Resumo de Israel Tour Connection:15 Day Bar/bat Mitzvah Itinerary

15 Day Bar/Bat Mitzvah Itinerary
Day 1, Monday ? Israel Pilgrims
El Al flight to Israel
Day 2, Tuesday ? When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
Arrive in Israel to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion airport by your ITC guide
See the famous Rappaport sculpture, "Scrolls of Fire," an artistic rendition of Jewish and Israeli history (time permitting)
Ascend to Jerusalem and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem
Hotel check-in
Welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 3, Wednesday ? Jerusalem of Old
The day begins with a drive along the pre-1967 border of Jerusalem, continuing on the historic Mt. Scopus
Enter the Old City of Jerusalem via the Zion Gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter
Experience time for prayer and reflection at the Kotel (Western Wall)
Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized "walk" through the Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center
Travel through time at the captivating Jerusalem Time Elevator multi-media production for an impressive overview of Jerusalem history
Meet with the rabbi in preparation for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah program
Dinner at an ITC restaurant
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 4, Thursday ? Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
Early departure for the ascent by cable car to the mountain fortress of Masada for a tour of this amazing excavation and a discussion of the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times. Join together in Masada's ancient synagogue for a compelling Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony
Enjoy a dip in the amazing Dead Sea
Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi nature reserve and hear the biblical story of kings David and Saul that took place there "on site"
Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebratory dinner at an ITC restaurant
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 5, Friday ? Those Who Made a Difference
Visit the unforgettable Memorial Museum and Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem. Walk through the haunting Valley of the Communities and participate in a moving "Yizkor" service
At the Har Herzl Military Cemetery honor the memory of Israel's fallen heroes, who have given their lives to establish a secure Jewish homeland. We'll visit the resting places of Theodore Herzl, Golda Meir, and Yitzhak Rabin
Visit the colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market as Jerusalem prepares for Shabbat
Our preparation for Shabbat takes us to the Western Wall for a short Kabbalat Shabbat experience that will live on in your memory for years to come
We share in a delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 6, Shabbat ? Shabbat in Jerusalem
Explore the wonderful fortress that houses the Jerusalem Museum at the Tower of David to learn about the history of Jerusalem throughout the ages.
Walk through the colorful Arab shuk (market) and tour the Old City's Jewish Quarter
Afternoon at leisure for Shabbat rest or time to visit with family and friends
Free evening "out on the town" in Jerusalem
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 7, Sunday ? Northern Journey
Depart for our trip to Israel's north
At the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, climb on the tanks and learn about the battles that secured the road to Jerusalem
Visit brand new "Mini-Israel," where you can see miniature replicas of a wide variety of sites throughout Israel ? those you are seeing and those you will want to see next time
Continue northeast, and stop to swim in the wondrous natural pools at Sachne, fed by underground springs
Tour the remarkable excavation of the ancient Roman city of Beit Shean, including a magnificent Cardo, many residences, amphitheatre, etc.
Enjoy a Lake Kinneret boat ride followed by a delicious lakeshore dinner at Decks Restaurant
Overnight:, Tiberias
Day 8, Monday ? In the Footsteps of the Kabbalah
Plant a tree in Israeli soil, in honor or in memory of a lovedTour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat
Gain a deeper understanding of the Golan Heights, as you cross the Jordan River and climb by bus to the Golan. Hear the story of the most expansive land battle in the world, which took place here during the 1973 Yom Kippur War
Travel through the Golan by jeep, off the beaten track
Glide down Jordan River tributaries in a kayak
Be adopted by a Kibbutz Lavi family and enjoy their home hospitality. Hear from them about the joys and challenges of maintaining a Galilee kibbutz ? and, of course, make new friends!
Dinner at the Tiberias
Day 9, Tuesday ? Many Layers of History
Travel to Acco, where we will visit the site of a spooky Crusader Castle, the new exhibit about the Muslim period at the Turkish Baths, and the amazing Tunisian Synagogue, which is completely decorated with mosaics depicting stories from Jewish history
Visit the wonderful excavations of ancient Caesaria, including an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct and the newly-opened multi-media center, where ancient history comes to life
At Kibbutz Ein Shemer, enjoy hands-on activities that simulate the life of Israel's early kibbutz pioneers, such as baking in a wood oven, pitching a tent, building a mosaic floor, solving early kibbutz members' dilemmas, etc
Travel south, to Tel Aviv, and enjoy the colorful Nahalat Binyamin crafts market (time permitting)
Free evening in Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps
Overnight: Tel Aviv

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