Pfaff Family Vacation

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 you IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour experience!

• Depart the airport and IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel toward Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center

• Stop at the Gate of Hope Monument, which is located on a high plateau and provides a spectacular view of the Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center coastline and beyond.

• On to view the White City of Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center, whose outstanding architecture blends the various trends of the Modern Movement and town planning in the early part of the 20th century.

• Welcome Dinner at your IsraelNation of the Jewish People hotel.

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

• After breakfast, IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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.

• Take the short IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel over to 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: Crown Plaza, Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center

• After breakfast, check out of your IsraelNation of the Jewish People hotel and IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel north to 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.

• 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 Caesarea National Park contains an impressive Roman Ampitheatre, 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.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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. IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour a model of a mass escape of over 200 prisoners in May 1947, later made famous by the movie Exodus.

• Continue to IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel north 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 view is breathtaking.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel to Tooli Achziz Resort and Check in.

• Dinner at your IsraelNation of the Jewish People hotel.

• Spend the evening walking along the cliffs and beaches of this famous coastal city.

IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight: Tooli Acziv Resort.

• After breakfast, IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel 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.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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.

• 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 IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour of the synagogues, courtyards, cemetery, and the famous Mikveh of the Ari z"l in the mystical city.

• Stop by Tzfas’s famous candle shop and visit art and sculpture galleries.

• Stop by the HaMeiri TzfatOne of the 4 Holy Cities Cheese Factory to take a tour, which includes stories about Tzfas and a sound and light show of the dairy and the cheese production.

• Taste and purchase from the gourmet cheeses of the dairy.

• Enjoy dairy meals based on the cheeses and other Tzas specialties

• 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 Galillean Hills.

IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight: Tooli Acziv Resort.

• After breakfast, check out of your IsraelNation of the Jewish People hotel and IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel to Gan Guru Australian Park in Nir David (Between Tziporritranquil location in the Galilee & Bet Shean). This is one of the few places outside of Australia which hosts pet-able Koalas and Kangaroos.

• Visit Gan Hashlosha and relax in the natural pools and rejuvenate in the natural jacuzzi that occurs underneath the flowing stream of an invigorating waterfall

The warm waters of the Amal River flow through the length of the park and can be enjoyed year round temperatures in the 80’sΊF. A fantastic place to relax and re-charge for the remainder of your IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour the ancient, magnificently excavated city of Tzippori, home to Rabbi Yehuda HaNasiThe editor of the Mishna, and see beautiful mosaics and other finds from the time of the Mishna. Visit a 4,500 seat Roman theatre, the Nile Mosaic building, and the giant underground waterworks.

• Nearby Beit ShearimBeit_Shearim houes catacombs from over 1700 years ago, the times of Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi. IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour these eerie caverns and chambers are fun for the adventurous child.

• Next we IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel over to Kfar KedemRecreated Ancient VIllage in Galilee. In true Biblical fashion, we adorn traditional garb at Kfar KedemRecreated Ancient VIllage in Galilee (Ancient Village) and take a short donkey ride in the scenic hills of the Galilee. From our donkeys back we will be able to admire IsraelNation of the Jewish People’s countryside, which has hardly changed since days of old.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel 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 bodies of King Saul and his sons were nailed to the city walls by the Philistines. The Beit SheanThe largest and most unique ancient site in Israel National Park houses incredible archeological treasures. If the day is too hot, cool off in the Ma’yan Harod Pool or Huga Park.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel south to JerusalemThe capital of Israel and check into your hotel.

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

• After breakfast, 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.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel on to visit the famous and remarkable Israel Museum where you will be met and addressed by one of the Curators of the 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

• 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.

• Dinner out on the town.

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

• Early morning wake-up and head to the KotelHoliest place on Earth for your family Bar MitzvahWhen a Jewish boy becomes 13 years old Celebration!

• Enjoy a Bar MitzvahWhen a Jewish boy becomes 13 years old Celebration Brunch at Between the Arches RestaurantElegant Restaurant in an Excavated Historic Hall.

• After brunch 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 an IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour to the Davidson CenterThe Jerusalem Archaeological Park – the newly opened visitors’ 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. View the unearthed main Roman thoroughfare and ancient marketplace lined with columns. Nearby see the four Sephardic synagogues.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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.

• 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.

• Then IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel over to visit the remarkable JerusalemThe capital of Israel Museum, (David’s Tower Museum) located in the impeccably restored ancient Citadel.

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

DESCRIPTION FOR DAY 7

• After breakfast depart to the Dead Sea area and IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel south through the Judean Wilderness.

• Arrive at MasadaAncient Fort on the shores of the Dead Sea - Ascend the cliff top fortress by cable car, or for the more daring, ascend the snake path just as the Jews did thousands of years ago.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour 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

• Descend by cable car. It is possible to descend on foot via the old Roman RampWall erected by the Romans in 72 CE, or again via the snake path.

• 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!

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel back to JerusalemThe capital of Israel and freshen up at your IsraelNation of the Jewish People hotel to prepare for Shabbat.

Towards evening.....WELCOME SHABBAT AT THE KotelHoliest place on Earth

• As the sun sets preparations will be made for welcoming the Shabbat with prayers and dancing at the KotelHoliest place on Earth. As you enter the Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World, look around you and notice how people from all corners of the world enter through the various Gates with one purpose in mind, to welcome the Shabbat Bride at the holiest place on earth.

• Enjoy a festive Shabbat dinner in you hotel.

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

• In the morning, 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.

• In the late afternoon, IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour through the surrounding neighborhoods of JerusalemThe capital of Israel with your guide, where the unique lines of architecture can be appreciated.

• Rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

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

• After breakfast, check out of your IsraelNation of the Jewish People hotel and IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel south to the Negevthe desert region of southern Israel desert.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour IsraelNation of the Jewish People’s Air Force Museum near Beer Sheva to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force.

• Continue south, visiting Kibbutz Sde Boker, to see Ben GurionFirst Prime Minister of Israel, Declared State Independence in 1948’s grave, overlooking the magnificent Zin Valley.

• Stop at Mitzpeh RamonBeautiful desert town with breathtaking views to gaze into the Ramon Craterthe world's biggest karst crater, and other geological wonders.

• Arrive in Eilat and check into your hotel.

• IsraelNation of the Jewish People tour Mitzpeh RamonBeautiful desert town with breathtaking views to gaze into the Ramon Craterthe world's biggest karst crater, an otherworldly geological wonder…

• Proceed to Eilat for IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight.

IsraelNation of the Jewish People Hotel Overnight: Harrod’s Palace, Eilat

• After breakfast, choose from an array of activities.

• 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).

• Enter the underwater observation pod at the Underwater Observatory, at one of the largest seaquariums in the world, built into a coral reef

• Take an underwater safari tour on the Yellow Submarine to explore coral reefs from depths of 25-60 meters

• Board a luxury private touring yacht at the Eilat marina for a leisurely cruise and an elegant lunch (white table cloths, etc.) on deck on the Red Seagulf of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. Scuba diving lessons will be provided to those who wish to learn to dive

• After breakfast, check out of your hotel and prepare to head toward Tel AvivIsrael's largest city and biggest commercial center.

• 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 IsraelNation of the Jewish People travel departure from IsraelNation of the Jewish People.