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TO U R S
THE MEMORIES LAST FOREVER!
Highlights Tour of
ISRAEL 14 Night s / 16 Days
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2021/2022
Itinerar y
Highlights
Tour of Israel
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14 NIGHTS * 16 DAYS * 10 TOURING DAYS
TUESDAY DEPARTURE/WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL
4 NIGHTS TEL AVIV * 2 NIGHTS GALILEE *
5 NIGHTS JERUSALEM * 2 NIGHTS EILAT *
1 ADDITIONAL NIGHT TEL AVIV
(WITH OPTIONAL DAY TOUR TO) PETRA, JORDAN
TUESDAY
DAY 1 BEGIN THE JOURNEY
• Depart the United States on your overnight flight to Israel.
(Contact Ayelet Tours for assistance booking flights.)
WEDNESDAY
DAY 2 ARRIVAL
• Shalom and welcome to Israel! Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport you will
be greeted and assisted by an Ayelet Tours representative.
• Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv on own to check in and enjoy the
remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
THURSDAY
DAY 3 TEL AVIV UP CLOSE
• Breakfast at our hotel.
• This morning, we drive through Tel Aviv and learn more about this vibrant city.
• Next, we visit Latrun, Israel’s outdoor armed corps museum, where we explore
and touch the tanks and artillery used by the Israeli Defense Forces and enemy
armies throughout the country’s history.
• We travel to Beit Guvrin National Park to explore some of the caves and
archaeological remains.
• Our final stop today is at the Ayalon Institute, an underground ammunition
factory that played a pivotal role in Israel’s fight for independence at the end of
the British Mandate.
• Evening at leisure and dinner on own.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Ayelet Tours, Ltd., 19 Aviation Road, Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 800-237‐1517 or 518-783-6001 | Fax: 518-783‐6003
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FRIDAY SUNDAY
DAY 4 TOURING TEL AVIV DAY 6 THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST
• Breakfast at our hotel. • Breakfast and check out of our hotel.
• This morning, we visit the Diaspora Museum, where • Today, we drive along the Mediterranean coast to
we learn about the history of Jewish emigration Caesarea, the former Roman capital of the area. Here,
since the destruction of the Second Temple and see we view the ancient theater, the aqueduct and port, as
models of some of the world’s most well known and well as the impressive excavations of the Crusaders’ city.
majestic synagogues.
• We continue to Megiddo, site of biblical Armageddon,
• We stop for a moment of reflection at Rabin Square, whose 20 layers of civilization were featured in James
place of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Michener’s The Source.
Rabin.
• Our next stop is the Druze village of Daliyat el Carmel,
• We visit Old Jaffa, one of oldest ports in the world, where we learn about their unique culture.
where we walk among the many artists, vendors and
cafes as we hear the history of the ancient port and • We enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant.
take in the views of the sea. • Next, we drive to the top of Mt. Carmel in Haifa,
• We continue to Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood where we take in the panoramic views overlooking the
amazing terraced Bahai Gardens.
of Tel Aviv, built in 1909, now experiencing a
renaissance. • We continue to the Galilee to check into our kibbutz
• This afternoon, we enjoy the entertainers, artists, and refresh before dinner together this evening.
shop owners, colorful vendors and craftspeople that Overnight in the Galilee
bring the streets to life on Nachalat Binyamin and
in the adjacent Carmel Market.
• We browse along Sheinkin Street, the lively and
colorful street especially known for its unique shops
MONDAY
and cafes.
• Evening at leisure and dinner on own. (Please contact DAY 7 SAFED AND THE GOLAN
Ayelet Tours to arrange Shabbat dinner at your hotel.) • Breakfast at our kibbutz.
Overnight in Tel Aviv • Today, we tour the mystical city of Safed, center of
Kabbalistic practice, exploring the narrow alleyways
lined with ancient synagogues and artists’ galleries.
• We enjoy a drive through the Golan Heights, passing
former Syrian bunkers on the way to the top of
SATURDAY
DAY 5 SHABBAT SHALOM!
Har Bental for panoramic views stretching far into
neighboring Syria. Our guide updates us on the
• Breakfast at our hotel. geopolitical situation in the area.
• Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Tel Aviv on own. Relax • We continue to Kuneitra, the former Syrian
at the beach, take in a museum or art gallery or just administrative capital of the region, and Katzrin, the
stroll around the city. Israeli administrative capital of the region.
