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EXPLORING ISRAEL

CONGREGATION BETH
ISRAEL TOUR

Led by Rabbi Jason Nevarez 
October 23-November 3, 2022

 
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DAY 1 – Sunday, October 23 - Depart the US and fly to Israel. Overnight: Flight
   
DAY 2 – Monday, October 24 – ARRIVAL IN ISRAEL – Arrive safely at Ben Gurion International Airport. Welcome by our representative, assistance with arrival formalities and after claiming luggage transfer to     Tel Aviv. Check into the hotel and rest of the afternoon at leisure to relax. In the evening get together for a welcome group dinner and orientation to the program. Overnight: Dan Tel Aviv.
 

DAY 3 – Tuesday, October 25 – TEL AVIV – THE FIRST HEBREW CITY – After breakfast drive throughout "the city that never sleeps" and pass by the National Bima Theater, the Opera House and the beautiful Rothschild Boulevard where you can see examples of the unique Bauhaus architecture and renowned Dizengoff Street.  Stop at Rabin Square, hub of Tel Aviv's political and cultural scene and where Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated in 1995. Proceed to Beit Hapalmach to hear the story of the young men and women who made up the fledgling country's pre-State militia and fought the War of Independence. Take an ethnic tasting tour through Tel Aviv's famous Lewinsky Market, where you'll find a combination of foods and sweets from all over the Mediterranean and hear the unique stories of the local proprietors.  Visit Independence Hall, depicting David Ben Gurion's proclamation of Independence on October 14, 1948 (depends on its opening - currently under renovation) OR walk the Independence trail, a fascinating journey that takes us from a Hebrew city to a Hebrew state, a trail that begins with the founding of Tel Aviv in 1909 and ends with the Establishment of Israel in 1948. Dinner on own. End the day at Nachlat Binyamin arts and Crafts Pedestrian Fair and the Carmel Open Market. Overnight: Dan Tel Aviv.

DAY 4 – Wednesday, October 26 - THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS – Start the morning visiting the “State of Mind” Innovation Center to learn about the new advancements Israeli start-ups are making in different fields. Visit Jaffa, the ancient port city out of which Tel Aviv has now grown. Walk through the narrow passageways and ancient buildings in its Old City, explore some of the many art galleries and wander through the colorful flea market. Walk through Neve Tzedek, one of the most beautiful areas in the city. Neveh Tzedek was the first neighborhood built in the “new” city of Tel Aviv, back in 1887. Explore ANU museum, a fascinating journey that portrays the story of the Jewish people through the generations and up to the present time. Depart Tel Aviv to Sha'ar Hanegev and meet local people. In the evening dinner + concert at one of Tel Aviv's trendy clubs. Overnight: Dan Tel Aviv.

DAY 5 – Thursday, October 27 – ADVENTURES ON THE WAY NORTH – After breakfast and check out depart Tel Aviv and drive north along the Mediterranean, stopping at Caesarea, the city built by King Herod the Great, the largest man-made port of his time and a main source to his wealth. Explore Zichron Yaakov, the lovely town built by the new settlers in the late 1800's. Stop at a Druze village to learn about the culture of this important minority group and enjoy an authentic lunch with some explanations about Druze faith. Drive via Haifa, Israel's third largest and main port city and look over the amazing Baha'i Gardens. Check into your hotel. Dinner on own. Overnight: Pastoral hotel in the Galilee.

DAY 6 – Friday, October 28 – JEWISH MYSTICSIM AND CRUSADERS – Start the driving to Safed, a picturesque city of spiritual people and artists, wrapped in mysticism and mystery, and steeped in sacred atmosphere.  Visit Akko (Acre), UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is a meeting place for East and West, new and old, beauty and ruins, all adding to its uniqueness. Learn about Israel Arab mixed city. Time permit, enjoy the gleaming white cliffs of Rosh Hanikra and the beautiful stretch of beach below. Walk through the artificial tunnels and view caverns carved out by the pounding waves of the Mediterranean.  Enjoy a home hospitality Shabbat dinner at the home of Gadi Elias, a family that has lived in this land for several generations. Overnight: Pastoral hotel in the Galilee.

DAY 7 – Shabbat, October 29 – ISRAEL'S NORTHERN BORDER – Following breakfast drive up the Golan Heights and visit Oz 77, site of a major tank battle from the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Look over the border into Syria and try to better understand the issues faced by Israel's on its northern borders. Visit one of Israel's finest boutique wineries and enjoy wine-tasting and then take a short hike at one of the northern nature reserves, such as the Banias or Tel Dan Nature Reserve. End the day riding a jeep on the western sloops of the Golan – in the footsteps of the Israeli army in the 6 days' war. Overnight: Pastoral hotel in the Galilee.

DAY 8 – Sunday, October 30 – THE LOWEST PLACE ON EARTH – Breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Beit Shean, the largest archeological site in Israel where we'll explore this ancient Roman city with its impressive amphitheater and reconstructed streets. Continue to the Beit Alfa National Park which boasts the remains of one of the most beautiful synagogue mosaic floors in Israel. Drive south along the Jordan Valley Rift, stopping for lunch on own. Visit Qumran, where the oldest Bible ever found – the Dead Sea Scrolls – was discovered. Take a brief hike through the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.  Continue to the Dead Sea Basin and check into your hotel. Experience the unique phenomenon and the spa facilities, pools and beach. Dinner & Overnight: by the Dead Sea.

DAY 9 – Monday, October 31 – FROM MASADA TO JERUSALEM'S FOUNDATIONS – Following breakfast and check-out explore Masada, one of Israel's most famous sites, relating a story of perseverance and power, faith and surrender, ambition and tragedy. Ascend to Jerusalem and upon entering the city stop atop of one of the city's overviews to enjoy the magnificent view and recite the traditional Shehechyanu blessing.  We will enter the Old City and visit the City of David, the core of ancient Jerusalem; view the Gihon Spring and then walk through the Second Temple-period tunnel which brings you up into past the Old City walls. Take the bus up the hill and reenter the city via Jaffa gates – walk to the Jewish quarter for Lunch. After lunch short visit to the Davidson Center at Jerusalem Archaeological Park where you'll view Robinson's Arch, the remains of the bridge between the Temple Mount and the "Upper City" where the high priests resided, the Davidson Center and the Southern Wall Steps.Stop at the Western Wall with a chance to leave a message in between the ancient stones. Walk through the famous Western Wall Tunnels. Walk out of the old city via the Arab Bazar and the Christian quarter, check into your hotel. Overnight: Inbal hotel, Jerusalem.

DAY 10 – Tuesday, November 1 – FROM HOLOCAUST to REBIRTH – Start the day visiting Yad Vashem, Israel's main Holocaust Remembrance and Education Center; there will be "tracks" for both first-timers and returning visitors to allow all to draw meaning from their time in Yad Vashem which, in addition to remembering those victimized by the Holocaust, also testifies to the millions of lives reclaimed in Israel after World War II. We'll than take a political tour around various sites on the border lines of Jerusalem, including the security wall dividing Israel from Palestinian Territories. After lunch drive via Israel's Parliament - the Knesset and the Supreme court to explore the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, the home of several exceptional archaeological finds: The Dead Sea Scrolls and other rare ancient manuscripts. In the afternoon we will take part in a cooking workshop, offering you the chance to learn about Israeli cuisine (including dinner) and afterwards perhaps stick around to enjoy Machane Yehuda's night-life scene. When night falls, something magical happens at the shuk - bars, pubs and restaurants appear on every corner and the entire place turns into one enormous party. Overnight: Inbal hotel, Jerusalem.

DAY 11 – Wednesday, November 2 – JERUSALEM OLD CITY – Walk the Jewish Quarter and climb up to the rooftops of the Old City for a completely new perspective on one of the world's most treasured ancient sites. Walk through the Cardo, the main thoroughfare of Byzantine Jerusalem, and through the Hurva Square, the Quarters main square, where you can visit the beautifully restored Hurva Synagogue. Visit Mt. Zion, the traditional burial site of King David and stop at the Temple Mount observation point, which until 1967 was the closest Jews could get. Take a walk to get acquainted with some of Jerusalem unique neighborhoods. Continue to the Herodian Mansion and discover how wealthy Jerusalemites were 2,000 years ago.  In the evening, view The Night Spectacular, the moving sound & light show at the Tower of David OR walk on own to the Yemin Moshe Windmill and then wander along Ben Yehuda Street, or perhaps enjoy time at the First Train Station, with a variety of different types of restaurants and possible public entertainment. Overnight: Inbal hotel, Jerusalem.

