Cohen Bar MItzvah Trip

• Arrive at Ben GurionFirst Prime Minister of Israel, Declared State Independence in 1948 Airport in IsraelNation of the Jewish People, to be to be met by your VIPIsraelDont Just See It... VIP It! representative.

• Ascend to JerusalemThe capital of Israel and check in to the Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Take an early evening walk to the Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World of JerusalemThe capital of Israel and experience time for prayer and reflection at the KotelHoliest place on Earth (Western Wall).

• Enjoy a welcome dinner at the Hotel and meet a representative of the Ministry of tourism and your designated Guide.

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• (Optional) Enjoy a visit to the Tish Family Zoological Garden (the Biblical Zoo) in JerusalemThe capital of Israel and see animals that are referred to in the Bible. This modern zoo has the animals roaming freely in enclosures remnant of their natural habitat and not in cages. Located on the slope of one of JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s mountains, there are numerous corners for visitors to come in close contact with some of the less dangerous animals. This is a fun place for the whole family, especially for the children. (a Separate bus will be provided for those who would like to shop etc…)

• 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 Hotel for Shabbat preparations.

• Lively Kabbalat Shabbat davening and dancing at the KotelHoliest place on Earth.

Delicious Shabbat dinner at a Privet room in the hotel. (pending availability).

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

• Shabbat lunch at the hotel

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

• 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: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• After Breakfast enjoy a 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.

• 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.

• Dinner at the Red Heifer restaurant. (optional)

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• After Breakfast, Visit the Israel Museum and view the magnificent collection of Judaica including Jewish artifacts and traditional costumes. There is always an interesting Current exhibition to be visited. On the premises, housed in a specially built structure - an architectural masterpiece is The Shrine of the BookHome to the Dead Sea Scrolls, where you will be able to view the Dead Sea Scrolls. Explore the Dynamic Youth Wing and wander through the Billy Rose GardenDesigned by the Japanese architect Isamu Nogushi of Art.

• Then we will 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.

• We will then drive back to JerusalemThe capital of Israel for Dinner at

• Return to JerusalemThe capital of Israel for dinner.

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• For this very special morning, you leave the hotel for the holiest place on earth the KotelHoliest place on Earth.

• MAZAL TOV!!!!! Bar MitzvahWhen a Jewish boy becomes 13 years old Celebration at the KotelHoliest place on Earth with family and invited guests.

• Enjoy a festive brunch with family and invited guests at the beautiful Between the Arches RestaurantElegant Restaurant in an Excavated Historic Hall.

• We will visit the grave sites of the Sanhedrincouncil of seventy-one Jewish sages who constituted the Supreme Court and legislative body of Ancient Israel members and the grave site of Rabbi Shimon Hatzadik for Davening.

• Visit with Family and friends in JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• 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.

• Enjoy a nature walk to the Ein Gedi WaterfallJust north of Masada, a desert oasis of hiking trails, waterfalls and lush greenery.

• Travel through the Judean desertJudean desert via jeep.

• Spend time enjoying the Dead Sea Spas and the amazing Dead Sea mud.

• Experience the life of our forefather Abraham in Eretz Berashit (time permitting)

• Return to JerusalemThe capital of Israel overnight.

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• 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.

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

• Return to Hotel for Dinner.

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum at Yad VashemHolocaust Museum in Jerusalem; alternative program on site for children

• Prepare for Shabbat, swim at the hotel.

• In the evening walk to the KotelHoliest place on Earth for Kabbalat Shabbat.

• Enjoy Shabbat Dinner in a privet room at the Hotel.

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

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

• Shabbat lunch at the hotel

• (Optional) After Shabbat Enjoy Dinner at Corusin Chinees restaurant at JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s Malcha Shppoing Mall.

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• We will begin the day with a Visit to 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.

• On to Latrun Police StationAn old British police station and prison., 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 a more in-depth explanation of the battles fought here. Tour the Armored Brigade MuseumExhibitions of the Armored Corps Legacy housing an impressive exhibit of armored vehicles.

• 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 JerusalemThe capital of Israel for dinner and Overnight.

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

Monday June 3rd –

• 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. (Zip-Line is the cliff Rappelling.)

• 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. (Unfortunately children will not be aloud to participate in this activity.)

• Check in to your Hotel, TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities

Overnight Holiday Inn, TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities.

Tuesday July 4th –

• After breakfast, check-out of Hotel.

• Today you will visit the Kever of the Rambam in TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities.

• Enjoy the TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities’ natural Hot Water Springs.

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

• Visit the grave site of Rabbi Yonatan Ben Uziel in Amukah.

• 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, 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.

• Dinner TBD.

• Drive Back to JerusalemThe capital of Israel and Re check in to The Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City, JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Start at the Synagogue of the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center and view the magnificent Chagall Windows.

• On to 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)

• Back to JerusalemThe capital of Israel for Dinner.

Overnight: Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Enjoy a day of Shopping in JerusalemThe capital of Israel ( Geula, Meah Sharim.)

• Packing up for departure.

• Check out of the Sheraton PlazaExcellent hotel afew minutes distance from the Old City Hotel.

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

• Transfer for Ben Gurion International AirportIsrael's only international gateway.

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