Synagogue Trips
Temple Itinerary Sample
13-Day Tour of Israel
 Haas Promenade |
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Day 1
Arrive in Israel
Arrival at new Ben-Gurion Airport Terminal.
Upon arriving in Jerusalem, experience a thrilling panoramic view of the Holy City from the Haas Promenade to recite the “Shehechiyanu” prayer.
Welcome Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
 Cardo |
 Western Wall Tunnels |
Day 2
Jerusalem - Old & New City
Panoramic view of Jerusalem from Mount of Olives, overlooking the Old City and the Jewish Quarter.
Walk through the newly restored Jewish Quarter. Roman Cardo, the Herodian Quarter and continue to the Western Wall.
Visit to the Western Wall Tunnels followed by the Southern Wall excavations.
Visit the new excavations at the City of David, which have redefined the origins of Jerusalem.
Continue for a visit to Latrun, IDF Armored Corps center to review the tanks and to learn how Israel works to remain on the military cutting edge.
Late arrival to the interesting miniature park of Mini Israel.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight: Jerusalem.
 Yad Vashem |
 Beit Guvrin Dig |
Day 3
Jerusalem
In the morning we will drive for a visit to the newly-expanded Yad Vashem Holocaust complex – the Jewish National Memorial to the six million - including the Historical Museum, the Art Museum, the Valley of the Communities, and the Children’s Memorial, including a Yizkor memorial service.
Leave Jerusalem for a great experience at the Archeological Dig at Beit Guvrin.
Drive to the "Machne Yehuda" market to enjoy the special ambiance before Shabbat.
Kabbalat Shabbat at Kol HaNeshama and the Kotel.
Shabbat Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem.
 Jerusalem Wall |
 Kotel |
Day 4
Shabbat in Jerusalem
Free day in Jerusalem.
On your own - Beit Knesset tour, visit with relatives, Israel Museum Tower of David Museum.
On your own - Walk to the Kotel and the Jewish Quarter.
Overnight: Jerusalem.
 Haifa
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 Caesarea |
Day 5
Caesarea | Haifa | Galilee
Drive via Road #6 to Caesarea, the spectacular ancient port of Roman Empire.
Stop at Ein Hod.
Visit Daliat El Carmel – an authentic Druze village on Mount Carmel.
Panoramic view of Haifa Port from atop Mount Carmel.
Visit town of Zippori, where Rabbi Yehuda codified the Mishnah in 2nd Century and see the “Mona Lisa of the Galilee," a magnificent mosaic floor from the 1st Century.
Tour Kfar Kedem – a re-created Biblical village (and wear costumes of the period)
Travel on to our Kibbutz hotel.
Overnight kibbutz guesthouse in the Upper Galilee
 Golan Heights |
 Jeep Tour |
Day 6
Golan Heights | Great Jeep Tour
Tour the Kibbutz and learn about agricultural and communal life.
Enjoy kayaking in the Hatzbani River.
Travel to the Hula Valley and the beautiful Tel Dan Nature Reserve.
Tour the Golan Heights settlements and taste some of the great wines cultivated on the Golan. See the ruins of the ancient Jewish village of Katzrin.
Take a thrilling jeep tour up to the Golan Heights, in the footsteps of the troops of the 6-Day War. View Israel’s security situation from on-high, while overlooking the Hula Valley from former Syrian fortifications.
Cross the Golan Plateau bordering with Syria and observe the abandoned Syrian city of Kuneitra and the U.N. outpost located nearby.
Overnight kibbutz guesthouse in the North
 Beit Shean |
 Safed |
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 Qumeran |
 Dead Sea |
Day 7
Safed | Beit Shean
Visit Safed, center of mysticism and a contemporary artist colony.
Visit the ancient city of Beit Shean for an overview of a remarkable archeological site, including a re-stored Roman amphitheater.
Drive through the picturesque Jordan Valley down to Dead Sea Basin, the lowest point on earth.
Visit Qumran, walk through the impressive Dead Sea sect community area and see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1948.
Drive to the hotel at the Dead Sea.
Free time to enjoy the Spa.
Overnight: Dead Sea.
 Massada |
Day 8
Massada | Ein Gedi | Eilat
Tour of Massada’s 2,000 year old mountain fortress built by King Herod – and site of the Jewish zealots’ last stand against the Roman Legionnaires.
Optional - Bar Mitzvah on top of Massada.
Enjoy beautiful Ein Gedi waterfall & bathe in Nachal David Spring – a lush oasis in the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea.
Continue south, visiting Kibbutz Sde Boker, to see Ben Gurion's hut and grave, overlooking the magnificent Zin valley.
Stop at Mitzpeh Ramon to gaze into the Ramon Crater, an otherworldly geological wonder.
Proceed to Eilat for overnight.
Overnight: Eilat.
 Eilat |
 Petra |
Day 9
Eilat
Free day in Eilat – snorkeling / scuba diving/ water activities.
Or optional Petra tour TBA (see extension below).
Evening flight to Tel Aviv.
Transfer to the hotel for Dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Tel Aviv.
 Independence Hall |
 Ayalon Institute |
Day 10
Tel Aviv
At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion’s moving declaration of the State and examine the early leaders’ vision for Israeli society.
We will walk on the special Rothschild street to the Rabin Square.
Guided tour of the Museum of the Diaspora on campus of Tel Aviv University.
A short drive brings us to the neighboring city of Rehovot.
We will make an exciting and surprising visit to the “Ayalon Institute," a secret underground ammunition factory. Learn about the bravery and ingenuity of pre-state freedom Hebrew fighters.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight: Tel Aviv.
 Old Jaffa |
 Neve Tzedek |
Day 11
Tel Aviv
Discover the romantic streets and passages of the old city of Jaffa and the artist colony.
Walk around the unique Neve Tzedek and Neve Shalom neighborhoods, the first neighborhoods of Tel-Aviv built in 1909 and now are going through a massive change, many houses are being restored, great art galleries and fashion shops are around.
We conclude our day, as we stroll down - Sheinken Street, the “in” street of Tel Aviv, where we will have time to see the many arts and crafts, fashion and funky shops.
Not far from here is the Carmel open market and the nearby Nachalat Binyaminpedestrian mall, with its restored buildings, sidewalk artists and arts and crafts fair.
Shabbat Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv.
 Tel Aviv |
Day 12
Tel Aviv
Free day in Tel Aviv to enjoy the beach.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight: Tel Aviv.
Day 13
Departure for USA
Early departure for the flight to the USA.
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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 and extension issues
For more information regarding tour costs and extensions send an email or call, Kenes Tours at +972-3-0000000.
Map of Israel
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