ULTIMATE ISRAEL TOUR 16 Days / 14 Nights 10 Touring Days Day 1 Tuesday En Route Departure from North America. El Al Airplane Day 2 Wednesday Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival to Israel, proceed to the Steimatsky Bookstore to meet your driver. Transfer to your hotel in. Overnight,. Day 3 Thursday 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 new Mini Israel park including miniature models of the most important sites and buildings in the country. Continue to Ayalon Institute, once an ammunition factory for the Haganah, the underground movement before May 1948. Proceed to Yad Mordechai, named after Mordechai Anilevitz, leader of the Warsaw Ghetto; Visit the restored battle fields of the war of liberation and learn about their heroic story. Ayalon Institute Overnight, Tel-Aviv. Day 4 Friday Visit the Diaspora museum; Drive around the main streets of, center of business and entertainment in Israel. Stop at Rabin's Square, place of the 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. Nahalat Binyamin Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of, built in 1909 and Nahalat Benyamin, the pedestrian street of the city with its musicians, handmade jewelry and artifacts. Next, stop at Sheinkin, the lively and colorful street especially known for its unique shops, café life and youthful ambiance. Overnight, Tel-Aviv.
Day 5 Saturday Enjoy a free day in the city. Overnight, Tel-Aviv. Day 6 Sunday Coastal Route Drive north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. See the excavations of the crusaders' city, the aqueduct and the amphitheatre which has been restored as a concert venue. Proceed to Haifa for a panoramic view from Mt. Carmel and visit AF AL PI CHEN, the naval museum of the illegal immigration to Israel at the time of the British mandate. Caesarea Drive to Acre; walk along the old harbor and local market; Continue to the northernmost point of Israel at Rosh Hanikra, descend by cable into the limestone Grottoes. Dinner and Overnight, Kibbutz Lavi, Galilee. Day 7 Monday Galilee/Golan Drive to Safed, center of Kaballah movement. Visit the Joseph Caro and the HA ARI synagogues, the most important synagogues in the city; stroll around the Artist s quarter. Jeep Tour Enjoy a Jeep tour to the foot of the Golan. Continue to the Golan Heights; stop at an observation point over the city of Kuneitra, and the Syrian territory. Proceed to Tel Facher, a former Syrian army camp; visit the Banias springs. Next, Tel-Chai to see the Roaring Lion monument and learn about the heroic battle of Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920. Overnight at a kibbutz guesthouse. Meet with a Kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle. Tel Chai Dinner and Overnight, Kibbutz Lavi, Galilee. Day 8 Tuesday Beit She an Galilee/Jerusalem Begin the day with a tree planting. Drive to Tiberius and visit Rambam s grave; proceed to Beit She'an, also called "Scythopolis", the biggest archeological park in Israel with beautiful excavations from Roman and Byzantine periods. Stop at Beit Alpha to see the beautiful mosaic floor of a synagogue from the Byzantine period. Onto Gan Hashlosha, (Sachne) where you will have an opportunity to enjoy in the water springs located at the foot of the Gilboa mountain, the famous mountain on which King Saul was killed in the battle against the philistines. Continue via the Jordan valley to Jerusalem. Stop at Mount Scopus for a blessing as you enter the city.
