• Round-trip Airfare on El Al Israel Airlines
• Fully Escorted
• Expert Licensed Guides & Drivers
• Deluxe Hotels
• All Spectacular Buffet Breakfasts
• All Dinners Including Great Local Restaurants
• Luxury Air-conditioned Motorcoaches
• Special Lunch at one of Israel's Finest
• Expert Licensed Guides and Drivers
• Exciting Comprehensive Touring
• Cocktail Party - Shows - Dinner Dances
• Gala Dinner Party
• Western Wall Tunnel
• Cruise on the Sea of Galilee with Dancing
• Mitzpe Ramon Crater
• World Famous Underwater Observatory
• The Dead Sea Spa
• Group Photograph
• Entrance Fees, Transfers, Service Charges
• Flight Bag and Portfolio of Documents
• Gratuities to ALL Maids, Waiters, Porters, *Guides and Drivers
• PLUS SURPRISE EXTRAS ALWAYS!!

Depart for Israel on El Al Airlines.

We are assisted through customs and transferred to the bustling cosmopolitan city of Tel-Aviv. Check in to our deluxe hotel on the beautiful beach promenade, where we are greeted with refreshing fruit juice. PM: WELCOME DINNER. OVERNIGHT TEL-AVIV.

BREAKFAST. Begin our tour with a drive by the cultural center of Tel-Aviv, viewing the Mann Auditorium and Habimah Theater. On to an exciting visit to the Diaspora Museum, the most extraordinary museum in the world depicting Jewish history and Jewish life through the ages. Then we will tour the Ayalon Institute, a secret factory camouflaged on a kibbutz making millions of bullets for the Hagana and underground. This was done right under the noses of the British authorities. Continue to Old Jaffa, where we walk along the ancient streets, viewing archaeological excavations and charming galleries.
PM: DINNER DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC. OVERNIGHT TEL-AVIV.

BREAKFAST. Begin the day with a walk through the open air Carmel Market, where the "locals" shop for the freshest produce and fish. Continue north via Netanya to Caeserea. We visit the Crusadersí Battlement, the Roman Theater - where concerts and cultural events take place all summer long, plus the ancient Aqueduct still standing for 2000 years. Next, an emotional visit to Atlit - a former detention compound for Jewish immigrants who arrived in Israel illegally during the British Mandate period. Arrive at our luxurious hotel atop Mt. Carmel where we are greeted with refreshing fruit juice.
PM: KABALAT SABBATH SERVICE FOLLOWED BY OUR FRIDAY NIGHT TRADITIONAL DINNER WITH WINE (JACKETS FOR MEN). OVERNIGHT HAIFA.

BREAKFAST. Sabbath at leisure. Enjoy a delightful stroll in the beautiful city of Haifa or visit a local Synagogue. The lovely pool area is yours to enjoy. Available - Optional tour to the incredible Tel Megiddo - the excavations that inspired James Michener's book "The Source". Next, drive to a Druze Village where we learn about their culture and customs in their environment. Be a guest in a Druze home. Browse and shop in their bustling bazaar - a fun way to end an exciting tour before returning to our hotel around 2:00 PM.
PM: DINNER DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC! OVERNIGHT HAIFA.

BREAKFAST. Drive by the Bahai Temple on our way to the ancient port city of Akko where we visit the prison where members of the Hagana and Irgun were held captive during Israel's fight for independence. Here Leon Urisís famous novel "Exodus" was filmed. Then on to the beautiful new Jewish development town Karmiel, in the Galilee. Proceed to Safed, famous art colony and center of mystic Kabbalism. See its Synagogues and picturesque cobblestone streets and art galleries before arriving at our Kibbutz, located in the lush hills of the Upper Galilee. PM: DINNER. After dinner, participate in an interesting talk on Kibbutz Life. OVERNIGHT KIBBUTZ.

BREAKFAST. Morning walking tour of the Kibbutz. Next we drive to the Golan Heights and enjoy a magnificent view of the entire Hula Valley. See the Syrian fortifications which threatened Israel for 19 years before the Six Day War. Continue to Katzrin, the urban center of the Golan Heights. Then on to the Biblical City of Tiberias. Enjoy a special lunch (included) and a scenic cruise on the Sea of Galilee with dancing onboard. Return to Kibbutz. Before dinner, take a swim in the magnificent indoor heated swimming pool. (3 MEALS THIS DAY). PM: DINNER. OVERNIGHT KIBBUTZ.

BREAKFAST. Depart for Beit Shean, the most exciting antiquity excavation in Israel. It is compared to Pompei of ancient Rome. Then to Bet Alpha for a visit to the ancient Synagogue with its outstanding mosaic floor. Continue toward Israel's capital - Jerusalem of Gold. Following in our forefathers footsteps, we enter Jerusalem and gather for a traditional SHEHECHEYANU. PM: SUMPTUOUS DAIRY BUFFET DINNER. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.

BREAKFAST. Our first stop is Hadassah Hospital and Synagogue with the famous Chagall windows. Then drive to the JNF forest for optional tree planting. Next, is an emotional visit to Israel's National Memorial to the Holocaust - Yad vashem, including the Museum, the children's Pavillion, and the Avenue of the "Righteous Gentiles". Continue to the Military Cemetery on Mt. Herzl to view the final resting place of Theodore Herzl, father of modern political Zionism, and gravesites of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and other past leaders of Israel. PM: SPECIAL DINNER OUT. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.

