Dinner & Overnight: The Dan Panorama & David Intercontinental Hotels, Tel Aviv

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1 Shalom Israel Tours Bar & Bat Mitzvah Experience! Summer 2014

2 1 Friday (Airport Assist & Transfers) W ELCOME T O HOLY ISRAEL! Welcome at Ben Gurion Airport After landing, a Shalom Israel Tours representative will be waiting to welcome you as you exit the plane. Your party will be transported in a private vehicle to the flight staff passport control, continue to luggage identification and transfer to your luxury chauffeured vehicle. Arrive in Tel Aviv Stretching along a beautiful beach strip of the Mediterranean Sea for 100 years, Tel Aviv is considered the face of modern Israel. Nicknamed The White City for its abundance of Bauhaus style architecture, Tel Aviv was declared a UNESCO World Heritage City in Dinner & Overnight: The Dan Panorama & David Intercontinental Hotels, Tel Aviv 2 Shabbat (Free Day) D AY AT LEI S UR E I N T EL AVIV Day at Leisure in Tel Aviv Visit the Soho of Tel Aviv and stroll Dizengoff St., Shenken St. & Rothschild Blvd. Filled with funky street vendors, boutiques and coffee shops alongside simple kiosks and local fast food stalls, Tel Aviv brings out the urban hipster in anyone who walks down these streets. Tel Aviv Jaffa Promenade On a beautiful day, nothing beats a walk along the beach. The Promenade runs the length of the city, from southern Jaffa to the northern Tel Aviv Port. Enjoy the cool sea breeze, the views of the Mediterranean Sea and Tel Aviv skyline and soak up the local atmosphere. Overnight: The Dan Panorama & David Intercontinental Hotels, Tel Aviv

3 3 Sunday (Professional Guide Group Tour) I S R AEL S COAST - ANCIENT PORTS Ancient City of Caesarea Ruins The Caesarea National Park contains the remains of a prestigious city established by King Herod the Great. Prepare to be amazed when you visit the mighty Roman Amphitheatre, the Hippodrome, a 20,000 seat horse racing arena, as well as the impressive Roman Aqueducts! Kfar Kedem Talmudic Village Kfar Kedem is a recreated ancient Galilean village, which offers its visitors the opportunity to experience daily life in biblical times. Start off with a ride on the original 4x4 a donkey! Then follow in the steps of ancient shepherds to spin wool, plow, and bake your own pita. Zippori National Park Explore the grounds that were inhabited by Romans, Jews, and Crusaders at different points in time, and discover the ancient structures that remain in this fascinating historical park. View the beautiful mosaic floors including the Mona Lisa of the Galilee. Dinner & Overnight: The Ramot Resort, Golan Heights 4 Monday (Professional Guide Group Tour) G O L AN HEI G HTS & TZFAT CITY OF KABA L L AH Golan Heights Jeeping Adventure Jeep tours take you off the road to hard-to-reach places, such as streams, fields and mud tracks. The Golan is green and lush, with small villages nestled into the hills. Learn about the biblical and historical importance of the Golan sites while enjoying a bumpy jeep ride. De Karina Chocolate Factory Tour Tour through a world of mountainous chocolate and learn about the different varieties and preparation traditions that have been passed down for generations. Get a first-hand look at the manufacturing process, participate in a workshop and enjoy some delicious samples.

4 Mount Bental IDF Bunker Lookout Enjoy views of Syria from a key mountaintop location on Israel s northern border. From the top of this dormant volcano, you will see the majestic Mount Hermon, the picturesque Druze villages of the Golan and bunkers and trenches left over from the Yom Kippur War. Ancient Tzfat & The Artist Quarter Tzfat is one of the four holy cities in Israel. It has served as a spiritual center since the 1600s, when famous Kabbalists roamed here. Tzfat awaits art lovers, soul-seekers and historians to cobblestone alleys, medieval synagogues, galleries and mystical atmosphere. Dinner & Overnight: The Ramot Resort, Golan Heights 5 Tuesday (Professional Guide Group Tour) T HE J O R D AN VAL L EY HIGHWAY O F KI N G S Tiberias & The Sea of Galilee Learn about Tiberias old and new. The city was founded in the first century and is located on the shores of Israel s main source of fresh water, the Sea of Galilee. Learn about famous sages, Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess, Maimonides and Rabbi Akiva, all interred in Tiberias. Beit She an National Park It is here that King Saul was defeated by the Philistines in a vicious historical battle. Later, Beit She an was reestablished as a Greek city with colonnaded streets, temples, theaters and fountains. The city was devastated by an earthquake in 749 CE; now only remnants remain. Jericho Observation Deck The village of Mitzpe Jericho lays on one of the last cliffs marking the edge of the Judean highlands, and overlooks the Jordan Rift Valley and ancient Jericho. We ll make a short stop at a new observation deck to view Jericho & the Judean Desert from a unique vantage point.