Day 9 Wednesday Jerusalem: Old City Tour the old city of Jerusalem. Start with a visit of the tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road. Visit the four Sephardic synagogues restored after the 1967 war in the Jewish quarter. Tour the Western wall Tunnels. Visit the Davidson center and walk through the Roman Cardo, to the local Arab bazaar. Walk through Jaffa gate to David s Tower museum and see the ancient remains of the city beginning with the first Temple period. Western Wall Tunnel Day 10 - Thursday Israel Museum Jerusalem: New City Depart the hotel and arrive to the Western Wall in the old city of Jerusalem. *Celebrate the Bar/Bat-Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel or continue to Mea Shearim and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra orthodox communities. Drive by the Knesset, Israel s parliament and see the Menorah with the biblical emblems. Next visit the Israel Museum, the Shrine of the book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed and the new holy land model, a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the 2nd Temple Period. Drive 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. *Optional: This is when Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremonies will be conducted at the Western Wall. Arrangements will be made at the wall with a Rabbi. At the end of the service, you will be transferred to meet the group at the entrance of the Israel Museum. For prices for this special option see below. Ammunition Hill Day 11 Friday Massada/Dead Sea Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea. Stop at Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue to Massada, ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress; visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, the bathhouses etc. Descend by cable car, next stop for lunch, swim (actually float) at the Dead Sea and use of Spa facilities in one of the leading hotels in the area. Return to Jerusalem. Massada Day 12 Saturday Jerusalem Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem. Jewish Quarter
Day 13 Sunday Negev Travel south to the Negev desert, visit Israel s Air force Museum at Hatzerim, view the planes and equipment and listen to the story of this brave fighting force. Visit Sde Boker and see Ben Gurion s hut and grave overlooking the magnificent Zin valley. Ramon Crater Stop at Mitzpeh Ramon to gaze into the Ramon crater, a geological wonder. Drive to Timna Park and view the copper mines and King Solomon s pillars; marvel at the huge multicolored rock formations. Overnight, Eilat. Timna Park Day 14 Monday Eilat Stroll around the city s streets, the beach promenade and enjoy the water sport activities or take an optional tour to the Rose city of Petra. Overnight, Eilat. Petra Day 15 Tuesday Eilat Visit the underwater observatory, one of the largest sea aquariums in the world, built into a coral reef. Drive to Mamshit for a Camel ride experience and a visit to an authentic Bedouin tent. Learn about the Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch. Drive back to Tel-Aviv for overnight. Overnight,. Underwater Observatory Day 16 Wednesday En Route Transfer to Ben-Gurion airport for departure. Your driver will meet you in your hotel lobby 3.5 hours before departure. El Al Airplane ***Note: All Itineraries are subject to change
