Stengle Family Annual Trip

WELCOME TO IsraelNation of the Jewish People

• 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 to begin your IsraelNation of the Jewish People IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour Adventure!

• Ascend to JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Upon your first IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour of the eternal Holy City, stop for a moment of reflection. Gaze upon the Temple MountThe Location of the Temple at Jerusalem from the Has PromenadeProvides a tremendous view of Jerusalem and beyond., as did Abraham when he prepared to sacrifice Isaac; take in the breathtaking IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour.

• Check into your IsraelNation of the Jewish People hotel

• Spend the evening relaxing, and have Dinner at one of JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s many fine restaurants or the hotel

IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight: Jerusalem Pearl Hotel

• After breakfast, IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel to Mt. Scopus for a IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour of JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel to Mt. Zion for a IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour to the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People 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 IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel on to IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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 IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the Dead Sea Scrolls.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour Mt. Herzl's new Museum dedicated to the life of Theodore HerzlThe founder of modern political Zionism, the father of the Zionist Movement.

• At Mt. Herzl, IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the gravesites of Prime Minister Golda Meir, Theodore HerzlThe founder of modern political Zionism, Prime Minister Yitzhak RabinThe Assassinated Prime Minister [1922 -1995] & others.

• 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, once a Jordanian army camp, which in the time of the Six Day War1967 Arab-Israeli War became a symbol to the bravery of the Israeli soldiers in the battle in JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the synagogue with Marc Chagall stained glass windows at the Hadassah Medical CenterA world-class university medical institution,

• Via Ein KaremA picturesque village located approximately 5 miles southwest of Jerusalem (the birth place of John the BaptistForerunner to Jesus, later executed by Herod the Great.) we will IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel to JerusalemThe capital of Israel for Dinner.

IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight: Jerusalem Pearl Hotel

• Enjoy a guided IsraelNation of the Jewish People 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 IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour to the Davidson CenterThe Jerusalem Archaeological Park – the newly opened IsraelNation of the Jewish People tourors’ center, located at the JerusalemThe capital of Israel Archaeological Park.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People 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.

• Take a guided IsraelNation of the Jewish People 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. IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the unearthed main Roman thoroughfare and ancient marketplace lined with columns. Nearby see the four Sephardic synagogues.

• Return to JerusalemThe capital of Israel via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

• Next we will head out of JerusalemThe capital of Israel and continue to Bethlehem to IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the Church of the Nativity

IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight: Jerusalem Pearl Hotel

• After breakfast, IsraelNation of the Jewish People 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...”

• At the foot of Mt. Gilboa is a beautiful park, Gan-Hashelosha (Garden of the Three). The garden includes a natural swimming pool still designated by its Arabic name, Sakhne – the Warm (water). This is a delightful place where you can take a dip in the waters.

• We will than IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel to TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities and walk along the lakeshore before dinner.

• Dinner & sunset cruise at Deck’s Restaurant, TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities.

IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight: Kibbutz Kinnar, Sea of Galilee

• After breakfast we IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel onward to Katzrin, which was established in 1977 and was one of the first urban settlements in the Golan. While in Katzrin, see a fascinating audio-visual presentation describing the history of the Golan throughout the ages. IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the ancient reconstructed Talmudic Village and a partially restored 1,500-year-old synagogue.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel on to Gamla – the Massada of the north, to IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the remains of the fortified village, which stood fast against the Romans and was an example to the Jewish nation of the time. At this battle, 5000 people died fighting the Romans. Gamla is located on a slope in the Golan Heights that looks like a camel’s hump.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour Tel Facher, and underground Syrian base, then continue onto the The Banias Spring which begins at the foot of Mount Hermonthe highest mountain in Israel. This is a wonderful nature reserve, prepare to get a little wet!

• Tel DanAncient Canaanite Remains could be found at this location Nature Reserve is like stepping into a nature wonderland. Spend some time walking along bubbling brooks and hiking different trails along the Dan River.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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.

• Proceed to Nazareth to IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the Christian holy sites.

IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight: Kibbutz Kinnar, Sea of Galilee

• After breakfast, check out of your IsraelNation of the Jewish People hotel and IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel toward the Mediterranean Sea to 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 and the IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour is breathtaking.

• Further along the coastline, IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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 yars old.

• Walk on the city walls to the harbor, then through the colorful markets to IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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.

• Arrive in the beautiful harbor city of HaifaIsrael's third largest city – capital of the north and one of IsraelNation of the Jewish People’s main commercial ports. HaifaIsrael's third largest city is also proud to be the nucleus of much of IsraelNation of the Jewish People’s high technology research and industry.

• HaifaIsrael's third largest city Cable Car is a lovely ride up the mountain in a modern transparent bubble. Tune in the adjustable language selector inside your ‘bubble’ car for a description of the panaroma IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the Clandestine Museum which is an actual illegal immigration ship turned into a fascinating museum.

• Also located in the port is the National Maritime Museum, which exhibits ship models and artifacts, obtained through underwater archeology.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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.

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

IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight: David Intercontinental, Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center

• After breakfast, IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour & learn about the History of the modern state at the Hall of Independence where Ben GurionFirst Prime Minister of Israel, Declared State Independence in 1948 Declared Independence in 1948 .

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the spectacular “Palmach MuseumA museum which gives a sense of the period that led to the founding of the state”. Through a modern multi-media presentation, IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the history of the Palmachthe elite striking force of the Haganah from 1941 to the War of Independence and the establishment of the State of IsraelNation of the Jewish People

• Browse the shops and experience the unique flavor of the famous Dizengoff St.

• Continue to IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour "HaCarmel" market –the open air shuk (market) for the fresh fruit and vegetable of Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center.

• 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, rugs and clothing.

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

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour Old JaffaWorld Heritage Site port that was the most important port at the ancient times. Through this port the cedars from Lebanon were imported in order to build SolomonThe Wise King of Israel's Temple in JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the artist colony and the galleries of Old JaffaWorld Heritage Site.

IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight: David Intercontinental, Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center

• After breakfast, you will 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.