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• Ascend to JerusalemThe capital of Israel. • Upon your first view of the eternal Holy City, stop for a moment of reflection and prayer. Participate in an age-old tradition by saying the “ShehecheyanuLearn more about the Shehecheyanu, Judaism and prayers while you Tour Israel!” blessing just as the pilgrims have done throughout history as they approached JerusalemThe capital of Israel. • Check into the Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City, JerusalemThe capital of Israel. • Have a group briefing on your trip with your designated tour guide. • The rest of the evening is reserved for your leisure. • Enjoy a “dine around evening” on your own. JerusalemThe capital of Israel is a kaleidoscope of different cultures, tastes and cuisines and tonight you will have a choice from one of many wonderful restaurants. • There are so many places to eat and enjoy that the choice will be a difficult one as you walk around the Ben Yehuda Outdoor MallJerusalem's Outdoor Pedestrian Mall. Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City, JerusalemThe capital of Israel |
• After breakfast, we will begin the day by entering through the famous Jaffa GateOne of eight gates in Jerusalem's Old City walls and walk through JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World. • Take time for a moment’s prayer at the holy KotelHoliest place on Earth, and follow the tradition of many from around the world who place their prayers in the cracks of the Western Wall. • In JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World, tour the archaeological discoveries excavated in the Western Wall Tunnelslabyrinth of passageways at the Temple Mount. Inside, a most interesting model shows the different dwelling periods and a history of the inhabitants of JerusalemThe capital of Israel. Stand on the site believed to be the nearest spot to the “Holy of HoliesThe room in the Jewish Temple where the Ark of the Covenant stood”. • Enjoy a visit to the Davidson CenterThe Jerusalem Archaeological Park – the newly opened visitor’s center is located at the JerusalemThe capital of Israel Archaeological Park. The Southern Wallone of the most important archeological projects in recent history Excavations have unearthed some of the most important archaeological discoveries in JerusalemThe capital of Israel. • Enjoy a walk through the Machane Yehuda MarketJerusalem's Vibrant Market (The Shuk) and experience a typical Friday afternoon in JerusalemThe capital of Israel. • Return to the hotel and freshen up before Shabbat. • Towards evening… WELCOME SHABBAT AT THE KotelHoliest place on Earth (WESTERN WALL) • As the sun sets, preparations will be made for welcoming the Shabbat. • Upon reaching the steps leading down to the KotelHoliest place on Earth, look around and notice people from all corners of the world converging together with one purpose in mind – to welcome the Shabbat at the holiest place on earth for JudaismThe religion of the Jewish people. Experience singing and dancing with true Chabad spirit. • Enjoy Shabbat dinner with a family in JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World, on a rooftop overlooking the Temple MountThe Location of the Temple at Jerusalem. Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel |
• In the morning, attend davening at the Tzemach Tzedek ShulChabbad Shul in Jerusalem or a synagogue of your choice. • Return to your hotel for a Chabad spirited Shabbat lunch. L’Chaim!
