This price includes:

• Airfare from New York
• A full itinerary every day in Europe and Israel
• Participation of Israeli peers in Israel

June 24 - July 26, 2010.

Dates are subject to confirmation

Thursday, June 24, 2010 - On our way...
Depart on your way to London

Friday, June 25, 2010 - London Calling
Arrive in London
Orientation Tour: Pass the famous London landmarks including, The Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus and more.
Visit Madam Tussauds Wax Museum and take photos with the stars!
Kabbalat Shabbat
Overnight: London

Saturday, June 26, 2010 - The Royal Treatment
Enjoy a walking tour of London.
Start at Hyde Park and continue to Wellington Arch
Next view Buckingham Palace, residence of Queen Elizabeth and the Royals! If we get lucky we may get a glimpse of the Changing of the Guard!
Continue to St James Park, Westminster Abbey, Westminster and Big Ben
Walk along the Thames embankment
Visit the Tower of London - a thousand years of Kings, Queens, Traitors and magnificent Jewels. Explore the dungeons and stand on the execution site of 3 English Queens!
Havdallah
Sail to the London Eye and ride the giant Ferris-Wheel, for a magnificent view of the city
Overnight: London

Sunday, June 27, 2010 - Synagogues and Spires

Start the day with a visit to the Jewish quarter of London. Visit the famous Bevis Marks synagogue. Hear stories of famous English Jews such as the former Prime Minister Disraeli.
Visit Windsor Castle, an official residence of the Queen and the oldest inhabited castle in the world.
Onward to Oxford - the University City (and see where they filmed parts of Harry Potter!)
Overnight: London

Monday, June 28, 2010 - Crossing the Channel
Depart London for Dover making a stop at Leeds Castle, a special blend of heritage, beautiful grounds and conservation. Explore the maze and search for the secret underground grotto!
Cross the English Channel from Dover to Calais by ferry
Pause in Calais, for a ceremony marking the Normandy Landings and liberation of Europe in World War II.
Drive through the French and Belgian countryside to the picturesque city of Bruges, Belgium. Known as the "Venice of the North", Bruges is a splendid medieval city of quaint lanes and quiet canals.
Relax in the uniquely beautiful square lined with antique buildings and colorful cafes
Enjoy a walking tour of Bruges by night.
Overnight: Bruges

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - Big and Small
Depart Bruges for Brussels, the capital of Belgium.
Visit Grand Place, the magnificent medieval square in the heart of Brussels.
See the Manneken Pis, for a glimpse of Belgian humor. Stop for a short visit to the Great Synagogue built in 1879 and left untouched during World War II.
Travel to Amsterdam passing by Antwerp, one of the largest diamond centers in the world. The city has a large Hassidic population where 90% work in the diamond industry.
Stop in The Hague, the old Royal and government city of the Netherlands where Queen Beatrix lives and works. It is also the site of the International Court of Justice. Visit the miniature city of Madurodam and see models of canal houses in Amsterdam. View working windmills, boats traversing the harbor and trains crisscrossing this mini-city.
Continue to Amsterdam, the city of canals and dykes, chocolate, cheese-one of the most colorful cities in Europe.
Overnight: Amsterdam Region

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - Amsterdam
Full day in Amsterdam
Visit the Anne Frank House, city tour with a visit to the Jewish Quarter, the Portuguese Synagogue and the Van Gogh Museum.
Cruise along the famous canals while gazing up at Renaissance buildings and other highlights.
Overnight: Amsterdam Region

Thursday, July 1, 2010 - Dutch Treat
Drive into the pastoral Dutch countryside to Zaanse Schans to see a typical Dutch town with green wooden houses, exquisite gardens and historic windmills.
Continue to Volendam a picturesque fishing village and lovely harbor.
Enjoy an authentic Dutch cultural experience - a bike ride along the canals!
Visit a wooden shoe factory. The Dutch invented wooden shoes to walk the muddy lands they reclaimed from the sea!
Overnight: Amsterdam Region

Friday, July 2, 2010 - The City of Light
Depart Amsterdam for Paris
Afternoon city tour in Paris. See the highlights of the city of lights!
Ascend the Eiffel Tower - symbol of Paris
Cruise along the Seine River
Kabbalat Shabbat
Overnight: Paris

Saturday, July 3, 2010 - A Parisian Shabbat
Optional Shabbat morning services
Walking tour of Paris, starting with the Tuileries Garden and Place de la Concorde
Pass the hotel where Theodor Herzl wrote "The Jewish State" and hear about the notorious case of Alfred Dreyfus
Walk the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe.
Havdallah
Find your way to Montmartre, the highest hill in Paris for dinner and a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.
Overnight: Paris

