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My Turn in Israei 8-12 Day Israel Experiences for Adults My Turn in Israel 1 My Turn in IsraeI 8-12 Day Israel Experiences for Adults Start Your Journey! It's YOUR turn to experience the beauty of Israel on this 8-day or 10-day program with an optional 2- day extension to Eilat and Petra. My Turn brings together travelers from North America and beyond to explore Israel’s rich history, modern culture and stunning landscapes. Experience the highlights of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea and the Galilee – as well as Israel's off-the-beaten-path charm and delicious cuisine. My Turn is a pluralistic Jewish travel experience for all. The itinerary is ideal for anyone seeking a complete first-time experience in Israel or returning anew. My Turn is organized in-house by our Authentic Israel staff and led by our elite guides and educators – which means we can provide a higher level of service, a truly authentic experience and a great value. We look forward to hosting you in Israel! Program Dates Page 2 Program Itinerary Page 3 Early Bird Discount + Risk-Free Registration About the Experience Page 5 Register at least five months in advance and What’s Included Page 6 receive a $100/person discount. Since all Program Costs Page 6 payments are fully refundable up to four months in Get Registered! Page 7 advance, your savings are absolutely risk free and Travel Insurance Page 10 your spot on the program is guaranteed! Pre-Trip Preparation Page 12 My Turn in Israel 2 PROGRAM DATES The following are guaranteed program dates. Private group dates may be organized by request. Tour Arrival Date 8-Day Tour End Date 10-Day Tour End Date Eilat Extension End Date Program begins on Program concludes Program concludes Add-on to the 8-day or Thursday evening Thursday evening Saturday evening 10-day program March 26, 2016 -or- March 17, 2016 March 24, 2016 March 26, 2016 March 28, 2016 June 4, 2016 -or- May 26, 2016 June 2, 2016 June 4, 2016 June 6, 2016 July 9, 2016 -or- June 30, 2016 July 7, 2016 July 9, 2016 July 11, 2016 November 5, 2016 -or- October 27, 2016 November 3, 2016 November 5, 2016 November 7, 2016 PROGRAM ITINERARY The My Turn itinerary tells the story of Israel through the lens of Jewish history. As such, we begin in Jerusalem, follow the path of the Exile to Masada and Galilee, and then conclude in Tel Aviv celebrating the establishment of modern Israel. Actual itineraries and final hotels may vary only slightly and will be re-confirmed about two months prior. Meals Included: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner DAY 1 / Thursday / Arrival in Israel! • Enter the Old City via the Zion Gate to explore • Arrive to Ben Gurion Airport on own flights the rooftops snd alleys of the Jewish Quarter • VIP greeting and transfer to hotel is included • Reflections at the Kotel – The Western Wall • Introductions and welcome dinner at Joy • Go under the Old City on the Kotel Tunnel Tour Restaurant in the Mamilla pedestrian complex • Evening – Shabbat dinner experience at hotel • Evening – Tower of David Sound & Light Show Option for Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel • Overnight in Jerusalem: Prima Kings Hotel • Overnight in Jerusalem: Prima Kings Hotel (standard) or Inbal Hotel (upgrade) [D] (standard) or Inbal Hotel (upgrade) [B / D] DAY 2 / Friday / Ancient Jerusalem DAY 3 / Saturday / Shabbat in Jerusalem • Haas Promenade – Panoramic intro to Jerusalem • Options: Shabbat services at local synagogue, • Tour of the City of David archeological park and visit the Israel Museum on own or relax! walk through the Hezekiah water tunnel • Shabbat lunch included at hotel My Turn in Israel 3 • Beyond the Walls – Montefiore’s Windmill and • Ascend the Golan Heights and tour of the region the Yemin Moshe neighborhood on an off-road jeep trek • Return to the Old City to explore the Christian • View across the region from Mt. Ben-Tal Quarter and the Arab Shuk (bazaar) • Tasting and tour at the Golan Heights Winery • Evening: Jerusalem nightlife on the town at Ben • Guided tour and explanation of the kibbutz idea Yehuda pedestrian mall • Sunset cruise on the Sea of Galilee and lakefront • Overnight in Jerusalem: Prima Kings Hotel dinner at Decks Restaurant in Tiberias (standard) or Inbal Hotel (upgrade) [B / L] • Overnight: Kibbutz Maagan, Galilee [B / D] DAY 4 / Sunday / Loss & Renewal DAY 8 / Thursday / Mediterranean Coast • Yad Vashem Holocaust Center and Museum • Tree planting ceremony in a JNF Forest • Experience the color of Mahane Yehuda market • Travel westwards to the Mediterranean Coast • Photo-op at the Knesset’s National Menorah • Overlook of Haifa from the Bahai Temple • Mt. Herzl National Memorial – The Zionist Idea Gardens on Mount Carmel • Camel riding and desert tent dinner feast at • Druze hospitality and lunch at Ussafiya Village Eretz Bereshit in the desert • Caesarea – Herod’s Roman amphitheater and • Overnight in Jerusalem: Prima Kings Hotel palace on the beach (standard) or Inbal Hotel (upgrade) [B / D] • Arrive to Tel Aviv in the late afternoon – Check- in to beachfront resort hotel in Tel Aviv DAY 5 / Monday / Judean Desert • Sunset walking tour of the ancient Jaffa seaport • Early wake up and descend to the Judean Desert • Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv [B / L] • Ascend Masada in the morning via cable cars – Tour of the mountaintop fortress NOTE: The 8-day tour ends this evening with a • Floating time at the Dead Sea’s Ein Gedi Spa transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for return flights or • Nature walk to the desert waterfalls at Ein Gedi a domestic flight to Eilat for those extending. • Travel northwards to the Galilee via the Jordan DAY 9 / Friday / Founding of Modern Israel • Check-in and dinner at deluxe kibbutz hotel • Ayalon Institute – The Haganah and the IDF • Overnight: Kibbutz Maagan Galilee [B / D] • Independence Hall – Founding modern DAY 6 / Tuesday / The Galilee • Nahalat Binyamin street fair & Carmel Market • Explore ancient Tzfat – Center of mystical • Walking tour of Tel Aviv’s historic Neve Tzedek Judaism and meet with Kabbalatic artist, and Rothschild Blvd. neighborhoods Avrhaham Lowenthal in the artist quarter • Shabbat dinner served at hotel • Bird watching at the Hulla Valley Reserve Option to attend Shabbat services in Tel Aviv • Riverside-dinner at Dagey Dafna Restaurant • Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv [B / D] • Overnight: Kibbutz Maagan, Galilee [B / D] DAY 10 / Saturday / Shabbat on the Beach! DAY 7 / Wednesday / The Golan Heights My Turn in Israel 4 An optional day tour of Acco and Rosh Hanikrah is • Walking tour of Tel Aviv – Rabin Memorial, also offered this day (see below) HaBimah Theater Grounds & Dizengoff Square • Shabbat lunch is included at our hotel along with • Wrap-up and farewells on the beach late check-out through 2:00pm • Evening: Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for Option to attend Shabbat services in Tel Aviv return flight or for domestic flight to Eilat [B / L] • Experience a “Tel Aviv-style Shabbat” relaxing on the Mediterranean beach! Optional – Acco (Acre) & Rosh Hanikrah Day Tour A day tour of the Western Galilee is offered as an alternate to the final Saturday in Tel Aviv. This optional tour covers the Rosh Hanikrah ocean caves and the ancient seaport of Acco – including the Templar Tunnels and Crusader-era castle. The tour starts in the morning at our Tel Aviv hotel and return to Tel Aviv that evening in time for connecting flights back to North America or on to Eilat. The cost of the Acco & Rosh Hanikrah Day Tour is $100 per person, and it covers all touring costs (lunch not included). Optional – Eilat & Petra Extension Package Conclude your stay at the Red Sea resort city of Eilat – with the option to visit Petra, Jordan’s wonder of the world. The package includes two nights of hotel with breakfast daily, roundtrip domestic flights and all airport transfers. The Eilat extension is designed as a vacation package and is not guided. The guided day tour of Petra in Jordan costs an additional $375 per person. It includes round-trip transfers, entrance fees, border fees, the Jordanian visa fee, tips, and lunch (not kosher). DAY 8 or 10 / Thursday or Saturday • Option #2: Petra tour, with lunch (not kosher) • Evening: Travel on domestic flight to Eilat • Overnight: Hilton Queen of Sheba, Eilat [B] • Arrive and transfer to resort accommodations DAY 10 or 12 / Saturday or Monday • Overnight: Hilton Queen of Sheba, Eilat [B / L] • Relaxed day to enjoy Eilat and the Red Sea DAY 9 or 11 / Friday or Sunday • Evening: Domestic flight from Eilat to Tel Aviv • Option #1: Enjoy Eilat and the Red Sea • Transfer terminals for return int 'l flight [B] My Turn in Israel 5 ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE Program Organizer My Turn is organized by Authentic Israel, an Israel-based tour operator with over three decades of leadership in the field of Jewish educational travel. In addition to our headquarters adjacent to Ben Gurion Airport, we maintain a Washington, DC-based office to better serve North American travelers. Choosing an 8, 10 or 12-Day Experience The core program is offered as an 8- or 10-day tour – both of which can be followed by a 2-day extension to Eilat and Petra. The 8-day version ends in Tel Aviv on Thursday evening. The 10-day version includes additional touring in Tel Aviv on the final Friday and Saturday. Active Touring for Adults My Turn is an active tour designed for adults. Our days are full of experiences designed to provide you with the full flavor of Israel. Although the program does not have age guidelines, the itinerary involves a good amount of walking and some long days.
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