• Dinner on own tonight. • Next, we stop at the award-winning Golan winery for a
tour and wine tasting.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
• Our final stop is at Kesem Hagolan to watch a
spectacular multimedia presentation of the area and its
history in the 180-degree IMAX movie theater.
• We return to our kibbutz for dinner this evening.
Overnight in the Galilee
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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
DAY 8 THE SEA OF GALILEE DAY 9 ANCIENT JERUSALEM
AND NAZARETH • Breakfast at our hotel.
• Breakfast and check out of our kibbutz. • We begin our day with an ascent up the
• We begin our day with a visit to the Church of the Mount of Olives for a magnificent panoramic
view of the City of Gold.
Annunciation in Nazareth, ** which some believe
marks the site of Mary’s childhood home and the • We continue to Mt. Zion, where we visit the tomb of
Annunciation by the angel Gabriel. King David and then proceed to the Upper Room,
• We continue to Tiberias, one of four holy cities in believed to be the site of the Last Supper.
Judaism, where we visit the grave of the medieval • We enter the walled Old City and walk through
sage Maimonides. the newly restored Jewish quarter, including the
• Our next stop is at Capernaum, where Jesus began Roman Cardo marketplace, the Herodian quarter
excavations and the Western Wall, where we have
his ministry and site of numerous miracles. We see
the ruins of several synagogues and the octagonal time for personal reflection.
Church of St. Peter. • We walk the Stations of the Cross along the
• At Mount of Beatitudes, we see the place where Jesus Via Dolorosa, ending at the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre in the Christian quarter.
delivered the Sermon on the Mount.
• We drive by the Roman ruins of Beit Shean, destroyed • We continue to Bethlehem** (security permitting)
over 1,300 years ago by earthquake, recently excavated to view the tomb of Rachel, wife of biblical
and reconstructed on a massive and impressive scale, patriarch Jacob.
then visit Beit Alpha to view the intricate mosaics in • We complete our day with a visit to the Church of the
the synagogue. Nativity and Manger Square.
• We ascend to Jerusalem and check into our hotel. • We return to Jerusalem for an evening at leisure and
• Spend the evening at leisure discovering Jerusalem dinner on own.
and enjoying dinner on own. Overnight in Jerusalem
Overnight in Jerusalem
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SATURDAY
DAY 10 THURSDAY
MODERN JERUSALEM
DAY 12 SHABBAT SHALOM!
• Breakfast at our hotel. • Breakfast at our hotel.
• Today, we browse the extensive galleries of the Israel • Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Jerusalem on own, or
Museum, which recently completed a $100 million just relax and enjoy the calm of the Jewish Sabbath.
renovation and is world class in every way. The galleries
range from pop and modern art, back through the
• Evening at leisure and dinner on own.
Renaissance and Classical periods, with a strong Overnight in Jerusalem
emphasis on Jewish and Israeli archaeological history
with evidence going back thousands of years. We walk
through the iconic Shrine of the Book, which houses
the Dead Sea Scrolls, and see the impressive miniature SUNDAY
replica of Jerusalem as it was during the Second
Temple period.
DAY 13 THE SOUTH
• We continue to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament where • Breakfast and check out of our hotel.
we take a tour and have time for a unique photo • We travel south through the Negev Desert to visit
opportunity by the amazing outdoor bronze menorah Timna with its impressive and beautiful desert stone
sculpture. landscapes, once home to King Solomon’s copper
mines, and marvel at the huge multi-colored rock
• At Mt. Herzl, Jerusalem’s military cemetery, we learn formations.
from our guide some of the heroic stories of those
buried here, including Theodore Herzl, Golda Meir, • We continue to Eilat and visit the fascinating
Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres. Underwater Observatory, one of the largest
seaquariums in the world, built into a coral reef
• We continue to Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust in the Gulf of Eilat.
memorial, where we view the many moving
exhibitions, including the Hall of Names and the • We check into our hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening
Avenue of the Righteous Among the Nations. and dinner on own.
• We drive through Mea Shearim, an Ultra-Orthodox Overnight in Eilat
neighborhood in Jerusalem to learn about the unique
lifestyle of the residents.
• Tonight, we enjoy a Middle Eastern dinner together,
followed by the spectacular Sound and Light Show at
the Tower of David (weather permitting).
Overnight in Jerusalem
FRIDAY
DAY 11 MASADA & THE DEAD SEA
• Breakfast at our hotel.
• Early this morning, we depart for the Dead Sea basin.
• Along the way, we stop at the Qumran caves, the
site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found by a local
shepherd.
•W
e ascend Masada by cable car to view the remains of
King Herod’s fortress, including the synagogue, walls
and bathhouses, as we learn about the Jewish Zealots’
last stand against the Roman forces.
• We descend the mountain and head to the beach to
enjoy the mineral-rich mud and an unsinkable swim in
the healing, salty waters of the Dead Sea.
• We return to Jerusalem later this afternoon for a quiet
Shabbat on own. (Please contact Ayelet Tours to arrange
Shabbat dinner at your hotel.)
Overnight in Jerusalem
®MONDAY
• This afternoon, we head north to the Israeli Air Force
DAY 14 EILAT OR PETRA
Museum at Hatzerim to view the aircraft and learn the
history of Israel’s brave fighting force.
• Breakfast at our hotel. • We continue to Tel Aviv. Upon arrival, we check into
• Enjoy a day of leisure relaxing or participating in some our hotel and refresh, followed by an evening at leisure
and dinner on own.
of the many water sports on the shores of the Red Sea
OR opt for an exciting day tour to Petra, Jordan*. Overnight in Tel Aviv
OPTIONAL DAY TOUR TO PETRA
*(additional cost applies)
• A mini-bus will provide early morning pick-up at DAY 16 WEDNESDAY
our hotels and transfer to the Jordanian border for DEPARTURE
crossing formalities.
• Breakfast and check out of our hotel.
• After assistance with visa processing, we continue across • Transfer on your own to Ben Gurion Airport for your
the border into Jordan, meet our Jordanian guide and
board our bus to begin our touring experience. flight back to the United States. L’hitraot!
• We drive along desert highways to the astonishing
red rose city of Petra, once renowned for its massive
architecture, pools, dams and water channels. Petra is
the legacy of the Nabateans, an early Arab tribe who * Itinerary subject to change
settled in southern Jordan more than two thousand
years ago.
* Visit subject to availability
• Our visit begins with the possibility of a short
(optional) horseback-ride for about a half mile to the
entrance of the Siq. The above program can be extended
and customized for groups or private
• Petra is famous for its huge monuments such as the family tours.
Treasury, Royal Tombs, the Court, Roman Theatre,
Roman Street, Qassier El- Bint (Palace of Pharaoh’s
daughter) and many other smaller monuments which A PUBLIC GROUP DAY TOUR TO PETRA
fascinate visitors. The city itself is almost 45 square km
and is considered to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. may be added for $280 per person, not
including visa fee or border taxes. Listed
• We enjoy a late lunch together. tour cost and Jordanian visa fee/
• We return to the Jordan-Israel border around 6:00 PM processing charge of $69. are payable
to conclude crossing formalities. in advance and are non-refundable.
• We return to our hotel in Eilat for a free evening and
dinner on own.
NOTE: Travelers to Petra must provide
Overnight in Eilat accurate passport information to allow
Ayelet Tours to secure your Jordanian
visa a minimum of 10 days in advance of
travel. In addition, travelers must carry a
DAY 15 TUESDAY
THE MAGNIFICANT
valid passport and $65 per person in US
currency for border taxes on the day of the
RAMON CRATER Petra tour. Credit cards and travelers checks
• Breakfast and check out of our hotel. are not accepted at border crossing. Rates
subject to change without notice.
• This morning, we travel north to Mitzpe Ramon where
we gaze into the Ramon Crater, a geological wonder.
PLEASE NOTE: If you depart from Israel
• We proceed to Sde Boker to view David Ben Gurion’s during your visit (for example to go to
gravesite and original hut. Here, we recall his dream of
turning the desert green and see the ways, in which it Jordan or Egypt even for one day) VAT
is becoming a reality. refund must be requested from customs at
• Afterwards, we enjoy an authentic biblical experience your departure land border at the time you
depart. VAT at Ben Gurion airport will only
at a Bedouin tent, including a camel ride, desert
hospitality and a light lunch. process the refund for any goods purchased
since last date of entry into Israel.
®2021/2022
Dates and Rates
Highlights
Tour of Israel ®
14 NIGHTS/16 DAYS (10 TOURING DAYS)
Land only packages ‐ WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL*
Rates are per person per room, in US Dollars, based on
bed & breakfast daily prices. Prices can be paid by check or credit card.
