MARCH 28 - APRIL 5, 2020 Uniquely IsraelPLUS EXTENSION TO JORDAN & PETRA $400 SavePER Book COUPLE by September 28, 2019 Tel Aviv • Jaffa • Galilee • Caesarea • Dead Sea • Jerusalem israel Tel Aviv • Jaffa • Galilee • Caesarea • Dead Sea • Jerusalem Uniquely Dear Alumni and friends, Get ready to experience the allure and wonders of Israel & the Holy Land on this unique, custom-designed journey! Begin your adventure in the contemporary city of Tel Aviv with two nights at the modern, centrally located Hotel Rothschild 22. Culture and cuisine unite as you explore the ancient port city of Jaffa, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the region’s delicious culinary treats. Travel north along the Mediterranean Sea and peer into the Biblical history of Paul at Caesarea where he was imprisoned. Visit the spectacular Baha’i Shrine and Gardens in Haifa and the important Crusader Castle in Akko, an ancient Phoenician walled city. Take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee past Capernaum where the house of Peter is located. Travel to the Golan Heights for a geopolitical briefing by retired Colonel Miri Esin at Mt. Bethel to see former Syrian bunkers. Savor the tastes of Golan Heights with a private wine tasting and winery tour. The beauty of the Jordan Valley and the shores of the Dead Sea beckon as you head south to Masada, King Herod’s mountaintop fortress where the Jewish Zealots fought against the Romans. Swim in the mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea. Feast on the traditional specialties at a Shabbat Dinner. This special trip ends with three nights in the Golden City of Jerusalem. See the tomb of King David, the room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion, the hidden Kotel Tunnels, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Shrine of the Book, as well as unforgettable Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum. Delve deeper into the region with a four-night extension to Jordan and the rose-colored city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other highlights include Wadi Rum, Lawrence of Arabia’s desert hideaway, and the extensive Roman provincial city of Jerash. With a significant savings of $400 per couple and the timely dates, we anticipate this program will fill quickly. Email Destinations & Adventures International at [email protected] to register for this Uniquely Israel tour. We look forward to hearing from you soon. With warmest wishes, Jeff Davis Jordan Ramsey, ’06 & ‘15 Executive Director Associate Director MSU Alumni Association MSU Alumni Association For more details contact Destinations & Adventures at: [email protected] Tel Aviv • Jaffa • Galilee • Caesarea • Dead Sea • Jerusalem MARCH 28 - APRIL 5, 2020 SATURDAY, MARCH 28: DEPART USA EN ROUTE Depart USA on your overnight flight(s) to Tel Aviv, Israel. SUNDAY, MARCH 29: ARRIVE TEL AVIV ROTHSCHILD 22 HOTEL Arrive Tel Aviv where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Welcome Dinner at Old Man & the Sea in Jaffa Port. (D) MONDAY, MARCH 30: TEL AVIV ROTHSCHILD 22 HOTEL Today explore Old Jaffa including art galleries and an underground archaeological display. Continue to Neve Tsedek, the first Jewish neighborhood outside Jaffa, and home of the Bat Sheva Dance Company. See Tel Aviv’s White City architectural area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, notable for thousands of 1930’s Bauhaus buildings. Spend the rest of the afternoon at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. This evening, dine at Habanot, in a stylish private apartment restaurant in the center of Tel Aviv. (B,D) TUESDAY, MARCH 31: TEL AVIV/HAIFA/TIBERIAS BOUTIQUE KINNERET HOTEL Drive north along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, where Paul was imprisoned and appeared before Festus. The Roman amphitheater, built by King Herod, is still in use for frequent concerts. In Haifa, Israel’s third largest city, see the spectacular Baha’i Shrine and Gardens. Continue to Akko, a walled city settled by the Phoenicians, to explore the Crusader Knights’ Halls, Templar Tunnels and more! This evening, gather for dinner at your Tiberias hotel. (B,D) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1: TIBERIAS BOUTIQUE KINNERET HOTEL Travel back in time as you take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, site of the house of Peter and the center of Jesus’ Ministries. Continue to Golan Heights for a geopolitical briefing by retired Colonel Miri Esin at Mt. Bethel and exploration of former Syrian bunkers. Take a well-deserved rest at Katzrin for some winetasting and a winery tour. Dinner is served at a local restaurant. (B,D) THURSDAY, APRIL 2: TIBERIAS/JERUSALEM LEONARDO BOUTIQUE JERUSALEM HOTEL Drive south through the Jordan River Valley to the shores of the Dead Sea. Ascend by cable car to Masada and tour the ancient mountaintop fortress of King Herod where the famous battle between the Zealots and the Romans took place in 73 AD. Continue to the Dead Sea for a swim and a mineral-rich mud experience! Lunch is at a hotel overlooking the Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem for dinner at Notre Dame Rooftop Restaurant with views of the Old City. (B,L,D) FRIDAY, APRIL 3: JERUSALEM OLD CITY & BETHLEHEM LEONARDO BOUTIQUE JERUSALEM HOTEL Start today with a majestic view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Continue to the Old City to visit the tomb of King David and the room of the Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Stroll through the newly restored Jewish Quarter and visit the Roman Cardo. Continue along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Travel to Bethlehem to view Rachel’s Tomb and the Church of the Nativity. Return to the Old City for a night tour of the fascinating Kotel Tunnels, deep below the Temple Mount. Tonight is a home-hosted traditional Shabbat dinner. (B,D) SATURDAY, APRIL 4: JERUSALEM NEW CITY LEONARDO BOUTIQUE JERUSALEM HOTEL Begin the day with a visit to Yad Vashem, the sobering memorial to the Holocaust. Drive to the Israel Museum to visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem. Visit the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. This evening is a Sound & Light Show at the Tower of David Museum followed by a Farewell Dinner at Eucalyptus hosted by famed chef, Moshe Bacon. (B,D) SUNDAY, APRIL 5: DEPART JERUSALEM EN ROUTE Transfer to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport for your departure flight(s) to the USA. Welcome Home! (B) JORDAN & PETRA EXTENSION APRIL 5 - 9, 2020 SUNDAY, APRIL 5: JERUSALEM/PETRA PETRA MOVENPICK HOTEL Cross the Allenby Bridge with VIP services into Jordan. Take the King’s Way to Petra via the mosaic city of Madaba, Mt. Nebo, the supposed burial site of Moses, and Shobak Crusader Castle. Lunch at charming Hikayet Sitti in Madaba. (B,L) MONDAY, APRIL 6: PETRA PETRA MOVENPICK HOTEL Discover the rock-carved, rose-red city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of mysterious charm. A legacy of the Nabateans, Petra was a rich merchant city and stop for the camel caravans bringing frankincense, silk and slaves from Arabia to the Mediterranean. See the iconic Treasury and secluded Monastery. Optional add-on experience: Petra by night. (B,L) Program designed and operated by Destinations & Adventures International TUESDAY, APRIL 7: PETRA/WADI RUM/AMMAN GRAND HYATT AMMAN HOTEL Explore Wadi Rum, the desert hideaway of Lawrence of Arabia. Try your hand at desert breadmaking and go on a 4X4 exploration in search of desert petroglyphs and ancient valleys. Transfer to Amman for an evening of leisure. (B,L) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8: AMMAN GRAND HYATT AMMAN HOTEL Visit the Roman ruins at Jerash, called the “Pompeii of the Middle East,” for its unique state of preservation. Following a Lebanese lunch, take an afternoon walking tour of Old Amman. (B,L) THURSDAY, APRIL 9: DEPART AMMAN EN ROUTE Transfer to Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport for your return flight(s) back to the USA. Welcome Home! (B) Cost of Adventure: UNIQUELY ISRAEL PROGRAM: $5,195 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $1,325 EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2019:SAVE $400 PER COUPLE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY JORDAN & PETRA EXTENSION: $2,195 PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY JORDAN & PETRA SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $1,095 Included in your program are: All accommodations per the itinerary • All tours mentioned in program on a private basis with a DAI premium-selected host All entrance fees and excursions per the itinerary • All airport transfers and ground transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles • Meals as indicated by (B), (B,L), (B,L,D) B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner • Luggage Handling at the hotel Welcome & Farewell Dinners including wine or beer • Meet & greet services at the hotel for arrivals and departures Not Included in your program are: International Airfare • Passport and Visa Fees • Travel insurance (highly recommended) • Optional excursions • Meals and beverages not indicated in the itinerary • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, WiFi/internet, alcoholic drinks (unless indicated otherwise), incidental expenses at hotel, etc. Payment Schedule: UNIQUELY ISRAEL • MARCH 28 - APRIL 5, 2020 A deposit of $1500 per person is required at the time of booking. Deposits are payable by personal check or credit JORDAN & PETRA EXTENSION • APRIL 5 - 9, 2020 card. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. UNIQUELY ISRAEL PROGRAM: A deposit of $1500 pp is required to secure your reservation AllRates rates shown & are Fares: accurate at the time of publication and are subject to change. All prices are based upon foreign JORDAN & PETRA EXTENSION: An additional deposit of $500 pp is required exchange rates the company feels will be in effect at the time of departure. These prices are subject to change Secure your reservation with a deposit of $ charged to the credit card below, resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates.