Chabad of the Beach Cities Israel Experience

WELCOME TO IsraelNation of the Jewish People(Transfer)

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

• Before clearing passport control a VIPIsraelDont Just See It... VIP It! representative will be waiting to welcome you at the door of your plane as you exit the plane. You will be transported quickly through the airport, pass immigration at the flight crew counter where passport control is efficiently expedited and continue to facilitate luggage identification and handling; & escort you through customs.

• Transfer to TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities and check into your hotel before heading out for a sunset cruise & dinner overlooking the Sea of Galilee.

• Overnight: Sheraton Moriah, TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities

Wednesday August 8th

• After breakfast, start your day ATVing in the Golan!

• Onward further north 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. Tour the ancient reconstructed Talmudic Village and a partially restored 1,500-year-old synagogue.

• At the Golan Magic Welcome Center in Katzrin to view a dazzling movie in 180 degrees to experience the Golan Heights!

• View a colorful accurate model of the Golan Heights, one of a kind in IsraelNation of the Jewish People. The model uses unique lighting effects that run along the streams, canyons and settlements of the Golan Heights.

• Enjoy wine tasting at the Golan Heights winery.

• On to Gamla – the MasadaAncient Fort on the shores of the Dead Sea of the north, to view 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.

• A beautiful 45 minute hike will bring us to Nachal Gamla, the highest waterfall in IsraelNation of the Jewish People, higher than Niagra Falls in USA/ Canada (but not as wide).

• Your next stop is the observation point on Mount Bental, overlooking the Mount Hermonthe highest mountain in Israel area and the entire Golan Heights. From here you can see the mountains of the Galilee and Lebanon, and eastward into Syria. A dormant Volcano, Mount Bental is also an eye-opening lesson in how this part of “Eretz Yisroel” was physically created.

• Next, we’ll head 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: Sheraton Moriah, TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities

• After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head south to Tour the ancient, magnificently excavated city of Tzippori, home to Rabbi Yehuda HaNasiThe editor of the Mishna. This city did not participate in the rebellion against the Romans, and hence was not destroyed. See an ancient theatre and a villa with a beautiful mosaic floor and other finds from the time of the Mishna.

• Walk through the amazing ancient conduit, which brought water to the city.

• Visit a 4,500 seat Roman theatre, the Nile Mosaic building, and the giant underground waterworks.

• Next, we’ll travel onto Tel MegiddoLocation knows for its historical weight located in the Jazreel Valley. One of the first national parks in the State of IsraelNation of the Jewish People, it contains the remains of historic MegiddoLocation knows for its historical weight, a fortified city that rested strategically on the ancient main road from Egypt to Syria and Mesopotamia, it is one of the most dramatic excavations in the country.

• Arrive in JerusalemThe capital of Israel and check into your hotel.

• Spend the evening relaxing and check out Ben Yehuda St, JerusalemThe capital of Israel outdoor mall with tons of café’s and shopping.

• Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Alcove Deluxe Room w/ Patio & Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World View

• After breakfast, tour the amazing City of King David.

• Begin with a breathtaking observation overlooking Biblical JerusalemThe capital of Israel and observe 3,800 years of history dating back in time to the days of Abraham, when the first foundations of the city were laid.

• The journey quickly heads underground to some of the newest archaeological excavations at the site. Here, while exploring the recently excavated fortresses and passageways, you will relive King David's conquest of the Jebusite city as described in the 2nd Book of Samuelan important leader of ancient Israel.. The underground tour finally ends at the Gihon Spring, the major water source of JerusalemThe capital of Israel for over 1,000 years and where, according to the Book of Kings, SolomonThe Wise King of Israel was anointed king. 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.

• 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.

• See the Temple Institute which houses a collection of artifacts from the First and Second Temple Periods.

• 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.

• Enjoy Shabbat Dinner & Chassidic Farbrengen at the Tzemach Tzedek ShulChabbad Shul in Jerusalem.

• Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Alcove Deluxe Room w/ Patio & Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World View

• After breakfast, head over to the Mayanot shulJewish House of Worship for morning davening.

• At noon when prayers are finished…

• We will join the Mayanot shulJewish House of Worship with a community Kiddush with plenty of chulent to go around! Enjoy food singing and l’chaims with this amazingly warm & welcoming community.

• Enjoy Shabbat Lunch at your hotel

• Rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

• Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Alcove Deluxe Room w/ Patio & Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World View

• After breakfast, Depart in an armored vehicle and then stop for TehillimBook of chants composed mainly by King David and supplication at the very special site of Rachel’s Tomb. (Pending military approval)

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

• Onto the holy city of Chevron, visit Ma’arat Hamachpela where our patriarchs and matriarchs are buried: Avraham, Yitzchok, Yaacov and their wives. Walk in their footsteps and those of King David, Ruththe great-grandmother of King David, and the holy Tzadeket Menucha Rochel. Tradition also holds this to be the burial place of ‘Adam & Eve.’

• Meet some of the very special families who live in this special neighborhood & Rabbi Danni Cohen the Chabad Rabbi of Chevron.

• Visit Meah Shaarim, Ben Yehuda St, & enjoy a walk around browsing JerusalemThe capital of Israel café’s & boutiques & test your “Israeli bargaining skills” at the Machne YehudaJerusalem's Vibrant Market Shuk (open market).

• Return to JerusalemThe capital of Israel to relax for the evening.

• Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Alcove Deluxe Room w/ Patio & Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World View

• After breakfast depart to the Dead Sea area traveling 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.

• 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!

• Head back to JerusalemThe capital of Israel to relax and freshen up.

• Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Alcove Deluxe Room w/ Patio & Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World View

• After breakfast, check out of your hotel & visit 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!

• Visit 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, view 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 flavors and ambience of the famous Dizengoff St., Shenken St. & Rothchilde Ave

• Transfer to Ben GurionFirst Prime Minister of Israel 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