DAY 12 – Thursday, November 3 –  THE JUDEAN HILLS – Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and after check-out drive to the Jerusalem Hills to the beautiful Absalom Stalagmites and Stalactites Cave and the moving Scroll of Fire sculpture, depicting the history of Israel from the Holocaust up to Independence. Continue to the Ella Valley where David defeated Goliath. Drive to Rehovot for a visit to the Ayalon Institute, the underground ammunition factory built by the Haganah to make bullets, under the nose of the British. Enjoy a delicious farewell dinner and then transfer to the Airport for a Safe trip home with unforgettable memories!

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES EXTENSION

CONGREGATION BETH
ISRAEL TOUR

Led by Rabbi Jason Nevarez 
November 4-7, 2022

 
 
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DAY 13 – Friday, November 4 – ARRIVAL – MARINA DHOW CRUISE – In the morning check-out, transfer to Ben Gurion airport and fly to the UAE. Pick up from Dubai International Airport with assistance of guide & Arabian Nights Airport Representative and drop to hotel.
 
19:00 - Pick up for Marina Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner
Dhow brings to you an amazingly unique experience of cruising through the panoramic skyline of Dubai Marina on an Arabic Premium Dhow Cruise. Get indulged in the beauty of this exquisite night on the Biggest Dhow cruise dinner in Dubai gets you to cherish your best moments of dining accompanied by exclusive Live Entertainment. The Floating Restaurant offers with a chance to create the best memories which you will surely cherish for life with your loved ones in Dubai. This amazing Dhow Cruise trip is full of delight with our unique way of pleasing hospitality on the Persian Gulf with a best in class decor that offers much pleasure to eyes and mind. After tour drop to hotel & End of the day.

DAY 14 –  Shabbat, November 5 – DUBAI CITY
08:00 - Breakfast at Hotel
09:00 - We will take half day through the heart of Dubai and explore a fascinating morning tour. The most modern and most desired tourist destination, which has a lot to surprise any tourists who arrives to Dubai. We will have a start with a photo stop at the "Jumeirah Mosque" which is the most captured building in Dubai and then drive towards the open beach, where you will have a stunning view of "Burj Al Arab".  We will proceed towards the "Madinat Jumeirah" (a replica of old city of Arabia) for a photo stop and then to the wonderful palm island where we will have a chance to look at the Billion-dollar hotel project, "Atlantis the Palm". We will pass by the "Knowledge village", Dubai Internet city," and "Media city". We will be having a photo stop next at the "Burj Khalifa" (the world’s tallest building) which is attached to the Dubai Mall (one of the largest shopping mall in the world).
At soaring heights on levels 148, 125 and 124 of the world's tallest building, experience the breathtaking 360- degree views of Dubai on the observation deck and immerse yourself in the region's young yet rich history. Burj Khalifa is the world’s biggest manmade free standing structure and no trip to Dubai is complete without soaking in the might of this magnificent structure.
The Dubai Fountain is the world's second largest choreographed fountain system set on the 30-acre manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai.  Dinner at Kenza Restaurant or Similar [International Buffet]. After tour drop to hotel & End of the day.

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DAY 15 – Sunday, November 6 – EXPO VISIT- DESERT SAFARI 
08:00 - Breakfast at Hotel
10:00 – The Miracle Garden -  Get lost in a one-of-a-kind world of wonderment at Dubai Miracle Garden. Located in Al Barsha South, the park is home to the region's biggest flower garden with more than 45 million blooming flowers across 72,000sq/m, all showcased in a variety of immense sculptures and designs. Feast your eyes on blooming pyramids, stars, igloos, and hearts. Marvel at the record-breaking wall of flowers, or take a stroll under a ceiling of colorful umbrellas. Bursting with vibrant displays, the park feels more like an immersive art exhibit than a tourist attraction. You'll leave knowing you've truly witnessed a miracle: a mega garden in the middle of a desert.

15:00 - Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner - Depart in the afternoon, for a thrilling desert drive over the golden sand dunes, deep into the heart of the desert. A fabulous view of the sun setting over the desert dunes. Arrive at the desert camp, where a traditional Arabian welcome awaits each of you. Enjoy the true Arabian ambiance, at this typical Bedouin campsite, with traditional Arabian carpets, low tables and cushions for comfortable seating. Experience the camel ride, sand boarding, and henna painting or simply enjoy the aromatic Sheesha. Enjoy the sumptuous buffet dinner with a wide variety of barbecue meats, salads, main-course and deserts. The climax of the evening is the stunning performance by the exotic belly dancer, tanoura dancer under the star-lit sky. After tour drop to hotel & End of the day.

