A Bar or Bat Mitzvah in Israel is a gift for the entire family, merging traditions with exciting activities. Passing down customs from grandparents to parents to children will lay the foundation for a life-long bond to Israel, lasting for generations to come. The exciting itinerary begins in the historical capital city of Jerusalem, including a meaningful Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony and celebration, continuing with adventures in northern Israel and ending in Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps.
Together with you, we customize each program to match the interests of each individual family, blending their celebration with fun, exciting activities, historical exploration and meaningful experiences in order to exceed their expectations. Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor, tell us your preferences and interests and we can together design your exclusive Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tour.
Itinerary
Day 1
Jerusalem, Israel
Hotel:
David Citadel Jerusalem
Meals:
None
Arrival to Israel.
VIP assistance through arrival procedures at Ben
Gurion Airport. Our VIP representative will meet you at the end of
the jetway and escort you through the terminal, to passport control. Fast track service through passport
control. Baggage claim procedures and
escorting through customs to connect with your private transfer.
Private Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem.
Overnight Jerusalem
Day 2
Jerusalem, Israel
Hotel:
David Citadel Jerusalem
Meals:
Breakfast
OLD CITY - SCRIBE - WESTERN WALL - TUNNELS
Breakfast at hotel.
Enjoy a welcoming overview of Jerusalem. Celebrate your arrival to the city with a
traditional “shehecheyanu” ceremony. It is said that of the ten measures of beauty given
to the world, nine were bestowed upon Jerusalem.
Enter the Old City through the historic Jaffa
Gate. Walk along the 2,000 year old
stones of the Cardo, the ancient Roman marketplace in the heart of the Old
City. Look down upon the crowded plaza from the balcony of the Aish Hatorah Yeshiva and visit their Hall of Notes. Meet a scribe for a private workshop with a “Sofer Stam”.
Walking through the Old City, we are drawn to the
Western Wall, the holiest site in the Jewish tradition. The ancient Kotel now gathers people from
around the world in prayer and celebration.Spelunk through the underground Western Wall Tunnels,
excavated under the homes and markets of the Old City.
Overnight Jerusalem
Day 3
Jerusalem, Israel
Masada, Israel
Dead Sea, Israel
Hotel:
David Citadel Jerusalem
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
JUDEAN DESERT - MASADA - DEAD SEA
Breakfast at hotel.
Journey through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the
lowest place on earth.
Visit Qumran, site of the secluded caves where the
Dead Sea scrolls were first discovered.
Ride the cable car to discover Herod's mountain-top
fortress at Masada, the last stronghold and stand of the Zealots against Rome,
on the edge of the barren Judean Desert.
Enjoy the therapeutic qualities of the Dead Sea,
believed to have wondrous healing powers.
Float on the salty waters, relax and enjoy the facilities and lunch on
site. We have confirmed day-use rooms for you at a local
resort hotel.
Return to Jerusalem.Overnight Jerusalem
Day 4
Jerusalem, Israel
Hotel:
David Citadel Jerusalem
Meals:
Breakfast
CEREMONY & CELEBRATION - CITY OF DAVID - CULINARY TOUR
Breakfast at hotel.
Share in the joy as your Bar/Bat Mitzvah is called to the
Torah for the first time, followed by a festive meal with family and friends.
Continue your exploration of Jerusalem with a visit to
the 3,000 year old ruins and tunnels at the City of David including Warren’s
Shaft and the tunnel of Shiloh.
Private culinary tour in Jerusalem's Machaneh Yehuda
Market with our local culinary expert. Experience Jerusalem's colorful open-air market. Sample a variety of local specialties, meet
the vendors and hear their stories, and learn about the cultural food mosaic
that is Israeli cuisine.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 5
Jerusalem, Israel
Hotel:
David Citadel Jerusalem
Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
YAD VASHEM - CALIBER 3 - SHABBAT DINNER
Breakfast at hotel.
Share in a meaningful private escorted visit to Yad
Vashem, Israel’s official Holocaust museum, dedicated to the memory of the
victims and honouring the survivors.
Participate in a family tour including the unique “twinning” program.
Your Bar/t Mitzvah child will be twinned with a child who did not have a chance
to mark his or her own Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
Travel to the area of Gush Etzion to Caliber 3 for a
private hands-on anti-terrorism training program.
As the sun sets over the city, welcome the Sabbath at
the Western Wall and join in a traditional Shabbat dinner at the home of a
local Jerusalem family, featuring ethnic dishes, prayer and song.
Overnight Jerusalem
Day 6
Jerusalem, Israel
Hotel:
David Citadel Jerusalem
Meals:
Breakfast
RAMPARTS WALK - NEW CITY - ISRAEL MUSEUM
Breakfast at hotel.
