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ISRAEL AT 65When people reach the age <strong>of</strong> 65, most think <strong>of</strong>retirement or, at least, start to wind down. Countriesdon’t. At 65, they’re invariably in the bloom <strong>of</strong> youthand energy. In 1841, America at 65 was entering theindustrial revolution and the gold rush was on.And now it’s 2013 and the State <strong>of</strong> Israel is 65. Andit has never been more vibrant, more exciting, moredelightful to visit. The Israel <strong>of</strong> the 21st century isnot the Israel <strong>of</strong> 65, 40, 30, or even 20 years ago.Israel has evolved into an energized member <strong>of</strong> thewestern world.Visitors are continuously struck not only by Israel’shistory, splendors and determination, but also byits modernity, its dynamism, its art, its extraordinarysuccesses. And they’re struck by the luxury <strong>of</strong> itshotels, the sophistication <strong>of</strong> its restaurants, thetalent <strong>of</strong> its guides – all <strong>of</strong> which add to the sheerjoy <strong>of</strong> visiting a place that is unique on earth.<strong>Isram</strong>world has close to five decades experience<strong>of</strong> sharing the best <strong>of</strong> Israel with American travelers.In fact, we’re America’s largest and most respectedtour operator to Israel. Never content with whatworked best last year or the year before, we’re alwaysreinventing, reworking, adding nuances to ensureour travelers see the Israel <strong>of</strong> their dreams – fromholy to hip, from spiritual to spirited. Whether youwant a full guided immersion into everything Israeli,a tour <strong>of</strong> the Holy Land, or just hotels, this bookletcontains it all. Some people even call it the bible<strong>of</strong> Israel travel.Israel is 65. And <strong>Isram</strong>world invites you to share theglory.Shalom,A. Ady GelberPresident & CEOISRAMWORLDAT LEFT: Breathtaking skyline <strong>of</strong> the Old City <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem3


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ContentsWhy ISRAMWORLD? 6-7About Hotels... 8-10WEEKLY GUARANTEED TOURSPrelude (Thu or Sat) 9 Days 12-15Minuet (Fri) 10 Days 16-17Overture (Thu) 11 Days 18-19Rhapsody (Wed) 12 Days 20-21Serenade (Tue) 13 Days 22-23Fantasia (Mon) 14 Days 24-26Symphony (Sun) 15 Days 28-30Symphony (Wed or Thu) 15 Days 32-34Israel plus Eilat & Petra 13, 14 & 15 Days 36-39The Touring Alternative: By Private Car 40SPECIAL INTEREST TOURSThe Ultimate Family &Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tour 11 Days 42-44Israel…The Second Time Around 11 Days NEW!By Private Car with Private Guide 46-47Holyland Pilgrimage 9 or 12 Days 48-49Discover the Holyland by Private Car 12 Days 50-51Tierra Santa en Espanol 9 Days 52-53ISRAEL & BEYONDIsrael & Turkey 13 Days NEW! 54-55Israel & Jordan 13 Days 56-57Exploring Jordan by Private Car 2 – 4 Days 58-60The Wonders <strong>of</strong> Jordan 3 Days 61VIP Club Services 62Cairo City PackageWith Day Tour to Luxor 4 Days 64Egypt & The Nile 8 Days 65ISRAEL INDEPENDENTLYPrivate Shore ExcursionsBy Private Car with Private Guide 66-67Best <strong>of</strong> EilatPlus Petra (Jordan) One-Day Tour from Eilat 68-69Crowne Plaza Combination Program 71Dan Hotels <strong>of</strong> Israel 72-74Isrotel BIG 5 Program 78Hertz Self-Drive Car Rental 79Dead Sea Spa Programfeaturing Royal Dead Sea 80-81HOTELS A-LA-CARTE 88-99GENERALCustomized Tours for Individuals and Groups 104Cell Phone Rental 105<strong>Travel</strong> Insurance 105General Information 106-107ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 5


It’s Israel’s 65th Anniversary!Commemorate this very special year in Israel.Join us on one <strong>of</strong> our spectacular tours.And if you are celebrating your 65th birthday anytime in 2013, and you’vejoined the celebrations on one <strong>of</strong> the escorted tours listed in this brochure,we invite you to enjoy complimentary dinner at one <strong>of</strong> the hotels on your tour.Our gift to you on this landmark year — Mazal Tov!<strong>Isram</strong> Is People – We’re Destination Experts!ISRAMWORLD is people. People who care. People who are knowledgeable, skilled,creative and enthusiastic. A staff <strong>of</strong> over 145 pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in the U.S. and Israel,delivering the highest level <strong>of</strong> service since 1967.Creative Programming – Innovative & Updated SightseeingISRAMWORLD’s return clients say: “Once you experience an ISRAMWORLD tour,it’s like a love affair that you never want to end!” Why? Simply because we knowevery intimate aspect <strong>of</strong> the country. We know what is new…what is interesting…what is current. We know how to create a memorable tour and how to makeevery moment precious. We know how to personalize…how to pamper. And,we know how to make you happy.We know Israel. Israel is our home.WhyEscorted Tours! Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Directors!ISRAMWORLD’s tours are escorted by our staff <strong>of</strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Directors. You’re assured <strong>of</strong> havingexpert guidance for both organized touring and your independent explorations.Our Tour Directors are acknowledged to be Israel’s best!Bar & Bat Mitzvah in IsraelYes, you can celebrate a Bar or Bat Mitzvah on the Prelude, Minuet, Overture,Rhapsody, Serenade, Fantasia, Symphony or Israel plus Eilat and Petra Tours(pages 12–39) — all year long. And, see our Ultimate Family Bar/Bat MitzvahTour on pages 42–44.Beyond Israel ExtensionsISRAMWORLD <strong>of</strong>fers you a choice <strong>of</strong> extending your trip beyond Israelto Turkey, Jordan or Egypt. Best <strong>of</strong> all, these tours operate daily or weekly.Combine, discover and enjoy!With Our Compliments…“Bon Voyage” Gift-PakISRAMWORLD will send you, prior to departure, luggage tags, customizeddocument case and detailed itineraries. And, upon arrival in Israel,you’ll be presented with our unique “Shalom Welcome Kit and gift.”Our ELITE TRAVEL COLLECTION experts introduce you to a new concept in seeingthe world. The key to the ELITE TRAVEL COLLECTION is the sense <strong>of</strong> opulenceand freedom — the sense that nothing is too much trouble. From start t<strong>of</strong>inish you have your very own Private Guide, and your very own Private Car.Set the pace and tour as much or as little as you choose. It’s entirely up toyou. We indulge you with gorgeous hotels as well as unmatched amenitiesand service, enabling you to immerse yourself at the pace that suits yourstyle. Ask for our very unique itineraries specially prepared for 2013!Independence Hall where Israel’s declaration <strong>of</strong> independencewas proclaimed in 1948A WOMAN’S VIEW programs aredesigned exclusively for women.Whether traveling individually or aspart <strong>of</strong> a group <strong>of</strong> women – sisters,grandmothers, mothers daughters, orbff’s – you can experience fabulousinternational destinations, all thewhile benefiting from the camaraderie and security <strong>of</strong>the company <strong>of</strong> like-minded women.Most <strong>of</strong> the programs include meetings with fascinatinglocal female figures and entrepreneurs, participation inspecial-interest cultural immersion programs, as well ascooking, arts & crafts and dancing classes. A Woman’sView itineraries are planned by women, led by a femaleescort and feature women guides who are expertson the destination.Call our Woman’s View Expert who will customize yourown itinerary for you and your companions.6 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


ISRAMWORLD?Don’t Be Fooled.Compare Apples with Apples!There are a lot <strong>of</strong> tour operators out there, so it’s important whenyou’re comparing package with package to look for optical illusions.Always make sure you’re comparing apples with apples. Always check:3hotel quality…room type3the number <strong>of</strong> nights…3what meals are included?3are some meals at prestige restaurants, or at the hotel?3are all the most important sights covered?3can you pay by credit card at no additional charge?The <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong>Promise…H ISRAMWORLD is proud <strong>of</strong> its staff in the U.S. and Israel.We know the country inside and out.H ISRAMWORLD promises you the best vacation moneycan buy. Our worldwide buying power ensures yourIsrael vacation will be luxurious and fully inclusive.H ISRAMWORLD believes your vacation should be perfect.We refuse to cut corners, skimping here, skimpingthere…making your vacation less than wonderful.(Remember, whenever operators do cut corners, youinevitably end up having to pay locally for whateverthey have omitted!)What You See…Depends on Where You SitISRAMWORLD commands the best and newest motorcoaches, minibuses,micro-buses and private sightseeing cars in Israel. We will useonly the best. We never compromise on your comfort and insiston the strictest standards <strong>of</strong> maintenance and cleanliness. Weknow if you’re seated in crowded, uncomfortable conditions, youwill never see the country properly and never “fall in love.” And,on groups <strong>of</strong> over 20 participants you’ll have special earphones soyou’ll always hear your guide’s every word.Financial Stability – <strong>Travel</strong> Worry-Free!ISRAMWORLD provides its travelers with the U.S.T.O.A. $1 Million Dollar<strong>Travel</strong>ers Assistance Program.United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million<strong>Travel</strong>ers Assistance Program <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong>, as an ActiveMember <strong>of</strong> USTOA, is required to post $1 Million withUSTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with theterms and conditions <strong>of</strong> the USTOA $1 Million <strong>Travel</strong>ers Assistance Program, the advance payments<strong>of</strong> <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> customers in the unlikely event <strong>of</strong> <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong>’s bankruptcy, insolvency orcessation <strong>of</strong> business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong>may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery <strong>of</strong> the advance payments received by<strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong>. More details <strong>of</strong> the USTOA <strong>Travel</strong>ers Assistance Program may be obtained by writingto USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York 10001, or by email toinformation@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.comH At ISRAMWORLD, we would rather include a neededextra night, or a special dinner with entertainment,and dozens <strong>of</strong> high-quality inclusions — than come upwith a bargain-basement price.H We know what it means to spend too long on a bus.We know what it means to go to the wrong sites,the wrong facilities. We know what to include andwhat not to include.H We only send our clients to Israel’s finest hotels, withchoice rooms. We know the hotels we like, the oneswe know will make you happy.H We at ISRAMWORLD want you to come back nextyear…on another ISRAMWORLD vacation in Israel, orsomewhere else in our world. Which is why it is ourgoal that your trip this year will be your best ever.ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 7