HOTELS ON TOUR Ultimate Israel Tour 5 Star Deluxe 5 Stars Superior 4 Stars Standard 4 Stars Nights Dan Carlton Dan Panorama Mercure 4 Galilee Kibbutz Hotel Lavi Hod wing Kibbutz Hotel Lavi Hod wing Kibbutz Hotel Lavi Hod wing Kibbutz Hotel Lavi Lev wing 2 Jerusalem King David Inbal Dan Panorama Prima Royal 5 Eilat Dan Sheraton Dan Panorama Royal Tulip 2 Dan Carlton Dan Panorama HOTEL RATES *Valid: Mar 1, 2009 Feb 28, 2010 Save $75 per person for reservations paid by cash or check Save $75 per person for reservations of six or more passengers 5 STAR DELUXE ***Arrival Date- Tal/ Mercure/ Prima Departure Date Per Person in Double Room Single Supplement 3rd Person in Triple Room Mar 4 18 $3,592 $2,108 $2,613 $2,335 Mar 11 25 $3,592 $2,108 $2,613 $2,335 Mar 18 Apr 1 $3,592 $2,108 $2,613 $2,335 Mar 25 Apr 8 $3,646 $2,167 $2,633 $2,335 Apr 22 May 6 $3,592 $2,108 $2,613 $2,335 Apr 29 May 13 $3,592 $2,108 $2,613 $2,335 May 6 May 20 $3,592 $2,108 $2,613 $2,335 May 13 May 27 $3,592 $2,108 $2,613 $2,335 May 20 June 3 $3,665 $2,188 $2,613 $2,335 May 27 June 10 $3,712 $2,208 $2,636 $2,335 June 3 17 $3,704 $2,232 $2,613 $2,335 June 10 24 $3,704 $2,232 $2,613 $2,335 June 17 July 1 $3,704 $2,232 $2,613 $2,335 June 24 July 8 $3,704 $2,232 $2,613 $2,335 July 1 15 $3,704 $2,232 $2,613 $2,335 July 8 22 $3,657 $2,179 $2,613 $2,334 July 15-29 $3,679 $2,203 $2,613 $2,334 July 22-Aug 5 $3,833 $2,372 $2,632 $2,334 July 29-Aug 12 $3,912 $2,419 $2,682 $2,407 Aug 5-19 $4,024 $2,543 $2,742 $2,467 Aug 12-26 $4,072 $2,595 $2,742 $2,467 Aug 19-Sep 2 $3,932 $2,442 $2,722 $2,446 Aug 26-Sep 9 $3,779 2,272 2,722 2,446 Sep 2 16 $3,592 $2,108 $2,613 $2,335 Sep 9 23 $3,592 $2,108 $2,613 $2,335 Oct 14 28 $3,694 $2,220 $2,613 $2,335 Oct 21 Nov 4 $3,629 $2,148 $2,613 $2,335 Oct 28 Nov 11 $3,629 $2,148 $2,613 $2,335 Nov 4 18 $3,629 $2,148 $2,613 $2,335 Nov 11 25 $3,629 $2,148 $2,613 $2,335 Nov 18 Dec 2 $3,683 $2,208 $2,613 $2,335 Nov 25 Dec 9 $3,474 $1,978 $2,613 $2,335 1 Child (under 18 years)
Dec 2 16 $3,474 $1,978 $2,613 $2,335 Dec 9 23 $3,584 $2,098 $2,693 $2,335 Dec 16 30 $3,954 $2,506 $2,772 $2,335 Dec 23 Jan 6 $3,844 $2,385 $2,693 $2,335 Dec 30 Jan 13 $3,642 $2,161 $2,504 $2,335 Jan 6 20 $3,474 $1,978 $2,613 $2,335 Jan 13 27 $3,474 $1,978 $2,613 $2,335 Jan 20 Feb 3 $3,474 $1,978 $2,613 $2,335 Jan 27 Feb 10 $3,474 $1,978 $2,613 $2,335 Feb 3 17 $3,474 $1,978 $2,613 $2,335 Feb 10 24 $3,576 $2,090 $2,613 $2,335 5 STAR ***Arrival Date- Departure Date Per Person in Double Room Single Supplement 3rd Person in Triple Room Child (under 18 years) Mar 4 18 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 Mar 11 25 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 Mar 18 Apr 1 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 Mar 25 Apr 8 $3,229 $1,691 $2,815 $1,778 Apr 22 May 6 $3,258 $1,722 $2,845 $1,778 Apr 29 May 13 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 May 6 May 20 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 May 13 May 27 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 May 20 June 3 $3,256 $1,720 $2,783 $1,778 May 27 June 10 $3,313 $1,752 $2,807 $1,793 Jun 3 Jun 17 $3,287 $1,755 $2,818 $1,778 Jun 10 24 $3,287 $1,755 $2,818 $1,778 Jun 17 Jul 1 $3,287 $1,755 $2,818 $1,778 Jun 24 Jul 8 $3,287 $1,755 $2,818 $1,778 Jul 1 15 $3,287 $1,755 $2,818 $1,778 July 8-22 $3,418 $1,755 $2,818 $1,778 July 15-29 $3,418 $1,755 $2,818 $1,778 July 22-Aug 5 $3,510 $1,847 $2,878 $1,778 July 29-Aug 12 $3,667 $1,976 $3,006 $1,810 Aug 5-19 $3,667 $1,976 $3,006 $1,810 Aug 12-26 $3,667 $1,976 $3,006 $1,810 Aug 19-Sep 2 $3,667 $1,976 $3,006 $1,810 Aug 26-Sep 9 $3,667 $1,976 $3,006 $1,810 Sep 2 16 $3,143 $1,595 $2,783 $1,778 Sep 9 23 $3,143 $1,595 $2,783 $1,778 Oct 14 28 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 Oct 21 Nov 4 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 