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1 ISRAEL EXPLORING THE HOLY LAND OCTOBER 13 TO 24, 2012

2 On a trip from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, view some of Israel s most fascinating antiquities, significant religious sites, and important art collections. In Tel Aviv, an architectural tour introduces the UNESCO World Heritage White City with its Bauhaus and International style buildings dating from the 1930s. Attend a diplomatic briefing and see the outstanding collections at the Israeli Museum and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Explore the remains of the ancient cities of Caesarea, Megiddo, and Beit She an en route to Jerusalem. Experience the ancient splendor of this important city, considered a holy city by three major religions. Visit the Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Temple Mount, and Yad Vashem. Conclude this memorable trip with excursions to the fortress of Masada and to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity, a focal point of pilgrimages from all over the world. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a series of lectures by a Yale lecturer See the awe-inspiring sights of Jerusalem including the Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Temple Mount, and Yad Vashem By cable car, see the ancient fortress of Masada; float in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea The Mediterranean Sea Gaza Strip Tel Aviv SINAI PENINSULA Jerusalem Safed Tiberius Bethlehem West Bank ISRAEL Golan Heights Jordan River The Dead Sea JORDAN SYRIA Explore the remains of the ancient cities of Caesarea, Megiddo, and Beit She an Stroll in Safed, the spiritual center of Kabbala mysticism In Tel Aviv, attend a diplomatic briefing and see the outstanding collections at the Israeli Museum and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art Travel to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, a Christian pilgrimage site YALE FACULTY As this brochure goes to print, we have not yet confirmed the faculty study leader for this program. We intend, however, that you will be joined by a Yale lecturer who will enhance your travel experience. You will discover that our lecturers are not only first-rate scholars and teachers, but also friendly traveling companions, eager to share their insight through informal conversation as well as in scheduled presentations.

ISRAEL EXPLORING THE HOLY LAND OCTOBER 13 TO 24, 2012 TEL AVIV Tuesday, October 16 The cultural hub of the city, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art with works by van Gogh, Chagall, and Pissarro in addition

You may wish to explore the shops in the lively Old Port or join an optional walking tour of the historic Neve Tzedek area, with its galleries, boutiques, and cultural attractions.

3 ISRAEL EXPLORING THE HOLY LAND OCTOBER 13 TO 24, 2012 TEL AVIV Tuesday, October 16 The cultural hub of the city, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art with works by van Gogh, Chagall, and Pissarro in addition to Israeli artists is the focus this morning. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. You may wish to explore the shops in the lively Old Port or join an optional walking tour of the historic Neve Tzedek area, with its galleries, boutiques, and cultural attractions. Bauhaus architecture in the White City, Tel Aviv. NEW YORK 1 TEL AVIV Saturday, October 13 flight to Tel Aviv. Depart New York on an overnight TEL AVIV Sunday, October 14 Arrive in the late afternoon in Tel Aviv and check in at the newly renovated Carlton Hotel, on the shores of the Mediterranean. Gather for a welcome reception with introductory remarks by your lecturer, followed by dinner. TEL AVIV Monday, October 15 An architectural tour introduces the UNESCO World Heritage White City with its Bauhaus and International style buildings dating from the 1930s and a stop in Old Jaffa for a rooftop reception at the Ilana Goor Gallery. Following lunch, attend a briefing with a Political Affairs Officer from the U.S. Embassy and visit the Israeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Center, which traces the history of the State of Israel. This evening you may wish to dine at a local restaurant or attend a performance (pending final schedules). Solitude (detail) by Marc Chagall, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. TEL AVIV 1 TIBERIAS Wednesday, October 17 Depart Tel Aviv to discover the remains of Herod s great Roman port city of Caesarea. A rustic lunch is arranged at one of Israel s finest vineyards, at the foot of the Carmel mountain ridge. Then tour the ancient city of Megiddo, which gave rise to the concept of Armageddon, and, time permitting, the small museum. Conclude the day in the eastern Galilee at the Mizpe Hayamim Hotel, with dinner in the hotel s restaurant. photo courtesy of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

www.flickr.com/photos/sonofwalrus Caption. The Western Wall at night, Jerusalem. Dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem.

In the hilltop town of Safed (Tsfat), the spiritual center of Kabbala mysticism, stroll among the artist studios and enjoy views of the valley.

TIBERIAS 1 JERUSALEM Friday, October 19 This morning explore Beit She an, the largest and best-preserved Roman and Byzantine city in northern Israel.