About Hotels…On the following tours: Prelude, Minuet, Overture, Rhapsody, Serenade, Fantasia, Symphony and Israel Plus Eilat & PetraThe Escorted Tours on the following pages feature a choice <strong>of</strong> Hotel Plans, pre-combined and pre-arranged to compliment each otherin all <strong>of</strong> the cities where we overnight on tour: Tel Aviv, Haifa, Tiberias and Jerusalem. After you read the detailed descriptions <strong>of</strong> the hotels,choose the Plan that best fulfills your expectation, preference, needs – and budget! You can be assured that all <strong>of</strong> the hotels selected arethe finest available in Israel, providing you with every comfort, service and convenience.And….if you choose to change hotels in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, we <strong>of</strong>fer you complete flexibilitywith the MIX & MATCH HOTEL ALTERNATIVE. (Note: hotels in Haifa and Tiberias are not changeable.)It’s simple….just mix, match and combine. Need help? Call one <strong>of</strong> our Destination Experts today.They are available to answer your questions and give you prices for your choice <strong>of</strong> hotels.T E L A V I VCarlton HotelThis chic boutique hotel hasbecome ever-so-popular withits vast entrance including anoutdoor patio and spaciouslobby lounge. The fantastic chefinspires the guests with specialentrees served at the trendybar, restaurant and the CarltonOn-the-Beach seaside venue. The new state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art spa and fitness center is one<strong>of</strong> the best in the country (Don’t miss it on your visit!). The hotel’s friendly and warmstaff is dedicated to insuring unique and personal attention. Cozy rooms and aro<strong>of</strong>top swimming pool with spectacular panoramic views <strong>of</strong> the city and the Sea lendto the special ambiance at this hotel. (E) <strong>Isram</strong> guests are housed in Executive SeaView rooms, with access to the Executive Lounge (adults only).Crowne PlazaOn Tel Aviv’s seashore with perfectdirect access to the beach, thislovely hotel has a Fitness Club andswimming pool (enclosed during thechillier months) overlooking the sea.Its restaurants are well-known forcombining delectable Far Easterncuisine with a touch <strong>of</strong> the Frenchkitchen. In the evening, the hotelhas live music in the lobby lounge.(E) <strong>Isram</strong> guests receive extra-special treatment at the Crowne Plaza Lounge (Adultsonly) on the Executive Floor, and Sea View Rooms.HerodsA spectacular transformation completesthe new Herods Hotel, a concepthotel based on “Old Tel Aviv” withstylistic influences from 1930s TelAviv. Fattal Hotel Management’sconsiderable investment hasachieved a sensational facility withdirect access to the shores <strong>of</strong> theMediterranean. The hotel features330 specially designed rooms,including a swimming pool and a luxurious lobby lounge overlooking theMediterranean. <strong>Isram</strong> guests are housed in Deluxe, Sea View rooms on the Pearl Plan.Upgrade to Executive or Club Rooms are available at an option.Dan Tel AvivD i s t i n -guished byits specialhospitalityand service,theDan <strong>of</strong>fersclose proximitytothe city’scenter, aresort-style setting and direct beach access. There arebeautiful indoor and outdoor swimming pools withsundecks and extraordinary sea views. The hotel’srestaurants and lobby lounge <strong>of</strong>fer diversified cuisine andsuperb dining. The guest rooms have been refurbishedin the grand tradition <strong>of</strong> Dan Hotels. (DCL) Our OpalPlan features the Deluxe City View Room with accessto the exclusive King David Crowne Lounge (adults only).(E) Emerald Plan utilized the Executive Sea View Roomswith access to the King David Lounge as well (Adults only).Tel Aviv HiltonO f t e ndescribedas a “selfcontainedcity,” theH i l t o nTel Avivis always“bustlinga n dbuzzing.”Its gorgeous swimming pool is just steps from thebeach. A plethora <strong>of</strong> restaurants ranging from delicatessento sushi <strong>of</strong>fer guests an extensive choice <strong>of</strong> fineinternational cuisine. All <strong>of</strong> the rooms and the lobbyhave been luxuriously refurbished; <strong>Isram</strong> guests areaccommodated in rooms with sea views, equippedwith lovely amenities. An executive room upgrade isavailable with access to the executive lounge, at asupplement.8 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel & TowersOne <strong>of</strong> Israel’s landmarkluxury propertiesand Israel’s first internationalhotel, the propertysits on a primebeachfront location.Guest rooms <strong>of</strong>ferspectacular sea viewsallowing guests to gazeat the beautiful sunsets.Featuresinclude free Wi-Fi inClub & Tower Rooms, a welcoming lobby and bar with Sheraton SocialHour wine tasting; the signature Olive Leaf Restaurant for the finest in diningand the Kum Kum restaurant with its fabulous Israeli breakfast; newlyrenovated pool and sun deck with outside restaurant; Sheraton Fitness byCore Performance, and Cielo Spa with 14 treatment rooms, dry sauna,large Turkish Bath “hamam” and hairdressing salon. <strong>Isram</strong> guests areaccommodated in Club Rooms (C) with access to the Club Lounge (adultsonly). Upgrade to Tower Room is available.Royal Beach – Tel Aviv (Opening June, 2013)The newestaddition toIsrotel’sluxury hotelcollection, theRoyal BeachHotel is TelAviv’s vibrantHerbert SamuelBoulevard, justa stone’s throwfrom the action-packed tayelet, or promenade. This 23-story hotel wascreated by German designer Harald Klein, featuring 241 luxurious roomsand suites, most with balconies and all with a view <strong>of</strong> the Mediterranean,as well as a lavish spa and a large swimming pool overlooking the sea.The remarkable 4-story high lobby has a range <strong>of</strong> comfortable seatingcorners, and a stylish bar as its crowne jewel designed in the finest traditions<strong>of</strong> the grandest city hotel bars worldwide. A lavish restaurant with anattached terrace overlooks the beachfront as does the swimming pool withits open-air deck set high above the city with spectacular views. The hotel’sspa is the well known Carmel Forest Spa.The David Citadel JerusalemOverlookingtheOld City,Tower <strong>of</strong>Davidand theJ a f f aGate,t h i sdeluxesuperblylocated hotel has 384 luxuriously furnished rooms including 41suites. In addition to an executive lounge, lobby lounge, gym,health club and heated swimming pool, the hotel has a wonderfulinternational restaurant – La Scala, favored by many. <strong>Isram</strong> guestshave a choice <strong>of</strong> Superior Rooms (Silver Plan) or (DPO) DeluxeRooms, Pool View/Old City View (Amber Plan). An additionalupgrade to the Alcove Deluxe Old City View Room is availablefrom the Amber Plan.Inbal Hotel JerusalemThis beautiful,Mediterraneanstylehotel,within easyreach <strong>of</strong> theOld City haswonderfuldining venues,beautifullydecoratedpublic areasand cozy guest rooms as well as lovely suites. Executive roomsare also available at this fine hotel (includes use <strong>of</strong> a fantasticExecutive Lounge with magnificent views <strong>of</strong> the Old City). The spacenter, with the latest state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art equipment <strong>of</strong>fers specializedmassage treatments. Guests can feel confident that the hotel’sgracious service, excellent food, warm and friendly atmosphere andambience is an every day occurrence at the Inbal. (OC) <strong>Isram</strong> guestsare housed in rooms with an Old City view.King David JerusalemJERUSALEMDan Panorama JerusalemWithin walkingdistance <strong>of</strong> theOld City andclose to themajor sightsand shopping,the DanPanoramais ideallysituated. Itsro<strong>of</strong>top pool,with breathtakingviews, is perfect after a day <strong>of</strong> sightseeing or relaxing on theweekends. All <strong>of</strong> the rooms are tastefully furnished keeping with Dan Hotelsstandards. Guests will delight in the beautiful updated lobby lounge. (E)<strong>Isram</strong> guests are housed in the Executive rooms with access to the CarmelLounge serving complimentary snacks and beverages (adults only).The renowned King David Hotel is the most historic hotel in Israel,host to world leaders and celebrities. It is superbly located, with ascenic pool area, lovely gardens and a delightful outdoor patiowith a spectacular view <strong>of</strong> the Old City. As the hotel has changedover the years, there are different tiers <strong>of</strong> rooms and sizes, withviews and décor vastly different from one room to another. <strong>Isram</strong>guests have a choice <strong>of</strong> Standard rooms on the Opal Plan with anoptional upgrade to the Deluxe Room. The Emerald Plan <strong>of</strong>fers ourguests Deluxe Old City View Rooms (DO).(see next page for more Jerusalem hotels)ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 9


About Hotels… (cont’d)On the following tours: Prelude, Minuet, Overture, Rhapsody, Serenade, Fantasia, Symphony and Israel Plus Eilat & PetraJ E R U S A L E M (cont’d)Leonardo Plaza JerusalemThis beautifully situatedhotel in the prime shoppingand entertainment area <strong>of</strong>Jerusalem, accessible to theOld City, is one <strong>of</strong> the bestvalues <strong>of</strong>fered on <strong>Isram</strong>’stours utilizing the Pearl Plan.The hotel with many <strong>of</strong> theguest rooms recently renovated,has a wide array <strong>of</strong> facilitiesincluding a swimmingpool, spacious lobby lounge and excellent cuisine in its fine restaurants. <strong>Isram</strong>guests are housed in the Deluxe Old City view rooms with a complimentaryinvitation, for guests on the Pearl Plan, to enjoy the scrumptious SaturdayBuffet Lunch free <strong>of</strong> charge (tour selection must incorporate a Saturday stayin Jerusalem).Mamilla Hotel – JerusalemPart <strong>of</strong> Design HotelsCollection, this elegantlifestyle hotel is enhancedby its striking locationon Alrov Mamilla Avenue,Jerusalem’s most popularshopping and entertainmentcenter. With exquisitecontemporary design, aspectacular ro<strong>of</strong>toprestaurant and an indoorswimming pool with violet walls, pillars and decks, the hotel embodiesa spirit <strong>of</strong> total relaxation and alluring beauty and just a stone’s throw to theOld City. Guests can unwind and rejuvenate in the Holistic Well-Being centerwith its cutting edge fitness room and spa. A quick visit to the hotel’sWinery is a must. The hotel’s unique atmosphere is complimented by itscombination <strong>of</strong> the trendiest interiors, lighting and sound. Accommodationsare in Studio rooms (upgrade to executive room is available).Waldorf Astoria – Jerusalem (Opening August, 2013)Experience prestigious,Park Avenue-style luxuryin the heart <strong>of</strong> Jerusalemin the magnificent 223room Waldorf AstoriaJerusalem. Set to openin August 2013, the hotelis located just minuteswalk to the Old City’sJaffa Gate, the AlrovM a m i l l a M a l l a n dIndependence Park. Once the former Palace Hotel, one <strong>of</strong> Jersualem’s mostbeautiful buildings, with numerous carvings <strong>of</strong> Moorish, Roman and Arabarchitecture, the hotel comprises ten floors <strong>of</strong> unadulterated luxury, with astate-<strong>of</strong>-the-art fitness suite, two sumptuous full-service spas, two fine-diningrestaurants and an opulent lobby bar. <strong>Isram</strong> guests, housed in the Heritagerooms, will be delighted with the fine services and amenities. There areseparate indoor swimming pools designated for men and women.H A I F ADan CarmelPerched highatop Mt. Carmel,this classicallyelegant hotelh a s b e e nc o m p l e t e l yt r a n s f o r m e dand the resultsa r e i n d e e d“something to write home about.” With lovely terraced rooms,and a vast private garden with pool, guests can enjoy the relaxingsurroundings and the thrilling panoramic views <strong>of</strong> Haifa and theBay. The restaurants <strong>of</strong>fer a choice <strong>of</strong> full meals, or snacks, highlightedby the Rondo Grill with its breathtaking views <strong>of</strong> Haifa Bay. <strong>Isram</strong>’sguests are accommodated in Deluxe, Bay View rooms. (E) EmeraldPlan guests are in Executive Bay View rooms with access to theExecutive Lounge (adults only).T I B E R I A SLeonardo Plaza TiberiasWith beautifullyd e c o r a t e dguest roomsa n d p u b l i careas, this hotelis nestled onthe shores <strong>of</strong>the tranquilSea <strong>of</strong> Galilee.The BerenikiHealth Spa, with its state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art equipment, <strong>of</strong>fers Jacuzzi,Sauna, fitness rooms and a large variety <strong>of</strong> health and beautytreatments. Plus, the hotel’s swimming pool is covered and heatedin the winter. Relax in the lobby lounge with its friendly serviceand charming atmosphere after a day <strong>of</strong> touring the beautifulGalilee. <strong>Isram</strong> guests enjoy the sea view rooms.Rimonim Galei KinnerethNestled on the shores <strong>of</strong>the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee inTiberias, this picturesqueboutique spa-hotel <strong>of</strong>fersa unique vacationexperience. Its prizedlocation is highlightedby a private bathingbeach and a jetty foryachts and speedboats.Modern rooms ensurecomfortable stays overlooking the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee. The spa capturesthe revitalizing spirit <strong>of</strong> the sea with skilled staff to guide clientson a voyage <strong>of</strong> health and pleasure through a range <strong>of</strong> holistictreatments, alternative massages and water treatments from theprivate thermal mineral pool. <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> guests are housed inthe Sea View rooms10 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Special seasonal celebrations all year long! Children’stheatre festival at spring, summer festival liveperformances, autumn brings youthe “International Holidays Festival".Haifa encapsulates an impressive e arsenal <strong>of</strong> Museums,theatres, cinemas, music, live concerts, art centers,galleries, authentic markets and dynamic nightlife. Carmel Park, one <strong>of</strong> the largest parks in Israel <strong>of</strong>fersfersyou recreation sites, picnic location in spectaculararobservationpoints. Louis Promenade and the coastline highlight Haifa’sexceptional topographical layout <strong>of</strong> heavenly horizon.Kilometers <strong>of</strong> natural golden beaches with a sparkle<strong>of</strong> mediterranean ranean atmosphere. Visit nearby explorations only minutesvia car!HistoricalAcre 16Mls, Nazareth26Mls, sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee 40Mls, Ein-Hodartists’ village 8Mls and Ancient seaport <strong>of</strong> Caesarea 24Mls.AcreSeaHAIFAGalilee<strong>of</strong> Authentically renovated stone houses, cafes, oriental restaurants s and pubs, shopping centers and the Haifa Tourist Board visitors’ center.from the sky, and ascendedinto heaven in a whirlwind. The chapel includes the very cave in which the Hebrew19 Terraces es <strong>of</strong> stunning landscaping and gardensprophet is believed to have lived and taught, and it isfrom carmel’s mount peak to its foothills.placed nearby the Al-Muharraqa.Druze NazarethVillageCaesareaea48 Ben Gurion Ave, German Colony, HAIFAATel: 972-4-8535606, Fax: 972-4-8535610 11


