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THURSDAY En Route En Route for your tour to Israel Depart from the USA for your Jewish Heritage Israel Tour. FRIDAY Arrival to Israel Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport, proceed to Arrivals Hall.

Overnight, Tel Aviv Eytan Bros: 054-678-7861 SATURDAY At leisure Enjoy a free day in Tel Aviv.

1 THURSDAY En Route En Route for your tour to Israel Depart from the USA for your Jewish Heritage Israel Tour. FRIDAY Arrival 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: SATURDAY At leisure Enjoy a free day in Tel Aviv. You could choose to go shopping, or explore the beautiful Bauhaus style architecture or even visit Jaffa, where the first Jewish settlers of the late 1800s and early 1900s landed when arriving in the land of Israel. If you would rather kick up your feet and relax you can head to the sandy beach. Overnight, Tel Aviv SUNDAY Caesarea/Haifa /Acre/Rosh Hanikra 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) ) Drive north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; see the excavations of the Crusaders' city, the aqueduct and the amphitheatre that has been restored as a concert venue. Proceed to Haifa to visit the Clandestine Immigration and Naval museum ("Af al Pi Chen") and hear the story of the illegal immigrants to Israel at the time of the British mandate. Drive to Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site; walk through the old port and local market. Continue to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formation. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse. MONDAY Jeep tour/safed/golan Heights/Tel-Hai Drive to Safed, one of the four holy cities in Israel, center of the Kaballa movement; visit the Caro and Ari synagogues; stroll through the narrow alleyways and visit the picturesque Artists' quarter. Next, enjoy a Jeep tour at the foots of the Golan. Continue to the Golan Heights; stop at Gadot overlook, the memorial for the fallen of the Golan, located over former Syrian bunkers; view the monument built in honor of the Alexandroni brigade. Proceed for a magnificent observation point over the city of Kuneitra, and the Syrian territory. 1 of 11

2 Drive to Tel-Hai; see the Roaring Lion monument and learn about the heroic battle of Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in Meet with a Kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse. TUESDAY Tiberias/Beit Shean/Beit Alpha/Gan Hashlosha/Jerusalem Drive to Tiberias to visit Rambam s grave; Continue through the Jordan valley to Beit Shean, known as "Scythopolis", and see the fascinating excavated remains from Roman and Byzantine periods. Stop at Beit Alpha to admire the beautiful mosaic floor of a synagogue discovered in 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. Overnight Jerusalem. WEDNESDAY Kotel tunnels/sepharadic synagogues/davidson center/tower of David Visit the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Walk along the Cardo, heart of the ancient Roman City; visit the four Sepharadic Synagogues restored after 1967 war in the Jewish quarter; tour the Western Wall Tunnels; visit the archaeological park at Davidson Center; walk through the colorful local bazaar to visit the Tower of David museum presenting the history of Jerusalem and ancient remains of the city beginning with the first temple period. Overnight Jerusalem. THURSDAY Yad Vashem/Mt. Herzl/Ammunition Hill/Israel Museum Enjoy seeing the Bar-Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel. 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 military cemetery, and Yad Vashem the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Ammunition Hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold, conquered by the Israeli army in the six day war, and converted into a national memorial site and museum. Drive by the Knesset, Israel s parliament and see the Menorah with the biblical emblems. Next visit Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the Holy Land model, a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period. Overnight Jerusalem. *Optional: For families who wish to celebrate a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony at the Wall. This will be a perfect opportunity, while the rest of the group will tour Mea Shearim, arrangements will be made at the Wall with a Rabbi. At the end of the service, rejoin your tour group at the entrance of the Israel Museum. For this special option, see below. FRIDAY Qumran/Massada/Dead Sea /Lunch & Spa Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Visit Qumeran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue to Massada, ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans; visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue and bathhouse; descend by cable car. Next, stop for Lunch and Spa facilities in one of the leading hotels in the area and enjoy a "Swim" in the mineral rich Dead Sea. Overnight Jerusalem SATURDAY 2 of 11

