Bryskov Family Pesach& Bar Mitzvah Trip

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Day 1, Apr 10, 2006

• Arrive at Ben GurionFirst Prime Minister of Israel Airport in IsraelNation of the Jewish People, to be to be met and assisted by your VIPIsraelDont Just See It... VIP It! representative and a border police representative who will clear you privately through Israeli customs.

• Experience time for prayer and reflection at the KotelHoliest place on Earth (Western Wall).

• Check in at the David Citadel hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Enjoy a dinner at the Hotel and meet your designated Guide.

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

Day 2, Apr 11, 2006

• After Breakfast enjoy a private guided tour of 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 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 visitors’ center, located at the JerusalemThe capital of Israel Archaeological Park.

• Tour the Southern Wallone of the most important archeological projects in recent history Excavations where some of the most important archaeological discoveries have been unearthed, proving this to be one of the key areas of JerusalemThe capital of Israel. Amongst these remains is a complex of royal palaces dating back to the 7th century. View Hulda's GateGate in Jerusalem's Old City named after the Prophetess Hulda and walk up the impressive ancient staircase that was the main entrance through which worshippers entered the Second Temple's compound.

• Take a Guided tour of the Jewish Quarter that was reconstructed after the city was unified at the conclusion of the Six-Day War in 1967. 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. Nearby see the four Sephardic synagogues.

• Visit the excavated ruins of a “Burnt House” that was part of JerusalemThe capital of Israel during the Second Temple period. These burned ruins remained undisturbed until they were uncovered in the 1970’s.

• Tour the tower of David (Migdal David)

• View the oldest synagogue in the Jewish Quarter - the Ramban Synagogue founded by the followers of Rabbi Moshe Ben Nachman in the 12th century.

• On to the excavations of the Herodian Mansions, located beneath the present-day Jewish quarter, showing how the high priests and wealthy Jerusalemites of old lived.

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

Day 3, Apr 12, 2006

– Erev Pesach

• After Breakfast, Check out of the David Citadel and travel toward the Dead Sea.

• Check in at Le MeridianWonderful Accomodation at the Shores of the Dead Sea Hotel, Dead Sea.

• Enjoy the afternoon in leisure and preparation for Pesach.

• spa

• Enjoy Pesach Seder and festivities in private room at the Hotel. (Pending availability.)

Overnight: Le MeridianWonderful Accomodation at the Shores of the Dead Sea Hotel, Dead Sea

Day 4, Apr 13, 2006

• Pesach day at the Hotel.

Overnight: Le MeridianWonderful Accomodation at the Shores of the Dead Sea Hotel, Dead Sea

Day 5, Apr 14, 2006

• Early departure Take a cable car up to MasadaAncient Fort on the shores of the Dead Sea. Tour this amazing excavation – King HerodA notorious king, ruled in the time of the second temple’s palaces, ancient remains of fortifications, storerooms, and bathhouses. Discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times with your guide

• Descend MasadaAncient Fort on the shores of the Dead Sea by cable car.

• Ein Gedi.

• Prepare for Shabbat at the Hotel.

• Enjoy Friday night prayer at the hotel followed by a lovely dinner at the Hotel.

Overnight: Le MeridianWonderful Accomodation at the Shores of the Dead Sea Hotel, Dead Sea

Day 6, Apr 15, 2006

Day 7, Apr 16, 2006

• After breakfast at the Hotel, drive in an armored vehicle toward The Tomb of RachelRachel, beloved wife of Jacob, mother of the Jewish people is buried here. for prayer. (Pending military approval.)

• Learn about the history of the struggle for Gush Eztion in a moving multimedia presentation at Kefar Etzion.

• Continue drive to the City of Chevron and meet with Shliach in Chevron – Rabbi Danni Cohen. Who will guide you thru the city of Chevron.

• Visit the site of the Machpelah Cave, which is the burial place of our forefathers: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their wives.

• Visit Kiryat Arba the Jewish settlement adjacent to Chevron.

• Return to Hotel.

Overnight: Le MeridianWonderful Accomodation at the Shores of the Dead Sea Hotel, Dead Sea

Day 8, Apr 17, 2006

• After Breakfast, Visit the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory built by the Palmachthe elite striking force of the Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon InstituteSecret Underground Ammunitions Factory.

• Drive to the Latrun Tank museum.

• Visit the amazing Mini Israelwonderful site models built at a scale of 1:25. See The Parks displays of hundreds of models that are exact copies of sites, buildings and landscapes from around the country.

• Return to Hotel.

Overnight: Le MeridianWonderful Accomodation at the Shores of the Dead Sea Hotel, Dead Sea

Day 9, Apr 18, 2006

• After breakfast enjoy Jeeping (ATV)?

• Return to Hotel to prepare for second Holiday.

• Enjoy prayer and Yom Tov Dinner at Hotel.

Overnight: Le MeridianWonderful Accomodation at the Shores of the Dead Sea Hotel, Dead Sea

Day 10, Apr 19, 2006

Day 11, Apr 20, 2006

• After Breakfast Check out of hotel and Drive up to JerusalemThe capital of Israel to Re-check in to the David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Start at the JerusalemThe capital of Israel Time Elevator and enjoy a historical presentation.

• Drive to Ein Yael, which is a Living Museum nestled among The JerusalemThe capital of Israel hills in the picturesque Rafaim Valley and which serves as a vibrant tribute to the rich 4,000 year history of the day-to-day life in the JerusalemThe capital of Israel area. (optional shopping time)

• Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure and rest.

