THE NATURE OF ISRAEL: A Cultural and Wildlife Adventure This adventure is like no other you will ever fi nd to Israel! Long famous for its spiritual wealth and cultural diversity, Israel has always been a stand- “The Grand Dame” of Women’s out destination, rich with history and natural wonder. Adventure Travel Since 1982 2014 ~ Celebrating 32 Years! The cultural, ecological, and historical interactions AdventureWomen travel- ers encounter on this unique trip in Israel are boundless. Almost daily, we’ll DATES have in-depth experiences that illustrate how ancient history, culture and September 8 - 21, 2014 nature are so intertwined in Israel. Crossing through biblical landscapes, we COST delve a little deeper throughout our trip and discover the often overlooked $5,995 from Tel Aviv, Israel ($800 deposit) natural beauty and wildlife surrounding us every step of the way. RATING Visiting the biblical landscape reserve of Neot Kdumim, we’ll explore an ex- Moderate ceptional endeavor to re-create the physical setting of the Bible in all its depth ACTIVITIES and detail. Here are plants from biblical times with names such as the “Forest Archeology, Architecture, Birding, Cultural of Milk and Honey” and “Isaiah’s Vineyard.” We’ll see how Neot Kdumim Exploration, National Parks, Natural History, embodies the panorama and power of the landscapes that helped shape the Photography, Sightseeing, Snorkeling, Swim- values of the Bible and provides a rich vocabulary for expressing them. ming, Walking, Wildlife Viewing, Cultural Performances In Jaffa, one of the world’s oldest cities, AdventureWomen guests are hon- MAIN ATTRACTIONS ored to call on acclaimed artist Ilana Goor in her private home. Outside Tel • Discover daily, with in-depth expe- Aviv, we’ll visit the Latrun Bird Watching Center, a model for restoration riences, how ancient history, culture ecology in Israel, and meet Dr. Yosef Leshem, founder of the bird center and nature are so intertwined in and the driving force behind many of Israel’s birding centers. Israel. • Visit with Israeli artists, biologists, Another highlight of our trip is Kibbutz Nachshon, a strategic region that archeologists, and historians to learn has played a central role in the history of modern Israel, with roots back to fi rst-hand about Israel’s rich spiritual the Biblical period. Viticulture and winemaking have been a part of life in wealth, natural history, and cultural the valley for at least 3,000 years, and the ancient stone wine vats in the diversity. hills and fi elds bear witness to this. In Tel Maresha, we’ll work with local • Stay in superior hotels/accommoda- archeologists on a dig of an ancient subterranean complex that housed tions throughout the trip. • Be treated to the local food and burial grounds, storerooms and hideouts. unique way of life on a Kibbutz. Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo is a world leader in protecting endangered spe- • Participate on an archeological dig with local archeologists. cies, and we’ll meet with Dr. Sigalit Dvir, deputy director of the Zoo, for a • Explore the cities of Jerusalem, Jaffa, special “behind the scenes” tour. We learn about the endangered species Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Caesaria. this zoo protects, such as the Persian fallow deer and the sand cat, both • Relax and swim in the Red Sea at nearly extinct but being rehabilitated at the zoo. Eliat. We travel to the White City of Tel Aviv, to Caesarea for Roman and Byzantine ruins, and to Haifa, Israel’s most ethnically diverse city. Our journey takes us AdventureWomen is the oldest along the Jordan Valley to the magical city of Jerusalem, sacred to the three adventure travel company for active great monotheistic religions of the world – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. women over 30. From Hai Bar Park, known as “Little Switzerland”; Tel Dan Nature Re- serve, blending archaeological fi ndings in a lush backdrop teeming with ADVENTUREWOMEN, INC. | 300 RUNNING HORSE TRAIL | BOZEMAN, MT 59715 EMAIL: [email protected] | WEBSITE: www.adventurewomen.com 406-587-3883406-587-3883 || 800-804-8686800-804-8686 || 406-587-9449406-587-9449 FAXFAX The Nature of Israel ~ 2014 2 animals; stunning Bahai Gardens; a nature trek at Ein Gedi; and to fl oating INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF on the Dead Sea, we end our fascinating trip in Israel at Eilat on the shores YOUR NATURE OF ISRAEL of the Red Sea for birding, swimming, sailing and relaxing. TOUR • 13 days/12 nights, fully guided land and IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVELING TO ISRAEL hotel arrangements in Israel. Round-trip airfare from New York to Tel Aviv, Israel is NOT included in the • Internal fl ight between Eilat and Tel cost of the trip package. Aviv. • All meals as specifi ed in the itinerary. Flights to Tel Aviv: Estimated Airfare Price Per Person (Economy • Complimentary bottled water through- Class): $1,800 per person, international airfare from New York to Tel Aviv, out. Israel on Delta Airlines. All departure taxes and fuel surcharges are includ- • All *transfers from hotels to airports ed in this price (Subject to change). (*included in cost if part of group air arrangements), services and taxes, and When you register for this trip, an AIRLINE RESERVATION FORM is all ground transportation in air condi- enclosed in your registration packet. You need to complete the form and tioned coach throughout the trip. send/fax/email it to our outfi tter and air agent, Lori Charles, who will be • Gratuities for baggage handling. booking your round trip air from New York to Tel Aviv, and any additional air • Superior hotel accommodations from your hometown to New York. throughout in twin-bedded double occupancy rooms with private facilities. Air Schedules and More • Services of a highly-trained, En- Choosing the best possible air arrangements is always a challenge. Our glish-speaking, specialist guide (Amir outfi tter and air agent works with many airlines that offer the best level of Orly) throughout the tour. • All entry fees to visited monument, service, routings and value for many of our AdventureWomen programs. parks, and places of worship. Due to our arrival and departure times into Tel Aviv, it is easiest to fl y as a • All meals as listed in the itinerary. group, be picked up on arrival as a group at the same time, and be taken • One AdventureWomen escort. to the airport at the same time at trip’s end. Roundtrip economy-class jet transportation will be provided from New York NOT INCLUDED IN to Tel Aviv via Delta Airlines. YOUR ISRAEL ADVENTURE September 8, 2014 Delta Airlines DL268K: VACATION Departing New York (JFK) at 11:50 p.m. • Roundtrip international airfare from Arriving Tel Aviv at 5:20 p.m. on September 9 New York to Tel Aviv, Israel, including fuel surcharges and airline taxes. September 21, 2014 Delta Airlines DL269U: • Cost of Passport. Departing Tel Aviv at 12:40 a.m. (check in late night on September 20th • Currently, no visa is required for U.S. Arriving New York at 5:30 a.m. on the same day, September 21 citizens to enter Israel. Israel may issue visas upon entry into the country. This **Please note that all fl ight numbers and current air schedules are subject is free of charge. to change with no advance notice! • Excess baggage charges levied by airlines. HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE NATURE OF ISRAEL TOUR • Meals and beverages, other than spec- First, call (800-804-8686) or email ([email protected]) the ifi ed, plus items of a personal nature AdventureWomen offi ce to determine space availability. As a courtesy, we (laundry). will hold your space for 5 days while you are completing the registration • Personal, trip cancellation, and baggage process, and making personal and travel arrangements. insurance. • Tips and gratuities to your main guide, Next, complete and sign the Trip Registration and International OR Do- driver, local guide(s) mestic Passenger Information forms on our Web site by clicking “Sign Suggested amounts are, on average: Up for this Trip” on the trip page. We can also fax or email them to you. - $10 per person, per day to your main guide; Include, with your forms, the required deposit that can be made by credit - $5 per person, per day to any local card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover), personal check, money order, or guide(s); cashier’s check. You can also give us your credit card number over the - $5 per person, per day for driver(s). phone. Once we receive your deposit and both forms, we will mail you a trip confi rmation/information packet verifying your registration. Questions? 1-800-804-8686 ~ 1-406-587-3883 (outside the US) ~ [email protected] The Nature of Israel ~ 2014 3 Then, to make your airline reservations, call our travel consultant Lori LIABILITY FORM Charles at Classic Escapes, 1-800-627-1244 or1-718-280-5021 to AND FINAL PAYMENT Part of what AdventureWomen, Inc. hopes make your airline reservations. to foster is the taking of more self-respon- PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIRED sibility for our own lives, health, and safety. Please read the Liability Form carefully, sign This trip is rated as MODERATE. This means that you must be in very it, and return it with the remainder of your good physical condition. Trips of this designation offer moderate physical balance due by: challenges. We defi ne “Moderate” as being able to hike/walk from 5-8 miles, in rolling terrain. JUNE 10, 2014. PASSPORTS, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS CANCELLATIONS AND Citizens of the United States must possess a valid passport, which must REFUNDS be valid 3 months beyond your intended stay. No visas are required for Notifi cation of cancellations must be U.S.