DAY ONE 

Arrive and transfer to Jerusalem hotel; check in and freshen up. 

 

4:00 pm: An optional outing to Shalva (The Association for Mentally & Physically Challenged Children in Israel) providing a wonderful opportunity for teen-agers and young adults to connect with a charitable organization in Israel.

 

SHALVA is built upon a foundation of love, hope, faith and respect. The organization provides services to more than 500 participants with special needs, including infants, children, adolescents and young adults via a plethora of tailored programs and round-the-clock therapies, seven days a week. SHALVA accompanies the child and his/her family from birth to adulthood. Individual programs are designed so that each participant reaches his/her full potential. By placing an emphasis on social interaction, the child with special needs can better integrate into the community.

 

Evening: Welcome Dinner

Overnight:  Jerusalem Boutique Hotel

 

DAY TWO

Breakfast at the hotel; check out and head to the Dead Sea via the Judean Desert 

Be prepared for an afternoon on the trails; unbelievable scenery lies ahead

 

The landscape, climate conditions and water sources at the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve have created a unique ecosystem of springs, waterfalls and pools surrounded by lush greenery in a desolate desert setting. We will have the opportunity to hike up to and cool off in the refreshing pools and waterfalls of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. 

 

Check into your hotel. Time to relax.

Evening: Dinner at the hotel

 

DAY THREE

Breakfast at the hotel

 

Another full morning hike with a picnic Lunch en route

Late afternoon, time to relax, float in the Dead Sea and use hotel’s Spa

 

At 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth. But you can make this visit a high point by venturing into the waters for a “float,” swimming suspended by the high concentrations of salts and minerals.

 

Evening: Dinner at the hotel

 

 

DAY FOUR

Breakfast at the hotel; check out

Short hike which will be an invigorating experience for all.

Lunch and Tour in the Arava en route to Eilat

 

Dinner and Overnight: Eilat

 

DAY FIVE and SIX

Breakfast at the hotel

Enjoy 2 days of guided challenging hikes in the stunning Red Mountains of Eilat; climb using ropes and ladders for some serious adrenalin rushes

Picnic Lunch en route

Dinners and overnight: Eilat

 

DAY SEVEN

Breakfast at the hotel and check out

Head north to Mitzpe Ramon for some mountain biking adventure or relax at your magnificent hotel at the crater's edge.

 

Ramon Crater is the largest erosion crater in the world. It spans for 40 km, its width is 9 km and its depth is approximately 300 meter. It's definitely the most interesting landscape in the Negev desert!

 

Evening: Dinner at the hotel

Overnight: Mitzpe Ramon

 

DAY EIGHT

Continue north to Tel Aviv

Check in to your hotel.

Optional independent aftenoon visits:

Independence Hall

Housed in what was one of the first homes in Tel Aviv and the private home of Meir Dizengoff, first mayor of Tel Aviv. On the 5th of 'Iyar, (May 14, 1948), the People's Council gathered to hear David Ben Gurion proclaim the establishment of the State of Israel.

Nachalat Binyamin

A quaint open air market in the heart of downtown Tel-Aviv Over the past two decades this market has become synonymous with quality Israeli crafts and folk art.

Visit Sarona

The fascinating and unique story of the Templers in the Land of Israel is spread over 80 years, whereas Sarona’s story has been telling the tale of the Land and State of Israel for 140 years. Today, in its new era, the moshava has an old-new image with an open public space preserving its character. 

Tel Aviv Museum of Art

First established in 1932 in the home of Tel Aviv's first mayor, Meir Dizengoff, has a rich collection of modern and old paintings and is home to works by Israeli and foreign artists. 

Neve Tzedek

The neighborhood was nicknamed "Little Paris" because of its eye-opening architectural innovations. View the beautifully restored houses and streets that preserve the romance of the early days of Jewish urban settlement.

Time to explore this TOP 10 European city’s night life.

Dinner on the beach

Overnight: Tel Aviv Hotel

 

DAY NINE

Breakfast at the hotel

Full day exploring Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa

 

Jaffa is a beautiful city rich with historical and cultural significance. Its strategic hilltop location and natural harbor rendered it a contested place since Biblical times. It was from Jaffa that Jonah set sail for Nineveh, prior to his fateful encounter with the whale. Today it is bustling with its integrated mix of Jewish and Arab citizens, who run an array of colorful markets, fine seafood restaurants and interesting shops. Lunch in Jaffa

 

Final Group Dinner in Tel Aviv

 

DAY TEN

 

Departure from Israel for most.

 

 

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