Father & Son 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.

• Ascend to JerusalemThe capital of Israel & check into your hotel.

• Enjoy a walk & test your “Israeli bargaining skills” at the Machne YehudaJerusalem's Vibrant Market Shuk (open market).

• 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.

• 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 with Rabbi Yossi Swerdlow at the Tzemach Tzedek ShulChabbad Shul in Jerusalem in JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World.

• 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.

• After Shabbat, 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, Alcove Deluxe Room w/ Patio & Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World View

• After breakfast, tour the amazing City of King David for a private tour of the amazing discoveries…

• 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.

• Head over to the KnessetIsrael's Parliament Building (Parliament) building for a private tour (details TBA)

• Enjoy dinner with Mr. Gil Hoffman, JerusalemThe capital of Israel Post reporter in the Israeli Parliament who will update us on the political situation in IsraelNation of the Jewish People and answer all your questions.

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

Yom HaZikaron (Holocaust Remembrance Day)

• After breakfast, travel to tour the new Yad VashemHolocaust Museum in Jerusalem Complex, was completed in the spring of 2005 a memorial to the six million innocent victims of the Holocaust.

• Located on Har Hazikaron, the Mount of Remembrance, in JerusalemThe capital of Israel, Yad VashemHolocaust Museum in Jerusalem is a vast, sprawling complex of tree-studded walkways leading to museums, exhibits, archives, monuments, sculptures, and memorials.

• We will have to meet and speak with a Holocaust Survivor, pending availability.

• 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, visit 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 in 1967 became a symbol to the bravery of the Israeli soldiers in the battle for JerusalemThe capital of Israel.

• Here you will meet with a soldier who fought in the 1967 War as well as a current soldier in the IDF.

• Evening at leisure.

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

Yom Haatzmaut (IsraelNation of the Jewish People Independence)

• After breakfast, learn about the history of the struggle for Gush Eztion in a moving multimedia sound a light presentation at Kefar 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.

• In the afternoon return to JerusalemThe capital of Israel and enjoy a BBQ lunch in Gan Sacher Park.

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

• After breakfast, in honor of the soldiers who gave their lives for the establishment and freedom of our nation, we will spend the day volunteering on a northern IDF base with soldiers who defending our nation from Hezbullah last summer.

• Kiryat Shemona special visit…

• 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.

• 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.

• See the unique synagogues such as the Ari Sephardi, Ari Ashkenazi, Ari Beit Midrash, Caro Synagogue, Abuhav synagogue (built in 1490) and many more of the local ChassidimJewish Mystics.

• Stop by TzfatOne of the 4 Holy Cities’s famous candle shop and visit art and sculpture galleries.

• 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

• Overnight: Ruththe great-grandmother of King David Rimonim, TzfatOne of the 4 Holy Cities, rooms with view of Mount Meron

• Afterward breakfast, head 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).

• Head 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.

• Enjoy wine tasting & lunch at the Golan Heights winery.

• 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.

• Arrive in TiberiusOne of Israel's 4 Holy Cities and enjoy an evening cruise on the Sea of Galilee & Dinner at Pagodaone of the most beautiful restaurants in Israel Chinese Restaurant overlooking the water.

• Overnight: Overnight: Ruththe great-grandmother of King David Rimonim, TzfatOne of the 4 Holy Cities, rooms with view of Mount Meron

DESCRIPTION FOR DAY 8

DESCRIPTION FOR DAY 9