Chai Center Israel Experience!
July 11-19, 2023
Chai Center Community Israel Tour
Day 1 Tuesday July 11th
WELCOME TO HOLY ISRAEL!
VIP Welcome at Ben Gurion Airport
After landing, a Shalom Israel Tours representative will be waiting to welcome you as you exit the plane. Your party will be escorted to passport control, continue to luggage identification and transfer to your chauffeur for hotel transfer.
Overnight: The David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
Day 2 Wednesday July 12th
JERUSALEM’S OLD CITY – THE ETERNAL CAPITAL
Western Wall Tunnels
These famous underground tunnels contain remnants of entire rooms from the Second Temple period. At Warren’s Gate, you’ll stand just a few feet away from where the Holy Ark stood, and feel the yearning of the Jewish people for the Temple for thousands of years.
City of David Excavations
In 1004 BCE, King David conquered this city and secured the place where the Holy Temple would eventually be built by his son, King Solomon. Remaining structures such as Warren’s Shaft and the Tunnel of Siloam exhibit the intricate workings of this ancient capital city.
Jerusalem Archaeological Park
Experience Second Temple-era Jerusalem on the eve of its destruction by the Romans. See a virtual reconstruction of the Temple, visit the stores and walkways of the surrounding city and see the remnants of the staircase that led to the Temple Mount and the Holy of Holies.
Old City Jewish Quarter
The Jewish Quarter remains one of the single most-visited spots in all of Israel. Nestled within one square kilometer of land lay millennia of ancient history. The Old City dates back to the 8th century BCE and is home to numerous landmarks of historical significance.
Overnight: The David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
Day 3 Thursday July 13th
UNITED JERUSALEM – THE NEW CITY
1967 Six Day War – Ammunition Hill
On the night of June 6th, 1967, a four-hour battle took place here at Ammunition Hill in which 36 men lost their lives. Today you can view the trenches and reconstructed bunker that serves as a museum and tells the story of the liberation and reunification of Jerusalem.
Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
In 1963, the Yad Vashem Museum was established as the world center for Holocaust research, education and commemoration. With survivor testimonies, powerful displays, artifacts and memorial gardens, this museum embodies one crucial message: Never again.
Jerusalem “Shuk” Machne Yehuda Market
With more than 250 vendors, this bustling outdoor marketplace is considered the heartbeat of central Jerusalem. Whatever you are looking for, the shuk has it: clothing, Judaica, fresh produce, meats, diamonds, restaurants – and an array of colorful characters throughout.
Tower of David Night Spectacular Show
In the evening you’ll head back to the Tower of David’s rooftop to view an epic nighttime extravaganza of sight and sound, depicting the conquests of the Greeks, Romans, Crusaders, Turks and others, as they tried to overtake Jerusalem. This show is simply “Spectacular.”
Overnight: The David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
Day 4 Friday July 14th
THE JUDEAN DESERT – KING HERODS FORTRESS
Masada Mountain & Cable Car
Ride via cable car to the top of Masada and explore what remains of King Herod’s palace. See what it was like to live there as you view the preserved baths, cisterns and barracks. It was here that leader Eleazer Ben Yair kept the Roman Legion’s siege at bay for three years.
Dead Sea Float Experience
Yam Hamelach, literally meaning “Sea of Salt,” is 417 meters below sea level, making it the lowest place on earth. Its salty water contains unique healing properties, which, combined with the nutrient-filled mud found on its shores, creates one luxurious and healthy day.
Sunset at the Western Wall – evening recommendation
Here stand the sacred remnants of the ancient Jewish Temple. Jews come from all over the world to pray at the wall and feel its strong spiritual presence. The joyful energy and the sight of soldiers’ lively dancing in celebration of Shabbat make an unforgettable experience.
Shabbat Dinner & Overnight: The David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
Day 5 Shabbat July 15th
SHABBAT IN HOLY JERUSALEM
Shabbat Morning at Leisure & Lunch
Enjoy breakfast and your morning at leisure and Shabbat lunch at your hotel.
Jerusalem Old City Shabbat Afternoon Tour
We’ll explore the Old City’s Four Quarters; each stone has a remarkable story to tell…
Overnight: The David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
Day 6 Sunday July 16th
ISRAEL’S COAST – ANCIENT PORTS
Ancient City of Caesarea Ruins
The Caesarea National Park contains the remains of a prestigious city established by King Herod the Great. Prepare to be amazed when you visit the mighty Roman Amphitheatre, the Hippodrome, a 20,000 seat horse racing arena, as well as the impressive Roman Aqueducts!
Tishbi Winery & Chocolate Tasting
Enjoy a wine and chocolate tasting in the Tishbi Winery Visitors’ Center outside Binyamina. Wine and chocolate naturally go together, and Tishbi Winery specializes in both. The winery’s recently redesigned visitors’ center is designed to assault all the senses at once.