IsraelPreludeThursday Departures9 Days n 7 NightsTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Choice <strong>of</strong> Deluxe Hotel Plans• 5 Days <strong>of</strong> Comprehensive Sightseeing• Plus Walking Tour in Tel Aviv• Arrival and Departure Transfers11 Meals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast• Friday Night Dinner in Tel Aviv• Dinner at a Druze Village• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Restaurant Dinner in JerusalemSpecial Features• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at RoshHanikra• Tour an Army Bunker in the Golan Heights• Multi Media “Kesem Hagolan” Presentation• Night Tour <strong>of</strong> “illuminated” Jerusalem• Visit Herodian Mansions or the HasmoneanTunnel• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show inJerusalem• Complimentary Entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport(upon return to the USA)ISRAEL PRELUDE — THURSDAY DEPARTURES(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerBahai Temple in HaifaITINERARYThursday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Friday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transferto your hotel in vibrant Tel Aviv. Tonight,Get together Dinner (D)Saturday: Tel AvivMorning walking tour. Remainder <strong>of</strong> theday at leisure to enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the delights<strong>of</strong> this seaside city. Don’t miss Israeli folkdancing on the seaside promenade! Or,take the optional full-day tour to Masadaand the Dead Sea.* (B)Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDepart Tel Aviv. Drive to the fantasticIsraeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Centerchronicling the life <strong>of</strong> the extraordinaryleader and the development <strong>of</strong> the State<strong>of</strong> Israel. Continue to ancient Caesarea;explore the astounding Roman andCrusader ruins including the impressivetheater and aqueduct. Then, visit CaesareaHarbor, with its thrilling, multi-mediapresentation — you’ll see ancient historycome to life! Arrive in Nazareth, the sacredtown where Jesus spent part <strong>of</strong> his youth;visit the Church and view Mary’s Well. Onto the sparkling port city <strong>of</strong> Haifa; checkinto your hotel atop Mt. Carmel. Thisevening, visit a Druze Village — meetthese unique Israelis in their homes! Hearabout their traditions and share a DruzeDinner (B.D.)Ruins <strong>of</strong> the ancient Synagogue <strong>of</strong> CapernaumMonday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrine andthe colorful Persian Gardens beforedeparting Haifa. Drive along the coast tospectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend bycable car to see the magnificent underwatergrottoes. Continue through thepicturesque seaside town <strong>of</strong> Nahariya tothe timeless Crusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walkthrough the subterranean city and thebazaars recalling the colorful MiddleAges. Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong> Judaism’sholiest cities, where Kabbalah flourishedduring the golden age; visit the ancientsynagogues and the charming Artists’Quarter. Arrive in Tiberias for a SpecialDinner and overnight. (B.D.)Tuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemMorning drive to Capernaum; see theruins <strong>of</strong> the ancient synagogue datingback to the 5th century. Then, ascend thestrategic Golan Heights for an overview <strong>of</strong>the fierce battles that took place during the1967 Six Day War and the 1973 Yom KippurWar. On to Katzrin, capital <strong>of</strong> the Golanand to the monument <strong>of</strong> the 7th Brigade;see the multimedia presentation, “KesemHagolan” for a greater understanding<strong>of</strong> this area. Visit a former Syrian armybunker at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settledby Americans and Israelis together; viewthe fertile valleys below as you tour thekibbutz and enjoy lunch in the communaldining room. <strong>Travel</strong> to Bet Shean, anancient city from the time <strong>of</strong> King Saul;see the excavated remains <strong>of</strong> a Romancity. Continue to “golden” Jerusalem forovernight. (B.L.)12 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Center to see thebrilliant Chagall Windows. On to Yad Vashem, memorialto the Holocaust; visit the Museum, Children’s Pavilionand walk along the Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous. Then,to Mount Herzl to pay respects to Israel’s militaryheroes. Drive via the Supreme Court Building and theKnesset (Parliament) to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book, home<strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea Scrolls. Time to walk through thenew Israel Museum and the Billy Rose SculptureGarden; see the Scale Model <strong>of</strong> ancient Jerusalem.Evening: Restaurant Dinner and Night Tour. (B.D.)Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate; walk tothe Western Wall, the only remaining portion <strong>of</strong> theSecond Temple. Witness joyous Bar Mitzvah or BatMitzvah ceremonies! View the Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock.Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the traditional Tomb <strong>of</strong> KingDavid and the Room <strong>of</strong> the Last Supper. Proceed tothe restored Jewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo, thecolonnaded main street <strong>of</strong> Byzantine Jerusalem. Visitthe Herodian Mansions, a completely excavatedresidential quarter from 2000 years ago, or, walk throughthe extraordinary Hasmonean Tunnel (tunnel schedulepermitting.) Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong>the Holy Sepulchre; walk through the exotic bazaarswith their wondrous aromas. End the daywith an optional visit to Bethlehem.Evening: “Night Spectacular” Sound &Light Show at the Citadel Museum (weatherand schedule permitting). (B)(Note: In order to attend this performance,please be sure that your departure flightfrom Israel is reserved for Friday morningand not the late evening flight on Thursday.)Alley in Jewish quarter in the old city <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem.Friday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departureflight. Relax and enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the exclusive Dan VIP Loungeat Ben Gurion Airport.*Masada and Dead Sea Tour: $124 perperson based on locally scheduledservices on Saturday from Tel Aviv.LAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSON – PRELUDE – THURSDAY DEPARTURESHOTEL PLAN PEARL CORAL RUBY TURQUOISE JADE SILVER AMBER OPAL SAPPHIRE EMERALDTel Aviv Herod’s (DSV) Crowne Plaza (E) Sheraton (C) Carlton (E) Royal Beach Carlton (E) Hilton (SV) Dan (DCL) Hilton (SV) Dan (E)Haifa (Dlx, Bayview) Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel (E)Tiberias (Seaview) Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei KinnerethJerusalem Leonardo Plaza (DO) Dan Panorama (E) Inbal (OC) Inbal (OC) David Citadel David Citadel David Citadel (DPO)n King Davids Waldorf Astoriau King David (DO)or Mamilla or MamillaDeparture Dates Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single2013May 2, 16, 23 2695 3520 2785 3705 2875 3870 2910 3965 2940 4035 2960 4065 3020 4195 3040 4220 3100 4335 3380 4875May 30, Jun 6, 13, 20 2695 3520 2785 3705 2995 4115 3030 4205 2940 4035 2960 4065 3020 4195 3085 4310 3155 4440 3425 4965June 27 2680 3500 2770 3685 2985 4090 3020 4185 2940 4035 2960 4065 3020 4195 3015 4175 3075 4280 3360 4830July 4 2680 3500 2770 3685 2840 3800 2875 3890 2940 4035 2960 4065 3020 4195 3015 4175 3075 4280 3360 4830July 11, 18, 25 2715 3555 2815 3755 2880 3870 2915 3965 2940 4035 2960 4065 3020 4195 3045 4230 3100 4335 3385 4855Aug 1, 8, 15 2785 3680 2880 3875 2895 3905 2930 3995 3010 4155 3005 4140 3120 4385 3135 4405 3180 4470 3480 5060Aug 22 2750 3625 2845 3820 2800 3720 2835 3815 2960 4070 2955 4055 3070 4300 3085 4320 3130 4385 3430 4975Sep 26, Oct 3, 10 &Oct 17, 24 2695 3520 2785 3705 2875 3870 2910 3965 2940 4035 2960 4065 3020 4195 3015 4175 3080 4280 3360 4830Oct 31, Nov 7 2695 3520 2785 3705 2950 4015 2980 4110 2940 4035 2960 4065 3020 4195 3015 4175 3165 4450 3360 4830Nov 14, 21, 28 2675 3485 2715 3565 2830 3785 2865 3875 2915 3985 2935 4020 2995 4145 2990 4125 3165 4450 3335 4785Dec 12 2635 3410 2655 3455 2810 3735 2875 3900 2915 3985 2935 4020 2985 4125 2990 4125 3130 4380 3335 4785Dec 19 2735 3595 2760 3655 2960 4045 3030 4205 3175 4540 3195 4570 3245 4675 3080 4300 3150 4420 3420 4955Dec 26 2735 3595 2685 3510 2775 3675 2845 3840 2935 4025 2955 4055 3015 4185 2945 4035 3035 4190 3290 47002014Jan 2, 16, Feb 13 2635 3410 2655 3455 2745 3615 2815 3775 2855 3870 2920 3995 2970 4100 2875 3900 2925 3980 3220 4560Feb 27, Mar 6, 13 &Mar 20, 27, Apr 3 2705 3545 2785 3705 2850 3820 2890 3930 2935 4025 2960 4070 3015 4185 3010 4165 2970 4065 3355 4820Apr 24 2705 3545 2785 3705 2875 3870 2915 3975 2940 4035 2965 4080 3020 4195 3015 4175 3165 4450 3360 4830May 1* R A T E S T O B E A D V I S E D(DSV) Deluxe Room, Sea View (E) Exec. Room (Sea View in Tel Aviv) / Exec. Lounge (C) Club Room, Sea View / Club Lounge access (DCL) Deluxe Room, City View with King David Crown Lounge access(SV) Sea View (DO) Deluxe Room, Old City View (OC) Old City View (DPO) Deluxe Room, Pool View / Partial Old Cityu SAPPHIRE PLAN utilizes King David hotel in Jerusalem in Deluxe New City View Rooms through July 25, 2013 departure (due to opening date <strong>of</strong> Waldorf Astoria).n David Citadel Jerusalem: Upgrade to Alcove Deluxe Old City View Room (from Amber Plan) $105 per room, total stay.s King David Jerusalem: On Opal Plan upgrade from Standard Room to Deluxe New City Room $120 per room, total stay.* Revised touring due to holiday. Please inquire for Special rates for child or adult as third in room.Tour is guaranteed on a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be <strong>of</strong>fered the option <strong>of</strong> touring by Share-a-car at a supplement <strong>of</strong>$475 per person (3 persons minimum).FOR HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS AND DETAILS ON OUR MIX & MATCH HOTEL PLANS, SEE PAGES 8-10. FOR TOURING BY PRIVATE CAR, SEE PAGE 40.ISRAEL PRELUDE — THURSDAY DEPARTURESISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 13


IsraelPreludeSaturday Departures9 Days n 7 NightsISRAEL PRELUDE — SATURDAY DEPARTURESTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Choice <strong>of</strong> Deluxe Hotel Plans• 5 Days <strong>of</strong> Comprehensive Sightseeing• Plus Walking Tour in Jerusalem• Arrival and Departure Transfers11 Meals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast• Dinner in Haifa• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Restaurant Dinner in Jerusalem• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Traditional Friday Night Dinner in JerusalemSpecial Features• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at RoshHanikra• Tour an Army Bunker in the Golan Heights• Multi Media “Kesem Hagolan” Presentation• Night Tour <strong>of</strong> “illuminated” Jerusalem• Visit Herodian Mansions or the HasmoneanTunnel• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show inJerusalem• Complimentary Entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport(upon return to the USA)(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerHall <strong>of</strong> Names at Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, JerusalemITINERARYSaturday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Sunday: HaifaWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transferto your hotel in the seaport city <strong>of</strong> Haifa.Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure. Dinnerin Haifa. (D)Monday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrine andthe colorful Persian Gardens beforedeparting Haifa. Drive along the coast tospectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend bycable car to see the magnificent underwatergrottoes. Continue through thepicturesque seaside town <strong>of</strong> Nahariya tothe timeless Crusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walkthrough the subterranean city and thebazaars recalling the colorful MiddleAges. Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong> Judaism’sholiest cities, where Kabbalah flourishedduring the golden age; visit the ancientsynagogues and the charming Artists’Quarter. Arrive in Tiberias for a SpecialDinner and overnight. (B.D.)Tuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemMorning drive to Capernaum; see the ruins<strong>of</strong> the ancient synagogue dating back tothe 5th century. Then, ascend the strategicGolan Heights for an overview <strong>of</strong> thefierce battles that took place during the1967 Six Day War and the 1973 Yom KippurWar. On to Katzrin, capital <strong>of</strong> the Golanand to the monument <strong>of</strong> the 7th Brigade;see the multimedia presentation, “KesemHagolan” for a greater understanding<strong>of</strong> this area. Visit a former Syrian armybunker at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settled byAmericans and Israelis together; view theWestern Wall and Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rockfertile valleys below as you tour thekibbutz and enjoy lunch in the communaldining room. <strong>Travel</strong> to Bet Shean, anancient city from the time <strong>of</strong> King Saul;see the excavated remains <strong>of</strong> a Romancity. Continue to “golden” Jerusalem forovernight. (B.L.)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Centerto see the brilliant Chagall Windows. On toYad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust;visit the Museum, Children’s Pavilion andwalk along the Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous.Then, to Mount Herzl to pay respects toIsrael’s military heroes. Drive via theSupreme Court Building and the Knesset(Parliament) to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book,home <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea Scrolls. Time towalk through the new Israel Museum andthe Billy Rose Sculpture Garden; see theScale Model <strong>of</strong> ancient Jerusalem.Evening: Restaurant Dinner and NightTour. (B.D.)Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate;walk to the Western Wall, the onlyremaining portion <strong>of</strong> the Second Temple.Witness joyous Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvahceremonies! View the Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock.Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the traditionalTomb <strong>of</strong> King David and the Room <strong>of</strong>the Last Supper. Proceed to the restoredJewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo,the colonnaded main street <strong>of</strong> ByzantineJerusalem. Visit the Herodian Mansions, acompletely excavated residential quarterfrom 2000 years ago, or, walk through theextraordinary Hasmonean Tunnel (tunnelschedule permitting.) Follow the Via14 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


