Day 1: - Departure
Meet at Pearson Airport, say farewell to friends who have come to say bon voyage, board our wide-body AC jet for a non-stop flight to Tel Aviv and - Israel, here we come!

Day 2: - Arrival

PM arrival at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. Our representative and guide will meet you, help you through customs and porters will load your bags onto our latest model, super deluxe air conditioned tourist bus. In the evening, a welcome dinner at the Olive & Fish restaurant. D. Today the second departure on LY will take place.

Day 3: – Jerusalem

Today we begin the day with a Shehechiyanu ceremony. We will visit “Otef Yerushalayim” the new defence wall surrounding the city and many observation points surround the city. We will continue to the Kotel, followed by a tour of the neighbourhoods of Jerusalem. Visit Mea Shearim to watch the preparation for the Passover. Drive through the various parts of Jerusalem to get acquainted with this fascinating city. Visit Ammunition Hill, the site of the battle that liberated Jerusalem in 1967. Early return to the hotel to prepare for the communal Seder which will take place in the evening. BD

Today the second departure arrives at 7:40 am and will join the tour upon arrival.

Day 4: – Passover in Jerusalem
This morning we participate in an optional walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, entering the gates of the Old City to explore the Jewish Quarter. Today is the first day of Pesach and during the afternoon you can rest, visit relatives or walk in the streets of Jerusalem, absorbing the special holiday spirit of this holy city. In the evening we’ll have dinner at Beit Shalom. BD

Day 5:– Jerusalem
We begin our day at the Old City. An introduction to the history of the land of Israel and the region - get first-hand information on all the new developments in the area. Visit the Herodian mansion and the new “Hafirot Hakotel” (the new Wall excavations). Visit the new Davidson Exhibition and the Southern Wall where we will see parts of the original second temple wall! We visit the expanded site of the City of David. New discoveries make this site unique, extremely interesting and allow the historians to illustrate the events of King David’s days. Dinner will be served at the hotel. BD

Day 6:– New City of Jerusalem
We begin our touring at the Model of Jerusalem, which depicts the Herodian period (Second Temple). We continue to the Knesset –the Modern Israeli parliament – and then to the Israel Museum. The Israel Museum holds a unique collection of Jewish artifacts and historical treasures that can only be collected in Israel. Continue to the new Yad Vashem, the holocaust memorial, for a lecture followed by a tour of the exhibits, Children’s Memorial, and Valley of the Communities. After a special “Yizkor” (memorial service), we proceed to visit Har Herzl, the burial place of most of Israel's great statesmen, the Herzl Museum and the military cemetery where Theodore Herzl is buried. If time permits, we will visit the new Supreme Court Building and the Malcha Shopping Mall, and then back to our deluxe hotel for dinner and overnight. BD

Day 7: – Archaeological dig

After breakfast, we proceed for archeological digging at Tel Maresha. We sort out the excavated items and then visit the caves at Tel-Maresha. In the afternoon, on the way back to Jerusalem, we continue to the Tank Museum, a place where you see all the tanks used by the IDF since 1948 or Absalom’s Caves, (if time permits) where we will view the spectacular stalagmite and stalactite caves. BD

Day 8: – Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration

Evening: Tonight, our celebration continues with the Bar/Bat Mitzvah party, where we will be entertained by and enjoy the talents of Israeli artists. A special celebratory dinner (subject to minimum number of participants) will be served - another evening of good times and family fun. BD

Day 9: Tel Aviv

Today we visit Tel Aviv. On the way we stop in Rehovot to visit the amazing Machon Ayalon ammunition factory used by the Hagana before the war of independence. Proceed to the ancient, 4000 year old port city of Jaffa, catch a breathtaking view of modern Tel Aviv, take a stroll through the narrow and picturesque streets of the old city, view the art galleries and enjoy the special Mediterranean atmosphere. We proceed to Independence Hall and after a short lunch-break, visit the Carmel Market and the Azrieli Towers (if time permits) Return to Jerusalem for dinner. BD

Day 10: – Caesarea, Haifa, Tiberias

Today is the last day of Passover. We will leave Jerusalem around 12:00 noon and visit Caesarea, Haifa and Tiberias and will stop for dinner at Decks restaurant, then check into Galei Kinneret in Tiberias. BD

Day 11:– Galilee
Morning, we will start with at Kibbutz Ayelet Hashachar to test our target shooting skills. On to Safed the city of the Kabbalah and artist colony, and then we will drive to Kiryat Shemonah for a visit to the. We then will proceed to the Golan Heights to visit the Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River, continue to Har Ben Tal which overlooks the Syrian side and the entire Golan Heights. We then continue to Katzrin to visit its wineries and the local museum. Back to Tiberias for dinner and overnight BD

Day 12: – Galilee – Dead Sea
We begin the day Tree Planting in the Golan. Continue via Tiberias to Beit Shean, the largest Roman City excavated in the Middle East. We visit the famous amphitheatre, and walk through the streets to admire the Roman architecture and technical ingenuity. Continue to the Jordan valley and pause to view the Kingdom of Jordan from an observation point and continue directly to Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea. There we will have a chance for an evening dip in the mineral rich waters and to cover our bodies with black mud and enjoy the spa which will stay open to accommodate us. Dinner will be served at the hotel. BD

Day 13:– Masada & the Negev
Today we will get up early and ascend Masada via the new cable car. The Bar/Bat Mitzvah service will be held in our shaded spot, ensuring everyone’s maximum enjoyment of the ceremony. We will have a comprehensive tour of the site and after a walk around Herod's Palace. We will then proceed for exceptional family excitement, a special Desert Experience! At “Hanokdim Farm” we’ll experience Bedouin style hospitality feasting at a “Chafla Lunch”. Nearby, we’ll go for a ride in the desert on a camel caravan! We than head to Eilat. On the way, if time permits, we will visit the famous Solomon Pillars. We will later check in at our deluxe hotel. Dinner at the hotel. BLD

Day 14:– Eilat
Enjoy Eilat, great shopping, snorkelling and other water sports or just enjoy the pool and the facilities at the hotel. Friday night and a farewell dinner at the hotel B

Day 15: – Eilat
Another free day to enjoy Eilat. After sundown, fly to Tel Aviv to the international airport to check in to our return flight back to Canada. Those flying with AC will stay in Eilat one more night. B

Day 16:– return flight
Early morning return flight to Canada for those who have decided to end the trip; you may pre plan to extend your stay in Israel. El Al arrival in Toronto is estimated to be at 06:15 A.M. Those returning with AC will be flown in the evening to Ben-Gurion to connect to a 00:10 (next day) departure to Canada. B