/26/2019 $ 6,580 $ 4,194 $ 3,751 7/3/2019 $ 6,188 $ 3,998 $ 3,619 7/10/2019 $ 6,164 $ 3,986 $ 3,611 7/17/2019 $ 6,164 $ 3,986 $ 3,611 7/24/2019 $ 6,164 $ 3,986 $ 3,616 7/31/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/7/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/14/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/21/2019 $ 5,816 $ 3,808 $ 3,489 8/28/2019 $ 5,752 $ 3,745 $ 3,425 9/4/2019 $ 5,752 $ 3,745 $ 3,425 9/11/2019 $ 5,752 $ 3,745 $ 3,425 9/18/2019 ROSH HASHANAH - NO TOUR 9/25/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/2/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/9/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/16/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/23/2019 $ 6,357 $ 4,051 $ 3,635 10/30/2019 $ 6,247 $ 3,996 $ 3,598 11/6/2019 $ 6,247 $ 3,996 $ 3,598 11/13/2019 $ 6,247 $ 3,996 $ 3,598 11/20/2019 $ 6,053 $ 3,892 $ 3,512 11/27/2019 $ 5,747 $ 3,739 $ 3,408 12/4/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/11/2019 $ 6,200 $ 3,965 $ 3,562 12/18/2019 $ 6,780 $ 4,259 $ 3,768 12/25/2019 $ 5,833 $ 3,782 $ 3,440 1/1/2020 $ 5,539 $ 3,635 $ 3,342 1/8/2020 $ 5,429 $ 3,580 $ 3,305 1/15/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/22/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/29/2020 $ 5,319 $ 3,525 $ 3,269 2/5/2020 UNAVAILABLE 4 STARS SUPERIOR Dan Panorama Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Hod, Dan Panorama Jerusalem, Dan Panorama Eilat Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 8 of 10

9 3/6/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/13/2019 $ 4,811 $ 3,263 $ 2,861 3/20/2019 $ 4,811 $ 3,263 $ 2,861 3/27/2019 $ 4,811 $ 3,263 $ 2,861 4/3/2019 $ 4,811 $ 3,263 $ 2,861 4/10/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/17/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/24/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/1/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/8/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/15/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/22/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/29/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/5/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/12/2019 $ 4,934 $ 3,324 $ 2,898 6/19/2019 $ 5,029 $ 3,372 $ 2,941 6/26/2019 $ 5,176 $ 3,477 $ 3,044 7/3/2019 $ 5,090 $ 3,434 $ 3,018 7/10/2019 $ 5,090 $ 3,434 $ 3,018 7/17/2019 $ 5,090 $ 3,434 $ 3,018 7/24/2019 $ 5,443 $ 3,610 $ 3,165 7/31/2019 $ 5,443 $ 3,610 $ 3,165 8/7/2019 $ 5,443 $ 3,610 $ 3,165 8/14/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/21/2019 $ 4,875 $ 3,326 $ 2,925 8/28/2019 $ 4,811 $ 3,263 $ 2,861 9/4/2019 $ 4,811 $ 3,263 $ 2,861 9/11/2019 $ 4,811 $ 3,263 $ 2,861 9/18/2019 ROSH HASHANAH - NO TOUR 9/25/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/2/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/9/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/16/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/23/2019 $ 4,885 $ 3,299 $ 2,883 10/30/2019 $ 4,934 $ 3,324 $ 2,898 11/6/2019 $ 4,855 $ 3,285 $ 2,872 11/13/2019 $ 4,843 $ 3,279 $ 2,869 11/20/2019 $ 4,481 $ 3,097 $ 2,751 11/27/2019 $ 4,150 $ 2,932 $ 2,641 12/4/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/11/2019 $ 4,324 $ 3,019 $ 2,709 12/18/2019 $ 5,313 $ 3,514 $ 3,190 9 of 10

10 12/25/2019 $ 5,296 $ 3,505 $ 3,164 1/1/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/8/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/15/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/22/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/29/2020 $ 4,150 $ 2,932 $ 2,641 2/5/2020 UNAVAILABLE 4 STARS STANDARD Prima Tel Aviv/Prima City, Kibbutz Lavi Lev, Prima Kings Jerusalem, Prima Music Eilat Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/6/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/13/2019 $ 4,231 $ 2,949 $ 2,921 3/20/2019 $ 4,231 $ 2,949 $ 2,921 3/27/2019 $ 4,231 $ 2,949 $ 2,921 4/3/2019 $ 4,231 $ 2,949 $ 2,921 4/10/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/17/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/24/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/1/2019 $ 4,384 $ 3,102 $ 3,074 5/8/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/15/2019 $ 4,384 $ 3,102 $ 3,074 5/22/2019 $ 4,354 $ 3,072 $ 3,044 5/29/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/5/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/12/2019 $ 4,231 $ 2,949 $ 2,921 6/19/2019 $ 4,262 $ 2,980 $ 2,952 6/26/2019 $ 4,301 $ 3,044 $ 3,015 7/3/2019 $ 4,301 $ 3,044 $ 3,015 7/10/2019 $ 4,301 $ 3,044 $ 3,015 7/17/2019 $ 4,301 $ 3,044 $ 3,015 7/24/2019 $ 4,301 $ 3,044 $ 3,015 7/31/2019 $ 4,301 $ 3,044 $ 3,015 8/7/2019 $ 4,301 $ 3,044 $ 3,015 8/14/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/21/2019 $ 4,240 $ 2,982 $ 2,954 8/28/2019 $ 4,176 $ 2,919 $ 2,891 9/4/2019 $ 4,176 $ 2,919 $ 2,891 9/11/2019 $ 4,176 $ 2,919 $ 2,891 9/18/2019 ROSH HASHANAH - NO TOUR 9/25/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10 of 10

11 10/2/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/9/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/16/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/23/2019 $ 4,231 $ 2,949 $ 2,921 10/30/2019 $ 4,231 $ 2,949 $ 2,921 11/6/2019 $ 4,220 $ 2,943 $ 2,915 11/13/2019 $ 4,176 $ 2,919 $ 2,891 11/20/2019 $ 4,132 $ 2,894 $ 2,870 11/27/2019 $ 4,022 $ 2,833 $ 2,815 12/4/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/11/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/18/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/25/2019 UNAVAILABLE 1/1/2020 $ 3,934 $ 2,784 $ 2,771 1/8/2020 $ 3,934 $ 2,784 $ 2,771 1/15/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/22/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/29/2020 $ 3,934 $ 2,784 $ 2,771 2/5/2020 UNAVAILABLE 11 of 10

CLASSIC ISRAEL TOUR NON-DENOMINATIONAL TOUR 11 DAYS 9 NIGHTS 6 TOURING DAYS

CLASSIC ISRAEL TOUR NON-DENOMINATIONAL TOUR 11 DAYS 9 NIGHTS 6 TOURING DAYS THURSDAY En Route En Route for your tour to Israel Depart from the USA for your Classic Israel Tour. FRIDAY Arrival to Israel Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport, proceed to Arrivals Hall. Meet your driver