Welcome to Israel!
Arrival in Israel: Mission guests will arrive on their own at the hotel in Tel Aviv. Please note that you may contact Routes if you require any assistance with your travel arrangements
3:00 PM – Check In to the HotelÂ
What’s Actually Happening in the Middle East? Israel 101
Welcome Opening Dinner at the Gueta Restaurant in Jaffa
Gueta is a cozy, kosher family-run restaurant on Jerusalem Boulevard in Jaffa — known for serving authentic Tripolitan (Libyan-Jewish) home cooking passed down through generations
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
Breakfast at the Hotel. Check Out
Old Jaffa to Tel Aviv: Ancient Secrets and Modern Movers Tour
Lets connect 4,000 years of history with the city that never sleeps. Let’s start our day Jaffa at the Clock Tower, winding through the ancient Zodiac Alleys to the Hapisga Garden viewpoint for a stunning panorama of the entire coastline. From ancient port stories and mythology, we make our way to the Neve Tzedek neighborhood. Then Rothschild Boulevard, the declaration of the State of Israel at Independence Hall (from Outside)  and the city’s unique architecture.
Tasting Tour in Carmel Market with Harry Rubenstein
Prepare for a sensory overload! Join the Amazing Harry Rubenstein as he guides us through the chaos and electric energy of Shuk HaCarmel. This is a live-action food adventure where we’ll skip the tourist traps and dive into the freshest, wildest, and most authentic flavors Tel Aviv has to offer. Sample street-food legends, learn the secrets of local spices, and navigate the noise like a pro—and Eat!
Depart Tel Aviv and travel toward the Galilee
Visit Sindyanna of Galilee
Stop in the lower Galilee to take part in an olive oil and spice workshop with Sindyanna of Galilee, a non-profit organization led by Arab and Jewish women creating social change
Visit the Kinneret CemeteryÂ
Visit the Grave of Rachel the Poetess at the Kinneret Cemetery
Continue North and check in to the hotelÂ
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Kibbutz Kfar Blum – Upper Galilee
Early Breakfast at the HotelÂ
Short Hike at the Banias National Park (including the new suspension bridge route)
Drive to Mt. Bental for a spectacular panoramic view of Syria and Lebanon and ATV Adventure Along the Border- Briefing on this key strategic point, with a discussion focused on the Second Lebanon War (The Two Year War) and the ongoing security challenges of the Northern Border
Lunch on ownÂ
While the children enjoy a chocolate workshop at the De Karina Chocolate Factory, adults can relax at the next-door boutique Bahat Winery and enjoy wine & liquor tasting.
Dinner at the Hotel
Overnight: Kibbutz Kfar Blum – Upper Galilee
Breakfast at the Hotel and Check Out
Tzfat (Safed): Visit the Mystical City and the Artists’ Quarter
Navigate the blue-painted cobblestone alleys of the Old City, stopping at historic synagogues that hold centuries of Jewish history and spiritual secrets. We will wander the alleys and meet renowned glass blower and painter, Sheva Chaya, in her studio. This isn’t just a tour; it’s an interactive session where she brings the concepts of Judaism, identity, and inner light to life through the art of glass blowing. We could also do a Challah Program and make candles together
Visit the Caesarea National Park:Â
Continue south to Caesarea National Park to experience this incredible 2,000 year old Ancient Roman CityÂ
Lunch On OwnÂ
Drive to Jerusalem
Overview of Ancient and Modern Jerusalem: Upon arrival, stop at the Haas PromenadeÂ
Check in to the hotel
Pizza Dinner for the kids at Bardak Pizzeria across the street – https://www.bardak.co.il
Grandparents and Teen Options-TBC
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Ancient Foundations and ShabbatÂ
Breakfast at the Hotel
Start the Day at the City of David and Hezekiah’s 3,000 year old Water Tunnel to tour the new and very impressive archaeological excavations of King David’s ancient capital
Enter the Old City of Jerusalem and tour the Jewish Quarter
We will explore the Cardo, the reconstructed Roman street, visit the Ramban Synagogue, and descend to the Kotel (Western Wall), the enduring symbol of Jewish connection and prayer
Late Afternoon Lunch On Own at Machne Yehuda Market
Return to the Hotel to Prepare for ShabbatÂ
4:03 PM – Shabbat Comes In (Candle Lighting)
Group Kabbalat Shabbat in Mishkenot Sha’ananim overlooking the Old City (weather permitting)
Shabbat Dinner at the Hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Shabbat Rest and Reflection