3 Day at leisure Overnight-Jerusalem. 3 of 11

4 SUNDAY Negev desert/timna/underwater observatory Travel south through the Negev desert; Stop at Timna, a large geological and archaeological park; Marvel at the multi colored rock formations and copper mines; View the outstanding Solomon's pillars. Continue to Eilat, the southernmost resort city on the shores of the Red Sea; Visit the Underwater Observatory marine park, built into a coral reef and enjoy the opportunity for a close up look at the rich life of the Gulf of Eilat. Overnight Eilat. MONDAY Free day in Eilat or Day tour to Petra (with additional charge) After assistance with border formalities, drive straight to Petra, the astonishing rose-red city built by the Nabateans (an early Arab tribe). Petra was renowned for its massive architecture, pools, dams and water channels. 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, qasser 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 cross back to Eilat. Overnight Eilat. TUESDAY Mitzpe Ramon/Sde Boker/Bedouin hospitality/airforce museum 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 ride 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 Airforce Museum to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force. Overnight Tel-Aviv. WEDNESDAY Tel Aviv/Departure Tel-Aviv/Ben-Gurion airport 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 ** Visit subject to weather conditions All itineraries are subject to change Updated 08/16/ of 11

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 Private transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your hotel in Tel Aviv and from the hotel in Tel Aviv to the Airport Meeting point on arrival at the La Farina Bakery at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport 8 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attractions as per the above itinerary 12 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the hotels as mentioned above Two dinners at Kibbutz Lavi and light lunch and camel ride at a Bedouin village Lunch and swim at a Dead Sea spa hotel Jeep ride in the Golan Heights 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 Treatments at the Dead Sea Spa Travel Insurance: Optional tour to Petra at additional cost (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% Optional Bar Mitzvah Service/Ceremony: We will be happy to arrange a Rabbi for you to officiate at your child s Bar/Bat Mitzvah. The Rabbi s fee will be confirmed upon booking of the service. Rabbi s Services include: Correspondence with family by the Rabbi prior to departure. Meeting in Jerusalem with the Rabbi prior to the ceremony Officiating at service and use of prayer pamphlets and Rabbi s personal Torah scroll Rabbi s transportation Bar/Bat Mitzvah certificate from the Ministry of Tourism Reform and Conservative ceremonies will be officiated at the Southern Wall area Participants are required to arrange their own transportation to ceremony and to rejoin tour 5 of 11

6 HOTELS ON TOUR: Jewish Heritage + Eilat Tel Aviv Galilee Jerusalem 5 Stars Deluxe Deluxe rooms Kibbutz Lavi Eden Wing King David Deluxe New City rooms 5 Stars Standard Carlton Kibbutz Lavi Hadar Wing Inbal Eilat Eilat Herods Eilat Tel Aviv Deluxe rooms Carlton 4 Stars Superior Panorama Kibbutz Lavi Hod Wing Panorama Panorama Panorama Hotel Rates Valid: March 1, 2019 February 7, Stars Standard Prima Tel Aviv/Prima City Kibbutz Lavi Lev Wing Nights 2 2 Prima Kings 5 Prima Music 2 Prima City 1 Tour does not operate on the following arrival dates: April 19, 26; June 7; September 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, ; January 17,24; February The following hotel categories are unavailable for the below dates: 5 STARS DELUXE: May 3,10,17,24; July 26; August 2,9,16; December 20, STARS STANDARD: May 31; August 2,9, STARS SUPERIOR: May 3,10,17, ; January 3, STARS STANDARD: May 31, December 13,20, 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 1 day before tour start date. Similar hotels may be substituted based on availability. A supplement may apply. 5 STARS DELUXE Tel Aviv - Kibbutz Lavi Eden - King David Jerusalem - Eilat - Tel Aviv Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/1/2019 $ 6,772 $ 4,242 $ 3,709 3/8/2019 $ 6,772 $ 4,242 $ 3,709 3/15/2019 $ 6,772 $ 4,242 $ 3,709 3/22/2019 $ 6,772 $ 4,242 $ 3,709 3/29/2019 $ 6,772 $ 4,242 $ 3,709 4/5/2019 $ 6,772 $ 4,242 $ 3,709 4/12/2019 UPON REQUEST 4/19/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/26/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/3/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/10/2019 UNAVAILABLE 6 of 11

