JERUSALEM – the Old City

Welcome orientation and greeting at the Haas Promenade overlooking the “Old City” • Personal tree planting • Step back in time making olive oil & pita bread & try sheep herding • Explore 3000 years of history at the Israel Museum • Discover and wade through Hezekiah’s Tunnel • Explore the mysterious Western Wall Tunnels stretching under the Old City and experience the city coming alive welcoming the Sabbath at the Western Wall  • Sample middle eastern treats at Machne Yehuda.

NEGEV – Make the Desert Bloom

Ride camels, and enjoy a unique night as we enjoy the hospitality of a Bedouin tent • Climb Ein Avdat a real desert oasis and visit the burial site of Prime Minister Ben Gurion, learn of his dream to make the desert bloom • Explore Israel’s desert while rappelling in the Ramon Crater and bodysurf in the sand of the Kasoui Dunes • Experience a nature walk to see the nocturnal wildlife that have adapted to desert life. 

EILAT – Red Sea Resort

Snorkel or try an optional SCUBA dive to marvel at world renowned coral & tropical fish • Swim with the dolphins and enjoy a disco cruise on the blue waters of the Red Sea.

TEL AVIV – Modern Israel

Enjoy beautiful sandy beaches by the Mediterranean • Fascinating Dialogue in the Dark Experience - daily activities without the use of sight • Explore trendy Shenkin street cafes, artist market at Nahalat Binyamin and colorful Carmel Market  • Discover the ingenious Ayalon Institute – a secret Hagana munitions plant • Learn about late Prime Minister Rabin's assassination, and the current status of the peace process at Rabin Square • Tour Independence Hall where Ben Gurion proclaimed Israel’s independence  • Learn about the freedom fighters – the elite force of the pre-statehood army by visiting the Palmach Museum •  Tour & shop the flea markets in ancient port of Jaffa • Take part in community service activities with the local youth in Ramle.

GALILEE & GOLAN – The North & Fresh Water Source

Meet Israeli peers who will join the group for two days on our “Mifgash” cultural exchange • Take a jeep tour of the Golan Heights • Tour Kibbutz Naot Mordechai site of the famous Naot sandal factory (and yes factory outlet store!) • Kayak and body surf & even zipline into the Jordan River • Chill on the beaches of the beautiful Sea of Galilee with water sports, banana boats, dinner in Tiberias and sunset cruise • Tour Gan Guru – yes there are kangaroos in Israel and swim in the freshwater springs of Sachne • In Safed, take part in a special program - touring this city of ancient synagogues and famous artist markets and learning about Jewish Mysticism • Ride cable cars to the grottos of Rosh Hanikra and enjoy a day of games and initiatives at Kibbutz Yehiam • Discover the fascinating site of Beit Sh’ean where 15 subsequent occupations resulted in 15 cities layered on top of each other.

HAIFA – Mediterranean Coast

Visit the detention camp and prison in the port city Acco where we learn of the British Mandate Period of former Palestine •  Discover ancient Roman city Caesarea  • Test your vocal chords at this ancient amphitheater which has hosted modern concerts including Paul Simon and Eric Clapton • See the Bahai Gardens  • Visit and enjoy hospitality at the local Druze village of Ossafiyah • Check out eCamp – Israel’s Hi-Tech summer camp to see where kids are building robots, making digital art, music, and DJing • Dig, sift, & sort on an archaeological dig looking for artifacts thousands of years old at Beit Guvrin.

MASADA – Ancient Fortress & Inspiration

Ascend the Roman Ramp to Masada and descend via the famous Snake Path. • Enjoy spectacular sunrise over Dead Sea • Float effortlessly in the salty Dead Sea – the lowest point in the world! • Relax in the therapeutic mud spas.

JERUSALEM – the New City

Visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed at the Israel Museum • Very moving Yad Vashem • Pay respects with a visit to the National War Cemetery, final resting spot of Yitzhak Rabin, Golda Meir & Theodore Herzl • Israeli Armored Corps Memorial at Latrun • Amazing stalagmites and stalactites at Absalom Caves • Ride the Time Elevator – a high tech extravaganza to explore Jerusalem’s history • Check out Ben Yehuda Street • Farewell banquet where we reminisce with special friends about all we have experienced together!