Jerusalem & Mount of Olives Located on the eastern slopes of the Jerusalem mountains, near the Temple Mount and the City of David, this peak is named after the olive trees that covered its grounds in

5 Jerusalem & Mount of Olives Located on the eastern slopes of the Jerusalem mountains, near the Temple Mount and the City of David, this peak is named after the olive trees that covered its grounds in biblical times. Today, camel rides, monasteries and ancient tombstones dot these scenic slopes. Overnight: The Dan Panorama & Inbal Hotels, Jerusalem 6 Wednesday (Professional Guide Group Tour) J ER USA L EM S O L D C I T Y T HE ET E R N AL CAPI T AL Old City Jewish Quarter The Jewish Quarter remains one of the single most-visited spots in all of Israel. Nestled within one square kilometer of land lay millennia of ancient history. The Old City dates back to the 8th century BCE and is home to numerous landmarks of historical significance. Western Wall Tunnels Tour These famous underground tunnels contain remnants of entire rooms from the Second Temple period. At Warren s Gate, you ll stand just a few feet away from where the Holy Ark stood, and feel the yearning of the Jewish people for the Temple for thousands of years. City of King David Excavations In 1004 BCE, King David conquered this city and secured the place where the Holy Temple would eventually be built by his son, King Solomon. Remaining structures such as Warren s Shaft and the Tunnel of Siloam exhibit the intricate workings of this ancient capital city. The Southern Walls Excavations Experience Second Temple-era Jerusalem on the eve of its destruction by the Romans. See a virtual reconstruction of the Temple, visit the stores and walkways of the surrounding city and see the remnants of the staircase that led to the Temple Mount and the Holy of Holies. Overnight: The Dan Panorama & Inbal Hotels, Jerusalem

7 Thursday (Professional Guide Group Tour) T HE J UD EAN DESER T KI N G H ER O D S F O R T R ESS Masada Mountain & Cable Car Ride via cable car to the top of Masada and explore what remains of King

6 7 Thursday (Professional Guide Group Tour) T HE J UD EAN DESER T KI N G H ER O D S F O R T R ESS Masada Mountain & Cable Car Ride via cable car to the top of Masada and explore what remains of King Herod's palace. See what it was like to live there as you view the preserved baths, cisterns and barracks. It was here that leader Eleazer Ben Yair kept the Roman Legion's siege at bay for three years. Masada Bar & Bat Mitzvah! Let s get busy with celebratory events atop Masada! Torah Writing, Challah Baking, Klezmer Music & Dancing! This will be an event that you ll remember for years to come! Dead Sea Float Experience Yam Hamelach, literally meaning Sea of Salt, is 417 meters below sea level, making it the lowest place on earth. Its salty water contains unique healing properties, which, combined with the nutrient-filled mud found on its shores, creates one luxurious and healthy day. Genesis Land Camel Rides & Desert Dinner Situated in the heart of the Judean Desert en route to the Dead Sea, Genesis Land offers immersion into the world of the Bible. Visitors are greeted by Eliezer, Abraham's servant, and then led by a train of camels down to Abraham's tent to enjoy dinner and hospitality. Overnight: The Dan Panorama & Inbal Hotels, Jerusalem 8 Friday (Professional Guide Group Tour) UNITED JER USAL EM T HE N EW CI T Y Mount Herzl National Cemetery A burial place for prominent Zionist figures such as Theodore Herzl, Golda Meir and Yitzhak Rabin, here you will also find an expansive military cemetery; one quite full for a country so young. The loss of the soldiers who fought for the land of Israel is palpable. Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum In 1963, the Yad Vashem Museum was established as the world center for Holocaust research, education and commemoration. With survivor testimonies, powerful displays, artifacts and memorial gardens, this museum embodies one crucial message: Never again.

