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 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. Eytan Bros Transfer: 054-678-7861 Overnight, Tel Aviv SATURDAY Tel Aviv Enjoy a free day in Tel Aviv. You could choose 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 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. Drive to Acre and enjoy a walk along the old harbor and local market. Continue to the northern most point of Israel at Rosh Hanikra and descend by cable into the limestone Grottoes. Dinner and Overnight, Kibbutz Lavi MONDAY Galilee / Golan Drive to Safed, center of Kabala movement; Visit the JOSEPH CARO and the HA ARI synagogues, the most important synagogues in the city; stroll around the Artist s quarter. 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. Stop at Tel Facher, a former Syrian army camp; Visit the Banias springs. Next, a visit to Tel-Hai; See the Roaring Lion monument and learn about the heroic battle of Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920. Meet a kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle. Dinner and Overnight, Kibbutz Lavi 1 of 10
TUESDAY Tiberius / Jerusalem Drive to Tiberius to visit Rambam s grave; proceed to Beit Shean, 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. Overnight, Jerusalem 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 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. Overnight, Jerusalem THURSDAY 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. 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 second 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. 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 / Dead Sea / Massada Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea. Stop at Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue to Masada, 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 and spa facilities at one of the leading hotels in the area. Return to Jerusalem. Overnight, Jerusalem SATURDAY Jerusalem Enjoy a free day at your leisure in Jerusalem. Overnight, Jerusalem 2 of 10
SUNDAY Jerusalem / Departure Transfer to Ben-Gurion airport for departure. Your driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby 4 hours prior to departure. Eytan Bros Transfer: 054-678-7861 All itineraries are subject to change FOR ALL CATEGORIES All Tours are subject to availability and should be confirmed within 72 business hours. Included services in our tour rates: Private transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your hotel in Tel Aviv and from the hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport Meeting point on arrival at the La Farina Bakery at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport 6 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attractions as per the above itinerary 9 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 leading Dead Sea spa hotel Jeep ride in the Golan Heights Luggage: 1 suitcase and 1 handbag per person 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 (laundry, souvenirs, film/toiletries) Treatments at the Dead Sea Spa Travel Insurance: www.giltravel.com Israel cell phone rental: http://phones.giltravel.com/ * Please note there is NO credit for unused services or joint transfers 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 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 Passengers will require to take a taxi to ceremony and to rejoin the tour after their ceremony 3 of 10
HOTELS ON TOUR: JEWISH HERITAGE 5 Stars Deluxe 5 Stars Standard 4 Stars Superior 4 Stars Standard Nights Tel Aviv Dan Deluxe Room Sheraton Dan Panorama Prima Tel Aviv/Prima City 2 Galilee Kibbutz Lavi Eden/Hadar Wing Kibbutz Lavi Eden/Hadar Wing Kibbutz Lavi Hod Wing Kibbutz Lavi Lev Wing 2 Jerusalem King David Deluxe New City Inbal Dan Panorama Prima Kings 5 * If the above hotels are not available, comparable hotels will be confirmed. Additional cost may apply. HOTEL RATES Valid: November 20, 2015 February 17, 2017 Tour does not operate on the following arrival dates: April 17, 24; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016 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 5 STARS DELUXE Dan Tel Aviv - Kibbutz Lavi Eden/Hadar - King David Jerusalem Arrival Dates single in double room in triple room 11/20/2015 $4,599 $2,760 $2,389 11/27/2015 $4,446 $2,687 $2,340 12/4/2015 $4,446 $2,687 $2,340 12/11/2015 $4,446 $2,687 $2,340 12/18/2015 $6,736 $3,674 $2,998 12/25/2015 $6,736 $3,674 $2,998 1/1/2016 $4,351 $2,641 $2,309 1/8/2016 $4,351 $2,641 $2,309 1/15/2016 $4,351 $2,641 $2,309 1/22/2016 $4,351 $2,641 $2,309 1/29/2016 $4,351 $2,641 $2,309 2/5/2016 $4,351 $2,641 $2,309 2/12/2016 $4,351 $2,641 $2,309 2/19/2016 $4,351 $2,641 $2,309 2/26/2016 $4,351 $2,641 $2,309 4 of 10
