Sunday, March 23, 2008 - Departure
Depart Miami International Airport on El Al flight LY102 at 3:30 pm

Monday March 24,008 - Shalom! Shalom and welcome to Israel Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport at 10:00 AM Meet your tour educator Ascend to Jerusalem Pause at a vantage point overlooking the city to say Shehehianu Head to the Jaffa Gate and walk the Old City Ramparts to the Zion Gate Visit King David's Tomb Enter the Old City through the Zion Gate and head to the Western Wall, for a spiritual visit. Check into the hotel Opening sessions Overnight: Jerusalem

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - Jerusalem of Gold Start the day with a visit to the Israel Museum to see the model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple Period and the Dead Sea Scrolls, housed in the dramatic Shrine of the Book Enter the Old City and tour the Jewish Quarter including the Cardo (an ancient market street, still in use today), the Broad Wall, the Burnt House and the Southern Wall Excavations. Explore the Western Wall Tunnels, stretching under the Old City (Subject to confirmation) Overnight: Jerusalem

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - Jerusalem divided and reunited Start the day with a tour of the Seam Lime where Jerusalem was divided between 1948 and 1967. Then tour Ammunition Hill and hear about the Battle for Jerusalem In the afternoon, head to the Sataf Springs for a nature walk. Pause at the Harel Mall for a chance to taste kosher McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut. Overnight: Jerusalem

Thursday, March 27, 2008 - Dig those Bedouins Depart Jerusalem and drive to Tel Maresha to participate in an archeological dig! On your way stop at Tel Azeka and view Ha'Ella Valley, battle ground of David and Goliath. Explore the bell shaped caves at Beit Guvrin Head south for a Camel Trek in the Negev desert. Enjoy a Hafla (feast) in a Bedouin Tent Overnight: Bedouin Tent in the desert

Friday, March 28, 2008 - Way down south... Climb Massada via the Roman Ramp to see the sunrise. Tour the site and descend via the Snake Path. Enjoy a chance to swim (float) in the Dead Sea and stop at Ein Gedi for a short Nature walk. Head south to Eilat Kabbalat Shabbat Festive Shabbat Diner Shabbat Programs Overnight: Eilat

Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Shabbat in Eilat Shabbat Services Parashat Hashabbat Activity - Parashat Shemimni Time to relax by the pool or the beach Havdallah Evening disco cruise on the Red Sea Overnight: Eilat

Sunday, March 30, 2008 - The Negev Begin the day with a visit to the famous Underwater Observatory toi let the marine wildlife get a glimpse of you. Then a short nature hike in the Red Canyon Head north to Mitzpe Ramon for a view of the Ramon Crater Pause at Ben Gurion's Gravesite and discuss his dream of turning the desert green Onward to Tel Aviv Overnight: Tel Aviv

Monday, March 31, 2008 - Echoes of Independence Start the day with a visit to Independence Hall, where the State of Israel was born Depart Tel Aviv and drive north to the site of Atlit British Prison Camp where "illegal" Jewish immigrants were kept after trying to enter Israel. Hike up the Carmel Mountain following the Atlit prisoners escape route and visit the Pre-Historic cave of Ha'Etzba. Visit the Druze Village of Ossafia for lunch and to learn about this unique ethnic group. Drive across the Galilee to the Kinneret Enjoy some leisure time at the beach of the Sea of Galilee Overnight: Sea of Galilee

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - The beautiful Golan Ascend the Golan Heights and view deep into Syria and on the Ghost Town of Kuneitra from Mount Bental. Visit the Talmudic Synagogue in Katzrin (8th Century) Pause at Mitzpe Gadot to view the Hula Valley and to hear about Israel's master spy, Eli Cohen Visit a military outpost and meet the soldiers there Enjoy a kayaking experience on one of Jordan River's tributaries. Overnight: Sea of Galilee

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - Mystical Zfat, and the Galilee Start the day by descending the Arbel Cliffs Then head to Zfat - City of Mystical Judaism (Kabbalah). Explore narrow alleyways lined with ancient synagogues and artists' galleries. Head to the Yigal Alon House at Kibbutz Ginosar for a program In the evening, sail on the Sea of Galilee Overnight: Sea of Galilee

Thursday, April 3, 2008 - Views and friends Drive to Rosh Hanikra and view the caves carved by sea Then to Akko, to tour the Knights' Halls, built by the Crusaders and the underground escape passage. View Haifa and the magnificent Bahai Gardens from atop Mt. Carmel Meet up with friends in Or Akiva for a mifgash session and then head to Ra'anana for a program at Beit Issei Shapiro Say goodbye to your Israeli friends and ascend to Jerusalem Overnight: Jerusalem

Friday, April 4, 2008 - Remembrance and Shabbat Visit Yad Vashem for a program on the Holocaust including the new Museum and the various monuments Visit Mount Herzl, the site of the state of the art Herzl museum (pending confirmation) and military cemetery. Visit the final resting sites of Herzl, Rabin and other Israeli dignitaries along with the graves of Israel's soldiers and learn how the Jewish State honors their fallen. See Jerusalem prepare for Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat dinner Shabbat programs Overnight: Jerusalem

Saturday, April 5, 2008 - Shabbat and Shalom! Shabbat services Parashat Hashavua activity - Parashat Tazria Walking our of Jerusalem neighborhood Closing sessions Havdallah Farewell dinner Head to Ben Gurion Airport

Sunday, April 6, 2008 - Leaving, on a Jet Plane...
Depart Ben Gurion Airport on EL AL flight LY101 at 1:10 am
Arrive Miami International at 8:15 am

* Program is subject to change