Chabad of Queen Mary Community Mission

• Touchdown at Ben Gurion International AirportIsrael's only international gateway.

• After clearing passport control a VIPIsraelDont Just See It... VIP It! representative will be waiting to welcome you. He will facilitate luggage identification and handling; & escort you through customs.

• Transfer to Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center and check into your hotel.

• Spend the after noon at leisure.

• Visit "HaCarmel" market –the open air shuk (market) for the fresh fruit and vegetable of Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center.

• In nearby JaffaAn ancient port city near Tel Aviv 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, rugs and clothing.

• As the sun sets preparations will be made for welcoming the Shabbat.

• Enjoy services at a local synagogue or your hotel.

Overnight: David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center

• After breakfast attend a synagogue of your choice & spend the day at leisure.

• Spend the afternoon relaxing on the Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center beach.

• Take an evening walk along the Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center-Jaffo Boardwalk

• After Shabbat browse the shops and experience the unique flavor of the famous Dizengoff St.

Overnight: David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center

• After breakfast check out of your hotel and head north.

• Start your adventure north along IsraelNation of the Jewish People’s coast.

• Visit the ancient city of Caesarea, built by HerodA notorious king, ruled in the time of the second temple the Great and once the seat of Roman rule.

• Visit the Caesarea Harbor Project where a fascinating cinematic exhibition will take you on an enchanted voyage through the history of Caesarea. Along the route, you will be exposed to the various civilizations which ruled the city, including the Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Crusaders.

• Visit the Caesarea National Park contains an impressive Roman Amphitheatre, the Hippodrome, a horse-racing arena that could seat 20,000; also a giant headless statue on Byzantine StreetAncient Street of Shops, and the Roman AqueductsAncient Roman Structures.

• Further along the coastline, visit the ancient city of AccoAncient Northern Israel Port City (Acre) 14 miles above HaifaIsrael's third largest city, once known as the Crusaders capital of the north. This city is almost 4,000 years old.

• Walk on the city walls to the harbor, then through the colorful markets to visit the huge, cool yet spooky Subterranean Crusader Halls. Explore gates, towers, tunnels, and secret passageways!

• Situated above these halls is the notorious Acco PrisonAncient Crusader Prison that was built by the Turks and later used by the British to imprison Jewish underground fighters during their struggle against British rule. See a model of a mass escape of over 200 prisoners in May 1947, later made famous by the movie Exodus.

• Further along the coastline, visit the ancient city of AccoAncient Northern Israel Port City (Acre) 14 miles above HaifaIsrael's third largest city, once known as the Crusaders capital of the north. This city is almost 4,000 years old.

• Walk on the city walls to the harbor, then through the colorful markets to visit the huge, cool yet spooky Subterranean Crusader Halls. Explore gates, towers, tunnels, and secret passageways!

• Situated above these halls is the notorious Acco PrisonAncient Crusader Prison that was built by the Turks and later used by the British to imprison Jewish underground fighters during their struggle against British rule. See a model of a mass escape of over 200 prisoners in May 1947, later made famous by the movie Exodus.

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

• After breakfast, check out of your hotel and tour 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.

• Visit TzfatOne of the 4 Holy Cities's restored Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World including the artists' colony. TzfatOne of the 4 Holy Cities has much to offer in the way of art galleries, gift-shops and restaurants found tucked away amongst the winding, cobblestone streets.

• 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, and take a dip in the famous Mikveh of the Ari z"l in the mystical city.

• Head for a special VIPIsraelDont Just See It... VIP It! exclusive tour of real IsraelNation of the Jewish People Army Bases in the Golan Heights, led by Rabbi Goldfarb, Chief Rabbi of Kfar Vradin.

• Head to Rosh Pina Airport in the Golan Heights to board your flight to Eilat. Transfer flights via Sde Dav to Eilat; flight for up to 18 guests.

• Arrive in Eilat, transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight: HerodA notorious king, ruled in the time of the second temple’s Palace, Eilat

• After breakfast, spend the day at the beach, relaxing, swimming and having some good old fashioned fun.

• You can hire a Jet Ski or a motorboat, take a Banana ride or go for a slow rowing on a pedal boat.

• Other water-sport activities include water-skiing, windsurfing and parasailing, “snuba”-diving (a combination of scuba-diving and snorkeling, in which the air-tanks remain on a boat).

Overnight: HerodA notorious king, ruled in the time of the second temple’s Palace, Eilat

• After breakfast,

• Spend the day at the beach, relaxing, swimming and having some good old fashioned fun.

Overnight: HerodA notorious king, ruled in the time of the second temple’s Palace, Eilat.

• After Breakfast at hotel and some Beach time in Eilat, check out of hotel and Begin transfer northwards.

• Enjoy a Jeep tour of TimnaExplore King Solomon's Mines Nature Reserve.

• Travel to Be’er Sheva to tour the IsraelNation of the Jewish People AirForce MuseumDisplays more than 100 aircraft!

