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21-Day Israel Discovery
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Sample Itinerary:
Monday - The Journey Begins ![]() Thursday - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Shalom U'lehitraot Depart Israel
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