• Israel: An Inside View of the Unique Character of the Country, an active discussion and walking tour with your tour educator
• Kibbutz Ideology and Israeli Reality in the 21st Century, night walk and dialogue
• Participate in a program focused on kabbalah through artwork
• Kabbalat Shabbat services at a Reform synagogue in Jerusalem, followed by a dialogue with Israeli members of the congregation
• An Inside View into the Israeli Political Arena, dialogue with a Political Analyst
• Special tour to the Western Wall Tunnels and the City of David
• The new Davidson Center in Jerusalem
• The refurbished Yad Vashem complex in Jerusalem
• Visit Masada and swim in the Dead Sea
• Rafting on the Jordan River (seasonal)
• Jeep tour on the Golan Heights
• Stars of Caesarea interactive center
  
  

Trip Includes

• 7 nights accommodation in selected hotels
• 1 night Tel Aviv
• 2 nights Galilee
• 1 night Haifa
• 3 nights Jerusalem
• Breakfast daily and 5 dinners
• Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach with panoramic windows, reclining seats and footrests
• Services of a friendly and professional English-speaking Expedition Educator throughout  the trip
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• All hotel and airport portage and tipping included

• Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, special dinners, sightseeing, admissions, luggage handling and the services of local guides, drivers, and the Expedition Educator are included.
• Hotel Accommodations: The tour price includes all hotel accommodations, in hotel rooms with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available hotels while considering value. Although the level of the accommodations may differ slightly from hotel to hotel, we are committed to your comfort. Two-bed rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bed rooms with a rollaway cot where available and are not recommended when considering the comfort of those in the room. King-size beds are not available in most hotels; what is considered king-size usually consists of two single beds pushed together and made up separately, but with one headboard. Some two-bed rooms may have two twin - not full- or queen-size - beds.
• Meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
• Expedition Educator: All trips are conducted by our Expedition Educators or local guides who remain with the group throughout the tour.
• Gratuities Included: All gratuities for restaurant and hotel staff.
• Luggage Responsibility: All tour packages allow one piece of luggage per person and one carry-on bag. Excess luggage will be subject to charge of up to $100 per piece. The Travel Agent and/or Tour Operator shall not be held responsible for any damage to or loss of luggage/personal items. All damage/loss must be reported at time of incident and documented in writing by local authorities for submission to your insurance company.
  
  
  

Not Included

• Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from us for travel originating in the United States. Please see Flights tab in the right-side toolbar.
• Personal Expenses: All personal expenses such as: laundry, valet service, cables, telephone calls and postage are not included.
• Guide and Driver Gratuities:
  • 4 seater - $70  (i.e. 2 pax) - per day
  • 7 seater - $90 (i.e. 3-5 pax) - per day
  • 10 seater - $110 (i.e. 5-7 pax) - per day
  • 10-19 passengers: Guide $10, driver $5 - per participant per day
  • 20 passengers and more: Guide $8, driver $4 - per participant per day 
    
    
     

Additional Information

• Airline Security Measures: In the U.S., you must provide identification in the form of a passport at the time of airport check-in for travel to international destinations. Your passport name must match the name on your tour reservation and airline ticket or you may be denied boarding.
• If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S, you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport.
• Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times. You may also wish to visit the Transportation Security Administration website at www.tsa.gov to obtain more information on acceptable identity documentation and prohibited luggage items.
• Holidays and Museum Closures - Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many religious, state and local holidays locally observed in the destinations being visited.
• Photography During Tours: We will occasionally use photographs taken by fellow guests or your trip director for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify us at the start of your tour.