2023 PROGRAM DATES
7 Days | April 23 - April 29, 2023 [WAITLIST]
10 Days | April 23 - May 2, 2023 [WAITLIST]
2024 PROGRAM DATES
6 Days | May 9 - May 15, 2024
9 Days | May 9 - May 18, 2024
Return to Israel to cover new terrain and discover off-the-beaten-path treasures on a tour that coincides with Israel's major national holidays.
Together, we’ll explore the beautiful Carmel Mountain and the rugged Negev Desert. We'll revisit Jerusalem and Tel Aviv from a new perspective, and we'll tap into the innovative spirit that defines nearly every aspect of Israeli society today.
Israel Revisited is scheduled to coincide with the national holidays of Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day). Together we'll observe the national siren where the entire country stands in honor of those lost, and we'll experience the authentic joy of celebrating Israeli independence, dancing in the streets of Tel Aviv.
On Israel Revisited, you’ll broaden your perspectives and gain a fresh appreciation for a country small in size but big on wonders!
NOTE: Israel Revisited can be connected with a week-long travel experience in Poland as part of March of the Living for Adults
PROGRAM ITINERARY
Below is our projected itinerary, subject to reasonable change based on local considerations
SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2023 | The Land of Renewal
- Arrive at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport and transfer to the Carmel Mountains region of Israel
- Check-in to our hotel in Zichron Yaakov, the historic pioneering town founded by Baron Edmond James de Rothschild in the Carmel Mountains
- Welcome ceremony at Ramat HaNadiv Park in the Carmel Mountains, the resting place of Baron Edmond de Rothschild, a prime supporter of the 19th-century Aliyah Movement
- Evening: Tasting, tour, and welcome dinner at the Binyamina Winery
OVERNIGHT: Elma Arts Hotel, Zichron Yaakov
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023 | A Young Nation of Immigrants
- Celebrate the pioneers who risked it all for a new beginning in the Land of Israel at the First Aliyah Museum
- Experience how Israel absorbs its immigrants of today at Yemin Orde Youth Village – including a shared lunch with the student community
- Atlit Detention Camp – Learn about the challenges faced by Jewish refugees arriving on the shores of Israel following the Holocaust
- Ein Hod Artists’ Colony – Explore this picturesque village of artists and craftspeople in the Carmel Mountains
- Evening: Take part in a local ceremony commemorating the start of Yom HaZikaron – Israel’s Memorial Day
- Dinner is included at the hotel this evening
OVERNIGHT: Elma Arts Hotel, Zichron Yaakov
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023 | Remembering the Sacrifice
Today is Yom Hazikaron, Israeli Memorial Day
- Depart from the Carmel Mountains and travel towards Jerusalem
- Stop en route at Kastel Fortress, the site of a key battle for Jerusalem in the 1948 War for Independence – observe a minute of silence as the national Yom HaZikaron siren sounds
- Arrive to Jerusalem, and sample your way through Jerusalem's iconic Mahane Yehuda open-air market using the“Shuk Bites” tasting card
- Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the newly dedicated Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, a project of the Simon Wiesenthal Center
- Evening: Dinner on your own and join Jerusalem’s Erev Yom HaAtzmaut celebrations!
OVERNIGHT: Herbert Samuel Hotel, Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023 | Celebrating Independence
Today is Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli Independence Day
- Option #1 – Day tour to Masada and the Dead Sea (extra cost)
- Option #2 – Free day to enjoy Jerusalem on your own
- Option #3 – Celebrate Independence Day in Jerusalem by taking part in March of the Living’s parade from City Hall to the Western Wall
- Evening: Attend a special Yom HaAtzmaut concert and event sponsored by March of the Living International with dinner included
OVERNIGHT: Herbert Samuel Hotel, Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 | Arts & Culture in Tel Aviv
- Depart Jerusalem for a day trip to Tel Aviv, Israel's cultural and commercial capital
- Volunteer at the Jaffa Institute – An innovative charity dedicated to combating poverty
- Discover the secrets to Israel’s success at the Peres Center for Innovation in Jaffa
- Break for lunch on own in Jaffa with time to explore the Jaffa Flea Market
- Tour Independence Hall – explore the story of modern Israel's creation and its founding values
- Dinner at Balinjera – Enjoy traditional Ethiopian food while being inspired by the restaurant owner's story
- Return to Jerusalem in the evening
OVERNIGHT: Herbert Samuel Hotel, Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 | Returning to the Old City
- Explore new discoveries at the City of David complex, including the recently excavated Herodian Road, once used by pilgrims on their way to the Temple
- Enter the Old City at Zion Gate and explore the ancient Jewish Quarter, including a visit to the restored Hurva Shul
- Break for personal exploration and shopping time in the Cardo area of the Jewish Quarter
- View of the Temple Mount from the Aish HaTorah rooftop and proceed to the Western Wall
- Return to our accommodations and prepare for our Shabbat in Jerusalem
- Kabbalat Shabbat options followed by a Shabbat dinner is at our accommodations, joined by Lone Soldiers in the IDF
OVERNIGHT: Herbert Samuel Hotel, Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 | Shabbat in Jerusalem
All touring today is on foot
- Morning Options:
- Relaxed morning to enjoy Jerusalem on your own or attend Shabbat services
- Return to the Old City to tour the world heritage sites of the Christian Quarter and Arab Shuk (bazaar), including a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Shabbat lunch is included at our accommodations
- Afternoon: Walking tour of Jerusalem's historic Nachlaot neighborhood and explore the graffiti art of Mahane Yehuda that is only visible after market hours
- Evening Options:
- An optional transfer is included to Ben Gurion Airport for those departing on overnight flights
- Group night out at the First Station – a vibrant cultural center on the site of Jerusalem's original train station