4 Caption. The Western Wall at night, Jerusalem. Dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem. TIBERIAS Thursday, October 18 Drive into the Golan Heights near the Syrian border for a briefing by a border guard, followed by a vineyard tour, and lunch on your own in Rosh Pina. In the hilltop town of Safed (Tsfat), the spiritual center of Kabbala mysticism, stroll among the artist studios and enjoy views of the valley. Also stop at the Mount of Beatitudes and the ancient synagogue at Capernaum, the base of Jesus three-year ministry in Galilee. Dine with your fellow travelers tonight at the hotel. TIBERIAS 1 JERUSALEM Friday, October 19 This morning explore Beit She an, the largest and best-preserved Roman and Byzantine city in northern Israel. Ongoing excavations have uncovered a city center, mosaic floors, and colonnaded shopping streets. After lunch in the countryside featuring locally grown produce and lovely views of the valley, continue up to Jerusalem, one of the world s most historic cities and central to the three great monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Accommodations are at the well-located David Citadel Hotel. Those who wish to may attend services this evening. A Shabbat dinner is arranged at the hotel. Dolorosa that traces the last steps of Jesus Christ before his crucifixion. End at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, venerated as the Hill of Calvary and said to contain the place where Christ was buried. Dinner and the evening are at your leisure. JERUSALEM Sunday, October 21 After an optional early morning visit to the Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount, an area sacred to Jews and Muslims, enter the Old City s Jaffa Gate to tour the Tower of David Museum. Built into the medieval citadel, the museum showcases the long and complex history of Jerusalem. After lunch, spend the afternoon at Yad Vashem, where visits include the Avenue of the Righteous, the Holocaust History Museum designed by Moshe Safdie, and the poignant Children s Memorial. The evening is unscheduled for individual pursuits. JERUSALEM Saturday, October 20 A short drive takes you to the Mount of Olives, with panoramic city views. Then stroll through the Ophel Archaeological Gardens where 25 layers of ruins reveal 2,500 years of Jerusalem s history including a 7th-century complex of royal palaces. Continue to the Western Wall, the only remaining part of the Second Jewish Temple complex that was destroyed in 70 C.E. After lunch, a guided walk includes the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters as you follow the Via Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem.

5 pilgrimages from all over the world. The church houses altars and shrines of Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Armenian denominations. Return to Jerusalem for lunch at leisure before an afternoon visit to the Israel Museum to view the famed Dead Sea Scrolls and a model of the Second Temple depicting Jerusalem in 66 B.C.E. You will also see the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden and contemporary galleries. Gather for a farewell dinner at one of the city s best restaurants. JERUSALEM 1 TEL AVIV 1 NEW YORK Wednesday, October 24 Transfer to the Tel Aviv Airport for flights home. photo by Laura Padgett PROGRAM RATE $7,995 (Per Person, Double Occupancy) Ruins at Masada and view of mountain desert ridges. JERUSALEM Monday, October 22 Today drive south to the Dead Sea, passing the high cliffs near Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Upon arrival at the ancient fortress of Masada, a cable car will take you to the top of this breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. A relaxing lunch is arranged at a kibbutz near the Dead Sea, with an opportunity to float in the buoyant mineral-rich waters, before returning to Jerusalem in the late afternoon. The evening is at your leisure. JERUSALEM Tuesday, October 23 Depart for Bethlehem, perched on a hill at the edge of the Judean desert. See the Church of the Nativity, one of the holiest places in Christendom and a focal point of SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,595 (Limited Availability) RATE INCLUDES Educational program of lectures and discussions with a Yale faculty member Ten nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary Breakfast daily, six lunches, and five dinners; wine with welcome and farewell dinners Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits Airport / hotel transfers and porterage Taxes and service charges; gratuities to guides and drivers Not Included in Rate International airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine at welcome and farewell dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. Reservation contact: or edtravel@yale.edu To see further details of all Yale Educational Travel Programs, visit YALE EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL 1 RESERVATION APPLICATION ISRAEL: EXPLORING THE HOLY LAND 1 OCTOBER 13 TO 24, 2012 To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad. Please mail form and deposit to: The Association of Yale Alumni, Yale Educational Travel, Box , New Haven, CT (Telephone ). Or you may make a reservation online at NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH YALE AFFILIATION Accommodations Hotel Room Preference Double Twin Single (limited availability) I wish to share a room with Form of Payment Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad). Credit card (for deposit only; final payment must be made by check). Visa Mastercard American Express NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH YALE AFFILIATION ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE (HOME) (BUSINESS) FAX NAME AS ON CREDIT CARD 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this program. I/We agree to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure. SIGNATURE REQUIRED DATE SIGNATURE REQUIRED DATE

6 Roman mosaic at Beit She an (top). Detail of the Ark at Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue, Safed (center). The Holocaust History Museum (bottom).

7 TERMS & CONDITIONS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements. A suggested flight schedule will be offered, and airfare will be quoted on an individual basis. A fee of $75 per person will be charged for any reservations other than the suggested flight schedule; private transfers can be arranged at a supplemental cost. To redeem your frequent flyer mileage, please contact the airline directly. Please note that AAA can only assist in rebooking flights on those air reservations booked directly by AAA. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $1,500 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. Mail to: The Association of Yale Alumni, Yale Educational Travel, Box , New Haven, CT (Telephone ). HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE PROTECTION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. We will send you a brochure from Travel Insurance Services or you may obtain coverage through a company of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Association of Yale Alumni (AYA) and AAA. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares, and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. Please note that as of June 22, 2011, the U.S. Department of State updated the travel warning for Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. For the most up-to-date information, please visit RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of AYA is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations, and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, AYA, and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error, or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or AYA and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages, or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or AYA. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. AYA and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or AYA to be in the best interest of the participant s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; train charters; communication expenses; development/promotional expenses; and the loss of time that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of the Association of Yale Alumni, and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; AYA shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AYA receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor AYA shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or AYA, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. Copyright 2012 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST On the front cover: View of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. On the back cover: The Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, (top) and the Dead Sea, photo by Mr. Kris, (bottom).

8 ISRAEL EXPLORING THE HOLY LAND OCTOBER 13 TO 24, 2012 BOX NEW HAVEN, CT PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEW HAVEN, CT PERMIT NO. 519

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Your consultant: Anu Arora. Phone: Israel Heritage Your consultant: Anu Arora Phone: +91-9899685829 E-mail: worldwide@cultureholidaysindia.com Day 1 Thursday - Arrival Upon arrival to airport meet our representative and transfer to hotel