The Land of Israel: Past, Present and Future : A Journey of Discovery


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Highlights
- Join thousands of Israelis at the Western Wall to welcome the Jewish Sabbath
- Journey to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, and float in its buoyant and therapeutic waters
- Stay on a Kibbutz and talk with residents about their life in a collective community
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- 13 nights of accommodations
- 33 meals (12B, 9L, 12D)
- 13 expert-led lectures
- 23 expert-led field trips
- 1 hands-on experience
- 1 performance
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
- Taxes
Itinerary

Afternoon: Welcome to Israel. We’ll transfer from the airport to our hotel in Jerusalem via private motorcoach.
Dinner: In the hotel dining room, we’ll enjoy a buffet welcome dinner with coffee, tea, water; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening...
Activity note: Walking about 1 mile throughout the day along cobblestone streets; many unavoidable stairs in the City of David.
Breakfast: At the hotel, choose what you like from the plentiful dairy buffe...
Activity note: Walking about 2 miles throughout the day with frequent stops. Steep incline down from the Mt. of Olives; cobblestones and some unavoidable stairs on the way from Jaffa Gate to the Church of the Ho...
Activity note: Walking about 1 mile throughout the day. Driving approx. 3 miles; up to 1 hour depending on traffic.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We’ll begin by going on a field trip with our loc...
Activity note: Walking about ½ mile throughout the day; mostly indoors. Driving approx. 5 miles; about 1 hour. Modest dress required at Western Wall Sabbath service.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Mornin...
Activity note: Minimal walking for group activities; distance dependent on personal preference.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: Free Time. Take this opportunity for personal independent explorati...
Activity note: Minimal walking for group activities. Driving approx. 70 miles; about 2 hours.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: After checking out of the hotel, we will begin our transfer to the ...
Activity note: Walking about ½ mile throughout the day; sometimes on dirt paths. Driving approx. 135 miles; about 3 hours.
Breakfast: At the hotel, choose what you like from the plentiful dairy buffet ...
Activity note: Walking about ½ miles throughout the day on group activities. Driving approx. 60 miles; about 2 hours.
Breakfast: At the hotel, choose what you like from the plentiful dairy buffet with ...
Activity note: Walking about ½ mile throughout the day; cobblestone streets and some unavoidable stairs in Zefat. Driving approx. 90 miles; about 3 hours.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: Setting...
Activity note: Walking about ½ mile throughout the day; some dirt paths. Driving approx. 120 miles; about 4 hours.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: After checking out of the hotel, we’ll travel to ...
Activity note: Walking about ½ mile throughout the day. Driving approx. 3 miles; about ½ hour.
Breakfast: At the hotel, choose what you like from the plentiful dairy buffet with eggs, cheeses, cereals, salad...
Activity note: Minimal walking as a group; potential for more depending on personal preference. Hotel rooms will be reserved until the morning of Day 15. Transfers to the airport are included in program cost for th...
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Accommodation
- 34 Meals
- 12 Breakfasts
- 9 Lunches
- 13 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Kosher, Gluten Free
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