Small groups of maximum 30 passengers - Transfers are not included
Hotel 4 Star 4 Star 5 Star 5 Star
Plans Standard Deluxe Deluxe Super Deluxe
Tel Aviv Prima City Dan Panorama Carlton Dan
4+1 Nights Tel Aviv Tel Aviv Tel-Aviv Tel Aviv
Galilee Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi
2 Nights Eden wing Eden wing Hadar wing Hadar wing
Jerusalem Prima Royale Dan Panorama Inbal King David
5 Nights Jerusalem Jerusalem Jerusalem Jerusalem
Eilat Prima Music Dan Panorama Eilat Royal Beach Dan
2 Nights Eilat Eilat Eilat
Arrival date in
Israel Double Single Double Single Double Single Double Single
(Wednesday)
3/3/2021 $2,925 $3,960 $3,635 $5,370 $4,275 $6,650 $5,045 $8,130
3/10/2021 $3,215 $4,480 $3,735 $5,470 $4,415 $6,780 $5,145 $8,230
3/17/2021 PASSOVER - NO TOUR
3/24/2021 PASSOVER - NO TOUR
3/31/2021 PASSOVER - NO TOUR
4/7/2021 $3,265 $4,550 $3,955 $5,900 $4,555 $7,060 $5,295 $8,550
4/14/2021 $3,265 $4,550 $3,955 $5,900 $4,555 $7,060 $5,295 $8,550
4/21/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,815 $5,620 $4,555 $7,060 $5,295 $8,550
4/28/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,875 $5,750 $4,595 $7,150 $5,555 $9,030
5/5/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,695 $7,340 $5,575 $9,080
5/12/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,775 $7,510 $5,575 $9,080
5/19/2021 $3,345 $4,630 $3,895 $5,800 $4,775 $7,510 $5,575 $9,080
5/26/2021 $3,345 $4,630 $3,895 $5,800 $4,775 $7,510 $5,575 $9,080
6/2/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,705 $7,370 $5,575 $9,080
6/9/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,755 $7,460 $5,575 $9,080
6/16/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,755 $7,460 $5,575 $9,080
6/23/2021 $3,265 $4,530 $4,025 $6,020 $4,835 $7,610 $5,565 $9,060
6/30/2021 $3,265 $4,520 $3,905 $5,790 $4,625 $7,190 $5,145 $8,230
7/7/2021 $3,265 $4,520 $3,905 $5,790 $4,585 $7,100 $5,145 $8,230
7/14/2021 $3,165 $4,420 $3,805 $5,690 $4,445 $6,800 $5,045 $8,130
7/21/2021 $3,265 $4,520 $4,145 $6,210 $4,475 $6,890 $5,355 $8,610
7/28/2021 $3,335 $4,590 $4,215 $6,290 $4,595 $7,070 $5,445 $8,710
8/4/2021 $3,335 $4,590 $4,215 $6,290 $4,665 $7,190 $5,445 $8,710
8/11/2021 $3,335 $4,590 $4,215 $6,290 $4,665 $7,190 $5,475 $8,780
8/18/2021 $3,335 $4,590 $4,215 $6,290 $4,665 $7,190 $5,475 $8,780
8/25/2021 ROSH HASHANAH ‐ NO TOUR
9/1/2021 ROSH HASHANAH & YOM KIPPUR ‐ NO TOUR
9/8/2021 ROSH HASHANAH, YOM KIPPUR & SUKKOT‐ NO TOUR
9/15/2021 YOM KIPPUR & SUKKOT ‐ NO TOUR
9/22/2021 YOM KIPPUR & SUKKOT ‐ NO TOURHotel 4 Star 4 Star 5 Star 5 Star INCLUDED IN YOUR
Plans Standard Deluxe Deluxe Super Deluxe TOUR PACKAGE
Tel Aviv Prima City Dan Panorama Carlton Dan 14 nights hotel accommodations,
4+1 Nights Tel Aviv Tel Aviv Tel-Aviv Tel Aviv
breakfast daily, lunch at the Dead
Galilee Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Sea, 2 kibbutz dinners, assistance
2 Nights Eden wing Eden wing Hadar wing Hadar wing
upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport,
Jerusalem Prima Royale Dan Panorama Inbal King David
5 Nights Jerusalem Jerusalem Jerusalem Jerusalem all touring and sightseeing in
Eilat Prima Music Royal Beach Dan an air-conditioned vehicle with
2 Nights Eilat Dan Panorama Eilat Eilat Eilat a professional English-speaking
Arrival date in
Israel Double Single Double Single Double Single Double Single guide, and entrance fees
(Wednesday) per itinerary.