• As Shabbat expires, participate in a moving Havdallah service with your Rabbi on the hotel terrace, overlooking the walls of JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World. • The rest of the evening is at leisure. • You might like to take a walk around Ben Yehuda Outdoor MallJerusalem's Outdoor Pedestrian Mall. On Saturday nights, Ben Yehuda Outdoor MallJerusalem's Outdoor Pedestrian Mall is one of the favorite gathering places for many young Jerusalemites. There are many artists displaying their jewelry and crafts, as well as many sidewalk cafes. Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel |
• After breakfast, start your day with a tour of the new Yad VashemHolocaust Museum in Jerusalem, the memorial to the six million innocent victims of the Holocaust. • Then visit the remarkable JerusalemThe capital of Israel Museum, (David’s Tower Museum) located in the impeccably restored ancient Citadel. • Visit the impressive Mabat 2000 Security Center at the Jaffa GateOne of eight gates in Jerusalem's Old City walls police station. • Tour the Jewish Quarter that was reconstructed after the city was unified at the conclusion of the Six-Day War. • A special point of interest in the restored Jewish Quarter is the “CardoThe heart of Jerusalem's Old City Jewish quarter”, meaning the “heart” of this ancient Byzantine City. View the unearthed main Roman thoroughfare and ancient marketplace lined with columns. The “CardoThe heart of Jerusalem's Old City Jewish quarter” is a perfect place for your shopping of Judaic gifts to take back home. • On to the Mount of Olivesbeautiful mountain ridge to the east of Jerusalem and drink in the magnificent “picture postcard” view, including a spectacular view of the Temple MountThe Location of the Temple at Jerusalem. Hear an explanation of the historical and geographical importance of all you see before you. • Visit selected areas of the Mount of Olivesbeautiful mountain ridge to the east of Jerusalem Cemetery. Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel |
• After breakfast, check-out of the hotel. Travel up north along the Jordan Rift to the ancient remains of Beit SheanThe largest and most unique ancient site in Israel – one of the oldest settled sites in the country. This is where in biblical times, the Philistines nailed the bodies of King Shaul and his sons to Beit SheanThe largest and most unique ancient site in Israel’s city walls. In the Talmud, this city is mentioned as being the “entrance to paradise...”
• Check into the hotel and freshen up before dinner. • Take a Boat Ride and Dinner at Deck’s Restaurant in TiberiasOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities. Overnight: Galei KinneretSea of Galilee Hotel, TiberiasOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities |
• After breakfast, visit the site of the tombs of MaimonidesRabbi Moshe ben Maimon, Rabbi Akivaone of the most central contributors to the early Oral Torah, Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess and many other outstanding Sages. • While on the Golan Heights, you will have the very special privilege of being the guest of an Armored Brigade at their base. The Brigade has a heroic history of stopping the advance of the Syrian army during the Yom Kippur WarIsrael defends itself in 1973. • During your visit, meet and talk with soldiers and officers stationed there as you join them for an army-style lunch.
• Enjoy wine tasting at the Golan Heights winery. • Onward to TzfatOne of the 4 Holy Cities to Absorb the special ambience of this town of contrasts, where ancient sites such as The ArizalRabbi Isaac Luria; Jewish Scholar and Mystic’s synagogue and the ancient burial site of Shlomo HaLevi (author of Lechah Dodi) exist side by side with today’s modern art galleries. • As you wander through the narrow, winding alleys, visit some of the beautiful synagogues and browse through the artists’ workshops and galleries found in the flourishing artists’ quarter. • We will then join a discussion on Kabbalah with Rabbi LeiterDirector of Ascent, director of ‘Ascent of TzfatOne of the 4 Holy Cities’, the center for Jewish Mysticism in TzfatOne of the 4 Holy Cities and the Galilee. • You will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in the enclosed courtyards, shaded by canopies of grape vines and take in a fantastic view from the roof overlooking Mount Meron and the Galilee Hills. • Return to the hotel to freshen up for dinner at the hotel. Overnight: Galei KinneretSea of Galilee Hotel, TiberiasOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities |
• After breakfast, check-out of the hotel. • Travel to JaffaAn ancient port city near Tel Aviv (YaffoAn ancient port city near Tel Aviv), one of the oldest biblical cities in the world and an important seaport since antiquity. It was from here that JonahProphet of the ten-tribe kingdom of Israel embarked for TarshishWhere Jonah fled and was swallowed by a great whale. • Stop at the Gate of Hope Monument, which is situated on a high plateau offering a spectacular view of the Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center coastline and beyond. • Nearby is a flourishing flea market (shuk hapishpeshimFlea Market) where you can test your bargaining power and pick up a few souvenirs and presents from the array of old, new, antique and odd objects for sale. These range from furniture, pottery and brassware to rugs and clothing. • Return to JerusalemThe capital of Israel and check into the Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel. Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel |
• Today, we will have the privilege of saying our morning prayers at the home of the President of IsraelLearn more about the Israeli Presidency while you Tour Israel!, Mr. Moshe Katzav. • After breakfast, drive to the ‘RebbeRabbi Menachem Schneerson the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s’ village (the largest and most active educational village in IsraelNation of the Jewish People), Kfar ChabadLubavitch Village in Israel. Tour an etrog plantation, and be inspired by the Israeli replica of ‘770Chabad-Lubavitch Movement World Headquarters’. Learn about Chabad’s ‘Victims of Terror Project’ and visit with the Children of Chernobyl Program.