7 5/17/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/24/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/31/2019 $ 7,751 $ 4,731 $ 4,054 6/7/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/14/2019 $ 7,472 $ 4,592 $ 3,942 6/21/2019 $ 7,586 $ 4,648 $ 3,979 6/28/2019 $ 7,521 $ 4,647 $ 3,999 7/5/2019 $ 7,097 $ 4,435 $ 3,859 7/12/2019 $ 7,097 $ 4,435 $ 3,859 7/19/2019 $ 7,097 $ 4,435 $ 3,859 7/26/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/2/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/9/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/16/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/23/2019 $ 6,870 $ 4,322 $ 3,785 8/30/2019 $ 6,772 $ 4,242 $ 3,709 9/6/2019 $ 6,772 $ 4,242 $ 3,709 9/13/2019 $ 6,772 $ 4,242 $ 3,709 9/20/2019 ROSH HASHANA - NO TOUR 9/27/2019 ROSH HASHANA - NO TOUR 10/4/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/11/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/18/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/25/2019 $ 7,438 $ 4,575 $ 3,930 11/1/2019 $ 7,472 $ 4,592 $ 3,942 11/8/2019 $ 7,455 $ 4,583 $ 3,936 11/15/2019 $ 6,121 $ 3,916 $ 3,495 11/22/2019 $ 6,086 $ 3,899 $ 3,483 11/29/2019 $ 6,086 $ 3,899 $ 3,483 12/6/2019 $ 6,086 $ 3,899 $ 3,483 12/13/2019 $ 6,217 $ 3,964 $ 3,526 12/20/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/27/2019 UNAVAILABLE 1/3/2020 $ 5,881 $ 3,796 $ 3,417 1/10/2020 $ 5,881 $ 3,796 $ 3,417 1/17/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/24/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/31/2020 $ 5,881 $ 3,796 $ 3,417 2/7/2020 UNAVAILABLE 7 of 11

8 5 STARS STANDARD Carlton Tel Aviv - Kibbutz Lavi Hadar - Inbal Jerusalem - Herods Eilat - Carlton Tel Aviv Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/1/2019 $ 5,067 $ 3,365 $ 3,110 3/8/2019 $ 5,067 $ 3,365 $ 3,110 3/15/2019 $ 5,067 $ 3,365 $ 3,110 3/22/2019 $ 5,100 $ 3,384 $ 3,126 3/29/2019 $ 5,133 $ 3,402 $ 3,141 4/5/2019 $ 5,133 $ 3,402 $ 3,141 4/12/2019 UPON REQUEST 4/19/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/26/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/3/2019 $ 5,500 $ 3,586 $ 3,265 5/10/2019 $ 5,561 $ 3,616 $ 3,285 5/17/2019 $ 5,623 $ 3,647 $ 3,304 5/24/2019 $ 5,623 $ 3,647 $ 3,304 5/31/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/7/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/14/2019 $ 5,659 $ 3,665 $ 3,316 6/21/2019 $ 5,806 $ 3,739 $ 3,365 6/28/2019 $ 5,772 $ 3,753 $ 3,396 7/5/2019 $ 5,380 $ 3,558 $ 3,264 7/12/2019 $ 5,356 $ 3,545 $ 3,257 7/19/2019 $ 5,356 $ 3,545 $ 3,257 7/26/2019 $ 5,405 $ 3,570 $ 3,276 8/2/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/9/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/16/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/23/2019 $ 5,057 $ 3,392 $ 3,149 8/30/2019 $ 4,994 $ 3,329 $ 3,085 9/6/2019 $ 4,994 $ 3,329 $ 3,085 9/13/2019 $ 4,994 $ 3,329 $ 3,085 9/20/2019 ROSH HASHANA - NO TOUR 9/27/2019 ROSH HASHANA - NO TOUR 10/4/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/11/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/18/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/25/2019 $ 5,549 $ 3,610 $ 3,280 11/1/2019 $ 5,439 $ 3,555 $ 3,243 11/8/2019 $ 5,439 $ 3,555 $ 3,243 11/15/2019 $ 5,439 $ 3,555 $ 3,243 8 of 11