IsraelMinuetFriday Departures10 Days n 8 NightsISRAEL MINUET — FRIDAY DEPARTURESTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Choice <strong>of</strong> Deluxe Hotel Plans• 6 Days <strong>of</strong> Comprehensive Sightseeing• Plus Walking Tour in Jerusalem• Arrival and Departure Transfers12 Meals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast• Dinner in a Druze Village• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Restaurant Dinner in Jerusalem• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Traditional Friday Night Dinner in JerusalemSpecial Features• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at RoshHanikra• Tour an Army Bunker in the Golan Heights• Multi Media “Kesem Hagolan” Presentation• Night Tour <strong>of</strong> “illuminated” Jerusalem• Visit Herodian Mansions or the HasmoneanTunnel• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show inJerusalem• Complimentary Entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport(upon return to the USA)(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerSculpture by Henry Moore, Billy Rose Sculpture GardenITINERARYFriday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Saturday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transfer toyour hotel in vibrant Tel Aviv for overnight.Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDepart Tel Aviv. Drive to the fantasticIsraeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Centerchronicling the life <strong>of</strong> the extraordinaryleader and the development <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong>Israel. Continue to ancient Caesarea; explorethe astounding Roman and Crusader ruinsincluding the impressive theater andaqueduct. Then, visit Caesarea Harbor, withits thrilling, multi-media presentation —you’ll see ancient history come to life!Arrive in Nazareth, the sacred town whereJesus spent part <strong>of</strong> his youth; visit theChurch and view Mary’s Well. On to thesparkling port city <strong>of</strong> Haifa; check intoyour hotel atop Mt. Carmel. This evening,visit a Druze Village — meet these uniqueIsraelis, hear <strong>of</strong> their traditions and enjoy aDruze Dinner. (B.D.)Monday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrineand the colorful Persian Gardens beforedeparting Haifa. Drive along the coast tospectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend bycable car to see the magnificent underwatergrottoes. Continue through thepicturesque seaside town <strong>of</strong> Nahariya tothe timeless Crusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walkthrough the subterranean city and thebazaars recalling the colorful Middle Ages.Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong> Judaism’s holiestcities, where Kabbalah flourished during thegolden age; visit the ancient synagoguesRosh Hanikra grottoesand the charming Artists’ Quarter. Arrive inTiberias for a Special Dinner andovernight. (B.D.)Tuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemMorning drive to Capernaum; see theruins <strong>of</strong> the ancient synagogue datingback to the 5th century. Then, ascend thestrategic Golan Heights for an overview <strong>of</strong>the fierce battles that took place duringthe 1967 Six Day War and the 1973 YomKippur War. On to Katzrin, capital <strong>of</strong> theGolan and to the monument to the 7thBrigade; see the multimedia presentation,“Kesem Hagolan” for a greater understanding<strong>of</strong> this area. Visit a former Syrianarmy bunker at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settledby Americans and Israelis together;view the fertile valleys below as you tourthe kibbutz and enjoy lunch in the communaldining room. <strong>Travel</strong> to Bet Shean,an ancient city from the time <strong>of</strong> King Saul;see the excavated remains <strong>of</strong> a Romancity. Continue to “golden” Jerusalem forovernight. (B.L.)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Center tosee the brilliant Chagall Windows. On toYad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust.Then, to Mount Herzl to pay respects toIsrael’s military heroes. Drive via theSupreme Court Building and the Knesset(Parliament) to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book,home <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea Scrolls. Time towalk through the new Israel Museum andthe Billy Rose Sculpture Garden; see theScale Model <strong>of</strong> ancient Jerusalem.Evening: Restaurant Dinner and NightTour. (B.D.)16 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate; walk to theWestern Wall, the only remaining portion <strong>of</strong> the SecondTemple. Witness joyous Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvahceremonies! View the Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock. Drive to Mt.Zion to visit the traditional Tomb <strong>of</strong> King David and theRoom <strong>of</strong> the Last Supper. Proceed to the restoredJewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo, the colonnadedmain street <strong>of</strong> Byzantine Jerusalem. Visit the HerodianMansions, a completely excavated residential quarterfrom 2000 years ago, or, walk through the extraordinaryHasmonean Tunnel (tunnel schedule permitting.)Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong> the HolySepulchre; walk through the exotic bazaars with theirwondrous aromas. End the day with an optional visitto Bethlehem. Evening: “Night Spectacular” Sound &Light Show at the Citadel Museum (weather andschedule permitting). (B)Friday: Jerusalem<strong>Travel</strong> via the Judean desert and the shores <strong>of</strong> the DeadSea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada. Ascend bycable car to this last stronghold <strong>of</strong> the Zealots in theirstruggle against the Romans. Visit the excavations,Herod the Great’s palace, synagogue and bathhouse.Then, opportunity to enjoy an “unsinkable” swim inthe buoyant waters <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea. Drivevia the Qumran Caves, where the DeadSea Scrolls were found, on your return toJerusalem. Evening: Traditional FridayNight Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: JerusalemMorning walking tour with your Tour Directorincludes the Museum <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong>Panoramic view <strong>of</strong> Tel Aviv BeachJerusalem at David’s Citadel, in the OldCity. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure. (B)Sunday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departureflight. Relax and enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the exclusive Dan VIP Loungeat Ben Gurion Airport.LAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSON – MINUET – FRIDAY DEPARTURESHOTEL PLAN PEARL CORAL RUBY TURQUOISE JADE SILVER AMBER OPAL SAPPHIRE EMERALDTel Aviv Herod’s (DSV) Crowne Plaza (E) Sheraton (C) Carlton (E) Royal Beach Carlton (E) Hilton (SV) Dan (DCL) Hilton (SV) Dan (E)Haifa (Dlx, Bayview) Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel (E)Tiberias (Seaview) Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei KinnerethJerusalem Leonardo Plaza (DO) Dan Panorama (E) Inbal (OC) Inbal (OC) Galei Kinnereth David Citadel David Citadel (DPO)n King Davids Waldorf Astoriau King David (DO)or Mamilla or MamillaDeparture Dates Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single2013May 3, 10*, 17 2830 3755 2910 3915 3050 4195 3065 4240 3150 4425 3160 4440 3280 4690 3280 4460 3365 4830 3680 5465May 24 2830 3755 2910 3915 3090 4275 3110 4320 3150 4425 3160 4440 3280 4690 3350 4795 3450 4995 3750 5595May 31, Jun 7, 14, 21 2830 3755 2910 3915 3250 4600 3270 4645 3150 4425 3160 4440 3280 4690 3400 4885 3505 5100 3795 5685June 28 2820 3730 2900 3890 3240 4575 3260 4620 3150 4425 3160 4440 3280 4690 3280 4660 3365 4830 3680 5465July 5 2820 3730 2900 3890 3000 4090 3015 4135 3150 4425 3160 4440 3280 4690 3280 4660 3365 4830 3680 5465July 12, 19, 26 2855 3790 2940 3965 3055 4195 3075 4240 3150 4425 3160 4440 3280 4690 3335 4770 3425 4945 3735 5465Aug 2, 9, 16 2890 3850 2970 4015 3070 4225 3090 4275 3205 4520 3200 4515 3350 4820 3360 4810 3450 4965 3765 5615Aug 23 2855 3790 2935 3960 2950 3975 2950 4010 3155 4435 3150 4430 3300 4740 3310 4725 3400 4880 3715 5530Sep 27, Oct 4, 11 &Oct 18, 25 2830 3755 2910 3915 3050 4195 3065 4240 3150 4425 3160 4440 3280 4690 3280 4660 3435 4945 3680 5465Nov 1, 8 2830 3755 2910 3915 3155 4405 3170 4450 3150 4425 3160 4440 3280 4690 3280 4660 3520 5115 3680 5465Nov 15, 22 2830 3755 2910 3915 3010 4110 3025 4160 3150 4425 3160 4440 3280 4690 3280 4660 3520 5115 3680 5465Nov 29 2770 3640 2795 3680 2915 3920 2930 3970 3125 4375 3135 4390 3255 4640 3255 4610 3495 5070 3655 5415Dec 13 2810 3710 2770 3635 3080 4255 3115 4335 3125 4375 3135 4390 3250 4630 3255 4610 3490 5060 3655 5415Dec 20 2910 3895 2925 3940 3235 4565 3270 4645 3545 5270 3550 5290 3665 5525 3390 4875 3510 5095 3790 5675Dec 27 2890 3855 2800 3695 2930 3950 2965 4030 3145 4415 3150 4430 3275 4680 3165 4430 3265 4605 3570 52502014Jan 3, 17, Feb 14 2765 3630 2770 3635 2895 3890 2930 2970 3085 4305 3120 4365 3235 4605 3110 4335 3160 4405 3520 5145Feb 28, Mar 7, 14 &Mar 21, 28, Apr 4 2845 3780 2910 3915 3010 4110 3030 4165 3145 4415 3155 4435 3275 4680 3270 4650 3200 4480 3675 5455Apr 25 2845 3780 2910 3915 3050 4195 3070 4245 3150 4425 3160 4445 3280 4690 3280 4660 3520 5115 3680 5465May 2* R A T E S T O B E A D V I S E D(DSV) Deluxe Room, Sea View (E) Exec. Room (Sea View in Tel Aviv) / Exec. Lounge (C) Club Room, Sea View / Club Lounge access (DCL) Deluxe Room, City View with King David Crown Lounge access(SV) Sea View (DO) Deluxe Room, Old City View (OC) Old City View (DPO) Deluxe Room, Pool View / Partial Old Cityu SAPPHIRE PLAN utilizes King David hotel in Jerusalem in Deluxe New City View Rooms through July 26, 2013 departure (due to opening date <strong>of</strong> Waldorf Astoria).n David Citadel Jerusalem: Upgrade to Alcove Deluxe Old City View Room (from Amber Plan) $175 per room, total stay.s King David Jerusalem: On Opal Plan upgrade from Standard Room to Deluxe New City Room $200 per room, total stay.* Revised touring due to holiday. Please inquire for Special rates for child or adult as third in room.Tour is guaranteed on a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be <strong>of</strong>fered the option <strong>of</strong> touring by Share-a-car at a supplement <strong>of</strong>$475 per person (3 persons minimum).FOR HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS AND DETAILS ON OUR MIX & MATCH HOTEL PLANS, SEE PAGES 8-10. FOR TOURING BY PRIVATE CAR, SEE PAGE 40.ISRAEL MINUET — FRIDAY DEPARTURESISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 17


IsraelOvertureThursday Departures11 Days n 9 NightsISRAEL OVERTURE — THURSDAY DEPARTURESTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Choice <strong>of</strong> Deluxe Hotel Plans• 6 Days <strong>of</strong> Comprehensive Sightseeing• Plus Walking Tours in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem• Arrival and Departure Transfers14 Meals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast• Friday Night Dinner in Tel Aviv• Dinner in a Druze Village• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Restaurant Dinner in Jerusalem• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Traditional Friday Night Dinner in JerusalemSpecial Features• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at RoshHanikra• Tour an Army Bunker in the Golan Heights• Multi Media “Kesem Hagolan” Presentation• Night Tour <strong>of</strong> “illuminated” Jerusalem• Visit Herodian Mansions or the HasmoneanTunnel• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show inJerusalem• Complimentary Entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport(upon return to the USA)(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerRosh Hanikra GrottosITINERARYThursday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Friday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transferto your hotel in vibrant Tel Aviv. Tonight,Get together Dinner. (D)Saturday: Tel AvivMorning walking tour. Remainder <strong>of</strong> theday at leisure to enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the delights<strong>of</strong> this seaside city. Don’t miss Israeli folkdancing on the seaside promenade! Or,visit “Namal Tel Aviv,” a lively area dottedwith yachts and a pub-filled boardwalk. (B)Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDepart Tel Aviv. Drive to the fantasticIsraeli Museum at the Yitzhak RabinCenter chronicling the life <strong>of</strong> theextraordinary leader and the development<strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Israel. Continue to ancientCaesarea; explore the astoundingRoman and Crusader ruins including theimpressive theater and aqueduct. Then,visit Caesarea Harbor, with its thrilling,multi-media presentation — you’ll seeancient history come to life! Arrive inNazareth, the sacred town where Jesusspent part <strong>of</strong> his youth; visit the Churchand view Mary’s Well. On to the sparklingport city <strong>of</strong> Haifa; check into your hotelatop Mt. Carmel. This evening, visit aDruze Village — meet these uniqueIsraelis, hear <strong>of</strong> their traditions and enjoy aDruze Dinner. (B.D.)Monday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrine andthe colorful Persian Gardens beforedeparting Haifa. Drive along the coast tospectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend byAtop the Aqueduct in Caesareacable car to see the magnificent underwatergrottoes. Continue through the picturesqueseaside town <strong>of</strong> Nahariya to the timelessCrusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walk through thesubterranean city and the bazaars recallingthe colorful Middle Ages. Then, to Safed,one <strong>of</strong> Judaism’s holiest cities, whereKabbalah flourished during the goldenage; visit the ancient synagogues and thecharming Artists’ Quarter. Arrive inTiberias for a Special Dinner andovernight. (B.D.)Tuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemMorning drive to Capernaum; see theruins <strong>of</strong> the ancient synagogue datingback to the 5th century. Then, ascend thestrategic Golan Heights for an overview <strong>of</strong>the fierce battles that took place during the1967 Six Day War and the 1973 Yom KippurWar. On to Katzrin, capital <strong>of</strong> the Golanand to the monument <strong>of</strong> the 7th Brigade;see the multimedia presentation, “KesemHagolan” for a greater understanding <strong>of</strong>this area. Visit a former Syrian armybunker at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settled byAmericans and Israelis together; view thefertile valleys below as you tour the kibbutzand enjoy lunch in the communal diningroom. <strong>Travel</strong> to Bet Shean, an ancientcity from the time <strong>of</strong> King Saul; see theexcavated remains <strong>of</strong> a Roman city.Continue to “golden” Jerusalem forovernight. (B.L.)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Center tosee the brilliant Chagall Windows. On toYad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust;visit the Museum, Children’s Pavilion andwalk along the Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous.Then, to Mount Herzl to pay respects to18 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Israel’s military heroes. Drive via the Supreme CourtBuilding and the Knesset (Parliament) to the Shrine <strong>of</strong>the Book, home <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea Scrolls. Time to walkthrough the new Israel Museum and the Billy RoseSculpture Garden; see the Scale Model <strong>of</strong> ancientJerusalem. Evening: Restaurant Dinner and NightTour. (B.D.)Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate; walk to theWestern Wall, the only remaining portion <strong>of</strong> the SecondTemple. Witness joyous Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvahceremonies! View the Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock. Drive to Mt.Zion to visit the traditional Tomb <strong>of</strong> King David andthe Room <strong>of</strong> the Last Supper. Proceed to the restoredJewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo, the colonnadedmain street <strong>of</strong> Byzantine Jerusalem. Visit the HerodianMansions, a completely excavated residential quarterfrom 2000 years ago, or, walk through the extraordinaryHasmonean Tunnel (tunnel schedule permitting.)Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong> the HolySepulchre; walk through the exotic bazaars with theirwondrous aromas. End the day with an optional visit toBethlehem. Evening: “Night Spectacular” Sound &Light Show at the Citadel Museum (weatherand schedule permitting). (B)Friday: Jerusalem<strong>Travel</strong> via the Judean desert and the shores<strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth,to Masada. Ascend by cable car to this laststronghold <strong>of</strong> the Zealots in their struggleagainst the Romans. Visit the excavations,Herod the Great’s palace, synagogue andbathhouse. Then, opportunity to enjoy an“unsinkable” swim in the buoyant waters <strong>of</strong>the Dead Sea. Drive via the Qumran Caves,where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, onDead Seayour return to Jerusalem. Evening: TraditionalFriday Night Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: JerusalemMorning walking tour with your Tour Directorincludes the Museum <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong>Jerusalem at David’s Citadel, in the Old City.Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure. (B)Sunday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departureflight. Relax and enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the exclusive Dan VIP Loungeat Ben Gurion Airport.LAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSON – OVERTURE – THURSDAY DEPARTURESHOTEL PLAN PEARL CORAL RUBY TURQUOISE JADE SILVER AMBER OPAL SAPPHIRE EMERALDTel Aviv Herod’s (DSV) Crowne Plaza (E) Sheraton (C) Carlton (E) Royal Beach Carlton (E) Hilton (SV) Dan (DCL) Hilton (SV) Dan (E)Haifa (Dlx, Bayview) Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel (E)Tiberias (Seaview) Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei KinnerethJerusalem Leonardo Plaza (DO) Dan Panorama (E) Inbal (OC) Inbal (OC) David Citadel David Citadel David Citadel (DPO)n King Davids Waldorf Astoriau King David (DO)or Mamilla or MamillaDeparture Dates Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single2013May 2, 9*, 16 3050 4070 3160 4295 3285 4545 3340 4665 3395 4810 3430 4865 3545 5100 3580 5110 3635 5240 4025 6005May 23 3050 4070 3160 4295 3325 4625 3380 4745 3395 4810 3430 4865 3545 5100 3655 5245 3715 5400 4095 6140May 30, Jun 6, 13, 20 3050 4070 3160 4295 3490 4950 3545 5070 3395 4810 3430 4865 3545 5100 3700 5335 3770 5510 4140 6225June 27 3040 4045 3150 4270 3480 4930 3530 5045 3395 4810 3430 4865 3545 5100 3580 5110 3635 5240 4025 6005July 4 3040 4045 3150 4270 3235 4440 3290 4560 3395 4810 3430 4865 3545 5100 3580 5110 3635 5240 4025 6005July 11, 18, 25 3075 4105 3190 4340 3295 4550 3350 4665 3395 4810 3430 4865 3545 5100 3640 5220 3690 5355 4085 6005Aug 1, 8, 15 3145 4230 3260 4460 3310 4580 3365 4695 3465 4930 3475 4940 3645 5290 3705 5340 3745 5430 4150 6235Aug 22 3110 4170 3225 4405 3190 4340 3225 4430 3415 4845 3425 4855 3595 5205 3655 5255 3695 5345 4100 6150Aug 25t 3040 4045 3150 4270 3155 4270 3255 4430 3410 4825 3425 4855 3525 5065 3535 5055 3625 5210 4020 5995Sep 26, Oct 3, 10 &Oct 17, 24 3050 4070 3160 4295 3305 4570 3340 4665 3395 4810 3430 4865 3545 5100 3580 5110 3700 5355 4025 6005Oct 31, Nov 7 3050 4070 3160 4295 3410 4780 3445 4875 3395 4810 3430 4865 3545 5100 3580 5110 3785 5525 4025 6005Nov 14, 21 3035 4030 3100 4200 3265 4490 3280 4545 3395 4810 3405 4815 3520 5095 3580 5110 3785 5525 4025 6005Nov 28 2995 3955 3045 4060 3170 4300 3205 4395 3370 4760 3405 4815 3520 5050 3555 5060 3760 5480 4000 5955Dec 12 3025 4020 3000 3965 3320 4600 3390 4760 3370 4760 4805 7455 3510 5025 3555 5060 3750 5455 4000 5955Dec 19 3125 4205 3150 4275 3475 4905 3545 5070 3790 5655 3825 5710 3930 5925 3695 5325 3770 5495 4135 6220Dec 26 3105 4165 3030 4025 3165 4290 3235 4455 3390 4800 3425 4855 3540 5090 3465 4880 3530 5015 3920 57902014Jan 2, 16, Feb 13 2980 3935 3000 3965 3135 4230 3205 4395 3310 4645 3390 4790 3495 5000 3400 4750 3420 4800 3845 5650Feb 27, Mar 6 3070 4100 3160 4295 3265 4490 3305 4595 3390 4800 3435 4870 3540 5090 3465 4880 3465 4890 3920 5790Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 3 3070 4100 3160 4295 3265 4490 3305 4595 3390 4800 3435 4870 3540 5090 3575 5100 3465 4890 4020 5995Apr 24 3070 4100 3160 4295 3305 4570 3350 4675 3395 4810 3440 4875 3545 5100 3580 5110 3785 5525 4025 6005May 1* R A T E S T O B E A D V I S E D(DSV) Deluxe Room, Sea View (E) Exec. Room (Sea View in Tel Aviv) / Exec. Lounge (C) Club Room, Sea View / Club Lounge access (DCL) Deluxe Room, City View with King David Crown Lounge access(SV) Sea View (DO) Deluxe Room, Old City View (OC) Old City View (DPO) Deluxe Room, Pool View / Partial Old Cityu SAPPHIRE PLAN utilizes King David hotel in Jerusalem in Deluxe New City View Rooms through July 24, 2013 departure (due to opening date <strong>of</strong> Waldorf Astoria).n David Citadel Jerusalem: Upgrade to Alcove Deluxe Old City View Room (from Amber Plan) $175 per room, total stay.s King David Jerusalem: On Opal Plan upgrade from Standard Room to Deluxe New City Room $200 per room, total stay.* Revised touring due to holiday. Please inquire for Special rates for child or adult as third in room.t Aug 25, 2013 Departure (Sunday) : Revised Itinerary and touring (program begins in Jerusalem)Tour is guaranteed on a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be <strong>of</strong>fered the option <strong>of</strong> touring by Share-a-car at a supplement <strong>of</strong>$475 per person (3 persons minimum).FOR HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS AND DETAILS ON OUR MIX & MATCH HOTEL PLANS, SEE PAGES 8-10. FOR TOURING BY PRIVATE CAR, SEE PAGE 40.ISRAEL OVERTURE — THURSDAY DEPARTURESISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 19