• After viewing an audio-visual presentation, we will discover the secret entrance to the underground bullet factory, which was successfully disguised from the British. • Cross the Ayalon ValleyAncient Israel Battleground – a major battlefield of historical significance. The Latrun Police StationAn old British police station and prison. located there was the scene of much bloodshed during the War of LiberationThe 1948 Arab-Israeli War in 1948 and was liberated from Jordanian rule in 1967. Visit the Memorial Wall and view a short, moving audio-visual documentary offering an in-depth explanation of the battles fought. Tour the Armored Brigade MuseumExhibitions of the Armored Corps Legacy, which houses an impressive exhibit of armored vehicles. • Tour the brand new “Mini-IsraelNation of the Jewish People”, where you can see detailed, miniature replicas of a wide variety of sites throughout IsraelNation of the Jewish People – those you have just seen during this trip and those you will want to see next time. • Return to the hotel to freshen up for dinner. Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel |
• Buffet breakfast at the hotel. • Depart in an armored vehicle and then stop for TehillimBook of chants composed mainly by King David and supplication at the very special site of Rachel’s Tomb. • Learn about the moving history of the defense of Gush Etzion in a riveting multi-media presentation at Kibbutz Kfar Etzion. • On to the holy city of Chevron, visit Ma’arat Hamachpela where our patriarchs and matriarchs are buried. Walk in their footsteps and those of King David, Ruththe great-grandmother of King David and Menucha Rochel. • Meet with Rabbi Danni Cohen, the Rabbi of Chevron, and some of the special families that live in this neighborhood. • Return to JerusalemThe capital of Israel and freshen up for Shabbat. WELCOME SHABBAT AT THE KotelHoliest place on Earth (WESTERN WALL) • As the sun sets, preparations will be made for welcoming the Shabbat. • Upon reaching the steps leading down to the KotelHoliest place on Earth, look around and notice people from all corners of the world converging together with one purpose in mind – to welcome the Shabbat at the holiest place on earth for JudaismThe religion of the Jewish people. Experience singing and dancing with true Chabad spirit. • Enjoy Shabbat dinner Chabad style in a private room in your hotel, L’Chaim. Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel |
• Shabbat services at the Great Synagogue of JerusalemThe capital of Israel or a synagogue of your choice. • Have a Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel dining room. • The rest of the day is reserved for your leisure. • As Shabbat expires, participate in a moving Havdallah service with your Rabbi on the hotel terrace, overlooking the walls of JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World. • Enjoy a unique Saturday evening experience with music and dancing at a genuine Israeli Chabad Melava Malka with “Chabad of JerusalemThe capital of Israel”. Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel |
• After breakfast, pack and do some last minute shopping. • Check-out of the hotel. • Head to Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center for a walking tour of the quaint alleyways, shops and art galleries in Old JaffaWorld Heritage Site, once the gateway to IsraelNation of the Jewish People. • Tour Independence Hall, where Meir Dizengoff, the first mayor of Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center lived. In this historic house the independence of IsraelNation of the Jewish People was declared on May 14, 1948. • Shop for unique craft items in Nachalat Binyamin’s colorful open-air market, and see modern Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center in action. • Enjoy a farewell dinner with your guide and a VIPIsraelDont Just See It... VIP It! representative at Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center’s KosherFood and other tiems in accordance to Jewish law Chinese restaurant, China Lee. • Transfer to Ben GurionFirst Prime Minister of Israel, Declared State Independence in 1948 Airport where a VIPIsraelDont Just See It... VIP It! representative will assist you before your flight back home. |
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