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SHALOM ISRAEL TOURS USA: 1-800-763-1948 Your Journey Begins Here… Your journey begins here… Chabad of Flamingo August 7 – 13, 2013 Day 1 Wednesday August 7th (Professional Guide & Vehicle) WELCOME TO HOLY ISRAEL Welcome at Ben Gurion Airport After clearing passport control a Shalom Israel Tours representative will be waiting to welcome you, assist with luggage, and escort you to your waiting chauffeur. Journey into Northern Israel – Holy Bagel Lunches on Route Meet your Guide & Bus and travel north along Israel’s coast to arrive at your hotel... Graves of Holy Sages- Tiberias The burial place of pillars in Jewish history, here you will visit the grave of the Rambam, world renowned and the famous codifier of Jewish law, along with Rabbi Akiva, common shepherd turned brilliant Torah scholar, who at age 40, decided to start learning Torah. Dinner at Decks Restaurant & Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Southern Galilee Day 2 Thursday August 8th (Professional Guide & Vehicle) THE GOLAN HEIGHTS & TZFAT – HOLY CITY OF AIR Northern Galilees Jeeping Take an exhilarating ride through the Northern Galilee. With the sun on your face and the wind in your hair, you’ll venture up, down, and all around the luscious green hills of the North. Keep an eye out for bright and blooming fields of flowers and wild animals grazing. Mount Meron This site has two major claims to fame: It's the second highest mountain in Israel, offering excellent hiking opportunities and stunning views, and it's the site of the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai- the author of the Zohar, Judaism’s fundamental book of Kabbalah. Tzfat Old City & Artist Quarter A spiritual center since the 1600’s when it was the center of Kabbalah, Tzfat is now filled with silversmiths, painters, sculptors, and artists hard at work in their studios. As you walk by, you’ll see the windows of the ancient buildings filled with inspiring paintings. Otzar HaStam Multimedia Scribe Center At your visit to this interactive center – the only one of its kind in the world – you will experience the fascinating world of "STaM" – the ancient art and tradition of the Jewish Scribes, writing Sifrei Torah (Torah scrolls), Tefillin and Mezuzot. Dinner at Makom B’Sejera This restaurant's philosophy is one of heightened environmental awareness - the vegetables are organically homegrown on the premises and the main courses. The menu features delicacies unfamiliar to many kosher diners such as organic buffalo and corn fed quail. Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Southern Galilee SHALOM ISRAEL TOURS WWW.SHALOMISRAELTOURS.COM USA: 1-800-763-1948 Your journey begins here… Day 3 Friday August 9th (Professional Guide & Vehicle) THE JAZREEL VALLEY & SCEND TO JERUSALEM Beit Shearim National Park Beit Shearim is an excavated ancient Jewish town, famous for, according to the Talmud, being the burial site of Rabbi Judah HaNasi. Other sites that can be seen include an ancient glassmaking industrial site and two caves, one of which contains a relief of a menorah with seven branches. Ascend to Holy Jerusalem Welcome to the holiest city in the world! Here you will touch the Western Wall, walk through the diverse and beautiful streets of “new” Jerusalem, and enjoy the city’s sounds, smells, and tastes; experience the people of Jerusalem, their diversity and vast culture. Machne Yehuda “Shuk” (Market) This bustling outdoor marketplace, with its 250 plus vendors, is considered the heart beat of downtown Jerusalem. You want it, the shuk’s got it; clothing, Judaica, fresh produce, meats, diamonds, restaurants, and random musicians playing throughout. The Kotel (The Western Wall) Here stand the sacred remnants of the ancient Jewish Temple. Jews come from all over the world to pray at the wall and feel its strong spiritual presence. The joyful energy and the sight of soldiers dancing lively in celebration of Shabbat are truly unforgettable. Shabbat Dinner & Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem***** Day 4 Shabbat August 10th (Professional Guide) JERUSALEM – THE HOLY CITY OF FIRE Shabbat Morning at Leisure & Lunch at your Hotel After breakfast enjoy spirited prayers & singing at the Mayanot Shul in Rechavia or the beautiful Great Synagogue. After lunch at your hotel we’ll head out to explore… Old City Jewish Quarter Shabbat Tour The Jewish Quarter, haRova Yehudi, remains one of the single-most visited spots in all of Israel, where one square kilometer of land holds millennia of ancient history, beginning with the 8th century BCE. Havdallah at the Western Wall - Western Wall Tunnels Tour – Night Tour These famous underground tunnels contain evidence of entire rooms from the Second Temple period. At Warren’s Gate, you’ll stand just feet away from where the Holy Ark stood, where the yearning of the Jewish people for thousands of years is palpable. Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem***** SHALOM ISRAEL TOURS WWW.SHALOMISRAELTOURS.COM USA: 1-800-763-1948 Your journey begins here… Day 5 Sunday August 11th (Professional Guide & Vehicle) JERUSALEM’S OLD CITY – THE ETERNAL CAPITAL City of King David Excavations In 1004 BCE King David conquered this city and secured the place where the Second Temple would eventually be built by his son, King Solomon. Remaining structures such as Warren’s Shaft and the Tunnel of Shilo exhibit the intricate workings of this ancient city. Jerusalem Archaeological Park The Jerusalem Archaeological Park, Southern Walls, & Davidson Visitor Center help us appreciate what Ancient Jerusalem looked like in the 1st century CE. Its highlight is a virtual reality reconstruction of the 2nd Temple on the eve of its destruction by the Roman Legions. The Four Sephardic Synagogues During the War of Independence, residents of the Quarter found cover here for two continuous weeks. After the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967 the four synagogues were rehabilitated, and today they are used by all residents of the Jewish Quarter. Evening at Leisure – Mozel Tov Bat Mitzvah’s! Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem***** Day 6 Monday August 12th (Professional Guide & Vehicle) RACHEL’S TOMB & HEBRON – HOLY CITY OF EARTH Hebron – The Holy City of Earth Visit the Holy City of Earth, and the second holiest site in all of Israel- Hebron. Here you will encounter the Cave of the Patriarchs, Ma'arat Hamachpela (the double cave), the tombs of our forefathers and mothers (Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebecca, Jacob & Leah). Caliber 3 Adventure Training This activity is geared to all tourists of any age who would like to learn about anti-terrorism tactics. Experts in anti-terrorism combat will teach how terrorism is fought, how to shoot a pistol and give hands on experience for all participants in shooting a weapon. Unique Moroccan Dinner Darna Restaurant is a unique institution in Israel, from its inception Darna has done everything possible to fulfill its commitment to preserve the culture of Moroccan hospitality, from its culinary excellence to our warm welcome in the spirit of the Maghreb, enjoy your dinner at one of Jerusalem’s finest restaurants. Night Spectacular at the Tower of David In the evening you’ll head back to the Tower of David’s rooftop to view an epic nighttime extravaganza of sight and sound depicting the conquests of the Greeks, Roman’s, Crusaders, Turks, and others as they tried to overtake Jerusalem. This show is simply “Spectacular”. Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem***** SHALOM ISRAEL TOURS WWW.SHALOMISRAELTOURS.COM USA: 1-800-763-1948 Your journey begins here… Day 7 Tuesday August 13th (Professional Guide & Vehicle) TEL AVIV & FAREWELL…WE’LL MISS YOU! Michael Negron – Artist Factory Tour in Bat Yam 10am reserved The visit at “The World of Michal Negrin” includes a viewing of a film and a guided tour through the walls of the famed brand name, including the studio and factory; demonstrating all the stages of design and production and how Michal’s world is weaved together. The Palmach Museum Tel Aviv Founded in 1941, after the British Mandate ordered it to be dismantled, the Palmach became a fully trained underground military force made up of volunteer men and women who would go on to fight and win the War of Independence. Old Jaffa Port & Market Over 4,000 years old, the Jaffa Port is the oldest in the world. In ancient times King Solomon imported cedars from Lebanon through Jaffa to build the Temple. In modern times Jaffa was the entrance point for Jewish immigrants coming to build their nation. Farewell Dinner at Papagaio Herzliya Before transferring to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure from Israel (come back soon!), enjoy a festive group dinner to reminisce over your amazing experience. COMMUNITY TOUR INCLUDES HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS 4 nights at the David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem 2 nights at the Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Southern Galilee MEALS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR Daily Breakfast Buffet at every Hotel in Israel Shabbat Dinners & Lunches at the David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem Holy Bagel Lunches on Route from Ben Gurion to Northern Israel VIP TOUR SERVICES PROVIDED VIP Welcome & Assist at Ben Gurion Airport Farewell Transfers per Family to Ben Gurion Airport Aug 18th 7 Days Professional Tour Guide & Tour Vehicle All Sites & Activities as per the Tour Itinerary Shalom Israel Tour Hats/Israel Maps/Bottle Carriers/Bags ACTIVITIES YOU’LL EXPERIENCE Graves of Holy Sages- Tiberias Northern Galilees Jeeping Adventure Mount Meron & the grave of the Rashbi Tzfat Old City & Artist Quarter Otzar HaStam Multimedia Scribe Center Beit Shearim National Park Haas Promenade Lookout, Jerusalem SHALOM ISRAEL TOURS WWW.SHALOMISRAELTOURS.COM USA: 1-800-763-1948 Your journey begins here… Machne
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