9/29/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,775 $7,510 $5,575 $9,080
10/6/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,775 $7,510 $5,575 $9,080
10/13/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,775 $7,510 $5,575 $9,080 NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR
10/20/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,775 $7,510 $5,575 $9,080
TOUR PACKAGE
10/27/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,775 $7,510 $5,575 $9,080
11/3/2021 $3,225 $4,510 $3,895 $5,800 $4,775 $7,510 $5,575 $9,080 Roundtrip airfare, departure taxes
11/10/2021 $3,185 $4,450 $3,845 $5,690 $4,625 $7,200 $4,775 $7,460 and fuel surcharges, transfers
11/17/2021 $3,165 $4,400 $3,615 $5,230 $4,505 $6,970 $4,745 $7,410 upon arrival and departure,
11/24/2021 $3,075 $4,250 $3,345 $4,690 $4,425 $6,800 $4,715 $7,360 border taxes and visa fees, tips to
12/1/2021 $2,985 $4,090 $3,345 $4,690 $4,425 $6,800 $4,715 $7,360 driver, guide, waitstaff, porters,
12/8/2021 $3,025 $4,130 $3,385 $4,780 $4,675 $7,310 $4,715 $7,360
housekeepers, etc. (budget
12/15/2021 $3,145 $4,250 $3,925 $5,830 $4,885 $7,720 $4,715 $7,360
12/22/2021 $3,145 $4,250 $4,025 $6,050 $4,835 $7,610 $4,715 $7,360
$15‐$20 per person, per day),
12/29/2021 $3,015 $4,110 $3,475 $4,950 $4,355 $6,680 $4,565 $7,060 meals not listed above, items
1/5/2022 $2,985 $4,090 $3,475 $4,950 $4,155 $6,280 $4,465 $6,860 of a personal nature or travel
1/12/2022 $2,985 $4,090 $3,475 $4,950 $4,155 $6,280 $4,465 $6,860 insurance (highly recommended;
1/19/2022 $2,985 $4,090 $3,475 $4,950 $4,155 $6,280 $4,465 $6,860 find options at http://www.ayelet.
1/26/2022 $2,885 $4,000 $3,245 $4,590 $4,055 $6,180 $4,365 $6,760 com/travelinsurance.htm)
2/2/2022 $2,985 $4,090 $3,345 $4,690 $4,155 $6,280 $4,465 $6,860
2/9/2022 $2,985 $4,090 $3,345 $4,690 $4,155 $6,280 $4,465 $6,860
2/16/2022 $3,015 $4,140 $3,385 $4,780 $4,235 $6,420 $4,525 $6,980
For the most up to date
2/23/2022 $3,135 $4,350 $3,605 $5,200 $4,395 $6,750 $5,015 $7,950
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*Most flights from the U.S. are overnight and require departure from the U.S. on the day
BEFORE the date listed here.
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international flights.
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agent for assistance.
upon booking.
Program subject to change. All tours include large walking portions and do not suit
passengers with walking difficulties and/or wheelchairs.
Airport transfers are NOT included, but can be purchased. Please ask your agent for pricing
information. Ayelet Tours, Ltd.
NOTE: Tours are operated in partnership with Rent‐A‐Guide Israel. No credit/refund for any 19 Aviation Road
unused service.
All pricing is based on standard rooms. Hotel availability for each departure is subject to change Albany, NY 12205
and may be Sold Out. The hotels appearing in the table might be replaced with similar ones. Phone: 800-237‐1517
No refund for untaken services: hotel accommodation and touring days.
Itinerary subject to change. Fax: 518-783‐6003
A PUBLIC GROUP DAY TOUR TO PETRA may be added for $280 per person, not including visa fee
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NOTE: Travelers to Petra must provide accurate passport information to allow Ayelet Tours to
secure your Jordanian visa a minimum of 10 days in advance of travel. In addition, travelers must
carry a valid passport and $65 per person in US currency for border taxes on the day of the Petra
tour. Credit cards and travelers checks are not accepted at border crossing. Rates subject to
change without notice.
IMPORTANT: If you depart from Israel during your visit (for example to go to Jordan or Egypt even ®
for one day) VAT refund must be requested from customs at your departure land border at the
time you depart. VAT at Ben Gurion Airport will only process the refund for any goods purchased
since last date of entry into Israel.You can also read
