Israel the Land of Milk & Honey we invite you to have a taste ……
Family Tour
Day 1
Special welcome on arrival, Walking tour Jaffa by night
Welcome to the land of milk & honey.
Arrival at Ben Gurion* Airport. TMT representative will meet your group as you pass through passport control and greet each guest with a flower. Our warm TMT welcome will continue as each guest finds his or her own luggage and than proceeds to the luxury and ultra-modern coach .where you're going to meet one of the best Israeli Tour Guides that TMT is proud to employ Light refreshments will await you before entering your coach. Transfer to Tel Aviv. Walking tour-old Jaffa by night.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 2
Diaspora museum, Palmach Museum, Independence hall, **Yitzhak Rabin Museum (opening in November 2009)
Foundation of the modern state.
After breakfast, start a sightseeing tour of the modern city of Tel Aviv Jaffa. Tel Aviv at a glimpse: The White City monument by world famous architect Danny Caravan. Visit the Diaspora Museum which tells the history of the Jewish people while scattered among the nations. Proceed to visit the Palmach Museum-the latest experience in museology. The Palmach was the elite striking force ofunderground struggle for the State of Israel's independents. Proceed to Independence Hall where *David Ben Gurion declared Israel’s Independence in 1948. Visit Rabin's Square and **Yitzhak Rabin Museum. Proceed to the new port of Tel Aviv where you can enjoy the ambiance, shopping, food & the beautiful beaches of Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Day 3
Caesarea, Kibbutz Ein Shemer, Druze village - meeting with head of Druze community, Haifa, Baha'i Gardens
The Mediterranean coast – Light & Shadows In King Herod's life….
After breakfast, depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal road to Caesarea.Visit theCaesareaantiquities, the Roman Theater and the Hippodrome aswell as watch multimediaand interactive displays at theCaesareaHarbor. Conclude the visit with a walk on the boardwalk enjoy the cafes and galleries. Proceed to Kibbutz Ein Shemer - the old courtyard of Ein Shemer invites you to experience a Kibbutz the way you have never imagined. , meeting pioneers through stories, including a short movie., preparing and baking rolls in a reconstructed brick bakery., tour of today’s kibbutz on cart pulled by tractor, oak train –trip on a reconstructed Turkish train from 1915. Our tour will end at the Oil press and Flour mill - explanation and demonstration. Proceed via the Druze village near Haifa, enjoy the colorful market. Meet with head of the Druze community. Learn about this special ethnic group and secret religion. Continue to Haifa and the splendid Baha'i Shrine and Gardens and scenic life, Drive to Tiberias.
Overnight : Kibbutz at the sea of Galilee
Day 4
Akko - Templers Tunnel, Rosh Hanikra – Cable car, Tzfat – old synagogue, Meeting with Kibbutz members
Beauty & mysticism of Western & Upper Galilee
After breakfast drive to Akko were we will enjoy the white authentic market, the Templers Tunnels, the Hospitaller Fortress and the new excavated Knight halls, Visit Ramhal synagogue and treasures in the Walls Museum. Proceed to Rosh Hankira, at Israel's border with Lebanon, descend to the grottos in a cable car, entrance to the video experience, visit the grottos. Proceed to Tzfat (Safed), the ancient center of Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah)***, we will visit ancient synagogues and the artists' colony. Return to Hotel. Kibbutz home hospitality, make friends with Kibbutzniks and their children.
Overnight : Kibbutz at the sea of Galilee
Day 5
Visit IDF base + lunch with soldiers, Ayelet Hashachar, Ethiopian absorption center, Katzrin – ancient synagogue, Mt Bental, Kayaking
Israel northern border.
After breakfast, travel north through the Jordan River Valley. Take pride in Israel's soldiers at an elite fighting unit IDF base, including lunch with the soldiers. Proceed to Kibbutz Ayelet Hashachar - visit Ethiopian Absorption Center.
Drive to Katzrin the "capital" of the Golan Heights, to visit the ancient synagogue and the famous Golan Wineries and the Golan Olive Oil Mill.Drive through the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers at Mt. Bental.Enjoy gliding down the Jordan River in a kayak, Fruits & refreshment by the edge of the river.