9 11/22/2019 $ 5,246 $ 3,451 $ 3,157 11/29/2019 $ 4,940 $ 3,298 $ 3,053 12/6/2019 $ 4,817 $ 3,237 $ 3,014 12/13/2019 $ 5,515 $ 3,586 $ 3,247 12/20/2019 $ 6,095 $ 3,879 $ 3,452 12/27/2019 $ 5,074 $ 3,365 $ 3,100 1/3/2020 $ 4,781 $ 3,219 $ 3,002 1/10/2020 $ 4,817 $ 3,237 $ 3,014 1/17/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/24/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/31/2020 $ 4,707 $ 3,182 $ 2,977 2/7/2020 UNAVAILABLE 4 STARS SUPERIOR Panorama Tel Aviv - Kibbutz Lavi Hod - Panorama Jerusalem, Eilat, Tel Aviv Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/1/2019 $ 4,101 $ 2,896 $ 2,564 3/8/2019 $ 4,224 $ 2,957 $ 2,607 3/15/2019 $ 4,273 $ 2,957 $ 2,624 3/22/2019 $ 4,273 $ 2,957 $ 2,624 3/29/2019 $ 4,273 $ 2,957 $ 2,624 4/5/2019 $ 4,273 $ 2,957 $ 2,624 4/12/2019 UPON REQUEST 4/19/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/26/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/3/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/10/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/17/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/24/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/31/2019 $ 4,522 $ 3,082 $ 2,719 6/7/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/14/2019 $ 4,371 $ 3,006 $ 2,653 6/21/2019 $ 4,466 $ 3,053 $ 2,696 6/28/2019 $ 4,613 $ 3,159 $ 2,799 7/5/2019 $ 4,552 $ 3,128 $ 2,780 7/12/2019 $ 4,552 $ 3,128 $ 2,780 7/19/2019 $ 4,552 $ 3,128 $ 2,780 7/26/2019 $ 4,904 $ 3,304 $ 2,927 8/2/2019 $ 4,904 $ 3,304 $ 2,927 8/9/2019 $ 4,904 $ 3,304 $ 2,927 8/16/2019 $ 4,904 $ 3,304 $ 2,927 9 of 11

