13 Days Israel Grand Jewish Heritage Tour

Tour Overview

DAY 1

Non-stop overnight flight to Tel Aviv

DAY 2

TEL AVIV

After arrival at Ben Gurion airport, You will be warmly greeted by an IBMT Tours representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Remainder of the day is free to spend at leisure. Overnight Tel-Aviv.

DAY 3

INDEPENDENCE HALL / LATRUN / BEIT GUVRIN / AYALON INSTITUTE

Following your breakfast, we will start the day with a visit to the Independence Hall where the establishment of the state of Israel was declared; Next, drive to Latrun to visit the Armored Corps museum, one of the most diverse tank museums in the world. Our next stop will be at Beit Guvrin national park, declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site; Giving you time to explore the archaeological remains and unique caves. On our way back to Tel Aviv we will go through the city of Rehovot a city known once for its' best growing orange and now is known as a science city due to the Weizmann Institute. We will visit the Ayalon Institute, which was discovered to the public only in 1975, once a secret underground ammunition factory established by the "Haganah", the Jewish underground movement before May 1948.   (Breakfast)

DAY 4

DIASPORA MUSEUM / OLD JAFFA / TEL-AVIV

Visit the Diaspora museum. Drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, the centre of business and entertainment of Israel. Stop at Rabin's Square, place of assassination of Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin. Continue to Old Jaffa, over 3000-year-old port city. Visit the ancient ruins and walk the restored artist's quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighbourhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1887 and Nahalat Benyamin, the pedestrian street of the city and enjoy the music of many musician’s artists, handmade jewellery and artefacts. Next, stop at Tel Aviv's famous Sheinkin known as a lively and colourful street especially known with the unique shops, cafe life and youthful ambiance. Overnight Tel-Aviv (Breakfast)

DAY 5

LEISURE DAY / TEL - AVIV

Today is your free day best to consult with your tour guide places you can walk or just take a troll at the Promenade lade right on the shore of the Mediterranean beaches of Tel Aviv or just enjoy the hotel pool or a deep in the Mediterranean. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

DAY 6

CAESAREA / HAIFA / ACRE / ROSH HANIKRA

Drive north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. See the excavations of the crusaders' city, the aqueduct and the amphitheatre which has been restored 9 as a concert venue. Proceed to Haifa for a panoramic view from Mt. Carmel and visit "AF AL PI CHEN", the naval museum of the illegal immigration to Israel at the time of the British mandate. Drive to Acre; walk along the old harbor and local market; Continue to the northern most point of Israel at Rosh Hanikra, descend by cable into the limestone Grottoes. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse (Breakfast & dinner)

DAY 7

SAFED / GOLAN HEIGHT / TEL HAI

Drive to Safed, what a beuatiful city is Safed and the center of Kabala movement; Visit the JOSEPH CARO and the HA' ARI synagogues, the most important synagogues in the city; stroll around the Artist's quarter. Next our Jeeps are waiting for us at foot of the Golan and its time to enjoy a Jeep tour at Golan Heights and it's surrounding. Stop at Gadot overlook, the memorial for the fallen of the Golan, located over former Syrian bunkers; view  the monument built in honor of the Alexandroni brigade. Proceed for a magnificient observation point over the city of Kuneitra, and the Syrian territory.

Our next drive would be to Tel-Hai; see the “Roaring Lion” monument and learn about the heroic battle of  Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920. Meet with a Kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse. (Breakfast & dinner)

DAY 8

TIBERIUS / BEIT ALPHA / GAN HASHLOSHA / JERUSALEM

Drive to Tiberius to visit Rambam's grave; proceed to Beit Shean, also called "Scythopolis", the biggest archeological park in Israel with beautiful excavations from Roman and Byzantine periods. Stop at Beit Alpha to see the beautiful mosaic floor of a synagogue from the Byzantine period found in 1929. Onto Gan Hashlosha, (Sachne) where you will have an opportunity to enjoy in the water springs located at the foot of the Gilboa mountain, the famous mountain on which King Saul was killed in the battle against the philistines. Continue via the Jordan valley to Jerusalem. Stop at Mount Scopus for a blessing as you enter the city, Overnight Jerusalem. (Breakfast)

DAY 9

JERUSLAEM - KOTEL TUNNELS / SEPHARADIC SYNAGOGUES / DAVIDSON CENTER / TOWER OF DAVID

Start with a visit of the tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road; Visit the four Sephardic synagogues restored after 1967 war in the Jewish quarter. Tour the Western Wall Tunnels; Visit the Davidson center and walk through the Roman Cardo, to the local Arab bazaar. Walk through Jaffa gate to David's Tower museum and see the ancient remains of the city beginning with the first Temple period. Overnight Jerusalem (Breakfast)

DAY 10

JERUSALEM - YAD VASHEM / MT. HERZL / AMMUNITION HILL / ISRAEL MUSEUM

Drive through Mea Shearim and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra orthodox communities. Drive to Mount Herzl, the military cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Ammunition hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold, conquered by the Israeli army in the Six Day War, and converted into a national memorial site and museum. while we are there, drive by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and see the Menorah with the biblical emblems.  Next visit Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the Holyland model, a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period. Overnight Jerusalem. (Breakfast)

*Optional: For families who wish to celebrate a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony at the Wall. This will be a perfect opportunity, while the rest of the group will tour Mea Shearim, arrangements will be made at the Wall with a Rabbi. At the end of the service, rejoin your tour group at the entrance of the Israel Museum. *

DAY 11

QUMRAN / MASADA / JERUSALEM

Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea. Stop at Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue to Masada, ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress; visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, the bathhouses etc. Descend by cable car, next stop will be at the Dead Sea for "Swim & Lunch" you can use the spa facilities at one of the leading hotels in the area Enjoy a deep or swim in the mineral rich Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem. (Breakfast & lunch)

DAY 12

FREE DAY AT LEISURE IN JERUSALEM

Enjoy a stroll on your own at the Old City of Jerusalem, Time for shopping and bargaining at the Old city local Arab bazaar or enjoy a great taste from many of the street restaurants opened at the old city. Over night Jerusalem. (Breakfast)

DAY 13

TRANSFER TO BEN GURION AIRPORT FOR YOUR FLIGHT BACK HOME

Aboard the transatlantic flight, with time to think about your exciting visit and vibrant memories, you can start planning your next visit to Israel! Arrive back home the same day. (Breakfast)

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Inclusions

Hotels available on this tour: 
3 stars / 4 stars / 4 1/2 stars/ 5 stars / 5 Star deluxe

Highlights

• Independence Hall
• Mini Israel
• Ayalon Institute
• Jeep Tour in the Golan Heights
• Visit the famous Western Wall Tunnels
• Lunch and Swim at one of the Dead Sea Spa Hotels

Included Service:

1. Private transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your Hotel in Tel Aviv and from the Hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport.
2. Meeting point on arrival at the Stematzky bookstore at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport.
3. 8 Full days of touring with all entrance fees as per the above itinerary
4. 11 nights’ accommodation
5. Daily buffet breakfast.
6. 1 lunch at Dead Sea Spa
7. Two dinners at the hotel in Kibbutz Lavi / Galilee
8. Jeep ride in the Golan Heights.

Not Included Service

1. Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff.
2. Lunches en route on sightseeing days.