Oct 28 Nov 11 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 Nov 4 18 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 Nov 11 25 $3,200 $1,658 $2,783 $1,778 Nov 18 Dec 2 $3,160 $1,615 $2,746 $1,778 Nov 25 Dec 9 $3,160 $1,615 $2,746 $1,778 Dec 2 Dec 16 $3,160 $1,615 $2,746 $1,778 Dec 9 23 $3,160 $1,615 $2,746 $1,778 Dec 16 Dec 30 $3,428 $1,909 $2,794 $1,778 Dec 23 Jan 6 $3,412 $1,892 $2,791 $1,778 Dec 30 Jan 13 $3,157 $1,612 $2,791 $1,778 Jan 6 20 $3,103 $1,553 $2,746 $1,778 Jan 13 27 $3,103 $1,553 $2,746 $1,778 Jan 20 Feb 3 $3,103 $1,553 $2,746 $1,778 Jan 27 Feb 10 $3,160 $1,615 $2,746 $1,778 Feb 3 17 $3,160 $1,615 $2,746 $1,778
Feb 10 24 $3,160 $1,615 $2,746 $1,778 4 STAR SUPERIOR ***Arrival Date- Departure Date Per Person in Double Room Single Supplement 3rd Person in Triple Room Child sharing room with 2 parents (Under 18 years) Mar 4 18 $2,745 $1,216 $1,965 $1,786 Mar 11 25 $2,745 $1,216 $1,965 $1,786 Mar 18 Apr 1 $2,745 $1,216 $1,965 $1,786 Mar 25 Apr 8 $2,774 $1,256 $1,974 $1,797 Apr 22 May 6 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Apr 29 May 13 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 May 6 May 20 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 May 13 May 27 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 May 20 June 3 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 May 27 June 10 $2,725 $1,171 $1,973 $1,711 Jun 3 Jun 17 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Jun 10 24 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Jun 17 Jul 1 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Jun 24 Jul 8 $2,808 $1,300 $2,028 $1,707 Jul 1 15 $2,862 $1,354 $2,316 $1,707 July 8-22 $3,044 $1,581 $2,363 $1,753 July 15-29 $3,030 $1,565 $2,363 $1,753 July 22-Aug 5 $2,977 $1,507 $2,363 $1,753 July 29-Aug 12 $3,032 $1,527 $2,402 $1,785 Aug 5-19 $3,052 $1,549 $2,402 $1,785 Aug 12-26 $3,041 $1,537 $2,392 $1,785 Aug 19-Sep 2 $2,923 $1,401 $2,313 $1,773 Aug 26-Sep 9 $2,898 $1,378 $2,025 $1,773 Sep 2 16 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Sep 9 23 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Oct 14 28 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Oct 21 Nov 4 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Oct 28 Nov 11 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Nov 4 18 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Nov 11 25 $2,696 $1,171 $1,949 $1,695 Nov 18 Dec 2 $2,682 $1,154 $1,949 $1,695 Nov 25 Dec 9 $2,606 $1,071 $1,949 $1,695 Dec 2 Dec 16 $2,546 $1,005 $1,949 $1,695 Dec 9 23 $2,635 $1,109 $1,990 $1,696 Dec 16 Dec 30 $2,871 $1,364 $2,316 $1,696 Dec 23 Jan 6 $2,890 $1,404 $2,282 $1,701 Dec 30 Jan 13 $2,653 $1,149 $1,956 $1,701 Jan 6 20 $2,546 $1,005 $1,949 $1,695 Jan 13 27 $2,546 $1,005 $1,949 $1,695 Jan 20 Feb 3 $2,546 $1,005 $1,949 $1,695 Jan 27 Feb 10 $2,546 $1,005 $1,949 $1,695 Feb 3 17 $2,546 $1,005 $1,949 $1,695 Feb 10 24 $2,546 $1,005 $1,949 $1,695 4 STAR ***Arrival Date- Departure Date Per Person in Double Room Single Supplement 3rd Person in Triple Room Child sharing room with 2 parents (Under 18 years) Mar 4 18 $2,579 $965 $2,436 $2,031 Mar 11 25 $2,579 $965 $2,436 $2,031 Mar 18 Apr 1 $2,579 $965 $2,436 $2,031
