2020 PROGRAM DATES
View the 2020 Itinerary & Details
TWO SPOTS REMAINING!
- April 26 - May 2, 2020 | 7 DAYS
- April 26 - May 5, 2020 | 10 DAYS
2021 PROGRAM DATES
- April 12 - April 17, 2021 | 6 DAYS
- April 12 - April 22, 2021 | 11 DAYS
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
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 | The Land of Renewal
- Arrive at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on your self-booked flight
An airport VIP greeting and complimentary transfer to our Carmel Mountains hotel is included for all arriving by 4:20pm this day - Check-in to our hotel in Zichron Yaakov, an early Aliyah Movement town in the Carmel Mountains (breakfast included) – The rest of the day is free to relax, enjoy the hotel facility and explore the Zichron Yaakov community
- Evening: Tasting, tour, and Israel welcome dinner at the Binyamina Winery
OVERNIGHT: Elma Arts Hotel, Zichron Yaakov
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 | A Young Nation of Immigrants
- Short walking tour of Zichron Yaakov – celebrate the pioneers who risked it all for a new beginning in the Land of Israel
- Atlit Detention Camp – Learn about the challenges faced by Jewish refugees arriving on the shores of Israel following the Holocaust
- Experience how Israel absorbs its immigrants of today at Yemin Orde Youth Village – including a shared lunch with the student community
- Ein Hod Artists’ Colony – Explore this picturesque village of artists and craftspeople in the Carmel Mountains
- Evening: Attend a local ceremony marking 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
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 | Remembering the Sacrifice
Today is Yom Hazikaron, Israeli Memorial Day
- Depart from the Carmel Mountains and travel Jerusalem
- Stop en route to visit Latrun Fortress, the site of a key battle for Jerusalem in the 1948 War for Independence (the national siren will be observed here)
- Ascend to Jerusalem – welcome ceremony at the Haas Promenade overlook
- Mahane Yehuda – Experience this colorful open-air marketplace and sample your way through the market with the "Shuk Bites" lunch card
- Check-in to our central Jerusalem accommodations
- Evening: Join Jerusalem’s local Yom HaAtzmaut celebrations!
OVERNIGHT: Herbert Samuel Hotel, Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 | Celebrating Independence
Today is Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli Independence Day
- Option #1 – Day tour to Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea
- Option #2 – Celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut marching from City Hall 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
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021 | Returning to the Old City
- Option #1 – Old City tour including the Southern Wall and City of David Excavations
- Option #2 – Geo-political tour of Jerusalem and a tour of Bethlehem
- Return to our accommodations and prepare for the start of Shabbat in Jerusalem
- Shabbat dinner is at our accommodations, joined by Lone Soldiers in the IDF
OVERNIGHT: Herbert Samuel Hotel, Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 | Shabbat in Jerusalem
All touring today is on foot
- Shabbat programming options are available in the morning
- Guided tour of the graffiti art at Mahane Yehuda, only visible when the market is closed
- Lunch is included at our accommodations
- Afternoon – Life Beyond the Old City Walls: Montefiore's Windmill, Yemin Moshe and the Jerusalem First Station Market
- Celebrate Havdalah and the start of a new week – free evening and dinner on own
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 18, 2021 | To the Negev Desert
- Depart from Jerusalem, and head south towards the Negev Desert
- Explore the Bell Caves at Beit Guvrin National Park
- Take part in a traditional Ethiopian cooking workshop and lunch at Atachlit
- Encounter Israel’s Bedouin community at the Lakiya women’s weaving initiative
- Arrive in the Negev Desert and check-in to our accommodations above the Nahal Tzin Canyon – dinner is included at the hotel
- Evening: Explore the deep desert night sky on a guided tour with Astronomy Israel
OVERNIGHT: Kedma Hotel, Negev Desert
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 | The Desert Blooms
- Discover how Israel is fulfilling their vision for a desert in bloom at the Ramat HaNegev desert agriculture research facility
- Honor Paula & David Ben Gurion’s legacy at their modest desert home in Sde Boker
- 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 in Nahal Tzin with a professional geologist
- Experience a traditional Poike Pot dinner and bonfire in the desert wilderness
OVERNIGHT: Kedma Hotel, Negev Desert
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 | Innovation & Adaptation
- Continue to Sderot near the Gaza frontier – Learn how this community adapted to its reality visiting a fortified playground
- Learn about how Israel has addressed its persistent water challenges on a tour of its world-leading desalination plant in Ashkelon (lunch on own in Ashkelon)
- Arrive in Tel Aviv and spend the rest of the afternoon browsing the Nahalat Binyamin Street Festival and Carmel Market
- Evening: Experience a gourmet meal in the dark with new senses at Blackout in Jaffa's Nalagaat Center – a performing arts center for deaf and blind artists
OVERNIGHT: Renaissance Hotel, Tel Aviv
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 | The Spirit of Tel Aviv
- Relaxed morning to rest and enjoy Tel Aviv’s beach culture
- Sample your way through the Levinsky Market on a guided culinary lunch tour of this Tel Aviv landmark
- Learn how Israel became the “Startup Nation” at the Peres Center for Peace & Innovation in Jaffa
- Tour of the Yaakov Agam Museum of Art, and discover the life story of Israel’s pre-eminent modern artist
- Free evening and dinner on own
OVERNIGHT: Renaissance Hotel, Tel Aviv
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 | Shalom U’Lhitraot
- Volunteer at the Jaffa Institute – An innovative charity dedicated to combating poverty in one of Israel's most diverse neighborhoods
- Explore the ancient seaport of Jaffa and browse the Jaffa Flea Market
- Port-to-port bicycle tour of Tel Aviv from the ancient Jaffa Seaport to the modern Tel Aviv Port (e-bikes available)
- The Rabin Center – Recount the story of the State of Israel through the lens of Israel’s most famous soldier-statesman – and stop at the Yitzhak Rabin Memorial
- Final shopping time, wrap-up session and closing dinner at Goshen Restaurant
- Evening – Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport 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
- 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 discounted group travel insurance policy that is not age rated. 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 or staying beyond the tour dates can extend their stay at the group hotels based on our group rates. Contact us for additional details.
PROGRAM COSTS
Sign up at least five months in advance to guarantee your participation and receive a $100/person discount off the posted program costs. All payments are fully refundable up to four months in advance, so your savings are entirely commitment-free.
| Double Room Occupancy | Single Room Supplement | |
| 7-Day Program | April 12 – April 17, 2021 | $2,375/p | $600/p |
| 10-Day Program | April 12 – April 22, 2021 | $3,100/p | $950/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 deposit is due at the time of your registration (all program costs are listed in US Dollars)
- The deposit is refundable up to four months prior to the program start date, after which it is non-refundable
- The balance is due no later than two months prior to the program start date, after which it is non-refundable
- Cancellations must be made in writing, and we encourage you to obtain our group-discounted 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 non-refundable
- Authentic Israel reserves the right to deny acceptance on the tour according to its discretion
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