TOURS THE MEMORIES LAST FOREVER! Jewish Heritage Tour of ISRAEL. 9 Night s / 11 Days

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1 TOURS THE MEMORIES LAST FOREVER! Jewish Heritage Tour of ISRAEL 9 Night s / 11 Days

2 Jewish Heritage Tour of Israel 9 NIGHTS * 11 DAYS * 6 TOURING DAYS THURSDAY DEPARTURE/FRIDAY ARRIVAL 2 NIGHTS TEL AVIV * 2 NIGHTS GALILEE * 5 NIGHTS JERUSALEM 2019/2020 Itinerary THURSDAY DAY 1 BEGIN THE JOURNEY Depart the United States on your overnight flight to Israel. (Contact Ayelet Tours for assistance booking flights.) DAY 2 FRIDAY ARRIVAL Shalom and welcome to Israel! Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport you will be greeted and assisted by an Ayelet Tours representative. Transfer on own to your hotel to check in and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure on own. Evening at leisure and dinner on own. (Please contact Ayelet Tours to arrange Shabbat dinner at your hotel.) Overnight in Tel Aviv DAY 3 SATURDAY TEL AVIV PAST TO PRESENT Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Tel Aviv on own. Relax at the beach, take in a museum or art gallery or just stroll around the city. Dinner on own tonight. Overnight in Tel Aviv Ayelet Tours, Ltd., 19 Aviation Road, Albany, NY Phone: or Fax: ayelet@ayelet.com

3 DAY 4 SUNDAY THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST Breakfast and check out of our hotel. Today, we drive north along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, the former Roman capital of the area. Here, we view the ancient theater restored as a concert venue, the aqueduct, the ancient port as well as the impressive excavations of the Crusaders city. We continue to Haifa to visit the Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum ( Af al Pi Chen ) and hear the story of the illegal immigrants who came to Israel at the time of the British mandate. Next, we visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Akko and walk through the old port and color bazaar. Later this afternoon, we continue north along the coast to Rosh Hanikra, and descend by cable car to discover the chalk cliff grottoes carved out by the Mediterranean waters over time. We continue to the Galilee to check into our kibbutz and enjoy dinner together this evening. Overnight in the Galilee DAY 5 MONDAY SAFED, GOLAN, TEL HAI Breakfast at our kibbutz. Today, we tour the mystical city of Safed, center of Kabalistic practice and one of the four holy cities in Israel, where we explore the narrow alleyways lined with ancient synagogues and artists galleries. We enjoy a jeep ride up to the Golan Heights, where we pass former Syrian bunkers and stop to take in the view at the Mitzpe Gadot overlook, the monument built in honor of the Alexandroni brigade. We proceed to a magnificent observation point overlooking the city of Kuneitra and the Syrian territory. We visit Tel Hai to see the Roaring Lion monument and learn about the heroic battle fought by Josef Trumpledor and his comrades in We return to our kibbutz for dinner together this evening. Following dinner, we meet with a kibbutz member to learn about their unique lifestyle and the challenges and changes to their communal arrangements over the decades. Overnight in the Galilee DAY 6 TUESDAY KINNERET, BEIT SHEAN, JERUSALEM Breakfast and check out of our kibbutz. This morning, we travel to Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, where we visit Rambam s grave. We continue through the Jordan Valley to see the extensive Roman ruins of Beit Shean, destroyed over 1,300 years ago by an earthquake and recently excavated and reconstructed on a massive and impressive scale. We also visit Beit Alpha to view the intricate mosaics in the synagogue. We continue to Gan Hashlosha (Sachne), where weather permitting, we enjoy a dip in the sparkling warm waters. These natural springs are often referred to as the original Garden of Eden. We ascend to via the Jordan Valley, stopping atop Mt. Scopus for a special opportunity to say the Shehecheyanu as we look out over the City of Gold for the first time. We check into our hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure and dinner on own. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY ANCIENT JERUSALEM We begin our day with a visit to the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. We enter the Old City and stroll through the Jewish quarter, stopping to explore the Cardo, the ancient Roman marketplace now featuring outstanding shopping opportunities. Then, we visit four Sephardic synagogues in the Jewish quarter restored after the 1967 War. We continue with a tour of the Western Wall tunnels, where we discover the archeological wonders that remained untouched for centuries. Our next stop is at the Davidson Center, built into the ancient stones adjacent to the Temple Mount. Here, we learn about the construction and history of the Temple Mount area through multi-media exhibitions. We stroll through the colorful marketplace to the Jaffa Gate and visit the Tower of David Museum to learn more about s 3,000 years of history. Spend the evening at leisure discovering and enjoying dinner on own.