Atlit Museum of Clandestine Immigration
This museum captures the lives of “illegal immigrants” to Palestine during the British Mandate. Jews who fled from Nazi persecution and survived the Holocaust found themselves incarcerated by the British in camps similar to those they had fled in Europe.
Tiberias & the Sea of Galilee
Learn about Tiberias old and new. The city was founded in the first century and is located on the shores of Israel’s main source of fresh water, the Sea of Galilee. Walk along the Sea of Galilee Promenade and learn about famous Jewish sages Maimonides and Rabbi Akiva.
Dinner & Overnight: The Setai Suites, Sea of Galilee
Day 7 Monday July 17th
TZFAT & THE GOLAN HEIGHTS – MYSTICS & ADVENTURE!
Golan Heights Jeeping Adventure
Jeep tours take you off the road to hard-to-reach places, such as streams, fields and mud tracks. The Golan is green and lush, with small villages nestled into the hills. Learn about the biblical and historical importance of the Golan sites while enjoying a bumpy jeep ride.
Mount Bental IDF Bunker
Enjoy views of Syria from a key mountaintop location on Israel’s northern border. From the top of this dormant volcano, you will see the majestic Mount Hermon, the picturesque Druze villages of the Golan and bunkers and trenches left over from the Yom Kippur War.
Tzfat Old City & Artist Quarter
Tzfat is one of the four holy cities in Israel. It has served as a spiritual center since the 1600s, when famous Kabbalists roamed here. Tzfat awaits art lovers, soul-seekers and historians to cobblestone alleys, medieval synagogues, galleries and mystical atmosphere.
Dinner & Overnight: The Setai Suites, Sea of Galilee
Day 8 Tuesday July 18th
THE JEZREEL VALLEY & WELCOME TO TEL AVIV
Welcome to Tel Aviv
Stretching along a beautiful beach strip of the Mediterranean Sea for 100 years, Tel Aviv is considered the face of modern Israel. Nicknamed “The White City” for its abundance of Bauhaus style architecture, Tel Aviv was declared a UNESCO World Heritage City in 2003.
Old Jaffa Port & Market
Built 4,000 years ago, the Jaffa Port is the oldest in the world. The prophet Jonah embarked on his ill-fated journey from this port, and building materials for the First and Second Temples were delivered to Jaffa. The metropolis of Tel Aviv is largely an extension of Jaffa.
The Carmel Market
Tel Aviv’s main marketplace is the open-air Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel), located in southern Tel Aviv. Here you’ll find mounds of colorful, locally grown produce, fish, meat and more. Just wandering the aisles of the Carmel Market is a Middle Eastern experience.
Overnight: The Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
Day 9 Wednesday July 19th
FAREWELL FOR NOW…WE’LL MISS YOU!
Farewell Transfer & VIP Check-in Assist
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport where a VIP Escort will be waiting curb-side to greet you. You will skip the long lines and move directly to ticketing. You will then be escorted to the front of the security line, followed by passport control in the staff/reserved lines.
What’s Included? Everything You Need!
3/4 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS
- 5 nights at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem, July 11-16
- 2 nights at the Kinar Classic Hotel, Sea of Galilee, July 16-18
- 1 night at the Prima City Hotel, Tel Aviv, July 18-19
5 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS
- 5 nights at the David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem, July 11-16
- 2 nights at the Setai Suites, Sea of Galilee, July 16-18
- 1 night at the Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv, July 18-19
PROFESSIONAL TOUR SERVICES
- VIP Welcome & Transfer to Jerusalem
- Farewell Transfer & VIP Check-in Assist
- 6 Days Private Professional Guide & Vehicle
- Jerusalem Old City Shabbat Afternoon Tour
- All Site Fees & Activities per the Tour Itinerary
- Shalom Israel Tour Maps/Hats/Bottle Carriers
MEALS IN YOUR TOUR
- Daily Breakfast Buffet at each Hotel
- Shabbat Dinner & Lunch in Jerusalem
- Nightly Dinners at your Northern Hotel
This Tours Runs: July 11-19, 2023
| 4 Star Package, Party of 8 Participants | $3,980 |
| 4 Star Package, Party of 10 Participants | $3,540 |
| 4 Star Package, Party of 12 Participants | $3,280 |
| 4 Star Package, Party of 14 Participants | $3,080 |
| 5 Star Package, Party of 8 Participants | $6,140 |
| 5 Star Package, Party of 10 Participants | $5,600 |
| 5 Star Package, Party of 12 Participants | $5,320 |
| 5 Star Package, Party of 14 Participants | $5,080 |