Sunday, July 4, 2010 - Echoes of History
Visit Versailles - the magnificent palace built by Louis XIV. See the gorgeous gardens, sparkling fountains, splendid buildings and monuments.
This afternoon travel to the medieval town of Provins, where we travel back in time for two fabulous performances. "The Eagles of the Ramparts" is a splendid aerial show of birds of prey. The birds swoop at 200 kilometers an hour at the commands of their masters, a marvelous first authentic experience of falconry with costumes and imposing musical themes.
Next we dive into the heart of a medieval legend of a knight as he returns from the Crusades to the love of his life. But first he must fight for her! You will see it all in the moat of the Ramparts where the spectacular fights on horseback take place right in front of your eyes!
Return to the 21st century and Paris.
Overnight: Paris

Monday, July 5, 2010 - Art and Life
This morning visit the Louvre - an ancient Palace filled with priceless art including the famous Mona Lisa. See the sites made famous in Dan Brown's controversial book "The Da Vinci Code".
Tour the Jewish Quarter, known as Pletzel and Rue des Rosiers. Walk the narrow ancient street lined with Jewish restaurants, synagogues, bakeries and bookstores.
Festive farewell dinner
Overnight: Paris

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - Welcome Home
Fly to Israel
Shalom and Welcome Home!
Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and meet your Tour Educator
Ascend to Jerusalem and pause at a vantage point overlooking the city to say Shehehianu, a prayer of thanks that Jews have been saying for thousands of years upon seeing Jerusalem
Enter the Old City for a spiritual visit to the Western Wall
Opening sessions and icebreaking activities to get to know the other participants
Overnight: Jerusalem

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - King David's City
Start the day at the Israel Museum to see the model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period and the Dead Sea Scrolls, housed in the dramatic Shrine of the Book.
Walk the Old City Wall Promenade from the Jaffa to Zion Gates. Visit Mt Zion and the Tomb of King David, founder of Jerusalem.
Enter the Old City through Zion Gate as Jewish Warriors have done for generations. Descend the Western Hill to the City of David, where it all began. Enjoy a wet walk through Hezekiah Tunnel, dug in biblical times
In the evening: interactive map activities
Overnight: Jerusalem area

Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Around Town
Start the day with a view of the city from atop Mount Scopus; hear the story of the Hadassah Hospital and Hebrew University which remained as an Israeli enclave after the War of Independence until the Six Days War in 1967.
Continue the morning performing community service activities in Jerusalem. View the Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem
Afternoon enjoy a short hike to the Sataf Springs to learn about Biblical Mountain Agriculture
Pause at the Harel Mall to enjoy kosher McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut
In the evening enjoy a session on Israel's Hi-Tech success story
Overnight: Jerusalem

Friday, July 9, 2010 - Jerusalem prepares for the Shabbat
Start the day by returning to the Old City of Jerusalem
Enter the Jewish Quarter and take in some highlights of the Jewish Quarter such as the Cardo and the Broad Wall (First Temple period).
See Jerusalem prepare for Shabbat with a visit to the colorful Machne Yehuda Market - a riot of sounds and smells, from fruit to Arab coffee to flowers to spices to fresh Challah being baked for Shabbat
Time to relax and get ready for Shabbat
Join thousands of Jews from around the world as they welcome the Shabbat with joy and passion at the Western Wall
Festive Shabbat dinner
Shabbat evening programs
Overnight: Jerusalem

Saturday, July 10, 2010 - Shabbat Jerusalem Style
Optional Shabbat Services at the hotel
Enjoy a scavenger hunt of Jerusalem neighborhoods to see hidden treasures not often noticed. On this interactive program we pull back the veil on the history, architecture and some urban legends surrounding the neighborhood.
Havdallah
After dinner, enjoy a unique Jerusalem by night tour including Ben Yehuda Street and the mysterious Western Wall Tunnels that stretch under the Old City (pending confirmation)
Overnight: Jerusalem

Sunday, July 11, 2010 - Companions, Caves and Camels
Today you get to meet the cool Israelis who will join you for the week
Head to Tel Azeka for some ice-breaking and "getting-to-know-you" activities and games at the place where David fought Goliath!
Explore the Bar Kochba caves at Midras - these caves were used as hideouts from the Romans during Bar Kochba Revolt.
Head to a Bedouin encampment and climb on your camel for a trek deep into the desert
Tonight enjoy a traditional Bedouin Hafla (feast) before spending the night in the Bedouin Tent!
Overnight: A Bedouin Tent deep in the desert

Monday, July 12, 2010 - Desert Delights
Today will be spent exploring the desert
Learn about desert survival, how to survive the sun, heat and lack of water
Enjoy a hike to Ein Avdat to see a genuine desert oasis hidden in the winding cliffs of the Paran Desert
Head to David Ben Gurion's grave. The first Prime Minister and founder of Israel was known for his dream to turn the desert green.
In the evening, a nature hike in the desert to see the nocturnal wildlife.
Overnight: Sde Boker area

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - Deep in the desert
In the morning view the Ramon Crater - one of the moist magnificent sights you'll ever see, since these kinds of craters only exist in Israel!
Head south to Eilat - Israel's answer to Cancun and South Beach!
Explore the city, the Mall and the seaside promenade lined with stalls
Relax on the beach and swim in the Red Sea!
In the evening enjoy a disco cruise on the blue waters of the Red Sea
Overnight: Eilat