BREAKFAST. Begin the day with a visit to the Western Wall - the holiest site of Judaism, to witness unique Bar Mitzvahs - the boys and their families of many ethnic backgrounds. Continue walking through the restored Jewish Quarter of the Old City, stopping at Hurva Synagogue and the Cardo. PM: GALA DINNER PARTY WITH UNLIMITED WINE AND DANCING TO LIVE MUSIC. (DRESS UP NIGHT - JACKETS & TIES FOR MEN). OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.

BREAKFAST. Day at leisure. We bus you to the shopping area! Enjoy! PM: THIS EVENING, AN EMOTIONAL VISIT TO THE "WESTERN WALL" TO WITNESS THE USHERING IN OF THE SABBATH - AN EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET! PM: FRIDAY NIGHT TRADITIONAL DINNER WITH WINE . OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.

BREAKFAST. Sabbath. Take advantage of our hotel's health club, heated indoor/outdoor pools, jacuzzi and sauna; or we will visit the Great Synagogue to attend services, return to hotel, then on to the fantastic Israel Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls, Shrine of the Book, and the renovated Model of the City of Jerusalem from the 2nd Temple Period and much more. Available - At 2 p.m. an optional walking tour of the Christian sights in the Old City including the Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Garden of Gethsemanie. PM: DINNER. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.

BREAKFAST. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea and see the Caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Then on to an exciting and rejuvenating experience at the Dead Sea Spa (known for its healing qualities); includes all indoor and outdoor Sulphur, Mineral and Mud baths (weather permitting). Continue to Massada. Ascend by cable car to the last stronghold of the zealots in their struggle against the Romans. See Herod's Palace, the Synagogue and Bath houses. Descend by cable car. Head for exciting Eilat via the Arava road. PM: THIS EVENING, DINE AT YOUR LEISURE IN YOUR LUXURIOUS HOTEL . After dinner, walk along the promenade and feel the excitement of this Middle-Eastern paradise! HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT. OVERNIGHT EILAT.

BREAKFAST. Begin with a visit to the breathtaking magnificent King Solomon's Pillars. Then we tour Eilat including a visit to the World Famous Underwater Observatory, the Egyptian and Jordanian borders, and the Eilat Stone Factory. Take the afternoon off to relax at pool side. 6:30PM: JOIN US AT OUR PRIVATE OPEN BAR COCKTAIL PARTY with drinks, hor d'oeuvres and D.J. for your dancing pleasure. DINNER AT YOUR LEISURE. HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT. OVERNIGHT EILAT.

BREAKFAST. Relax at poolside or take a swim in the Red Sea at the hotel's beautiful private beachfront. AVAILABLE- Optional full day tour to Petra, one of the wonders of the ancient world. PM: DINNER AT YOUR LEISURE. HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT. OVERNIGHT EILAT.

BREAKFAST. Relax at poolside or take a swim in the Red Sea at the hotel's beautiful private beachfront. AVAILABLE- Optional full day tour to Petra, one of the wonders of the ancient world. PM: DINNER AT YOUR LEISURE. HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT. OVERNIGHT EILAT.

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General information and terms for one day tours:
It is recommended to wear a hat, sunglasses, and walking shoes. In wintertime - raincoat, umbrella and warm clothes are needed. Because of the hiking sections of the trip, this tour is not recommended for people who suffer from poor health or have restricted mobility. Changes of itinerary or departure times may occur for reasons beyond the company's control.

Price per person: $194.
Border & visa fees
Transfers
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Air-conditioned coach
Lunch in petra

Price does not include: Tips to guide and driver Optional camel, donkey, horse & carriage rides

For entry into jordan, passport must be valid for 6 months after tour date. Cancellations: prior to departure $50. Per person penalty. After departure from U.S.A no refund.

*Please indicate on the back of the registration form if you would like Petra optional.

BREAKFAST. Late morning departure. Drive northward to the great crater of Mitzpe Ramon, the "Machtesh", where we view a unique geological phenomenum comprised of ancient rock strata that dates back 200 million years. Then we visit David Ben Gurion's gravesite overlooking the wilderness of Zin. Continue via Beer Sheva, capital of the Negev to Tel-Aviv. PM: SPECIAL DINNER OUT followed by late evening transfer to the airport. We leave the great land of Israel for our return to the U.S.A. with unforgettable sights and memories etched in our minds of this extraordinary, incredible country. SHALOM!

TEL AVIV/ USA

Tel Aviv

Haifa

Upper Galilee

KIBBUTZ KFAR GILADI
Situated in the heart of the peaceful Upper Galilee, within view of snow covered Mount Hermon, the Golan Heights and the Hula Valley. It is surrounded by a green hilly landscape, nature reserves, rivers, archaelogical and holy sites. It has a spectacular indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness room, and basketball hall. The rooms are large and air-conditioned.

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Jerusalem

MARRIOTT RENAISSANCE
The Renaissance is a gorgeous hotel that offers a superior level of comfort and service including indoor/outdoor swimming pools, health spa, tennis courts, and beauty salon. The beautifully appointed rooms are delightfully designed for maximum comfort and pleasure. Situated in a very convenient location at the new hotel area of the city, it is within easy walking distance of the Israel Museum, Supreme Court, the Knesset, and other places of interest.

Eilat

If due to unforeseen circumstances a change becomes necessary for any reason, hotels substituted will be equivalent to those shown.