3/4/2016 $4,693 $2,895 $2,490 3/11/2016 $4,693 $2,895 $2,490 3/18/2016 $4,693 $2,895 $2,490 3/25/2016 $4,693 $2,895 $2,490 4/1/2016 $4,693 $2,895 $2,490 4/8/2016 $4,693 $2,895 $2,490 4/29/2016 $5,451 $3,273 $2,743 5/6/2016 $5,268 $3,182 $2,683 5/13/2016 $5,285 $3,192 $2,689 5/20/2016 $5,285 $3,192 $2,689 5/27/2016 $5,285 $3,192 $2,689 6/3/2016 $5,285 $3,192 $2,689 6/17/2016 $5,285 $3,192 $2,689 6/24/2016 $5,285 $3,192 $2,689 7/1/2016 $4,764 $2,958 $2,550 7/8/2016 $4,746 $2,949 $2,544 7/15/2016 $4,746 $2,949 $2,544 7/22/2016 $4,746 $2,949 $2,544 7/29/2016 $4,746 $2,949 $2,544 8/5/2016 $4,746 $2,949 $2,544 8/12/2016 $4,930 $3,039 $2,604 8/19/2016 $4,930 $3,039 $2,604 8/26/2016 $4,746 $2,949 $2,544 9/2/2016 $4,693 $2,895 $2,490 9/9/2016 $4,693 $2,895 $2,490 9/16/2016 $4,693 $2,895 $2,490 9/23/2016 $4,693 $2,895 $2,490 10/28/2016 $5,268 $3,182 $2,683 11/4/2016 $5,268 $3,182 $2,683 11/11/2016 $5,268 $3,182 $2,683 11/18/2016 $4,423 $2,760 $2,402 11/25/2016 $4,423 $2,760 $2,402 12/2/2016 $4,423 $2,760 $2,402 12/9/2016 $4,423 $2,760 $2,402 12/16/2016 $4,761 $2,929 $2,514 12/23/2016 $5,268 $3,182 $2,683 12/30/2016 $5,268 $3,182 $2,683 1/6/2017 $4,323 $2,709 $2,367 1/13/2017 $4,323 $2,709 $2,367 1/20/2017 $4,323 $2,709 $2,367 1/27/2017 $4,323 $2,709 $2,367 5 of 10
2/3/2017 $4,323 $2,709 $2,367 2/10/2017 $4,323 $2,709 $2,367 2/17/2017 $4,323 $2,709 $2,367 5 STARS STANDARD Sheraton Tel Aviv - Kibbutz Lavi Eden/Hadar - Inbal Jerusalem Arrival Dates single in double room in triple room 11/20/2015 $3,510 $2,257 $2,073 11/27/2015 $3,336 $2,174 $2,018 12/4/2015 $3,336 $2,174 $2,018 12/11/2015 $3,336 $2,174 $2,018 12/18/2015 $3,954 $2,382 $2,157 12/25/2015 $3,954 $2,382 $2,157 1/1/2016 $3,302 $2,158 $2,007 1/8/2016 $3,371 $2,191 $2,029 1/15/2016 $3,441 $2,224 $2,051 1/22/2016 $3,267 $2,141 $1,996 1/29/2016 $3,267 $2,141 $1,996 2/5/2016 $3,267 $2,141 $1,996 2/12/2016 $3,441 $2,224 $2,051 2/19/2016 $3,441 $2,224 $2,051 2/26/2016 $3,441 $2,224 $2,051 3/4/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 3/11/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 3/18/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 3/25/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 4/1/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 4/8/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 5/6/2016 $3,649 $2,343 $2,125 5/13/2016 $3,649 $2,343 $2,125 5/20/2016 $3,649 $2,343 $2,125 5/27/2016 $3,649 $2,343 $2,125 6/3/2016 $3,649 $2,343 $2,125 6/17/2016 $4,230 $2,633 $2,318 6/24/2016 $4,230 $2,633 $2,318 7/1/2016 $3,672 $2,381 $2,168 7/8/2016 $3,519 $2,305 $2,118 7/15/2016 $3,519 $2,305 $2,118 7/22/2016 $3,519 $2,305 $2,118 7/29/2016 $3,702 $2,397 $2,179 6 of 10
8/5/2016 $3,898 $2,495 $2,245 8/12/2016 $3,898 $2,495 $2,245 8/19/2016 $3,898 $2,495 $2,245 8/26/2016 $3,788 $2,440 $2,208 9/2/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 9/9/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 9/16/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 9/23/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 10/28/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 11/4/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 11/11/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 11/18/2016 $3,465 $2,251 $2,064 11/25/2016 $3,355 $2,196 $2,027 12/2/2016 $3,281 $2,159 $2,003 12/9/2016 $3,281 $2,159 $2,003 12/16/2016 $4,236 $2,637 $2,321 12/23/2016 $4,475 $2,756 $2,400 12/30/2016 $3,281 $2,159 $2,003 1/6/2017 $3,257 $2,147 $1,995 1/13/2017 $3,257 $2,147 $1,995 1/20/2017 $3,257 $2,147 $1,995 1/27/2017 $3,257 $2,147 $1,995 2/3/2017 $3,257 $2,147 $1,995 2/10/2017 $3,257 $2,147 $1,995 2/17/2017 $3,257 $2,147 $1,995 4 STARS SUPERIOR Dan Panorama Tel Aviv - Kibbutz Lavi Hod - Dan Panorama Jerusalem Arrival Dates single in double room in triple room 11/20/2015 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 11/27/2015 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 12/4/2015 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 12/11/2015 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 12/18/2015 $2,981 $1,988 $1,888 12/25/2015 $3,133 $2,055 $1,933 1/1/2016 $2,704 $1,836 $1,599 1/8/2016 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 1/15/2016 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 1/22/2016 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 1/29/2016 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 7 of 10