Breakfast at the Hotel
Shabbat Program: Synagogue Hop in JerusalemÂ
Optional Lunch at the hotel – (Not Included)Â
Afternoon – Optional Walking Tours: Discover the fabulous story of Jerusalem’s expansion by wandering through the winding alleys of Yemin Moshe and Mishkenot Sha’ananim
5:04 PM – Shabbat Finishes
Kodesh L’Chol, Havdallah: Ceremony and program to reflect on the experience and share thoughts
Dinner (on own)
Evening Program – Sound & Light Show at the Tower of David, Jaffa Gate (weather permitting)
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Breakfast at the Hotel
Volunteering Program -TBC (Leket or Yad LeKashish or Pantry Packers)Â
Lunch On Own
Drive to the Dead Sea – Ascend Masada via cable car tour and discuss the immense historical significance of this ancient site. Follow Masada with a Short Hike at Ein Gedi National Park & a Quick Dip in the Dead Sea (weather permitting)
Lets Meet Abraham ! -Eretz Beresheet (Genesis Land): Arrive and short camel ride
Early Biblical Hafla Dinner in Abraham’s Tent (Genesis Land)
Return to Hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
Gaza Envelope-Dig for a Day and Final Farewell
Early Breakfast at the Hotel and Check Out
Adults and Teens: Southern Resilience (Gaza Envelope): Drive South for a focused visit to the Gaza Envelope region to confront the trauma and resilience of the October 7th events.
Younger Kids: Head south for an incredible hands-on underground archaeological dig at Beit Guvrin, where we become the real-life Indiana Jones’s
Packed Lunch for both groupsÂ
Hear the story of Shalev Bitton at the Nova Site
Late Afternoon – Resilience Program – TBC
Drive back to Tel AvivÂ
Free Time for Last Minute ShoppingÂ
Farewell Dinner at Goshen restaurant in Tel Aviv
Program Ends-Evening – Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) for departure flight
Midnight/Early Morning – Flight Departure.
Shalom U’lehitraot!
Price per person sharing a double room
Price per person for those rooming alone
The below listed include accommodation services at the following hotels or similar
Payment policy:
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Cancellation policy:
All cancellations must be made in writing and addressed to Sapir: [email protected]. The cancellation fee depends on the date when Operator receives written notification of Customer’s request to cancel Customer’s booking.
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Cancellations in Exceptional Situations:
Notwithstanding the cancellation terms detailed in Section 8 above, in the event that the cancellation of the entire group unavoidably results from Force Majeure or Acts of God, there will be no personal penalty for customers and all payments will be refunded.Â
More than ever, Travel Insurance is a vitally important feature of any planned travel and safeguards against unexpected developments
Travel protection offers many great benefits and peace of mind when traveling. Â One of the many benefits is, to insure the travelers trip cost, in the event a traveler needs to cancel the trip, due to unforeseen medical illness of the insured or of an immediate family member.
The other key benefit included here is medical expense coverage, given that the majority of our health insurance plans, lack coverage for accidents/illness occurring outside of the US.
In addition to trip cancellation and medical expense coverage, other benefits protecting the travelers during their journey are , trip delay , trip interruption, lost or delayed luggage upon arrival in destination, medical evacuation, 24/7 emergency assistance and much more.
To receive a quote and for any travel insurance questions you may have, please reach out to Liana DiCurzio at Traveland. Her email is [email protected] Â please be sure to mention that you are traveling with ToI/Routes Trips
We highly recommend reaching out for an insurance quote, as soon as possible after making the very first initial payment, as some benefits and plans such as the Cancel For Any Reason plan (CFAR),  are time sensitive,  and are only available  for purchase within 13 days of the very first trip payment
Israeli VAT not applicable to non-Israeli tourists for a variety of services and is therefore not included in our prices. In this connection, please note the following:
If the trip is oversubscribed at the time of your registration, please fill in your information on the registration form, and you will be added to the program waiting list