Overnight: Kibbutz at the sea of Galilee
Day 6
Jeep Tour, Beth Shean – roman byzantine city, Shehehianu ceremony, Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel
Experience the Lower Galilee & first glimpse of Jerusalem
After breakfast we will have an exciting Jeep tour at the lower Galilee toward Mount Arbel for magnificent view point and orientation of the Sea of Galilee, and Hermon Mount. Continue to Beit Shean, the most monumental Roman/Byzantine city in the area. Tour the remarkable excavation of the ancient Roman city, including the magnificent Cardo, Bathhouses, and the amphitheater. Proceed to Jerusalem – upon arrival to Jerusalem we will have Shehehianu ceremony
"שהחיינו וקימנו והגיענו לזמן הזה" at Haas Promenade, where we take in a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Arrivals to the hotel check in & prepare for Shabbat. Special ceremony of Candle Lighting & Kabalat Shabbat at the Kotel
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 7
Museum Tower of David sound & light show
Shabbat in Jerusalem
Breakfast at hotel. Shabbat morning prayers at the Great Synagogue. Remainder of the day at leisure, Explore the city on your own. In the evening we will experience the ancient walls of the Tower of David come alive in a sound and light show that will take us on a tour of Jerusalem's history.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 8
Western Wall, Western wall tunnels, City of David, Dig in Emek Zurim, Jerusalem, colorful bazaars
Jerusalem of Gold
After breakfast, beginour day with a breathtaking view of the entire city from Mt Olives, Drive to Mt. Zion and visit King David's Tomb.Enter the Old City of Jerusalem via the Zion Gate Experience time for prayer and reflection at the Kotel (Western Wall). Proceed to the Western Wall Tunnels walk in the underground tunnel that exposes the Western Wall in its full length. City of David – a travel in layers of time to where the cit of David was founded .discover the secrets of biblical Jerusalem, follow the kings and prophets, walk in underground passages, go to the hidden spring where kings were crowned and walk in the water of Hizkiyahu's aqueduct. Proceed to Emek Zurim Park we will participate in a special kind of archaeological dig. Towards the end of the day, we will enjoy walking through the colorful Bazaars of the of the old city.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 9
Qumran, Masada cable car, Hiking in Ein Gedi Resort, welcome with TMT representative, Kfar Hanokdim, Bedouin Hospitality
Dead Sea the lowest spot on earth
After breakfast, descend through the Judean Hills Visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Tour the Ein Gedi Oasis. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth. Visit Masada. Tour the famed archaeological site including King Herod’s Palace.
Meet and assist by TMT representative at the Dead sea enjoy the opportunity of float / swim at the Dead Sea. At the end of the day we will Arrive at Kfar Hanokdim and we will enjoy Bedouin hospitality including camel ride & sitting next to bonfire.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 10
Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, Biblical Zoo, Time Elevator, Gala Dinner with TMT staff
Modern Jerusalem.
After breakfast, visit Yad Vashem –Holocaust Memorial Museum (age 12 and up only) and the children's Memorial at Yad Vashem. Drive via the Knesset – home of Israeli Parliament and Menorah – symbol of Israel. Continue to the Israel Museum, housing the Dead Sea scrolls and the model of Jerusalem from the second Temple. Proceed to visit the Biblical Zoo of Jerusalem that houses a collection of species mentioned in the Bible and other exotic animals. End the day at Time Elevator a fascinating interactive experience that takes you to unforgettable voyages through time. In the evening we will have Gala Dinner held by Tailor Made Tours staff. Followed with cake and fireworks on it.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 11
After breakfast, departure transfer to your departure flight at Ben Gurion Airport.
"Lehitraot" Looking forward to see you soon
Shalom
Explanations:
· David Ben Gurion – the first prime minister of Israel.
· Yitzhak Rabin-Famous chief of staff of the IDF who won the 6 day war, 1967. was assassinated in, 1994.
· The white city –is another nickname attached to Tel Aviv, once it was recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
· Kibbutz – collective settlement that owns all its assets, none of the members has a private capital, all members needs are supplied by the community.
· Kabbalah - which dates, probably to the 12 century is about reading between and behind the lines of the holy books and finding new significant and added meaning of the Jewish sacred text
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