4 DAY 8 THURSDAY MODERN JERUSALEM This morning, we share in the joy of the many B nai Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel. We drive through Mea Shearim, one of the oldest Jewish neighborhoods in, to learn about the unique lifestyle of the Ultra-Orthodox residents. At Mt. Herzl, s military cemetery, our guide imparts some of the heroic stories of those buried here, including Theodore Herzl, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres. Our next stop is at Yad Vashem, Israel s memorial to the Holocaust. Here, we view the many moving exhibitions, including the Hall of Names and the Avenue of the Righteous Among the Nations. This afternoon, we explore the bunkers at Ammunition Hill, the official museum symbolizing the liberation and reunification of. We drive by the Knesset, Israel s Parliament and see the bronze menorah statue out front. Later this afternoon, we browse the extensive, newly renovated galleries of the Israel Museum, which is world class in every way. The galleries range from pop and modern art, back through the Renaissance and Classical periods, with a strong emphasis on Jewish and Israeli archeological history. Walk through the iconic Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, and see the impressive miniature replica of as it was during the Second Temple period. Evening at leisure and dinner on own. DAY 9 FRIDAY MASADA & THE DEAD SEA Early this morning, we depart for the Dead Sea basin. Along the way, we stop at Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found by a local shepherd. We ascend Masada by cable car to view the remains of King Herod s fortress, including the synagogue, walls and bathhouses, as we learn about the Jewish Zealots last stand against the Roman forces. We descend the mountain and head to the beach for lunch and an unsinkable swim in the healing, salty waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Later this afternoon, we return to for a quiet Shabbat on own. (Please contact Ayelet Tours to arrange Shabbat dinner at your hotel.)

5 DAY 10 SATURDAY SHABBAT SHALOM! Free morning with the opportunity to attend Shabbat services on own. Free day to enjoy the calm of Shabbat. Evening at leisure and dinner on own. DAY 11 SUNDAY L HITRAOT! Breakfast and check out of our hotel. Transfer on your own for Ben Gurion Airport for your flight back to the United States. L hitraot * Itinerary subject to change * Visit subject to availability The above program can be extended and customized for groups or private family tours. See our 12 night program to add Eilat and Petra, Jordan to your visit.

6 2019/2020 Dates and Rates JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR 9 NIGHTS/11 DAYS (6 TOURING DAYS) Land only packages FRIDAY ARRIVAL* Rates are per person per room, in US Dollars, based on bed & breakfast daily prices. Prices can be paid by check or credit card. BEST VALUE dates are highlighted in the chart. Hotel Plans Standard Super Tel Aviv - 2 Nights Prima/Prima City Dan Panorama Carlton Tel Aviv Carlton Tel Aviv Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi - Galilee - 2 Nights Prima Kings/Royale Dan Panorama - 5 Nights Inbal David Citadel Arrival date in Israel (Friday) Double Single Double Single Double Single Double Single 3/1/2019 $1,850 $2,600 $2,200 $3,250 $2,475 $3,800 $2,700 $4,300 3/8/2019 $1,970 $2,775 $2,305 $3,400 $2,575 $3,960 $2,820 $4,445 3/15/2019 $1,970 $2,775 $2,335 $3,455 $2,575 $3,960 $2,820 $4,445 3/22/2019 $1,970 $2,775 $2,335 $3,455 $2,575 $3,960 $2,820 $4,445 3/29/2019 $1,970 $2,775 $2,335 $3,455 $2,575 $3,960 $2,995 $4,800 4/5/2019 $1,970 $2,775 $2,335 $3,455 UNAVAILABLE $2,995 $4,800 4/12/2019 PESACH NO TOUR 4/19/2019 PESACH NO TOUR 4/26/2019 PESACH NO TOUR 5/3/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/10/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/17/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/24/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/31/2019 UNAVAILABLE 6/7/2019 $2,010 $2,810 $2,465 $3,635 $2,795 $4,315 $3,145 $5,015 6/14/2019 $1,970 $2,775 $2,385 $3,555 $2,840 $4,490 $3,065 $4,935 6/21/2019 $1,970 $2,775 $2,385 $3,555 $2,925 $4,655 $3,065 $4,935 6/28/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,370 $3,525 $2,870 $4,545 $3,065 $4,935 7/5/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,335 $3,455 $2,645 $4,100 $3,065 $4,935 7/12/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,335 $3,455 $2,645 $4,100 $3,065 $4,935 7/19/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,335 $3,455 $2,645 $4,100 $2,960 $4,725 7/26/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,335 $3,455 $2,675 $4,155 $2,935 $4,670 8/2/2019 $1,800 $2,600 $2,200 $3,350 $2,550 $4,000 $2,800 $4,550 8/9/2019 $1,975 $2,750 $2,375 $3,495 $2,725 $4,220 $3,075 $4,920 8/16/2019 $2,015 $2,790 $2,415 $3,535 $2,730 $4,190 $3,115 $4,960 8/23/2019 $2,015 $2,790 $2,415 $3,535 $2,590 $3,910 $3,010 $4,750 8/30/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,335 $3,455 $2,515 $3,830 $2,935 $4,670 9/6/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,335 $3,455 $2,515 $3,830 $2,935 $4,670 9/13/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,335 $3,455 $2,515 $3,830 $2,935 $4,670 9/20/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,335 $3,455 $2,515 $3,830 $2,935 $4,670 9/27/2019 ROSH HASHANAH NO TOUR 10/4/2019 YOM KIPPUR NO TOUR

