Day 2 - OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM - Start today's tour at Mount Scopus, for a breathtaking and unforgettable view of the Golden City. Here on Mount Scopus is the famous Hebrew University campus. Continue to Mount Zion and visit the Tomb of King David. Enter the Old City by foot via the Zion Gate. Visit the Jewish Quarter with its reconstructed Byzantine Cardo, the four reconstructed synagogues and Herodian Mansions. Continue to The Western Wall, the only remnant of the Second Temple and the holiest site for the Jewish People. Depart the Old City and drive to the Haas Promenade for a spectacular view of the City of David from its southern side. End the day at a JNF forest, for a Tree Planting Ceremony. This will be an opportunity for everyone to plant, with his or her own hands, a tree in the land of Israel. Overnight Jerusalem.

Day 3 - NEW CITY OF JERUSALEM - Begin the day with a drive past the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) enrobe to the Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book. From here continue to the Holyland Hotel to see the Model of Jerusalem, a miniature replica of Jerusalem from the time of the Second Temple. Drive to the Hadassah Medical Center and see the world famous Chagall stained glass windows, depicting the twelve tribes of Israel. Proceed to Yad Vashem Memorial to the Holocaust and visit the Children's Memorial. The Visit will be concluded with a  memorial service ("Yizkor"). End the day's tour at the National Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl, to honor many of Israel's fallen heroes who have given their lives to establish a secure Jewish Homeland, and stop by the resting places of Yitzhak Rabin, Golda Meir and Theodore Herzl. Overnight Jerusalem.

Day 4 - IN AND AROUND JERUSALEM - Visit the neighborhood of Mea Shearim, where ultra orthodox Jews live in a closed community, preserving their traditional Hassidic lifestyle. Drive to the new Tisch Biblical Zoo for a tour. Proceed to the colorful outdoor market of Machaneh Yehudah and walk through the streets of Jerusalem to Ben Yehudah Street, a pedestrian mall, in the heart of downtown Jerusalem. Stroll through the beautifully reconstructed historical quarter of Nachalat Shivah, with its quaint boutiques and outdoor cafes. In the late afternoon proceed to the Western Wall for a Kabbalat Shabbat experience followed by a traditional Shabbat dinner at the hotel. Overnight Jerusalem.

Day 5 - IN JERUSALEM - Day at leisure or Enjoy a walking tour including a visit to the Citadel and Tower of David Museum, an original display of the history of Jerusalem. Also visit the bustling Arab Market and relive history with a thrilling walk on the walls of the Old City. Overnight Jerusalem.

Day 6 - LATRUN - ELLAH VALLEY - BElT GUVRIN - NEGEV - DEAD SEA  - Depart Jerusalem and travel via Shaar Hagai. It is still possible to see along the roadside old vehicles from the convoys that straggled to bring supplies to besieged Jerusalem during the War of Independence. Arrive at Latrun, former British police station and now the memorial site for the armored corps of the Israel Defense Force. Travel via the Ellah Valley, where David fought and defeated Goliath, to visit the monumental hand-carved Belt Guvrin Caves. Continue to Hatzerim Air Force Base housing the Air Force Museum, where aircraft's from throughout the history of the Israel Airforce are on display. Drive via Beersheva, City of the Patriarchs, to visit an authentic Bedouin tent. Learn about this unique culture and people and enjoy their folklore and hospitality. Descend to the lowest spot on earth, the Dead Sea. Overnight Dead Sea.

Day 7 - BAR/BAT MITZVAH AT MASADA - DEAD SEA - BElT SHEAN - KIBBUTZ - Ascend by cable car the mountain fortress of Masada. Marvel at the breathtaking Dead Sea and the Judean Desert as seen from almost 1200 feet above. Join together for a compelling Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony held in the 2000-year-old synagogue. Visit the famed archaeological site before descending by cable car. On return to hotel enjoy a festive Bar/Bat Mitzvah brunch. Take some time to relax and enjoy the unique opportunity of "floating" in the mineral rich Dead Sea. Continue through the Jordan valley to the recently excavated city of Belt Shean, the most monumental Roman/Byzantine City in the area. Proceed to a Kibbutz, where the next two nights will be spent. After dinner enjoy home hospitality by Kibbutz members and learn about this unique lifestyle of communal living. Overnight Kibbutz.

Day 8 - SAFED - GOLAN HEIGHTS - HAMAT GADER - TIBERIAS - Drive to Safed, famous since the Middle Ages as a center of Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah), today boasting charming artists' colony. Continue the day with an exciting jeep adventure on the Golan Heights. Proceed to Hamat Gader, natural hot springs and crocodile farm. Visit Tiberias, peacefully resting on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and historically an important center of rabbinical learning. End the day with a fun filled visit to a Water Park on the Sea of Galilee. Overnight Kibbutz.

Day 9 - ROSH HANIKRA - ACRE - HAIFA - CAESAREA - TEL AVlV - 
Drive to Rosh Hanikra and visit the spectacular grottos by way of cable car. Proceed to Acre, ancient seaport dating back to the Crusader period. Continue to Haifa. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Bay from Mount Carmel and see the golden domed Bahai Temple situated in the beautiful Persian Gardens. Visit Caesarea, ancient Herodian Port City, and Byzantine center and Crusader stronghold and view the numerous archaeological treasures before continuing to Tel Aviv. Overnight Tel Aviv.

Day 10 - TEL AVIV - JAFFA - DIASPORAH MUSEUM - Morning sightseeing of Tel Aviv beginning with a drive along Dizengoff Street to view the Agam Fire and Water Sculpture, the Mann Auditorium and Habima National Theater. Continue to Old Jaffa, just south of Tel Aviv, which has been restored as an artists' quarter. Enjoy a walk through its quaint cobblestone alleys, stopping at the galleries and shops. From here to the Tel Aviv University for a tour of the Museum of the Jewish Diaspora. View the fascinating exhibits, which trace the dispersion of the Jewish People over the centuries. Overnight Tel Aviv.

Day 11 - IN AND AROUND TEL AVIV - From the top of the Shalom Tower, tallest building in Israel, enjoy a breathtaking view of Tel Aviv. Walk through the historical neighborhood of Neve Zedek, and visit the Suzanne Dellal Center of Performing Arts, a fine example of the original architectural style of early Tel Aviv. Proceed to the colorful and exciting Carmel Market, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, clothing and more. Wander through the open-air arts and crafts fair in Nachalat Benyamin Street. Here you will have the opportunity to see the work of local artists and artisans and shop for gifts and souvenirs. From here head for Shenkin Street, a popular hangout for young Israelis, with its trendy boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. Traditional Shabbat dinner in the hotel. Overnight Tel Aviv.

Day 12 - FLIGHT TO ElLAT - Spend the day at your leisure. Relax at the hotel swimming pool, at the beach or take a walk along the beach front promenade. In the evening, transfer to domestic airport for flight to Eilat. Overnight Eilat.

Day 13 - RED SEA CRUISE - Board a yacht at the Eilat Marina for a cruise on the calm waters of the Red Sea towards Coral Island. In addition to sunbathing, enjoy swimming, snorkeling or windsurfing from the yacht. Lunch will be served on board. Return to the Marina and hotel in the afternoon. Overnight Eilat.

Day 14 - DEPARTURE - Spend the day at your leisure, either at the hotel swimming pool, at one of Eilat's beaches or visit the Underwater Observatory for a fascinating view of the marine life and coral reefs of the Red Sea, from a glass walled chamber. In the afternoon transfer to Eilat Airport for flight to Tel Aviv. Connect to the International Terminal for return flight home.
 

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