Singles Travel Program
Singles Travel Program
10 Days, 9 NightsDay 1 - Friday
Arrival
Arrival at Ben Gurion airport. Meeting and assistance.
Check in to the hotel and prepare for Shabbat.
We will attend candle lighting, “Kabalat Shabbat,” at the Western Wall and join the praying at the wall.
Return to the hotel for Shabbat dinner.
After Shabbat dinner get-together program – special social activities to get to know the participants.
Overnight: Jerusalem.
 Jerusalem street |
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Day 2 - Saturday
Jerusalem
Walking Tours in Jerusalem: After breakfast we will walk around the Jewish quarter in the old city.
After lunch we'll visit special neighborhoods of Jerusalem and hear the wonderful stories about the people who decided to get out of the walled city in the early days of Israel.
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Jerusalem.
 Kfar Hanokdim |
 Dead Sea |
Day 3 - Sunday
Massada | Dead Sea | Ein Gedi | Kfar Hanokdim
Early departure to Massada, take the cable car to the mountain fortress and view the remains of Herod's fortress, fully excavated.
On our way to the Dead Sea, we will visit The Flour Cave, carved out of the desert floor and which we explore with flashlights.
A beautiful hike at Ein Gedi, David Spring and visit the old Synagogue of Ein-Gedi,.
In the afternoon it is time for a float on the Dead Sea.
Close to dinner time we will drive to Kfar Hanokdim for someauthentic Bedouin hospitality and dinner. Dinner is followed by singing around a bonfire.
Overnight: Kfar Hanokdim.
 Eilat |
 Jeep Tour |
Day 4 - Monday
Eilat
Departure to Eilat. Upon arrival check in to the rooms.
In the afternoon we will have a Jeep tour in the Eilat mountains till sundown.
At night – an all night dancing party at the hotel.
Overnight: Eilat.
 Relaxing |
 Scuba Diving |
Day 5 - Tuesday
Eilat
Free day in Eilat to enjoy the sea, the sun and the tax free shopping.
Overnight: Eilat.
 Haifa |
Day 6 - Wednesday
Zichron Yakov | Daliat-El-Carmel | Haifa
Drive North to Zichron Yakov, one of the first Jewish cities.
Visit the Carmel Mizrachi Winery for a tour and taste the wine produced at the winery.
Drive to a beautiful hike at one of trails on the Mount Carmel.
We continue to the Druz village Daliat-El-Carmel for an authentic light Druz lunch.
Continue to the amazing Bahai Gardens in Haifa.
After dinner a cocktail party at the hotel with Israelis, good opportunity to meet new friends for the future.
Overnight: Haifa.
 Golan Heights |
 Jordan River |
Day 7 - Thursday
Golan Heights | Mount Bental | Hamat Gader | Ein Gev
We will drive up North to the Golan Heights, for an easy hiking in the Golan including going to the Banias springs, the source of the Jordan River.
After that we continue to Tel Dan, one of the most spectacular nature resorts and also a biblical town.
We will go up Mount Bental for a panoramic view over Israel and Syria and continue for rafting on the Jordan River.
A special night activity, after dinner we will drive to Hamat Gader for a night swim in the hot springs
Overnight: Ein Gev.
 Safed |
Day 8 - Monday
Galilee | Safed | Caesarea | Tel Aviv
Excursion to Galilee, we will begin with Safed, birthplace of Kabala – Jewish mystic teachings. Walk around the old city, to see ancient synagogues and the artist colony.
We continue to Caesarea and remnants of the city and ancient port built by Herod the Great.
Drive to Tel Aviv to check in at the hotel and get ready for Shabbat.
Evening program at the hotel – “Is It Funny to be Single?” – a special comedy program combined with social activities.
Overnight: Tel Aviv.
 Old Jaffa |
Day 9 - Shabbat
Tel Aviv
Free morning.
During the afternoon there will be a closing tour program at the hotel with an outside guest speaker with the topic: “Is it so different to be single in Israel than out?”
In the evening, tour to Jaffa, walk around the old city and the artist colony and to the artist neighborhood, Neve Tzedek and free time to explore it’s night life.
Overnight: Tel Aviv.
Day 10 - Sunday
Enroute
Departure from the hotel after breakfast, transfer to the airport.
Shalom and Goodbye!
EILAT EXTENSION
For the Classical and Jewish Heritage Tours
 Eilat |
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 Ramon Crater |
Sunday
Hatzerim | Sde Boker | Zin Valley | Mitzpe Ramon | Timna | Eilat
Travel south to the Negev desert, visit Israel’s Air force Museum at Hatzerim to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force.
Visit Sde Boker and see Ben Gurion’s hut and grave overlooking the magnificent Zin Valley.
Stop at Mitzpe Ramon to gaze into the Ramon Crater, a geological wonder.
Drive to Timna to see the copper mines and King Solomon’s pillars and marvel at the huge multi-colored rock formations.
Arrive to Eilat for overnight.
 Relaxing |
 Water Sports |
Monday
Eilat | Petra (optional)
Day at leisure.
Stroll around the city’s streets, the beach promenade and enjoy water sport activities – on your own or take an optional tour to the Rose city of Petra.
 Underwater Observatory |
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 the Bedouin tent.
Learn about the Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch.
Drive back to Tel Aviv for overnight.
Wednesday
Enroute
Transfer to Ben-Gurion airport for departure.
The tour will be operated on the following Sundays:
March 11, 25
April 22, 29
May 13, 27
June 10, 24
July 8, 15, 29
September 9
October 14, 28
November 11, 25
December 9, 16
Hotels during tour
| EILAT EXTENSION | 5-Star Deluxe Hotels |
5-Stars Hotels | Superior 4 Stars |
Nights |
| Eilat | Dan | Sheraton | Dan Panorama | 2 |
| Tel Aviv | Dan | Sheraton Moria | Dan Panorama | 1 |
Included services in our tour rates:
- Private transfer from your Hotel in Tel Aviv to the Airport
- 2 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attraction as per the above itinerary
- 3 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the hotels as mentioned above
- Light lunch and at a Bedouin camp
- Camel ride
Not included services in our tour rates:
- Tips to guide/driver and hotel staff
EILAT | PETRA EXTENSION (BY AIR)
For the Classical and Jewish Heritage Tours - 2007 Season
 Eilat |
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Sunday
Eilat
Private transfer from your Jerusalem hotel to the airport , board a domestic flight to Eilat.
Arrive Eilat the beautiful resort city on the shores of the Red Sea, take a local taxi cab for a 3 minutes ride to your hotel.
Overnight Eilat.
Scuba Diving |
 Dolphin Reef |
Monday
Eilat
Day at leisure.
Stroll around the city’s streets, the beach promenade and enjoy the sandy beaches.
Try the various water sport activities and exciting attractions such as the large underwater observatory and aquarium.
Dolphin Reef, Camel tours, ATV desert tours and more.
 Petra |
Tuesday
Petra | Eilat
Full day tour to the amazing rose city of Petra.
Transfer from your hotel to the Arava border point with Jordan, cross into Jordan and drive to the rose city of Petra.
Visit to the wonders of the ancient city of Petra the Rose Red City carved by the Nabataeans out of solid rock.
A visit to Petra is one of the true highlights of any tour to the Middle East. For hundreds of years, Petra was forgotten until it was rediscovered in 1812. The entire city is carved into the sides of a deep gorge, which is entered on foot or by horse-drawn carriages.
In the late afternoon return to your hotel in Eilat.
 Eilat |
Wednesday
Eilat | Enroute
Free morning in Eilat.
Noon check out from your room.
Late afternoon flight to Ben Gurion international airport to connect to your flight back to North America.
The tour is operated every Sunday.
Hotels during tour
Included services in our tour rates:
- Transfer Jerusalem to BG Airport
- Transfer Sde Dov to Ben Gurion
- 3 nights Eilat Hotel on BB in regular season
- Round trip flights from / to Eilat
- Full day Petra tour including lunch
- Border taxes, tips on tour
Not included services in our tour rates:
- Taxis for transfers in Eilat from / to Airport
- High season rates at hotels
Insurance
For more information regarding tour costs and extensions contact us or call, Kenes Tours at Tel: +972 3 9727500.
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