IsraelRhapsodyWednesday Departures12 Days n 10 NightsISRAEL RHAPSODY — WEDNESDAY DEPARTURESTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Choice <strong>of</strong> Deluxe Hotel Plans• 7 Days <strong>of</strong> Comprehensive Sightseeing• Plus Walking Tours in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem• Arrival and Departure Transfers15 Meals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast• Friday Night Dinner in Tel Aviv• Dinner at a Druze Village• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Restaurant Dinner in Jerusalem• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Traditional Friday Night Dinner in JerusalemSpecial Features• Archeological “Dig” at Beit Guvrin NationalPark• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at RoshHanikra• Tour an Army Bunker in the Golan Heights• “Kesem Hagolan” Multi Media Presentation• Night Tour <strong>of</strong> “illuminated” Jerusalem• Visit Herodian Mansions or the HasmoneanTunnel• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show inJerusalem• Complimentary Entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport(upon return to USA)(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerITINERARYWednesday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Thursday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transferto your hotel in vibrant Tel Aviv.Friday: Tel AvivToday, a great adventure! Spend themorning digging and excavating at theTel Maresha Dig at Beit Guvrin NationalPark (weather permitting). Continue tothe old port city <strong>of</strong> Jaffa, magnificentlyrestored. Explore the reconstructedArtists’ Quarter with its galleries andboutiques. Afterwards, on to Tel Aviv’sCarmel Market (be sure to taste thedelicious strawberries!) before continuingto lively Nachlat Benjamin with itsdelightful craft stalls — definitely theplace to be on Friday afternoon! Tonight,Get Together Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: Tel AvivMorning walking tour. Remainder <strong>of</strong> theday at leisure to enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the delights<strong>of</strong> this seaside city. Don’t miss Israeli folkdancing on the seaside promenade! Or,visit “Namal Tel Aviv,” a lively area dottedwith yachts and a pub-filled boardwalk. (B)Jaffaincluding the impressive theater andaqueduct. Then, visit Caesarea Harbor, withits thrilling, multi-media presentation —you’ll see ancient history come to life!Arrive in Nazareth, the sacred town whereJesus spent part <strong>of</strong> his youth; visit theChurch and view Mary’s Well. On to thesparkling port city <strong>of</strong> Haifa; check intoyour hotel atop Mt. Carmel. This evening,visit a Druze Village — meet these uniqueIsraelis, hear <strong>of</strong> their traditions and enjoy aDruze Dinner. (B.D.)Monday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrine andthe colorful Persian Gardens beforedeparting Haifa. Drive along the coast tospectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend bycable car to see the magnificent underwatergrottoes. Continue through thepicturesque seaside town <strong>of</strong> Nahariya tothe timeless Crusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walkthrough the subterranean city and thebazaars recalling the colorful MiddleAges. Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong> Judaism’sholiest cities, where Kabbalah flourishedduring the golden age; visit the ancientsynagogues and the charming Artists’Quarter. Arrive in Tiberias for a SpecialDinner and overnight. (B.D.)Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDepart Tel Aviv. Drive to the fantasticIsraeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Centerchronicling the life <strong>of</strong> the extraordinaryleader and the development <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong>Israel. Continue to ancient Caesarea; explorethe astounding Roman and Crusader ruinsTuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemMorning drive to Capernaum; see theruins <strong>of</strong> the ancient synagogue datingback to the 5th century. Then, ascend thestrategic Golan Heights for an overview <strong>of</strong>the fierce battles that took place during the1967 Six Day War and the 1973 Yom Kippur20 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


War. On to Katzrin, capital <strong>of</strong> the Golan andto the monument <strong>of</strong> the 7th Brigade; see themultimedia presentation, “Kesem Hagolan”for a greater understanding <strong>of</strong> this area. Visita former Syrian army bunker at Kibbutz KfarCharuv, settled by Americans and Israelistogether; view the fertile valleys below as youtour the kibbutz and enjoy lunch in thecommunal dining room. <strong>Travel</strong> to Bet Shean, anancient city from the time <strong>of</strong> King Saul; see theexcavated remains <strong>of</strong> a Roman city. Continueto “golden” Jerusalem for overnight. (B.L.)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Center to seethe brilliant Chagall Windows. On to YadVashem, memorial to the Holocaust; visit theMuseum, Children’s Pavilion and walk alongthe Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous. Then, to MountHerzl to pay respects to Israel’s military heroes.Drive via the Supreme Court Building and theKnesset (Parliament) to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book,home <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea Scrolls. Time to walkthrough the new Israel Museum and the BillyRose Sculpture Garden; see the Scale Model<strong>of</strong> ancient Jerusalem. Evening: RestaurantDinner and Night Tour. (B.D.)Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate; walkto the Western Wall, the only remaining portion<strong>of</strong> the Second Temple. Witness joyous BarMitzvah or Bat Mitzvah ceremonies! View theDome <strong>of</strong> the Rock. Drive to Mt. Zion to visit thetraditional Tomb <strong>of</strong> King David and the Room <strong>of</strong>the Last Supper. Proceed to the restored JewishQuarter; walk along the Cardo, the colonnadedmain street <strong>of</strong> Byzantine Jerusalem. Visit theHerodian Mansions, a completely excavatedresidential quarter from 2000 years ago, or, walkthrough the extraordinary Hasmonean Tunnel(tunnel schedule permitting.) Follow the ViaDolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong> the Holy Sepulchre;walk through the exotic bazaars with their wondrousaromas. End the day with an optional visit toBethlehem. Evening: “Night Spectacular”Sound & Light Show at the Citadel Museum(weather and schedule permitting). (B)Friday: Jerusalem<strong>Travel</strong> via the Judean desert and the shores <strong>of</strong>the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, toMasada. Ascend by cable car to this last stronghold<strong>of</strong> the Zealots in their struggle against theRomans. Visit the excavations, Herod the Great’spalace, synagogue and bathhouse. Then,opportunity to enjoy an “unsinkable” swim inthe buoyant waters <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea. Drive viathe Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrollswere found, on your return to Jerusalem.Evening: Traditional Friday Night Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: JerusalemMorning walking tour with your Tour Directorincludes the Museum <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong>Jerusalem at David’s Citadel, in the Old City.Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure. (B)Sunday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departure flight.Relax and enjoy our complimentary entranceto the exclusive Dan VIP Lounge at Ben GurionAirport.LAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSON – RHAPSODY – WEDNESDAY DEPARTURESHOTEL PLAN PEARL CORAL RUBY TURQUOISE JADE SILVER AMBER OPAL SAPPHIRE EMERALDTel Aviv Herod’s (DSV) Crowne Plaza (E) Sheraton (C) Carlton (E) Royal Beach Carlton (E) Hilton (SV) Dan (DCL) Hilton (SV) Dan (E)Haifa (Dlx, Bayview) Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel (E)Tiberias (Seaview) Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei KinnerethJerusalem Leonardo Plaza (DO) Dan Panorama (E) Inbal (OC) Inbal (OC) David Citadel David Citadel David Citadel (DPO)n King Davids Waldorf Astoriau King David (DO)or Mamilla or MamillaDeparture Dates Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single2013May 1, 8*, 15 3335 4445 3475 4730 3625 5005 3675 5145 3740 5300 3750 5325 3870 5565 3865 5530 3960 5705 4420 6580May 22 3335 4445 3475 4730 3665 5085 3715 5225 3740 5300 3750 5325 3870 5565 3935 5665 4040 5870 4485 6715May 29, Jun 5, 12, 19 3335 4445 3475 4730 3825 5410 3880 5550 3740 5300 3750 5325 3870 5565 3985 5755 4095 5975 4535 6800June 26 3320 4425 3460 4710 3815 5390 3865 5530 3740 5300 3750 5325 3870 5565 3865 5530 3960 5705 4420 6580July 3 3320 4425 3460 4710 3570 4900 3625 5040 3740 5300 3750 5325 3870 5565 3865 5530 3960 5705 4420 6580July 10, 17, 24 3355 4480 3505 4780 3630 5010 3680 5145 3740 5300 3750 5325 3870 5565 3920 5640 4015 5820 4475 6580July 31, Aug 7, 14 3460 4665 3605 4965 3645 5040 3700 5180 3820 5445 3795 5400 4000 5810 4025 5835 4100 5955 4580 6890Aug 21 3425 4610 3575 4910 3505 4775 3560 4915 3770 5360 3745 5315 3950 5725 3975 5750 4050 5870 4530 6805Sep 25, Oct 2, 9 &Oct 16, 23 3335 4445 3475 4730 3625 5005 3675 5145 3740 5300 3750 5325 3870 5565 3865 5530 4030 5820 4420 6580Oct 30, Nov 6 3335 4445 3475 4730 3730 5215 3780 5355 3740 5300 3750 5325 3870 5565 3865 5530 4115 5990 4420 6580Nov 13 3335 4445 3475 4730 3580 4925 3635 5065 3740 5300 3750 5325 3870 5565 3865 5530 4115 5990 4420 6580Nov 20 3315 4405 3370 4520 3565 4885 3615 5025 3715 5250 3725 5280 3845 5515 3840 5480 4090 5945 4395 6530Nov 27 3275 4330 3355 4500 3490 4735 3540 4875 3715 5250 3725 5280 3845 5515 3840 5480 4090 5945 4395 6530Dec 11 3300 4385 3285 4355 3620 4995 3725 5245 3715 5250 3725 5280 3830 5480 3840 5480 4070 5910 4395 6530Dec 18 3400 4570 3440 4665 3775 5305 3880 5550 4135 6145 4145 6175 4250 6380 3975 5750 4090 5950 4525 6795Dec 25 3380 4530 3320 4420 3465 4695 3570 4935 3735 5290 3745 5315 3865 5555 3750 5300 3855 5480 4310 63652014Jan 1, 15, Feb 12 3255 4300 3285 4355 3435 4630 3540 4875 3635 5090 3710 5255 3820 5470 3665 5135 3750 5265 4220 6190Feb 26, Mar 5 3350 4480 3475 4730 3580 4925 3645 5085 3735 5290 3755 5340 3865 5555 3750 5300 3795 5355 4310 6365Mar 12, 19, 26, Apr 2 3350 4480 3475 4730 3580 4925 3645 5085 3735 5290 3755 5340 3865 5555 3855 5520 3795 5355 4415 6570April 23 3350 4480 3475 4730 3625 5005 3685 5165 3740 5300 3760 5345 3870 5565 3865 5530 4115 5990 4420 6580April 30* R A T E S T O B E A D V I S E D(DSV) Deluxe Room, Sea View (E) Exec. Room (Sea View in Tel Aviv) / Exec. Lounge (C) Club Room, Sea View / Club Lounge access (DCL) Deluxe Room, City View with King David Crown Lounge access(SV) Sea View (DO) Deluxe Room, Old City View (OC) Old City View (DPO) Deluxe Room, Pool View / Partial Old Cityu SAPPHIRE PLAN utilizes King David hotel in Jerusalem in Deluxe New City View Rooms through July 24, 2013 departure (due to opening date <strong>of</strong> Waldorf Astoria).n David Citadel Jerusalem: Upgrade to Alcove Deluxe Old City View Room (from Amber Plan) $175 per room, total stay.s King David Jerusalem: On Opal Plan upgrade from Standard Room to Deluxe New City Room $200 per room, total stay.* Revised touring due to holiday. Please inquire for Special rates for child or adult as third in room.Tour is guaranteed on a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be <strong>of</strong>fered the option <strong>of</strong> touring by Share-a-car at a supplement <strong>of</strong>$475 per person (3 persons minimum).FOR HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS AND DETAILS ON OUR MIX & MATCH HOTEL PLANS, SEE PAGES 8-10. FOR TOURING BY PRIVATE CAR, SEE PAGE 40.ISRAEL RHAPSODY — WEDNESDAY DEPARTURESISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 21