10 8/23/2019 $ 4,336 $ 3,020 $ 2,687 8/30/2019 $ 4,273 $ 2,957 $ 2,624 9/6/2019 $ 4,273 $ 2,957 $ 2,624 9/13/2019 $ 4,273 $ 2,957 $ 2,624 9/20/2019 ROSH HASHANA - NO TOUR 9/27/2019 ROSH HASHANA - NO TOUR 10/4/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/11/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/18/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/25/2019 $ 4,346 $ 2,993 $ 2,646 11/1/2019 $ 4,371 $ 3,006 $ 2,653 11/8/2019 $ 4,292 $ 2,966 $ 2,627 11/15/2019 $ 4,280 $ 2,960 $ 2,624 11/22/2019 $ 4,075 $ 2,858 $ 2,558 11/29/2019 $ 3,744 $ 2,692 $ 2,448 12/6/2019 $ 3,744 $ 2,692 $ 2,448 12/13/2019 $ 3,918 $ 2,779 $ 2,516 12/20/2019 $ 4,907 $ 3,274 $ 2,997 12/27/2019 $ 4,757 $ 3,199 $ 2,926 1/3/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/10/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/17/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/24/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/31/2020 $ 3,744 $ 2,692 $ 2,448 2/7/2020 UNAVAILABLE 4 STARS STANDARD Prima Tel Aviv/Prima City Kibbutz Lavi Lev Prima Kings Jerusalem Prima Music Eilat Prima Tel Aviv/Prima City Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/1/2019 $ 3,766 $ 2,680 $ 2,635 3/8/2019 $ 3,766 $ 2,680 $ 2,635 3/15/2019 $ 3,766 $ 2,680 $ 2,635 3/22/2019 $ 3,766 $ 2,680 $ 2,635 3/29/2019 $ 3,766 $ 2,680 $ 2,635 4/5/2019 $ 3,766 $ 2,680 $ 2,635 4/12/2019 UPON REQUEST 4/19/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/26/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/3/2019 $ 3,858 $ 2,772 $ 2,727 5/10/2019 $ 3,858 $ 2,772 $ 2,727 5/17/2019 $ 3,858 $ 2,772 $ 2, of 11

11 5/24/2019 $ 3,827 $ 2,741 $ 2,696 5/31/2019 UNAVAILABLE 6/7/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/14/2019 $ 3,766 $ 2,680 $ 2,635 6/21/2019 $ 3,797 $ 2,711 $ 2,665 6/28/2019 $ 3,836 $ 2,774 $ 2,729 7/5/2019 $ 3,836 $ 2,774 $ 2,729 7/12/2019 $ 3,836 $ 2,774 $ 2,729 7/19/2019 $ 3,836 $ 2,774 $ 2,729 7/26/2019 $ 3,836 $ 2,774 $ 2,729 8/2/2019 $ 3,836 $ 2,774 $ 2,729 8/9/2019 $ 3,836 $ 2,774 $ 2,729 8/16/2019 $ 3,836 $ 2,774 $ 2,729 8/23/2019 $ 3,775 $ 2,713 $ 2,668 8/30/2019 $ 3,711 $ 2,650 $ 2,604 9/6/2019 $ 3,711 $ 2,650 $ 2,604 9/13/2019 $ 3,711 $ 2,650 $ 2,604 9/20/2019 ROSH HASHANA - NO TOUR 9/27/2019 ROSH HASHANA - NO TOUR 10/4/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/11/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/18/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/25/2019 $ 3,766 $ 2,680 $ 2,635 11/1/2019 $ 3,766 $ 2,680 $ 2,635 11/8/2019 $ 3,755 $ 2,674 $ 2,629 11/15/2019 $ 3,711 $ 2,650 $ 2,604 11/22/2019 $ 3,667 $ 2,625 $ 2,583 11/29/2019 $ 3,557 $ 2,564 $ 2,528 12/6/2019 $ 3,513 $ 2,539 $ 2,506 12/13/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/20/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/27/2019 UNAVAILABLE 1/3/2020 $ 3,513 $ 2,539 $ 2,506 1/10/2020 $ 3,513 $ 2,539 $ 2,506 1/17/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/24/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/31/2020 $ 3,513 $ 2,539 $ 2,506 2/7/2020 UNAVAILABLE Last Updated 10/8/19 11 of 11

JEWISH HERITAGE ISRAEL TOUR DAYS 9 NIGHTS 6 TOURING DAYS

JEWISH HERITAGE ISRAEL TOUR DAYS 9 NIGHTS 6 TOURING DAYS THURSDAY En Route En Route for your tour to Israel Depart from the USA for your Jewish Heritage Israel Tour. FRIDAY Arrival to Israel Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport, proceed to Arrivals