• Kibbutz Sede BokerBen Gurion’s home after retirement from his role as Prime Minster for lunch and visit Ben GurionFirst Prime Minister of Israel, Declared State Independence in 1948’s house and graveside.

• Arrive in JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Upon your first view of the eternal Holy City, stop for a moment of reflection and davening. Make the “shehehianu” prayer as you gaze upon the Temple MountThe Location of the Temple at Jerusalem from the Tayelet, as did Abraham when he prepared to sacrifice Isaac; take in the breathtaking view.

• Check into the hotel and freshen up and relax before dinner.

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel

• After breakfast, take a tour of The City of David. This is the original site of JerusalemThe capital of Israel from the times of King David. It lies South of the Temple MountThe Location of the Temple at Jerusalem and is surrounded by hills on all sides, hence where it says in Psalms, "JerusalemThe capital of Israel with hills around her". The water source of First TempleBuilt by King Solomon, Son of King David JerusalemThe capital of Israel, the Shiloach SpringThe Ancient Spring in Jerusalem, lies here. You will hike down the shafts excavated and stand at the spot where SolomonThe Wise King of Israel was anointed King and have an opportunity to walk through the water spring tunnel which provided fresh water to the city in times of war.

• Next see the monument of Av-Shalom, son of King David.

• In the afternoon, enjoy a walk & test your “Israeli bargaining skills” at the Machne YehudaJerusalem's Vibrant Market Shuk (open market) and experience a typical hectic Friday afternoon in JerusalemThe capital of Israel!

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. Singing and dancing with true Chabad spirit.

• Enjoy Shabbat Dinner with a true Chabad spirit at hotel, L’Chaim!

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel

• After breakfast, attend davening at the Tzemach Tzedek ShulChabbad Shul in Jerusalem in the Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World or The Great Synagogue, or a shulJewish House of Worship of your choice.

• Enjoy your afternoon at leisure; your hotel offers luxury spa facilities.

• You may like to take a walk down Ben Yehuda StreetJerusalem's Outdoor Pedestrian Mall. On Saturday nights, Ben Yehuda StreetJerusalem'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 wonderful sidewalk cafes.

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel

• After breakfast, 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 who will share his personal story with us as we walk through the exhibitions.

• Continue on to visit the famous and remarkable Israel Museum.

• On the premises, housed in a specially built structure - an architectural masterpiece, The Shrine of the BookHome to the Dead Sea Scrolls, where you will be able to view the Dead Sea Scrolls

• Spend the afternoon at leisure in JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel

Bar MitzvahWhen a Jewish boy becomes 13 years old!!! MOZEL TOV!!!

• Early departure to the Dead Sea area traveling south through the Judean Wilderness.

• Arrive at Massada - Ascend the cliff top fortress by cable car.

• Morning Prayers and Bar MitzvahWhen a Jewish boy becomes 13 years old on top of MasadaAncient Fort on the shores of the Dead Sea

• Explore the ancient remains of the fortifications, King HerodA notorious king, ruled in the time of the second temple's palace, storerooms and baths. Discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times with your guide.

• Continue along the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, and a rich source of minerals for export. Take a swim or ‘float’ & let the buoyant waters support you as you relax on your back and think of nothing else but the sea and the salt all around you!

• Bar MitzvahWhen a Jewish boy becomes 13 years old Lunch at one of the Dead Sea’s many hotels (plans to be announced).

Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, JerusalemThe capital of Israel

• After breakfast, check out of your hotel and our next stop will be at the Ayalon InstituteSecret Underground Ammunitions Factory Museum, situated north of the city of Rehovot. This was the first clandestine bullet production factory operated by members of the Hatzofim Aleph, Palmachthe elite striking force of the Haganah, and Habonim pioneer groups during the British Mandate rule. After viewing an audio-visual presentation we will discover the secret entrance to the underground bullet factory, which was so successfully disguised from the British!

• Drive to Kfar ChabadLubavitch Village in Israel – visit with Children of Chernobyl, tour an etrog plantation, be inspired by the Israeli replica of “770Chabad-Lubavitch Movement World Headquarters”, see the “RebbeRabbi Menachem Schneerson the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s’ village (the largest and most active educational village in IsraelNation of the Jewish People).

• Tour the brand new “Mini-IsraelNation of the Jewish People,” where you can see over 350 detailed, miniature crafted exact replica models of historical, religious, archeological and modern sites throughout IsraelNation of the Jewish People – those you have just seen during this trip and those you will want to see next time!

• Travel to Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center for an afternoon tour of the Palmach MuseumA museum which gives a sense of the period that led to the founding of the state.

• Transfer to Ben GurionFirst Prime Minister of Israel, Declared State Independence in 1948 Airport for the departure flight home where you will be met by a VIPIsraelDont Just See It... VIP It! representative will be waiting to assist you in your temporary departure from IsraelNation of the Jewish People.