Israel Jewish Heritage and B'nai Mitzvah (11 days)

Arrive at the Ben-Gurion airport, welcome to Israel! Our representative will meet you at the door of the plane, holding a sign with your name on it. He will then proceed to assist you through all arrival procedures and bring you to your driver who will transfer you to Jerusalem.

Check into your hotel and enjoy some time to relax and refresh after your flight.

Tonight you will sleep in the capital city, Jerusalem.

Enjoy a walking tour through the old city of Jerusalem. Enter the city through the ancient gates and begin exploring the quarters that divide the Old City. See the Western Wall, the only surviving portion of the great retaining wall of the Temple Mount, and head underground for a tour through its tunnels, learning about its construction. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, within the Christian Quarter finishing at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified. Continue exploring the alleyways and sites and enjoy a wander through the exotic Arab Market.

VERY few have done it before: Rappelling down the 500 year old Walls of the Old City !

Begin your day at the National Holocaust Museum, Yad Vashem. The combination of personal experiences, stories and expressions with facts and figures, give visitors a meaningful way to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust with a special Twinning Program (matching the kids with children of same age who perished in the Holocaust).

In the afternoon enjoy culinary tour of the bustling Machane Yehuda food market- a great opportunity to taste the local produce and hear the urban stories of the merchants working there.

At the City of David, follow the biblical narrative of the beginnings of the city as you wade through Hezekiah’s water tunnel where the water can go up to your waist or walk through a dry underground tunnel and viewing the remains of David's Palace, the Royal Quarters, and remarkable remnants of Biblical homes.

Drive to the lowest place on Earth, 1,200 feet below sea level, the region of the Dead Sea.

See the scenery change to an arid dusty yellow as you descend many feet below sea level. Your first stop will be the great flat-topped mount of Masada sitting next to the Dead Sea. Masada is a natural and almost impregnable fortress which played a dramatic part in the early history of the Jews. Take the cable car, or walk the steep climb, to the top for an incredible view of the desert and Dead Sea, and a memorable story of perseverance by the Jewish Zealots.

After Masada, continue south to the Ein Bokek region. Row kayaks on the Dead-Sea to reach inaccessible spots with special rock and salt formation.

Later, you will be hosted by one of the fine hotels and have the opportunity to experience the sensation of floating on this extremely salty water. Relax and just let the water hold you up! Enjoy the pampering effects of the water and mud surrounding the seas. The hotel will also offer a buffet lunch.

In the morning, hold the Bar / Bat Mitzvah near the Western Wall with an orchestrated drumming circle!

Afterwards, celebrate with a fun outdoor dining experience.

Later on, enjoy a unique fun workshop at an anti-terror training base, learn combat techniques from professional commandos, from the popular Netflix series, Fauda .

Travel to the Galilee.

Visit Tsfat, listen to Jewish soul music meet with a rabbi practicing Kabbala and expect some surprises…

Participate in a real archeological dig with an archeologist at Korazim, a Jewish village from the Talmud era near the Sea of Galilee.

Cooking workshop and dinner in a private home of a Druze family (an indigenous ethnic minority)

The Golan Heights rises up to the east of the Sea of Galilee in the far north east of Israel. The Golan Heights is very important, supplying Israel with over one third of its water, and, historically as the site of many important battles.

Begin the day with a jeep ride along the Syrian border, guided by a local who will give insight into the security of the region while also showing off the natural landscape.

After the ride, head to a kibbutz to meet this unique way of life. Explore the main communal features of the settlement, as guided by one of the kibbutz members. Enjoy a buffet lunch in the dining hall.

The Golan Heights enjoys ideal conditions for vineyards and as such has given rise to many excellent wineries. Taste some of the local produce as a way to wind down at the end of the day.

Head to the coast of Israel to begin your journey south. Visit the natural complex of grottoes at Rosh Hanikra, sitting on the edge of the sparkling Mediterranean. Proceed to Akko, a city with a stirring history due to its prized strategic location. Tour the Knights Halls as you hear about Akko’s most spectacular chapter, written by the Crusaders.

Continue along the Mediterranean Coast until you arrive at the impressive ancient Roman city of Caesarea. See what has been uncovered including the Roman aqueduct, the hippodrome and many other Roman artifacts recreating life as it was.

Arrive to the metropolitan city of Tel Aviv.

Take a walking tour of Tel Aviv, the best way to meet this brash and lively city. A must is a walk down the grand Rothschild Boulevard famous for its architecture and great for people watching! Meander through the charming alleys of Old Jaffa, nestled against the Mediterranean Sea. Hear about the street culture of Tel Aviv, as led by one of our local experts.

Enjoy a Fun wall-painting workshop with Israel’s celebrity street artists

Head to the only center in the world where you can fly an F-16 fighter jet – or at least the simulator! Wear the uniform and learn the basics of flying before heading into the cockpit.

Visit the Innovation Center, learn what made Israel the Start-Up Nation.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

You will be collected and transferred to the airport for your departure flight, with VIP assistance all the way!

Shalom from Israel