DAY 16 – Monday, November 7- DEPARTURE
08:00 - Breakfast at Hotel and check-out
Departure and transfers to Dubai International Airport Terminal 1/2/3 for a safe flight home.

YES! I want to join the
EXPLORING ISRAEL
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL TOUR

Led by Rabbi Jason Nevarez 
October 23-November 3, 2022

Registration Form
 

ALL NAMES MUST APPEAR EXACTLY AS THEY ARE ON YOUR PASSPORT

 

Traveler 1:

I have physical limitations that require special attention:

Accommodations:

I would like:

If you need a roommate, we will attempt to find one for you. If we are unable to find you a roommate, then you will be responsible for paying the additional single supplement cost.

I would like to sign up for the UAE Extension November 4-8, 2022:
I would like to sign up for the UAE Extension November 4-8, 2022:
Travel Preferences:
I / we would like to upgrade my seat on the group flight to:

Flights to Israel and to the UAE: Flights will be available assuming at least 10 peopel on each option
 

1/ With LH TLV only (30 seats)

LH 467 23OCT SAN/MUC 0510P 0120P 24OCT    

2 LH 684 24OCT MUC/TLV 0655P 1135P 24OCT

3  LH 683 04NOV TLV/MUC 0700A 1010A 04NOV 

4  LH 466 04NOV MUC/SAN 1230P 0425P 04NOV

 

Price per passenger: 1280  (taxes included, subject to change)

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Group fares require a minimum of 10 participants and offer the convenience of the group being able to travel together. Seat assignments for groups are allocated by the airline upon check-in and we have no direct control over them. When using group fares – the airline allocates a block of seats for the group, so the group members can sit together, and does the seat allocation within that block. If you have any specific requirements, we will be happy to inform the airline with the hope that the request will be fulfilled.

Israel Tour Pricing Land Only for minimum 25PAX:
 

$ 4,962 per person, double occupancy. (for payments by cashier Check/ wire 3% reduction only $4,817) 
$ 6802 per person, single occupancy. (For payments by cashier check/wire 3% reduction only $6,604)  

* The cost includes hotel overnights, site entrance fees, attractions and meals according to the itinerary.
* The cost may be changed as a result of the effect of cost of fuel and tax on the cost of flights.
* UAE extension land only: $1,676 per person sharing a room/ $2,389 on single basis (includes 1 night in Israel Nov.3 + transfer to Ben Gurion + 3 days' tour at the UAE- 5* hotel - see itinerary)

Terms of Payment:

• $ 300 non-refundable deposit per person due upon registration 
• $ 2,000 per person by January 30, 2022
• The remainder – by August 1, 2022

 

 

Cancellation Policy:


• In the case of cancellation due to a state of war in Israel, all payments made up to that time are refundable with the exception of the cost of transferring the funds.
• $300 deposit upon registration is nonrefundable.
• For cancellation within less than 90 days before arrival $1,000 is nonrefundable.
• For cancellation within less than 45 days before arrival $3,000 is nonrefundable.
• For cancellation within less than 7 days is 100% is nonrefundable. 

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Payment:


The tour is payable by:
• Bank Transfer
• Cheque
• CC ( Visa Master Card and AMX are acceptable ) 
       
All payments are payable to:
NitzanTravel Services LTD.
10 Bialik street, Gedera 70700, Israel
Wire transfer instructions:
Bank – Hapoalim 
Branch 646
Account # 402633
Account name = NITZAN TRAVEL SERVICE LTD
IBAN - Bank Hapoalim B.M.  IL27-0126-4600-0000-0402-633
SWIFT = POALILIT          BANK ADDRESS = Biluim street, Gedera 70700, Israel

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PLEASE READ ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE SIGNING

INSURANCE – DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT:

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 
You must take out comprehensive insurance coverage before travel for cancellation, medical expenses, loss of personal baggage, and money.
This should be arranged not later than one week after purchasing the ticket.
 