7 Jerusalem Machne Yehuda Shuk Market With more than 250 vendors, this bustling outdoor marketplace is considered the heartbeat of central Jerusalem. Whatever you are looking for, the shuk has it: clothing, Judaica, fresh produce, meats, diamonds, restaurants, and an array of colorful characters. Friday Night Tour to the Western Wall On the eve of Shabbat, Jerusalem transforms; stores shut down, and streets and alleyways fall silent, as all begin to anticipate the weekly Shabbat. Our 2000-year-old tour will pass through Jaffa gate and the Golden Menorah, and end at the Wall right as Shabbat begins. Shabbat Dinner & Overnight: The Dan Panorama & Inbal Hotels, Jerusalem 9 Shabbat (Free Day) S HAB BAT AT LEI S UR E I N J ER US AL EM Shabbat Morning at Leisure & Lunch Enjoy breakfast and your morning at leisure and Shabbat lunch at your hotel. Jerusalem Old City Shabbat Tour Explore the Old City's ancient quarters with an experienced guide. Visit the historical sites of the Old City, including synagogues, churches, markets and squares. Learn about the 3000 year-old history of the city of Jerusalem, from King David's conquest until the present day. Night Spectacular Show at the Tower of David In the evening you ll head back to the Tower of David s rooftop to view an epic nighttime extravaganza of sight and sound, depicting the conquests of the Greeks, Romans, Crusaders, Turks and others, as they tried to overtake Jerusalem. This show is simply Spectacular. Overnight: The Dan Panorama & Inbal Hotels, Jerusalem 10 Sunday (Airport Transfers) F AREWEL L F O R N O W W E LL MISS YOU! Farewell Transfer We ll Miss you! Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your temporary departure from Israel Bye for now!

8 BAR & BAT MITZVAH TOUR PACKAGE COST *GUARANTEED SMALL GROUPS* 4 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS 2 nights at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv 2 nights at the Ramot Resort & Hotel, Golan Heights 5 nights at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem 4 STAR TOTAL FAMILY PACKAGE COST June June July 4-13 July August Family of 2 in One Room per Hotel $5,400 $5,400 $5,400 $5,400 $5,800 Family of 3 in One Room per Hotel $7,400 $7,400 $7,400 $7,400 $7,800 Family of 4 in Two Rooms per Hotel $10,700 $10,700 $10,700 $10,700 $11,500 Family of 5 in Two Rooms per Hotel $12,600 $12,600 $12,600 $12,600 $13,500 5 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS 2 nights at the David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv 2 nights at the Ramot Resort & Hotel, Golan Heights 5 nights at the Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem 5 STAR TOTAL FAMILY PACKAGE COST June June July 4-13 July August Family of 2 in One Room per Hotel $6,800 $6,800 $6,400 $6,400 $6,800 Family of 3 in One Room per Hotel $8,900 $8,900 $8,600 $8,600 $8,900 Family of 4 in Two Rooms per Hotel $13,500 $13,500 $12,900 $12,900 $13,600 Family of 5 in Two Rooms per Hotel $15,600 $15,600 $14,900 $14,900 $15,600 RESERVATION: A $400 per person deposit is requested at time of registration. FINAL BALANCE: Final balance is due 45 days prior to the clients arrival in Israel. Professional Tour Services VIP Welcome at Ben Gurion Airport Arrival Transfer to your Tel Aviv Hotel Farewell Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport 6 Days Professionally Guided Group Tour Masada Bar & Bat Mitzvah Ceremony & Activities All Tour Sites & Activities as per the Tour Itinerary Shalom Israel Maps/Hats/Water Bottle Carriers Meals in your Package Daily Breakfast Buffet at each Hotel Shabbat Dinner at your Tel Aviv Hotel Kfar Kedem Village Lunch Experience Nightly Dinners at the Ramot Resort Genesis Land Celebratory Desert Dinner Shabbat Dinner at your Jerusalem Hotel Shabbat Lunch at your Jerusalem Hotel Reserve Your Tour Today! Info@ShalomIsraelTours.com

Rabbi Jonathan Roos Temple Sinai A Memorable Adventure to Israel June 20 July 1, 2018 (As of 8/7/17)

Rabbi Jonathan Roos Temple Sinai A Memorable Adventure to Israel June 20 July 1, 2018 (As of 8/7/17) DAY 1: Wednesday, June 20, 2018: DEPARTURE We depart the United States on our overnight flight to Israel.