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

Day 12, Apr 21, 2006

• 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. Walk through the Museum escorted by a holocaust survivor (pending availability) who will share his personal story with us as we walk through the exhibitions.

• Learn about the Heroism of the 1967 battle for JerusalemThe capital of Israel at the Ammunition HillOne of bloodiest battles of the Six-Day War.

• Enjoy a walk through the Machane Yehuda MarketJerusalem's Vibrant Market (The Shuk) and experience a typical Friday afternoon in JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Take a beautiful evening walk to the KotelHoliest place on Earth (western wall) for prayer.

• As the sun sets preparations will be made for welcoming the Shabbat at the KotelHoliest place on Earth (Western Wall).

• Friday night dinner at Hotel.

Overnight: David’s Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

Day 13, Apr 22, 2006

• After a light breakfast, go to a synagogue of your choice. (A list of nearby synagogues will be provided.)

• Shabbat afternoon lunch at the hotel.

• Take a beautiful walking tour.

• Havdalah services

• After Shabbat, enjoy shopping and Dinner at JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s Ben Yehuda Outdoor MallJerusalem's Outdoor Pedestrian Mall. Where the young JerusalemThe capital of Israel comes to life.

Overnight: David’s Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

Day 14, Apr 23, 2006

• After Breakfast, Drive via the Elah ValleyWhere David killed Goliath, where the famous battle took place, in which David Slew Golliath.

• We will then tour Beit Guvrin which contains antiquities and unusual caves, including those Of Tel MareshaFun and Unique Cave Experience. Beit Guvrin was once an important Roman city, where remains from Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Crusader eras have been discovered. The caves were used for Refuge during the Bar KochvaLeader of the Jewish revolt against Rome revolt, against the Romans.

• Return to JerusalemThe capital of Israel for Dinner.

Day 15, Apr 24, 2006

• Bar Mitvah

• Brunch between the arches.

• Check out of David Citadel

• Rosh Hanikrah the northernmost point on the Mediterranean shore of IsraelNation of the Jewish People, where a chalk mountain range meets the sea. The sea carved out a chain of grottoes in the foot of the chalk cliffs. These beautiful grottoes are the main attraction of Rosh Hanikrabeautiful location at the north of Israel.

• Check in Galey KinneretSea of Galilee Hotel, TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities.

Overnight: Galey KinneretSea of Galilee Hotel, TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities.

Day 16, Apr 25, 2006

• After breakfast at the Hotel Check out and Travel through the Golan Heights, off the beaten track, and gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once did.

• Enjoy Wine tasting in one of the Golan Heights’ fine wineries.

• Ascend the new cable cars up the mountain towards Kibbutz ManaraIsrael's most northern kibbutz, the northern most Kibutzes in IsraelNation of the Jewish People. Halfway up the mountain stop to be adventurous as we try our hand at Cliff Rappelling, and other activities. (Mountain Sliding.)

• You will have the very special privilege of being the guests of an Armored Brigade in their base. (All arrangements are pending Military Authorities' permission).

• Drive to a shooting range, a place where some of the secret forces of IsraelNation of the Jewish People are trained and we will practice shooting from an automatic UziIsraeli submachine gun gun, an AK47 (Kalashnikov). This is an amazing experience.

Overnight: Galei KinneretSea of Galilee Hotel, TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities.

Day 17, Apr 26, 2006

• Today you will visit the Kever of the Rambam, Rabbi Meir Bal Hanes, and the Shloh in TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities.

• Tour the excavated city of Tzippori and see a beautiful mosaic from the ancient time of the Mishna. And make your own Pita.

• Absorb the special ambience of the holy City of Tzfas, town of contrasts, where ancient synagogues and modern art galleries exist side by side. 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. Embark on an in-depth tour of the synagogues, courtyards, cemetery, stop at the kever of the RebbeRabbi Menachem Schneerson the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s brother – Rabbi Yisroel Arie Leib and the Mikveh of the Ari z"l in the mystical city.

• Visit Tzfas's restored Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World including the artists' colony. Tzfas has much to offer in the way of art galleries, gift-shops and restaurants found tucked away amongst the winding, cobblestone streets.

Overnight: Galei KinneretSea of Galilee Hotel, TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities.

Day 18, Apr 27, 2006

• After Breakfast check out of hotel and begin you drive toward JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• On the way, 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.

• 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 on sale. These range from furniture, pottery, brassware, bric brac, rugs and clothing.

• Enjoy a Mediterranean swim on a Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center beach.

• Drive in to JerusalemThe capital of Israel and Check into the David Citadel Hotel.

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel

Day 19, Apr 28, 2006

• Enjoy Friday morning of Shopping in JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Prepare for Shabbat

• Kabbalat Shabbat at the KotelHoliest place on Earth or at a synagogue of your choice

• Shabbat dinner at the hotel

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel

Day 20, Apr 29, 2006

• Shabbat services at the Great Synagogue of JerusalemThe capital of Israel or a synagogue of your choice

• Shabbat lunch at the hotel

• Optional Shabbat walking tour through fascinating JerusalemThe capital of Israel neighborhoods near your hotel

• Havdalah Services at the Hotel.

• Enjoy a traditional Chabad Melave Malka .

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel

Day 21, Apr 30, 2006

• Packing up for departure.

• Check out of the David Citadel Hotel.

• Enjoy Farwell Dinner with your VIPIsraelDont Just See It... VIP It! Representative.

• Transfer for Ben Gurion International AirportIsrael's only international gateway; meet with your VIPIsraelDont Just See It... VIP It! representative who will see you through passport control and security.

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