Travel insurance may be bought in the US through:
TRAVELAND, 878 Bridgeport Ave. Shelton CT 06484, Mr. Eitan Battat, at:  
1-800-246-0466 Ext. 223, 1-203-814-3535 – Direct or 203-929-6000 Ext 223

Other Travel Insurance Companies in the U.S:
Access America (804) 285-3300 0r (800) 284-8300, www.AccessAmerica.com 
Travel Guard International (800) 826-1300, www.TravelGuard.com 
Also check with AAA or American express.
 

RESPONSIBILITY:
Nitzan Travel Services LTD. or their agents, act only as agents for the passengers in all matters connected with hotel accommodations, sight-seeing tours and transportation, whether by air, cruise, motor coach, motor vehicle, and any other means of conveyance, and shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity or incident resulting from strikes, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, weather, government regulation, or any other cause beyond their control; nor shall they be responsible for any damage or loss of luggage for any reason during the course of the trip, or act or omission of any individual or organization providing the transportation, services, or accommodations in connection with these 
arrangements, nor for any delay or expense incurred due to disruption or revision of schedules, nor for any cause beyond its own control.
The right is reserved to the above to withdraw a tour, or decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour at any time should such person’s health or general deportment impede the operation of the tour to the detriment of the other tour passengers, or make changes in the published itinerary whenever in their sole time at their discretion to cancel any tour or the remainder thereof or make any alternation in route, accommodation, price, or other details, and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal, or inadvisable by weather, avalanches, strike, war, governmental interference, or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result thereof shall be your sole responsibility. All prices are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect on the day of registration, and are subject to change in the event of an adjustment therein.
 

POSSIBLE CHANGES:

Nitzan Israel Travel Services LTD. thereafter known as the Tour. Operators, reserve the right to cancel any tour before departure in which even the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation to the tour members. Infrequently, unexpected and unforeseen local conditions beyond control can prevent the completion of an itinerary, or necessitate alterations in the itinerary. Such local conditions include inclement seasonal variations in climate, changing in airline schedules and equipment, government appropriation of hotel space, labor strikes, civil disturbances or political unrest, etc., events that are beyond the Tour Operator control, and will jeopardize the travelers' comfort, safety, health and enjoyment. In these events the Tour Operator reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary as is deemed necessary.

The Tour Operator will endeavor, in each case to provide comparable substitute or effect refunds. Any savings realized for these changes will be passed to the traveler and any resultant expanses borne by the traveler. Accidents in route may require you to miss part of your return to the U.S. WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO HAVE COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE (medical, accident, baggage, trip cancellation etc.). As a convenience, the Tour Operator or your Travel Agent will supply you with 
application upon receipt of your reservation. If costs do fluctuate due to circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to alter our quoted price to you.

Acceptance of any travel plan shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of this limitation of responsibility.

The person making any booking will, by the making of such booking, warrant that he or she has authority to enter into a contract on behalf of the other person/s included in such a booking and in the event of the failure of any or all of the other person/s so included to make payment, the person making the booking shall by his/her signature thereof assume personal liability for the total price of all bookings made by him/her.

For and in consideration of the tour services by Nitzan Israel Travel Services LTD. (hereafter "Tour Operators"), I hereby release and hold harmless Tour Operators and any of their agents or assigns from any and all claims arising out of their ordinary negligence for any and all risks inherent in the tour and/or inherent in transit to or from the tour destinations described herein.

I/We accept all responsibility for any and all costs arising out of treatment for injuries or damages suffered while taking part in the tour.

Any and all claims or disputes between the parties hereto shall be resolved in the courts of Israel and under Israeli law.

I give Nitzan Travel Services LTD. the right to use any photograph or video recording which includes my image or any audio recording which includes my voice, taken on the trip, unless otherwise indicated by checking this box.

I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of this agreement.

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Traveler 2:

I have physical limitations that require special attention:
I would like to sign up for the UAE Extension November 4-8, 2022:
Travel Preferences:
I / we would like to upgrade my seat on the group flight to:

Flights to Israel and to the UAE: Will be published soon.

Group fares require a minimum of 10 participants and offer the convenience of the group being able to travel together. Seat assignments for groups are allocated by the airline upon check-in and we have no direct control over them. When using group fares – the airline allocates a block of seats for the group, so the group members can sit together, and does the seat allocation within that block. If you have any specific requirements, we will be happy to inform the airline with the hope that the request will be fulfilled.

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