2/5/2016 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 2/12/2016 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 2/19/2016 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 2/26/2016 $2,552 $1,770 $1,555 3/4/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 3/11/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 3/18/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 3/25/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 4/1/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 4/8/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 4/29/2016 $3,126 $2,074 $1,775 5/6/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 5/13/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 5/20/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 5/27/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 6/3/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 6/17/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 6/24/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 7/1/2016 $3,001 $2,049 $1,770 7/8/2016 $3,001 $2,049 $1,770 7/15/2016 $3,001 $2,049 $1,770 7/22/2016 $3,001 $2,049 $1,770 7/29/2016 $3,001 $2,049 $1,770 8/5/2016 $3,001 $2,049 $1,770 8/12/2016 $3,180 $2,127 $1,829 8/19/2016 $3,180 $2,127 $1,829 8/26/2016 $3,001 $2,049 $1,770 9/2/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 9/9/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 9/16/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 9/23/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 10/28/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 11/4/2016 $2,947 $1,995 $1,716 11/11/2016 $2,690 $1,855 $1,624 11/18/2016 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 11/25/2016 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 12/2/2016 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 12/9/2016 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 12/16/2016 $3,053 $2,043 $1,943 12/23/2016 $3,214 $2,119 $1,997 12/30/2016 $2,842 $1,923 $1,713 8 of 10
1/6/2017 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 1/13/2017 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 1/20/2017 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 1/27/2017 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 2/3/2017 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 2/10/2017 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 2/17/2017 $2,588 $1,798 $1,588 4 STARS STANDARD Prima Tel Aviv/Prima City - Kibbutz Lavi Lev- Prima Kings Jerusalem Arrival Dates single in double room in triple room 11/20/2015 $2,598 $1,782 $1,696 11/27/2015 $2,444 $1,700 $1,617 12/4/2015 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 12/11/2015 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 12/18/2015 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 12/25/2015 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 1/1/2016 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 1/8/2016 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 1/15/2016 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 1/22/2016 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 1/29/2016 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 2/5/2016 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 2/12/2016 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 2/19/2016 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 2/26/2016 $2,382 $1,667 $1,585 3/4/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 3/11/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 3/18/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 3/25/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 4/1/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 4/8/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 4/29/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 5/6/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 5/13/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 5/20/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 5/27/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 6/3/2016 $2,701 $1,878 $1,826 6/17/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 6/24/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 9 of 10
7/1/2016 $2,694 $1,870 $1,819 7/8/2016 $2,694 $1,870 $1,819 7/15/2016 $2,694 $1,870 $1,819 7/22/2016 $2,694 $1,870 $1,819 7/29/2016 $2,694 $1,870 $1,819 8/5/2016 $2,755 $1,932 $1,880 8/12/2016 $2,755 $1,932 $1,880 8/19/2016 $2,755 $1,932 $1,880 8/26/2016 $2,755 $1,932 $1,880 9/2/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 9/9/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 9/16/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 9/23/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 10/28/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 11/4/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 11/11/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 11/18/2016 $2,640 $1,817 $1,765 11/25/2016 $2,541 $1,762 $1,714 12/2/2016 $2,409 $1,688 $1,645 12/9/2016 $2,409 $1,688 $1,645 12/16/2016 $2,531 $1,810 $1,768 12/23/2016 $2,531 $1,810 $1,768 12/30/2016 $2,482 $1,762 $1,719 1/6/2017 $2,409 $1,688 $1,645 1/13/2017 $2,409 $1,688 $1,645 1/20/2017 $2,409 $1,688 $1,645 1/27/2017 $2,409 $1,688 $1,645 2/3/2017 $2,409 $1,688 $1,645 2/10/2017 $2,409 $1,688 $1,645 2/17/2017 $2,409 $1,688 $1,645 10 of 10