OVERNIGHT: Herbert Samuel Hotel, Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
NOTE: Travelers have the option to end their program on Saturday night, and a transfer will be provided to Ben Gurion Airport this evening at no additional cost. This package option does not include the hotel in Jerusalem on Saturday night unless otherwise arranged through our office in advance.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023 | To the Negev Desert
- Depart from Jerusalem, and head south towards the Negev Desert
- Tel Azeqa - learn about the battle of David Vs Goliath overlooking the battleground
- Explore the Bell Caves at Beit Guvrin National Park
- Continue on to the desert city of Be'er Sheva for lunch on own and a visit to the traditional site of Abraham's Well
- Arrive to our accommodations in the heart of the Negev Desert overlooking Nahal Tzin Canyon – dinner is included at the hotel
- Evening: Explore the bright night sky of the desert on a guided tour with Astronomy Israel
OVERNIGHT: Kedma Hotel, Negev Desert
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023 | The Desert Blooms
- Honor Paula & David Ben Gurion’s legacy at their modest desert home in Sde Boker
- Taste the fruits of Israel’s desert agricultural revolution at the Sde Boker Winery
- Learn about the geological phenomenon of the crater at the Ramon Crater Visitor Center, and explore the Crater’s stark features on a nature walk of the Crater’s floor
- Discover the hidden beauty of the desert on an off-road jeep tour with a professional geologist in Nahal Tzin
- Evening: Enjoy our resort hotel facilities with dinner included at our accommodations
OVERNIGHT: Kedma Hotel, Negev Desert
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023 | Shalom U’Lhitraot
- Continue to Sderot near the Gaza frontier – Learn how this community adapted to its reality by visiting an underground playground
- Explore the Yaakov Agam Museum of Art, and discover the life story of Israel’s pre-eminent modern artist
- Return to Tel Aviv for final shopping time, wrap-up session, and closing dinner at Sarona Market, the historic German Templar Colony transformed into a cultural center
- Evening – An optional transfer to Ben Gurion Airport is included for overnight flights onwards
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Benefit from our no-hidden-costs approach so you can enjoy the experience to the fullest!
- Airport Transfer
A VIP airport greeting and a private transfer to our arrival hotel is complimentary for anyone arriving at Ben Gurion Airport between 6:00am and 4:20pm on the first day of the program - Deluxe Hotels
A combination of centrally located, 4-star and 5-star hotels per the itinerary - Guide and Program Leader
A licensed Israeli guide accompanies the group on 24 x 7 basis, and an additional program leader joins groups of at least 25 participants - Touring Bus
A luxury private air-conditioned touring bus with a dedicated Israeli driver
Saturday in Jerusalem is a walking tour day without a bus - Two Meals Daily
Includes tax/gratuities at restaurant meals - All Programming
Site entrance fees and all touring experiences noted in the itinerary - All Applicable Taxes
Additional VAT (tax) applies for Israeli citizens at group hotels - Remote Audio Headsets
For groups with 20+ travelers
- Israel Sources & Resources booklet
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Flights to/from Israel
Request assistance from a travel agent - Local medical insurance (optional)
Get peace of mind with a local health insurance policy and receive medical care without any co-pays, deductibles or paperwork. LEARN MORE. - Travel insurance (optional)
Insure your investment, and plan ahead for the unexpected with a travel protection plan. LEARN MORE.
- Meals not marked as included
- Hotel incidentals
- Israeli staff gratuities
Suggested $100-$125/person
TRAVELING TO AND FROM ISRAEL
Travelers are responsible for booking their own travel to and from Israel. A VIP airport greeting and transfer to our hotel will be provided for anyone arriving to Ben Gurion Airport between 6:00am and 4:20pm on the program arrival day. Guaranteed hotel check-in is available starting at 3:00pm (luggage can be stowed earlier). On the final evening of the program, a transfer will be provided back to Ben Gurion Airport in time for flights departing between 11:00pm and 1:00am. A professional travel agent is available for assistance booking your flights.
Travelers arriving in Israel early can extend their stay at the group hotel based on our group rates. Contact us for additional details.
2023 PROGRAM FLOW
PROGRAM COSTS
Sign up at least five months in advance to guarantee your participation and receive a $100/person savings off the posted program costs. All payments are fully refundable up till December 23, 2022 – so your savings are entirely commitment-free.
| Double Room Occupancy | Single Room Supplement | |
| Program Land Costs | 7 Days | $2,750/p | $1,000/p |
| Program Land Costs | 10 Days | $3,450/p | $1,425/p |
| Masada & Dead Sea Day Tour Optional supplement on April 26 |
$145/p | $145/p |
ENROLLMENT TERMS
Sign up for Israel Revisited by completing the online REGISTRATION FORM
NOTE: Israel Revisited can be connected with a week-long travel experience in Poland as part of March of the Living for Adults
- To reserve your spot, a $250/person fully refundable deposit is due at the time of your registration (all program costs are listed in US Dollars). The deposit becomes non-refundable four months prior to the program start date.
- The balance is due by February 15, 2023, after which all payments are non-refundable and exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis at Authentic Israel's discretion
- Cancellations must be made in writing, and we encourage you to obtain a travel insurance policy
- Payments may be made by check or credit/debit card, however, a 3% processing fee applies for credit/debit card payments (does not apply to the initial $250 deposit). Note: credit card fees are not refundable
- Authentic Israel reserves the right to deny acceptance on the tour according to their sole discretion
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