Mar 25 Apr 8 $2,579 $965 $2,436 $2,031 Apr 22 May 6 $2,523 $926 $2,388 $1,916 Apr 29 May 13 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 May 6 May 20 $2,557 $926 $2,425 $1,935 May 13 May 27 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 May 20 June 3 $2,727 $975 $2,597 $2,035 May 27 June 10 $2,534 $926 $2,392 $1,922 Jun 3 Jun 17 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 Jun 10 24 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 Jun 17 Jul 1 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 Jun 24 Jul 8 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 Jul 1 15 $2,546 $926 $2,412 $1,929 July 8-22 $2,546 $926 $2,412 $1,929 July 15-29 $2,704 $926 $2,587 $2,018 July 22-Aug 5 $2,829 $1,023 $2,696 $2,088 July 29-Aug 12 $2,865 $1,023 $2,726 $2,108 Aug 5-19 $2,865 $1,023 $2,726 $2,108 Aug 12-26 $2,865 $1,023 $2,726 $2,108 Aug 19-Sep 2 $2,865 $1,023 $2,726 $2,108 Aug 26-Sep 9 $2,701 $926 $2,572 $2,016 Sep 2 16 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 Sep 9 23 $2,688 $975 $2,554 $2,011 Oct 14 28 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 Oct 21 Nov 4 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 Oct 28 Nov 11 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 Nov 4 18 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 Nov 11 25 $2,506 $926 $2,368 $1,906 Nov 18 Dec 2 $2,472 $900 $2,339 $1,887 Nov 25 Dec 9 $2,410 $857 $2,282 $1,856 Dec 2 Dec 16 $2,364 $822 $2,242 $1,831 Dec 9 23 $2,364 $822 $2,242 $1,831 Dec 16 Dec 30 $2,586 $882 $2,468 $1,951 Dec 23 Jan 6 $2,506 $822 $2,398 $1,906 Dec 30 Jan 13 $2,393 $822 $2,273 $1,846 Jan 6 20 $2,364 $822 $2,242 $1,831 Jan 13 27 $2,364 $822 $2,242 $1,831 Jan 20 Feb 3 $2,364 $822 $2,242 $1,831 Jan 27 Feb 10 $2,364 $822 $2,242 $1,831 Feb 3 17 $2,364 $822 $2,242 $1,831 Feb 10 24 $2,364 $822 $2,242 $1,831 *Prices are subject to change due to the fluctuation of the USD value. For exact pricing please call: 1-800-223-3855 *Rates per person in USD $ ***For different dates and/or services please ask one of our travel consultants. ***Departure from origin should be 1 day before tour start date. ***July/August dates: rates subject to change and final confirmations on request only *** Similar hotels may be substituted based on availability Included services in our tour rates: Private transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your Hotel in and from the Hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport. Meeting point on arrival at the Steimatzky bookstore at the Main Arrival Hall at Ben Gurion International Airport. Participants in the tours will get a complimentary ticket to a theatre show with English subtitles at the "camery theatre. (transportation to and from the show on own)
10 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attraction as per the above itinerary. 14 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the hotels as mentioned above. Two dinners at the hotel in Kibbutz Lavi/Galilee. Lunch and swim at a Dead Sea spa hotel. Jeep ride in the Golan Heights. Light lunch and Camel ride at a Bedouin village. Not included services in our tour rates: Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff. Lunches en route on sightseeing days. Treatments at the Dead Sea spa Petra tour Airfare Insurance Personal extras or meals not mentioned above Bar Mitzvah Service rates: Rabbi s fee for one Bar/Bat Mitzvah participant is $515 The rate includes: Correspondence with family by the Rabbi, meeting in Jerusalem by the Rabbi prior to the ceremony, officiating at service, use of prayer pamphlets and Rabbi s personal Torah scroll, Rabbi s transportation, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah certificate from the Ministry of Tourism. Reform and Conservative ceremonies will be officiated at the Southern Wall area. To the above rate, please add for the transfer to be arranged by Kenes Tours, from the Western Wall Plaza to the Israel Museum $23 per taxi (4 passengers per taxi).