IsraelSerenadeTuesday Departures13 Days n 11 NightsISRAEL SERENADE — TUESDAY DEPARTURESTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Choice <strong>of</strong> Deluxe Hotel Plans• 8 Days <strong>of</strong> Comprehensive Sightseeing• Plus Walking Tours in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem• Arrival and Departure Transfers16 Meals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast• Friday Night Dinner in Tel Aviv• Dinner at a Druze Village• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Restaurant Dinner in Jerusalem• Traditional Friday Night Dinner in JerusalemSpecial Features• Visit the unique Palmach Museum• Tour the Tank Division Memorial at Latrun• Archeological “Dig” In Beit Guvrin NationalPark• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at RoshHanikra• Tour an Army Bunker in the Golan Heights• “Kesem Hagolan” Multi Media Presentation• Night Tour <strong>of</strong> “illuminated” Jerusalem• Visit Herodian Mansions or the HasmoneanTunnel• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show inJerusalem• Complimentary Entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport(upon return to the USA)(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerITINERARYTuesday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Wednesday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transferto your hotel in vibrant Tel Aviv.Thursday: Tel AvivBegin with a visit to the fascinating PalmachMuseum (subject to appointmentconfirmation), for a virtual tour <strong>of</strong> the history<strong>of</strong> this underground organization. On to theAbsalom (Soreq) Caves containing stalactitesand stalagmites dating back 300,000 years.Continue to Natan Rappaport’s brilliantmonument, the Scrolls <strong>of</strong> Fire, soaringhigh in the scenic Judean Hills. Then, tothe military junction at Latrun, a site whichthe Jewish National Fund (JNF) helped torestore, and once the border with Jordan;view the French Trappist Monastery andvisit the Tank Division Memorial. Returnto Tel Aviv. (B)Friday: Tel AvivToday, a great adventure! Spend themorning digging and excavating at theTel Maresha Dig at Beit Guvrin NationalPark (weather permitting). Continue tothe old port city <strong>of</strong> Jaffa, magnificentlyrestored. Explore the reconstructed Artists’Quarter with its galleries and boutiques.Afterwards, on to Tel Aviv’s Carmel Marketbefore continuing to lively Nachlat Benjaminwith its delightful craft stalls — definitelythe place to be on Friday afternoon!Tonight, Get Together Dinner. (B.D.)View <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem at sunsetSaturday: Tel AvivMorning walking tour. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the dayat leisure to enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the delights <strong>of</strong> thisseaside city. Don’t miss Israeli folk dancingon the seaside promenade or visit “NamalTel Aviv!” (B)Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDepart Tel Aviv. Drive to the fantastic IsraeliMuseum at the Yitzhak Rabin Centerchronicling the life <strong>of</strong> the extraordinaryleader and the development <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong>Israel. Continue to ancient Caesarea; explorethe astounding Roman and Crusader ruins.Visit Caesarea Harbor, with its thrilling,multimedia presentation. Arrive inNazareth; visit the Church and view Mary’sWell. On to the sparkling port city <strong>of</strong> Haifa;check into your hotel atop Mt. Carmel.This evening, visit to a Druze Villagewhere you’ll meet these unique Israelis,hear <strong>of</strong> their traditions and enjoy a DruzeDinner. (B.D.)Monday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrine andthe colorful Persian Gardens beforedeparting Haifa. Drive along the coast tospectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend bycable car to see the magnificent underwatergrottoes. Continue through thepicturesque seaside town <strong>of</strong> Nahariya tothe timeless Crusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walkthrough the subterranean city and thebazaars recalling the colorful Middle Ages.Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong> Judaism’s holiestcities, where Kabbalah flourishedduring the golden age; visit the ancientsynagogues and the charming Artists’Quarter. Arrive in Tiberias for a SpecialDinner and overnight. (B.D.)22 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Tuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemDrive to Capernaum; see the ruins <strong>of</strong> the ancientsynagogue dating back to the 5th century. Then,ascend the Golan Heights for an overview <strong>of</strong> thefierce battles that took place during the 1967 Six DayWar and the 1973 Yom Kippur War. On to Katzrin,capital <strong>of</strong> the Golan and the monument <strong>of</strong> the 7thBrigade; see the multimedia presentation, “KesemHagolan” for a greater understanding <strong>of</strong> this area.Visit a former Syrian army bunker at Kibbutz KfarCharuv, settled by Americans and Israelis together;view the fertile valleys below as you tour the kibbutzand enjoy lunch in the communal dining room. <strong>Travel</strong>to Bet Shean, from the time <strong>of</strong> King Saul; see theexcavated remains <strong>of</strong> a Roman city. Continue to“golden” Jerusalem for overnight. (B.L.)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Center to see thebrilliant Chagall Windows. On to Yad Vashem,memorial to the Holocaust; visit the Museum, Children’sPavilion and walk along the Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous.Then, to Mount Herzl to pay respects to Israel’smilitary heroes. Drive via the Supreme Court and theKnesset to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book, home <strong>of</strong> the DeadSea Scrolls. Time to walk through the new IsraelMuseum and the Billy Rose SculptureGarden; see the Scale Model <strong>of</strong> ancientJerusalem. Evening: Restaurant Dinnerand Night Tour. (B.D.)Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate;walk to the Western Wall, the only remainingportion <strong>of</strong> the Second Temple. Witness joyousBar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah ceremonies!View the Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock. Drive to Mt. Zionto visit the traditional Tomb <strong>of</strong> King Davidand the Room <strong>of</strong> the Last Supper. Proceedto the restored Jewish Quarter; walk alongthe Cardo, the main street <strong>of</strong> ByzantineJerusalem. Visit the Herodian Mansions, anexcavated residential quarter from 2000years ago, or, walk through the extraordinaryHasmonean Tunnel (tunnel schedulepermitting.) Follow the Via Dolorosa tothe Church <strong>of</strong> the Holy Sepulchre; walkthrough the exotic bazaars. End the daywith an optional visit to Bethlehem.Evening: “Night Spectacular” Sound &Light Show at the Citadel Museum (weatherand schedule permitting). (B)Friday: Jerusalem<strong>Travel</strong> via the Judean desert and the shores<strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth,to Masada. Ascend by cable car to thislast stronghold <strong>of</strong> the Zealots. Visit theexcavations, Herod the Great’s palace,synagogue and bathhouse. Then,opportunity to enjoy an “unsinkable” swimin the buoyant waters <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea.Drive via the Qumran Caves, where theDead Sea Scrolls were found, on your returnto Jerusalem. Evening: Traditional FridayNight Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: JerusalemMorning walking tour with your TourDirector includes the Museum <strong>of</strong> the History<strong>of</strong> Jerusalem at David’s Citadel, in the OldCity. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure. (B)Sunday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departureflight. Relax and enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the exclusive Dan VIP Loungeat Ben Gurion Airport.LAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSON – SERENADE – TUESDAY DEPARTURESHOTEL PLAN PEARL CORAL RUBY TURQUOISE JADE SILVER AMBER OPAL SAPPHIRE EMERALDTel Aviv Herod’s (DSV) Crowne Plaza (E) Sheraton (C) Carlton (E) Royal Beach Carlton (E) Hilton (SV) Dan (DCL) Hilton (SV) Dan (E)Haifa (Dlx, Bayview) Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel (E)Tiberias (Seaview) Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei KinnerethJerusalem Leonardo Plaza (DO) Dan Panorama (E) Inbal (OC) Inbal (OC) David Citadel David Citadel David Citadel (DPO)n King Davids Waldorf Astoriau King David (DO)or Mamilla or MamillaDeparture Dates Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single2013April 30, May 7*, 14 3650 4860 3825 5210 3980 5310 4050 5665 4105 5805 4140 5865 4235 6070 4225 6030 4165 5915 4795 7140May 21 3650 4860 3825 5210 4020 5395 4090 5750 4105 5805 4140 5865 4235 6070 4295 6170 4220 6025 4865 7275May 28, Jun 4, 11, 18 3650 4860 3825 5210 4180 5715 4250 6070 4105 5805 4140 5865 4235 6070 4345 6260 4300 6185 4910 7365June 25 3640 4835 3815 5185 4170 5695 4240 6050 4105 5805 4140 5865 4235 6070 4225 6030 4165 5915 4795 7140July 2 3640 4835 3815 5185 3925 5210 3995 5560 4105 5805 4140 5865 4235 6070 4225 6030 4165 5915 4795 7140July 9, 16, 23 3675 4895 3855 5260 3985 5315 4055 5670 4105 5805 4140 5865 4235 6070 4280 6145 4205 6000 4855 7140July 30, Aug 6, 13 3810 5140 3995 5510 4000 5345 4070 5700 4195 5970 4185 5940 4395 6375 4425 6420 4305 6160 4995 7525Aug 20 3780 5085 3960 5455 3865 5080 3930 5435 4145 5885 4135 5860 4345 6290 4375 6335 4255 6075 4945 7445Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 3650 4860 3825 5210 3980 5310 4050 5665 4105 5805 4140 5865 4235 6070 4225 6030 4205 5970 4795 7140Oct 29, Nov 5 3650 4860 3825 5210 4085 5520 4155 5875 4105 5805 4140 5865 4235 6070 4225 6030 4320 6200 4795 7140Nov 12 3650 4860 3825 5210 3940 5230 4005 5585 4105 5805 4140 5865 4235 6070 4225 6030 4320 6200 4795 7140Nov 19 3630 4820 3720 5000 3920 5190 3990 5545 4080 5755 4115 5820 4210 6020 4200 5985 4315 6190 4770 7095Dec 10 3615 4790 3615 4785 3960 5270 4095 5765 4080 5755 4115 5820 4185 5975 4200 5985 4275 6120 4770 7095Dec 17 3715 4975 3770 5095 4110 5580 4250 6070 4500 6655 4535 6715 4605 6875 4340 6250 4275 6120 4905 7355Dec 24 3690 4930 3645 4845 3805 4965 3945 5460 4100 5795 4135 5860 4230 6060 4110 5805 4125 5815 4690 6925Dec 31 3570 4705 3615 4785 3775 4900 3915 5395 4000 5595 4100 5795 4185 5975 4005 5605 3980 5525 4580 67152014Feb 25 3650 4855 3755 5065 3885 5125 3950 5475 4030 5660 4075 5745 4215 6025 4060 5700 3980 5530 4635 6815Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 &Apr 1 3670 4900 3825 5210 3940 5230 4020 5615 4100 5795 4145 5885 4230 6060 4220 6025 4000 5565 4720 7060Apr 22 3670 4900 3825 5210 3980 5310 4060 5695 4105 5805 4150 5895 4235 6070 4225 6030 4320 6200 4795 7140April 29* R A T E S T O B E A D V I S E D(DSV) Deluxe Room, Sea View (E) Exec. Room (Sea View in Tel Aviv) / Exec. Lounge (C) Club Room, Sea View / Club Lounge access (DCL) Deluxe Room, City View with King David Crown Lounge access(SV) Sea View (DO) Deluxe Room, Old City View (OC) Old City View (DPO) Deluxe Room, Pool View / Partial Old Cityu SAPPHIRE PLAN utilizes King David hotel in Jerusalem in Deluxe New City View Rooms through July 23, 2013 departure (due to opening date <strong>of</strong> Waldorf Astoria).n David Citadel Jerusalem: Upgrade to Alcove Deluxe Old City View Room (from Amber Plan) $175 per room, total stay.s King David Jerusalem: On Opal Plan upgrade from Standard Room to Deluxe New City Room $200 per room, total stay.* Revised touring due to holiday. Please inquire for Special rates for child or adult as third in room.Tour is guaranteed on a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be <strong>of</strong>fered the option <strong>of</strong> touring by Share-a-car at a supplement <strong>of</strong>$475 per person (3 persons minimum).FOR HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS AND DETAILS ON OUR MIX & MATCH HOTEL PLANS, SEE PAGES 8-10. FOR TOURING BY PRIVATE CAR, SEE PAGE 40.ISRAEL SERENADE — TUESDAY DEPARTURESISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 23