7 Hotel Plans Standard Please contact us for triple occupancy rates. *Most flights from the US are overnight and require departure from the US on the day BEFORE the date listed here. Ayelet Tours Ltd. is a full service agency. Contact us for competitive rates on domestic and international flights. Due to current fluctuations in exchange rates, prices listed are subject to final confirmation upon booking. Airport transfers are NOT included, but can be purchased. Please ask your agent for pricing information. NOTE: Tours are operated in partnership with Rent A Guide Israel. No credit/refund for any unused service. For the option of Prima Tel-Aviv & Prima Kings a supplement of : $98 p/p in double; $147 in single will apply. For arrivals from December 6 supplement for this option will be : $112 p/p in double; $81 in single. All pricing is based on standard rooms. Hotel availability for each departure is subject to change and may be Sold Out. Super Tel Aviv - 2 Nights Prima/Prima City Dan Panorama Carlton Tel Aviv Carlton Tel Aviv Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi - Galilee - 2 Nights Prima Kings/Royale Dan Panorama - 5 Nights Inbal David Citadel Arrival date in Israel (Friday) Double Single Double Single Double Single Double Single 10/11/2019 SUKKOT NO TOUR 10/18/2019 SUKKOT NO TOUR 10/25/2019 $1,970 $2,775 $2,370 $3,525 $2,780 $4,365 $3,065 $4,935 11/1/2019 $1,970 $2,775 $2,385 $3,555 $2,715 $4,235 $3,005 $4,810 11/8/2019 $1,965 $2,760 $2,385 $3,555 $2,715 $4,235 $2,960 $4,725 11/15/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,375 $3,540 $2,715 $4,235 $2,960 $4,725 11/22/2019 $1,935 $2,710 $2,260 $3,305 $2,715 $4,235 $2,960 $4,725 11/29/2019 $1,885 $2,620 $2,070 $2,930 $2,540 $3,890 $2,890 $4,585 12/6/2019 $1,775 $2,450 $1,950 $2,800 $2,450 $3,750 $2,750 $4,450 12/13/2019 $1,895 $2,590 $2,070 $2,930 $2,850 $4,505 $3,270 $5,345 12/20/2019 $1,965 $2,660 $2,575 $3,935 $3,145 $5,090 $3,425 $5,650 12/27/2019 $1,965 $2,660 $2,650 $4,085 $2,640 $4,085 $3,200 $5,205 1/3/2020 $1,845 $2,545 $2,070 $2,930 $2,470 $3,750 $2,820 $4,445 1/10/2020 $1,845 $2,545 $2,070 $2,930 $2,490 $3,790 $2,780 $4,365 1/17/2020 NO TOUR 1/24/2020 NO TOUR 1/31/2020 $1,845 $2,545 $2,070 $2,930 $2,530 $3,665 $2,780 $4,365 2/7/2020 NO TOUR 2/14/2020 $1,845 $2,545 $2,070 $2,930 $2,605 $4,015 $2,780 $4,365 2/21/2020 $1,845 $2,545 $2,070 $2,930 $2,430 $3,665 $2,780 $4,365 2/28/2020 $1,940 $2,720 $2,240 $3,255 $2,595 $3,985 $2,850 $4,500 INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACKAGE 9 nights hotel accomodations, breakfast daily, lunch at the Dead Sea, 2 kibbutz dinners, assistance upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, all touring and sightseeing in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide, entrance fees per itinerary and porterage. NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACKAGE Roundtrip airfare, departure taxes and fuel surcharges, transfers upon arrival and departure, border taxes and visa fees, tips to driver, guide, waitstaff, porters, housekeepers, etc. (budget $15 $20 per person, per day), meals not listed above, items of a personal nature or travel insurance (highly recommended; find options at com/travelinsurance.htm) For the most up to date information on hotel category availability for your tour dates, please visit: jewish trip to israel jewishheritage tours or contact an agent for assistance. Ayelet Tours, Ltd. 19 Aviation Road Albany, NY Phone: Fax: ayelet@ayelet.com