Climb along the ramparts and rooftops of the Old City for
a birds-eye view of life within and outside the walls.
Drive through the New City of Jerusalem, past
the Jerusalem Theater, the President’s Residence and the Knesset (Israel
parliament). View the Giant Menorah
depicting Israel’s history through the ages.
The Israel Museum is the country's national gallery. Explore the compound, including the Model of
Jerusalem from Second Temple Period and the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibited in the
Shrine of the Book. Wander through the
Billy Rose Sculpture Garden.
This evening we invite you to be our guests at the
Night Spectacular sound & light show at the Tower of David Museum at Jaffa
Gate. This is an outdoor activity. Please dress appropriately (operates on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday).
Overnight Jerusalem
Day 7
Jerusalem, Israel
Tiberias, Israel
Hotel:
U Boutique Kinneret
Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
CAMEL RIDE - KIBBUTZ - SAFED - GALILEE
Breakfast and check out from hotel.
On your journey through the Judean desert, enjoy
biblical-style desert hospitality and a chance to ride a camel at Genesis Land.
Meet the members of a Kibbutz, settled in northern
Israel. The socialist model of Kibbutz
played an essential role in the pre-State era and early years of the State of
Israel.
In the mystical city of Safed, birthplace of Kabbala,
meander through the narrow alleys leading to ancient synagogues and artists’
quarters. Learn the secrets of Kabbala,
Jewish mysticism with an activity for the whole family.
Ascend to the Golan Heights for an overview of the
region from the top of Mount Bental. Board your jeep for an off-road adventure along
Israel's northern Border. Our local
specialist will share perspectives about life in the Golan Heights and discuss
the significance of the region.
Enjoy a tasty hands-on chocolate workshop at a local
chocolatier.Wine has been part of the local tradition since
Biblical times. Visit a boutique winery
to hear their stories and enjoy a variety of local wines
Meet with IDF soldiers patrolling the northern border,
a rare informal encounter with the young men and women, the pride of Israel,
who are serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
Continue with a water hike in the Snir River –
the third major source of the Jordan River with fresh cold water originated in
Lebanon.
The waves of the Mediterranean Sea crash against the walls
of the old city of Akko. The walls,
fortresses and strongholds that have survived for centuries bear the marks of
many nations that conquered the city.
Explore the subterranean city and bazaars.
Panoramic overview of Haifa from the top of Mount Carmel. See the splendid Bahai Gardens and the
imposing Haifa Bay.
Private traditional lunch in the home of a Druze
family. The Druze are a unique religious and ethnic minority
among Arab citizens of Israel. The Druze are very secretive about their
traditions and we invite you meet them in person and hear their story, while
enjoying some of their traditional foods.
Reminiscent of Leon Uris' Exodus, visit Atlit, just
south of Haifa, which served as a detention center for illegal Jewish
immigrants seeking refuge in Palestine during the British Mandate.
Overnight Tel Aviv
Day 10
Tel Aviv, Israel
Hotel:
The Vista at Hilton Tel Aviv
Meals:
Breakfast
AYALON INSTITUTE - TEL AVIV - JAFFA - GRAFFITI TOUR
Breakfast at hotel.
Travel to Rehovot for a visit to the Ayalon Institute,
a secret ammunitions factory from the War of Independence.
Acquaint yourself with the neighborhoods of Tel Aviv,
such as Neveh Tzedek, the historic train station complex, the open-air Carmel
Market, Rabin Plaza, the revived Sarona compound and the Bauhaus area - a World
Heritage Site.
Meander through the alleys of Old Jaffa, with its art
galleries and lively Flea Market.
The walls of southern Tel Aviv have become the
canvases to local Graffiti artists. Walk
these streets with a private Graffiti specialist to discover the culture and
social issues expressed in the local urban art.
Overnight Tel Aviv
Day 11
Tel Aviv, Israel
Hotel:
None
Meals:
Breakfast
DEPARTURE FROM ISRAEL
Breakfast at hotel.
Private transfer from your hotel to Ben Gurion
Airport.
VIP assistance through departure procedures at Ben
Gurion Airport. Our VIP representative will meet you at the
car. Fast track service through security
check, flight check-in, hand baggage security and passport control. Escort to your gate.
Depart Israel
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Private VIP meet and greet service at Ben Gurion Airport.
Product Terms & Conditions
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS DUE TO COVID-19:
Fully refundable deposit of $500 per person and up to $2500 to be paid at time of booking.
Final payment up to 14 days prior to arrival.
Both the deposit & payment are fully refundable if booking is canceled up to 72 hours before arriving in any case related to COVID 19 both in Israel or the country of origin.
Payment can be by wire transfer or by credit card. For credit cards, we accept Visa, MasterCard & Diners.