IsraelFantasiaMonday Departures14 Days n 12 NightsISRAEL FANTASIA — MONDAY DEPARTURESTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Choice <strong>of</strong> Deluxe hotel Plans• 9 Days <strong>of</strong> Comprehensive Sightseeing• Plus Walking Tours in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem• Arrival & Departure Transfers17 Meals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast in Israel• Friday Night Dinner in Tel Aviv• Dinner at a Druze Village• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Restaurant Dinner in Jerusalem• Traditional Friday Night Dinner in JerusalemSpecial Features• Visit the underground Ammunitions Factoryat Machon Ayalon• Tour the fascinating Palmach Museum• Archeological “Dig” in Beit Guvrin NationalPark• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at RoshHanikra• Tour an Army Bunker in the Golan Heights• Join the fascinating Multi Media Presentation“Kesem Hagolan”• Night Tour <strong>of</strong> "illuminated" Jerusalem• Tour Herodian Mansions or Hasmonean Tunnel• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show inJerusalem• Complimentary Entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport(upon return to USA)(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerITINERARYMonday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Tuesday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transferto your hotel in vibrant Tel Aviv.Wednesday: Tel AvivThis morning, visit Independence Hallwhere Ben Gurion fervently proclaimedIsrael’s independence in 1948. Continue tothe Weizmann House, the unique and grandhome <strong>of</strong> Chaim Weizmann, first President<strong>of</strong> Israel and the founder <strong>of</strong> the WeizmannInstitute <strong>of</strong> Science. The house is presentedin a living way, as if its residents are stillliving on the premises. On to the pre-stateunderground Ammunitions Factory atMachon Ayalon to learn about the activities<strong>of</strong> the Hagannah. The JNF (Jewish NationalFund) assisted in the restoration <strong>of</strong> this site.We’ll then have a great discovery <strong>of</strong> TelAviv as we drive through the main streets<strong>of</strong> this city known as the “White City”.Tel Aviv has been proclaimed a UNESCO<strong>World</strong> Heritage Site for its splendidBauhaus Architecture and has the largestnumber <strong>of</strong> buildings in this unique style<strong>of</strong> any city in the world! Continue past theMann Auditorium, home <strong>of</strong> the IsraeliPhilharmonic, Habimah Theatre, theimpressive Opera House and YitzhakRabin Square, dedicated to the late PrimeMinister. Onward to charming and quaintNeve Tzedek (Tel Aviv’s “Soho”), the firstneighborhood constructed outside OldJaffa; the old buildings are amazing! Justdown the road is the newly developedopen-air pedestrian mall — the “Tachana”converted from an old railroad station.You’ll have some time to stroll through theshops here and perhaps enjoy c<strong>of</strong>fee orCrusader city <strong>of</strong> Acrean ice cream in one <strong>of</strong> the many cafesbefore we head back to your hotel (thosewishing to spend some more time herecan taxi back to the hotel, just minutesaway). (B)Thursday: Tel AvivToday, we visit the fascinating PalmachMuseum (subject to appointmentconfirmation) for a virtual tour <strong>of</strong> the history<strong>of</strong> this underground military organizationprior to the establishment <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong>Israel. Then on to Absalom (Soreq) Cavesdiscovered by chance in a miners’ blastsome 40 years ago containing stalactitesand stalagmites that vary in shape and size,with some dating back to up to 300,000years. Continue to Natan Rappaport’sbrilliant bronze monument, the Scrolls <strong>of</strong>Fire, soaring high in the scenic JudeanHills. Then, on to the military junction atLatrun, another JNF assisted restored site,and once the border with Jordan; see theFrench Trappist Monastery and visitthe Tank Division Memorial. Return toTel Aviv. (B)Friday: Tel AvivToday, a great adventure! Spend themorning digging and excavating at theTel Maresha Dig at Beit Guvrin NationalPark (weather permitting). Continue tothe old port city <strong>of</strong> Jaffa, magnificentlyrestored. Explore the reconstructedArtists’ Quarter with its galleries andboutiques. Afterwards, on to Tel Aviv’sCarmel Market (be sure to sample thedelicious strawberries!) before continuingto lively Nachlat Benjamin with itsdelightful craft stalls — definitely theplace to be on Friday afternoon! Tonight,Get Together Dinner. (B.D.)24 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Saturday: Tel AvivMorning walking tour. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisureto enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the delights <strong>of</strong> this seaside city. Don’tmiss Israeli folk dancing on the seaside promenade!Or, visit “Namal Tel Aviv,” a lively area dotted withyachts and a café-filled boardwalk. (B)Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDepart Tel Aviv. Drive to the fantastic Israeli Museumat the Yitzhak Rabin Center chronicling the life <strong>of</strong> theextraordinary leader and the development <strong>of</strong> theState <strong>of</strong> Israel. Continue to ancient Caesarea; explorethe astounding Roman and Crusader ruins includingthe impressive theater and aqueduct. Then, visitCaesarea Harbor, with its thrilling, multi-mediapresentation — you’ll see ancient history come to life!Arrive in Nazareth, the sacred town where Jesus spentpart <strong>of</strong> his youth; visit the Church and view Mary’sWell. On to the sparkling port city <strong>of</strong> Haifa; check intoyour hotel atop Mt. Carmel. This evening, visit aDruze Village — meet these unique Israelis! Hear <strong>of</strong>their traditions and share a Druze Dinner. (B.D.)Monday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrine and the colorfulPersian Gardens before departing Haifa. Drive alongthe coast to spectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend bycable car to see the magnificent underwater grottoes.Continue through the picturesque seaside town <strong>of</strong>Nahariya to the timeless Crusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walkthrough the subterranean city and the bazaars recallingthe colorful Middle Ages. Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong>Judaism’s holiest cities, where Kabbalah flourishedduring the golden age; visit the ancient synagoguesand the charming Artists’ Quarter. Arrive in Tiberiasfor a Special Dinner and overnight. (B.D.)Tuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemDrive to Capernaum; see the ruins <strong>of</strong> the ancientsynagogue dating back to the 5th century. Ascend theGolan Heights for an overview <strong>of</strong> the fierce battlesthat took place during the 1967 Six Day War and the1973 Yom Kippur War. On to Katzrin, capital<strong>of</strong> the Golan and the monument <strong>of</strong> the 7thBrigade; see the multimedia presentation,“Kesem Hagolan” for a greater understanding<strong>of</strong> this area. Visit a former Syrianarmy bunker at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settledby Americans and Israelis together; view thefertile valleys below as you tour the kibbutzand enjoy lunch in the communal diningroom. <strong>Travel</strong> to Bet Shean, from the time <strong>of</strong>King Saul; see the excavated remains <strong>of</strong> aRoman city. Continue to “golden”Jerusalem for overnight. (B.L.)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Center to seethe brilliant Chagall Windows. On to YadVashem, memorial to the Holocaust; visit theMuseum, Children’s Pavilion and walkalong the Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous. Then, toMount Herzl to pay respects to Israel’s militaryheroes. Drive via the Supreme CourtBuilding and the Knesset (Parliament) tothe Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book, home <strong>of</strong> the DeadSea Scrolls. Time to walk through the newIsrael Museum and the Billy Rose SculptureGarden; see the Scale Model <strong>of</strong> ancientJerusalem. Evening: Restaurant Dinner andNight Tour. (B.D.)Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate; walkto the Western Wall, the only remainingportion <strong>of</strong> the Second Temple. Witnessjoyous Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvahceremonies! View the Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock.Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the traditionalTomb <strong>of</strong> King David and the Room <strong>of</strong> theLast Supper. Proceed to the restoredJewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo, thecolonnaded main street <strong>of</strong> ByzantineJerusalem. Visit the Herodian Mansions, acompletely excavated residential quarterfrom 2000 years ago, or, walk through theextraordinary Hasmonean Tunnel (tunnelschedule permitting). Follow the ViaDolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong> the HolySepulchre; walk through the exotic bazaarswith their wondrous aromas. End the daywith an optional visit to Bethlehem.Evening: “Night Spectacular” Sound &Light Show at the Citadel Museum (weatherand schedule permitting). (B)Friday: Jerusalem<strong>Travel</strong> via the Judean desert and the shores<strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth,to Masada. Ascend by cable car to this laststronghold <strong>of</strong> the Zealots in their struggleagainst the Romans. Visit the excavations,Herod the Great’s palace, synagogue andbathhouse. Then, opportunity to enjoy an“unsinkable” swim in the buoyant waters <strong>of</strong>the Dead Sea. Drive via the Qumran Caves,where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found,on your return to Jerusalem. Evening:Traditional Friday Night Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: JerusalemMorning walking tour with your Tour Directorincludes the Museum <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong>Jerusalem at David’s Citadel, in the OldCity. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure. (B)Sunday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departureflight. Relax and enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the exclusive Dan VIP Loungeat Ben Gurion Airport.See Hotel Plans, Departure Dates and Prices on page 26ISRAEL FANTASIA — MONDAY DEPARTURESThe walkway “tayelet” in Tel AvivISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 25


ISRAEL FANTASIA — MONDAY DEPARTURESLAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSON – FANTASIA – MONDAY DEPARTURES (12 NIGHTS)HOTEL PLAN PEARL CORAL RUBY TURQUOISE JADE SILVER AMBER OPAL SAPPHIRE EMERALDTel Aviv Herod’s (DSV) Crowne Plaza (E) Sheraton (C) Carlton (E) Royal Beach Carlton (E) Hilton (SV) Dan (DCL) Hilton (SV) Dan (E)Haifa (Dlx, Bayview) Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel (E)Tiberias (Seaview) Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei KinnerethJerusalem Leonardo Plaza (DO) Dan Panorama (E) Inbal (OC) Inbal (OC) David Citadel David Citadel David Citadel (DPO)n King Davids Waldorf Astoriau King David (DO)or Mamilla or MamillaDeparture Dates Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single2013Apr 29, May 6* 3960 5265 4165 5675 4310 5905 4415 6185 4465 6300 4505 6385 4590 6565 4580 6525 4680 6705 5190 7715May 20 3960 5265 4165 5675 4365 6025 4455 6260 4465 6300 4505 6375 4590 6565 4650 6660 4765 6870 5260 7850May 27, Jun 3, 10, 17 3960 5265 4165 5675 4530 6350 4615 6580 4465 6300 4505 6375 4590 6565 4700 6755 4820 6975 5305 7940Jun 24 3950 5240 4155 5650 4515 6330 4605 6560 4465 6300 4505 6375 4590 6565 4580 6525 4680 6705 5190 7715Jul 1 3950 5240 4155 5650 4275 5840 4360 6075 4465 6300 4505 6375 4590 6565 4580 6525 4680 6705 5190 7715Jul 8, 15, 22 3985 5295 4190 5725 4330 5945 4420 6180 4465 6300 4505 6375 4590 6565 4635 6640 4740 6820 5250 7715Jul 29, Aug 5, 12 4155 5605 4375 6045 4350 5980 4435 6210 4565 6490 4545 6455 4780 6925 4815 6990 4880 7070 5430 8180Aug 19 4120 5550 4340 5990 4210 5715 4295 5945 4515 6405 4495 6370 4730 6840 4765 6905 4830 6985 5380 8095Sep 30, Oct 7, 14, 21 3960 5265 4165 5675 4325 5945 4410 6175 4465 6300 4505 6375 4590 6565 4580 6525 4750 6820 5190 7715Oct 28, Nov 4 3960 5265 4165 5675 4395 6110 4495 6345 4465 6300 4505 6375 4590 6565 4580 6525 4835 6995 5190 7715Nov 11 3960 5265 4165 5675 4285 5865 4370 6095 4465 6300 4505 6375 4590 6565 4580 6525 4835 6995 5190 7715Nov 18 3945 5225 4060 5465 4265 5825 4350 6055 4440 6250 4480 6330 4565 6515 4550 6475 4810 6945 5165 7670Dec 9 3920 5180 3935 5205 4285 5870 4460 6275 4440 6250 4480 6330 4540 6460 4550 6475 4780 6890 5165 7670Dec 16 4020 5365 4090 5510 4440 6175 4615 6580 4860 7150 4895 7225 4960 7355 4690 6745 4800 6925 5300 7930Dec 23 3995 5325 3965 5265 4135 5565 4310 5970 4455 6290 4495 6370 4585 6555 4465 6300 4580 6480 5080 7500Dec 30 3875 5100 3935 5205 4105 5500 4275 5905 4355 6090 4465 6305 4540 6470 4360 6095 4470 6270 4975 72902014Feb 24 3955 5250 4075 5485 4215 5725 4295 5945 4365 6105 4420 6215 4565 6510 4395 6160 4490 6310 5010 7355Mar 3 3985 5310 4165 5675 4285 5865 4390 6130 4455 6290 4515 6405 4585 6555 4465 6300 4515 6355 5080 7500Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 3985 5310 4165 5675 4285 5865 4390 6130 4455 6290 4515 6405 4585 6555 4570 6515 4515 6355 5185 7710Apr 21 4035 5395 4230 5800 4325 5945 4460 6270 4465 6300 4550 6470 4690 6760 4615 6600 4930 7185 5230 7795April 28* R A T E S T O B E A D V I S E D(DSV) Deluxe Room, Sea View (E) Exec. Room (Sea View in Tel Aviv) / Exec. Lounge (C) Club Room, Sea View / Club Lounge access (DCL) Deluxe Room, City View with King David Crown Lounge access(SV) Sea View (DO) Deluxe Room, Old City View (OC) Old City View (DPO) Deluxe Room, Pool View / Partial Old Cityu SAPPHIRE PLAN utilizes King David hotel in Jerusalem in Deluxe New City View Rooms through July 21, 2013 departure (due to opening date <strong>of</strong> Waldorf Astoria).n David Citadel Jerusalem: Upgrade to Alcove Deluxe Old City View Room (from Amber Plan) $175 per room, total stay.s King David Jerusalem: On Opal Plan upgrade from Standard Room to Deluxe New City Room $200 per room, total stay.* Revised touring due to holiday. Please inquire for Special rates for child or adult as third in room.Tour is guaranteed on a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be <strong>of</strong>fered the option <strong>of</strong> touring by Share-a-car at a supplement <strong>of</strong>$475 per person (3 persons minimum).FOR HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS AND DETAILS ON OUR MIX & MATCH HOTEL PLANS, SEE PAGES 8-10. FOR TOURING BY PRIVATE CAR, SEE PAGE 40.Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book, Jerusalem26 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