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - Having Eilat of Fun!
Start the day with a hike up Mount Tzfachot - view into Sinai and the surrounding 4 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Israel, and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of Israel's geographical location
Snorkel on a coral reef and let the vividly colorful marine wildlife have a good look at you
Late afternoon depart Eilat and head to Arad
In the evening enjoy a preparation session on Massada
Overnight: Arad

Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Climbing and floating
This may be the coolest day on your trip!
Very early morning start climbing Massada for a spectacular sunrise. This is inspirational stuff.
Tour the site, once the luxurious desert retreat of King Herod the Great and later the last stronghold of Jewish rebels, holing out against the Romans.
Hike down the infamous Snake Path, named so because of its many twists and turns)
Stop for lunch and swim (float) in the Dead Sea. The weightlessness you experience is because of the high content of salts and minerals in the water. You can't sink! You can cover yourself in the mineral rich mud that is good for your skin!
Head to the center of the country and meet your Israeli friends' family. You will be spending the next 2 days with them, living like an Israeli
Overnight: With host families

Friday, July 16, 2010 - Brothers and Sisters
After your first night in an Israeli home, and a home-cooked breakfast, the group will gather for a tour of your friend's hometown. You can see their school, mall, places they hang-out and shop and get a feel for their life.
Then head to the beach for a chance to relax and swim in the Mediterranean Sea
Return home and join your host family and experience what a typical Israeli family does on Erev Shabbat
Overnight: With Host Families.

Saturday, July 17, 2010 - Shabbat at home
Today will be spent with your Israeli friends and their families. Some may chose to go to the beach and others relax ant home or go on a picnic. Anything they do, we are sure you will have fun!
Overnight: With Host Families

Sunday, July 18, 2010 - Mediterranean Shores
Say goodbye to your new Israeli friends as you continue on your trip.
Pause at the Druze village of Ossafia for lunch in a local home and to learn more about this unique minority who are loyal to the State of Israel
Enjoy a swim in the Mediterranean at Hof Dor, one of Israel's most interesting and fun!
View Haifa from atop Mt. Carmel
Enjoy an evening tour to learn about Kibbutz life and how children are raised differently on a Kibbutz.
Overnight: a Kibbutz in the Galilee

Monday, July 19, 2010 - Go Golan!
Ascend the Golan Heights and drive to the Mount Bental viewpoint and view deep into Syria and the Ghost Town of Quneitra
enjoy a nature hike along one of the streams that crisscross the Golan - prepare to get wet as you do!
Pause at Tel Faher and hear about Israel's master spy, Eli Cohen.
In the evening enjoy a Kumzitz (Bonfire) party
Overnight: a Kibbutz in the Galilee

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - Kabbalah and Kef (fun)
Start the day in Zfat, city of mystical Judaism (Kabbalah). Explore the narrow alleyways lined with ancient synagogues and artists' galleries.
Descend to the Sea of Galilee for fun and swim - that makes the 4th sea you have swam in this trip!
End the day at the camping site of Park Hayarden
Sway to the beat of a drummers circle into the night.
Overnight: Camping out in the Galilee

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - Northern Exposure
Start the day with a hike down the near vertical Arbel Cliffs to see the magnificent vistas, of the Sea of Galilee
Continue the day enjoying a Kayaking adventure down the Jordan River. Splash into the river at the end of a zip-line and enjoy a Pizza party
In the late afternoon, depart for Tel Aviv
This evening head to the ancient port of Jaffa to hear about it many visitors - Jonah and his whale, Andromeda, Napoleon - and now YOU!
Overnight: Tel Aviv

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - The City That Never Sleeps
Head to Tel Aviv for a short city tour of this Hebrew speaking metropolis
Pause at Rabin Square to remember
Relive history as you visit Independence Hall where the State of Israel was born
Meet your relatives of friends for and depart for the weekend!

Friday, July 23, 2010 - Saturday, July 24, 2010
Today will be spent with your Israeli relatives and/or friends. Some may chose to go to the beach and others relax at home or go on a picnic. Anything they do, we are sure you will have fun!

Sunday, July 25, 2010 - Remembrance
The group assembles in the early morning
Ascend to Jerusalem to visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Site. Experience the museum, the Children's Memorial, the Valley of the Communities and the Boulevard of the Righteous among the Nations. The visit to Yad Vashem emphasizes that Israel exists in spite of the Holocaust, and not because of it.
Continue to Mount Herzl to see the graves of Herzl, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin and other Zionist luminaries as well as graves of Fallen Israeli Soldiers.
Farewell visit to the Wall followed by closing sessions and summation: "What did this trip mean to me?"
Farwell party at Park Mini Israel
Head to Ben Gurion Airport

Monday July 26, 2010 - Shalom U'lehitraot
Depart Israel