IsraelSymphonySunday Departure15 Days n 13 NightsTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Choice <strong>of</strong> Deluxe Hotel Plans• 10 Days <strong>of</strong> Comprehensive Sightseeing• Plus Walking Tours in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem• Arrival and Departure Transfers18 Meals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast• Friday Night Dinner in Tel Aviv• Dinner at a Druze Village• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Restaurant Dinner in Jerusalem• Traditional Friday Night Dinner in JerusalemSpecial Features• Enjoy Wine Tasting at the Carmel Winery• Tour the underground Ammunitions Factoryat Machon Ayalon• Visit the Unique Palmach Museum• Tour the Tank Division Memorial at Latrun• Archeological “Dig” in Beit Guvrin NationalPark• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at RoshHanikra• Tour an Army Bunker in the Golan Heights• “Kesem Hagolan” Multi Media Presentation• Night Tour <strong>of</strong> “illuminated” Jerusalem• Visit Herodian Mansions or the HasmoneanTunnel• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show inJerusalem• Complimentary Entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport(upon return to USA)ISRAEL SYMPHONY — SUNDAY DEPARTURES(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerITINERARY:Sunday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Monday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transferto your hotel in vibrant Tel Aviv.Tuesday: Tel AvivBegin with a visit to Ben Gurion House inTel Aviv, former home <strong>of</strong> Israel’s first PrimeMinister; see his personal belongings andexpansive library. Continue to the town <strong>of</strong>Zichron Yaacov; the magnificent gardensare dedicated to Baron Rothschild, one <strong>of</strong>Israel’s great benefactors. Enjoy wine tastingat a local winery. Visit Aharonson’s Houseand learn <strong>of</strong> the intriguing story <strong>of</strong> thisfamily. Then, on to Atlit, the detention campwhere “illegal” Jewish immigrants fleeingfrom Nazi persecution in Europe wereincarcerated during the British Mandate.The Jewish National Fund (JNF) helped torestore this site. See the replica <strong>of</strong> a ship(when available for visits) illustrating theconditions that the thousands <strong>of</strong> survivorsendured during their transport to Israel.Return to Tel Aviv for overnight. (B)Wednesday: Tel AvivVisit Independence Hall where Ben Gurionfervently proclaimed Israel’s independencein 1948. Continue to the Weizmann House,the unique and grand home <strong>of</strong> ChaimTel Aviv, also known as the ‘White City’Weizmann, first President <strong>of</strong> Israel andthe founder <strong>of</strong> the Weizmann Institute <strong>of</strong>Science. The house is presented in a livingway, as if its residents are still living on thepremises. On to the pre-state undergroundAmmunitions Factory at Machon Ayalon(another site which JNF helped restore) tolearn about the activities <strong>of</strong> the Hagannah.We’ll then have a great discovery <strong>of</strong> TelAviv as we drive through the main streets<strong>of</strong> this city known as the “White City”. TelAviv has been proclaimed a UNESCO<strong>World</strong> Heritage Site for its splendidBauhaus Architecture and has the largestnumber <strong>of</strong> buildings in this unique style<strong>of</strong> any city in the world! Continue past theMann Auditorium, (Israeli Philharmonic),Habimah Theatre, the impressive OperaHouse and Yitzhak Rabin Square,dedicated to the late Prime Minister.Onward to charming and quaint NeveTzedek (Tel Aviv’s “Soho”), the firstneighborhood constructed outside OldJaffa; the old buildings are amazing! Justdown the road is the newly developedopen-air pedestrian mall—the “Tachana”converted from an old railroad station.You’ll have some time to stroll through theshops here and perhaps enjoy c<strong>of</strong>fee or anice cream in one <strong>of</strong> the many cafes beforewe head back to your hotel (those wishingto spend some more time here can taxiback to the hotel, just minutes away). (B)28 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Thursday: Tel AvivToday, we visit the fascinating Palmach Museum(subject to appointment confirmation), for a virtual tour<strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> this underground military organizationprior to the establishment <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Israel.Then on to the Absalom (Soreq) Caves discovered bychance in a miners’ blast some 40 years ago, containingstalactites and stalagmites that vary in shape and size,with some dating back 300,000 years. Continue toNatan Rappaport’s brilliant bronze monument, theScrolls <strong>of</strong> Fire, soaring high in the scenic Judean Hills.Then, to the military junction at Latrun, assisted by theJNF in its restoration, and once the border with Jordan;view the French Trappist Monastery and visit the TankDivision Memorial. Return to Tel Aviv. (B)Friday: Tel AvivToday, a great adventure! Spend the morning diggingand excavating at the Tel Maresha Dig at Beit GuvrinNational Park (weather permitting). Continue to theold port city <strong>of</strong> Jaffa, magnificently restored. Explorethe reconstructed Artists’ Quarter with its galleries andboutiques. Afterwards, on to Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market(be sure to taste the delicious strawberries!) beforecontinuing to lively Nachlat Benjamin with its delightfulcraft stalls — definitely the place to be on Fridayafternoon! Tonight, Get Together Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: Tel AvivMorning walking tour. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day atleisure to enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the delights <strong>of</strong> this seaside city.Don’t miss Israeli folk dancing on the seasidepromenade! Or, visit “Namal Tel Aviv,” a lively areadotted with yachts and a café-filled boardwalk. (B)Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDepart Tel Aviv. Drive to the fantastic Israeli Museumat the Yitzhak Rabin Center chronicling the life <strong>of</strong>the extraordinary leader and the development <strong>of</strong> theState <strong>of</strong> Israel. Continue to ancient Caesarea; explorethe astounding Roman and Crusader ruins includingthe impressive theater and aqueduct. Visit CaesareaHarbor, with its thrilling, multi-media presentation—you’ll see ancient history come to life! Arrive inNazareth, the sacred town where Jesus spent part <strong>of</strong>his youth; visit the Church and view Mary’s Well. Onto the sparkling port city <strong>of</strong> Haifa; check into yourhotel atop Mt. Carmel. This evening, visit to a DruzeVillage where you’ll meet these unique Israelis, hear<strong>of</strong> their traditions and enjoy a Druze Dinner. (B.D.)Tuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemDrive to Capernaum; see the ruins <strong>of</strong> theancient synagogue dating back to the 5thcentury. Then, ascend the strategic GolanHeights for an overview <strong>of</strong> the fierce battlesthat took place during the 1967 Six DayWar and the 1973 Yom Kippur War. On toKatzrin, capital <strong>of</strong> the Golan and to themonument <strong>of</strong> the 7th Brigade; see themultimedia presentation, “KesemHagolan” for a greater understanding <strong>of</strong>this area. Visit a former Syrian army bunkerat Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settled by Americansand Israelis together; view the fertile valleysbelow as you tour the kibbutz and enjoylunch in the communal dining room. <strong>Travel</strong>to Bet Shean, from the time <strong>of</strong> King Saul;see the excavated remains <strong>of</strong> a Roman city.Continue to “golden” Jerusalem forovernight. (B.L.)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Centerto see the brilliant Chagall Windows. On toYad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust;visit the Museum, Children’s Pavilion andwalk along the Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous.Then, on to Mount Herzl to pay respectsto Israel’s military heroes. Drive via theSupreme Court Building and the Knesset(Parliament) to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book,home <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea Scrolls. Time to walkthrough the new Israel Museum and theBilly Rose Sculpture Garden; see the ScaleModel <strong>of</strong> ancient Jerusalem. Evening:Restaurant Dinner and Night Tour. (B.D.)Ruins <strong>of</strong> the ancient Roman city Bet SheanDrive to Mt. Zion to visit the traditionalTomb <strong>of</strong> King David and the Room <strong>of</strong> theLast Supper. Proceed to the restoredJewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo, thecolonnaded main street <strong>of</strong> ByzantineJerusalem. Visit the Herodian Mansions, acompletely excavated residential quarterfrom 2000 years ago, or, walk through theextraordinary Hasmonean Tunnel (tunnelschedule permitting.) Follow the ViaDolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong> the HolySepulchre; walk through the exotic bazaarswith their wondrous aromas. End the daywith an optional visit to Bethlehem.Evening: “Night Spectacular” Sound &Light Show at the Citadel Museum (weatherand schedule permitting). (B)Friday: Jerusalem<strong>Travel</strong> via the Judean desert and the shores<strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth,to Masada. Ascend by cable car to this laststronghold <strong>of</strong> the Zealots in their struggleagainst the Romans. Visit the excavations,Herod the Great’s palace, synagogue andbathhouse. Then, opportunity to enjoyan “unsinkable” swim in the buoyant waters<strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea. Drive via the QumranCaves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls werefound, on your return to Jerusalem. Evening:Traditional Friday Night Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: JerusalemMorning walking tour with your Tour Directorincludes the Museum <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong>Jerusalem at David’s Citadel, in the Old City.Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure. (B)Monday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrine and the colorfulPersian Gardens before departing Haifa. Drive alongthe coast to spectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend bycable car to see the magnificent underwater grottoes.Continue through the picturesque seaside town <strong>of</strong> Thursday: JerusalemNahariya to the timeless Crusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walk Enter the Old City from the Dung Gate;through the subterranean city and the bazaars recalling walk to the Western Wall, the only remainingthe colorful Middle Ages. Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong> portion <strong>of</strong> the Second Temple. WitnessJudaism’s holiest cities, where Kabbalah flourished joyous Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvahduring the golden age; visit the ancient synagogues ceremonies! View the Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock.and the charming Artists’ Quarter. Arrive in Tiberiasfor a Special Dinner and overnight. (B.D.) See Hotel Plans, Departure Dates and Prices on page 12 30Sunday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departureflight. Relax and enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the exclusive Dan VIP Loungeat Ben Gurion Airport.ISRAEL SYMPHONY — SUNDAY DEPARTURESISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 29


ISRAEL SYMPHONY — SUNDAY DEPARTURESLAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSON – SYMPHONY – SUNDAY DEPARTURESHOTEL PLAN PEARL CORAL RUBY TURQUOISE JADE SILVER AMBER OPAL SAPPHIRE EMERALDTel Aviv Herod’s (DSV) Crowne Plaza (E) Sheraton (C) Carlton (E) Royal Beach Carlton (E) Hilton (SV) Dan (DCL) Hilton (SV) Dan (E)Haifa (Dlx, Bayview) Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel (E)Tiberias (Seaview) Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei KinnerethJerusalem Leonardo Plaza (DO) Dan Panorama (E) Inbal (OC) Inbal (OC) David Citadel David Citadel David Citadel (DPO)n King Davids Waldorf Astoriau King David (DO)or Mamilla or MamillaDeparture Dates Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single2013Apr 28, May 5* 4290 5685 4525 6160 4685 6425 4795 6720 4835 6810 4885 6920 4965 7080 4945 7035 5050 7220 5600 8310May 19 4290 5685 4525 6160 4725 6510 4830 6785 4835 6810 4880 6905 4965 7080 5015 7170 5135 7380 5670 8445May 26, Jun 2, 9, 16 4290 5685 4525 6160 4890 6835 4995 7110 4835 6810 4880 6905 4965 7080 5065 7265 5190 7490 5715 8535Jun 23 4275 5660 4510 6135 4880 6810 4980 7090 4835 6810 4880 6905 4965 7080 4945 7035 5050 7220 5600 8310Jun 30 4275 5660 4510 6135 4635 6325 4740 6600 4835 6810 4880 6905 4965 7080 4945 7035 5050 7220 5600 8310Jul 7, 14, 21 4275 5660 4555 6210 4695 6430 4800 6705 4835 6810 4880 6905 4965 7080 5000 7150 5110 7335 5660 8310Jul 28 4415 5905 4655 6395 4710 6460 4815 6740 4915 6955 4925 6980 5095 7325 5105 7345 5195 7465 5765 8620Aug 4, 11 4515 6090 4770 6595 4710 6460 4815 6740 4945 7025 4925 6980 5180 7495 5225 7575 5280 7640 5880 8855Aug 18 4480 6030 4735 6540 4570 6195 4675 6475 4895 6940 4875 6895 5130 7410 5175 7490 5230 7555 5830 8770Sep 29, Oct 6, 13, 20 4290 5685 4525 6160 4685 6425 4790 6705 4835 6810 4880 6905 4965 7080 4945 7035 5120 7335 5600 8310Oct 27, Nov 3 4290 5685 4525 6160 4790 6640 4895 6915 4835 6810 4880 6905 4965 7080 4945 7035 5205 7505 5600 8310Nov 10 4290 5685 4525 6160 4645 6345 4750 6625 4835 6810 4880 6905 4965 7080 4945 7035 5205 7505 5600 8310Nov 17 4270 5645 4420 5950 4625 6305 4730 6585 4810 6765 4855 6860 4940 7030 4920 6985 5180 7460 5575 8265Dec 8 4240 5590 4270 5640 4630 6315 4840 6805 4810 6765 4855 6860 4905 6960 4920 6985 5145 7390 5575 8265Dec 15 4340 5775 4420 5950 4785 6625 4995 7110 5230 7660 5275 7755 5325 7860 5060 7255 5165 7430 5710 8525Dec 22 4315 5735 4300 5705 4480 6010 4685 6495 4830 6805 4875 6895 4950 7060 4830 6810 4945 6980 5495 8095Dec 29 4195 5510 4270 5640 4445 5950 4655 6435 4725 6600 4840 6835 4910 6980 4730 6605 4840 6780 5385 78852014Feb 23 4275 5660 4390 5870 4560 6175 4655 6435 4715 6575 4780 6705 4930 7010 4745 6635 4855 6810 5400 7915Mar 2 4315 5735 4505 6110 4645 6345 4770 6665 4830 6805 4895 6940 4955 7070 4830 6810 4885 6870 5495 8095Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 4315 5735 4505 6110 4645 6345 4770 6665 4830 6805 4895 6940 4955 7070 4940 7025 4885 6870 5595 8300Apr 20 4410 5910 4995 6405 4715 6480 4870 6865 4870 6880 4960 7065 5155 7465 5025 7190 5400 7895 5680 8465April 27* R A T E S T O B E A D V I S E D(DSV) Deluxe Room, Sea View (E) Exec. Room (Sea View in Tel Aviv) / Exec. Lounge (C) Club Room, Sea View / Club Lounge access (DCL) Deluxe Room, City View with King David Crown Lounge access(SV) Sea View (DO) Deluxe Room, Old City View (OC) Old City View (DPO) Deluxe Room, Pool View / Partial Old Cityu SAPPHIRE PLAN utilizes King David hotel in Jerusalem in Deluxe New City View Rooms through July 21, 2013 departure (due to opening date <strong>of</strong> Waldorf Astoria).n David Citadel Jerusalem: Upgrade to Alcove Deluxe Old City View Room (from Amber Plan) $175 per room, total stay.s King David Jerusalem: On Opal Plan upgrade from Standard Room to Deluxe New City Room $200 per room, total stay.* Revised touring due to holiday. Please inquire for Special rates for child or adult as third in room.Tour is guaranteed on a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be <strong>of</strong>fered the option <strong>of</strong> touring by Share-a-car at a supplement <strong>of</strong>$475 per person (3 persons minimum).FOR HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS AND DETAILS ON OUR MIX & MATCH HOTEL PLANS, SEE PAGES 8-10. FOR TOURING BY PRIVATE CAR, SEE PAGE 40.David’s Citadel, Old City <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem30 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


IsraelSymphonyWednesday & ThursdayDepartures15 Days n 13 NightsISRAEL SYMPHONY — WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY DEPARTURESTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Choice <strong>of</strong> Deluxe Hotel Plans• 9 Days <strong>of</strong> Comprehensive Sightseeing• Plus Walking Tours in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem• Arrival and Departure Transfers18 Meals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast• Friday Night Dinner in Tel Aviv• Dinner at a Druze Village• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Restaurant Dinner in Jerusalem• Traditional Friday Night Dinner in JerusalemSpecial Features• Archeological “Dig” (Wednesday Itinerary)• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at RoshHanikra• Tour an Army Bunker in the Golan Heights• “Kesem Hagolan” Multi Media Presentation• Night Tour <strong>of</strong> “illuminated” Jerusalem• Visit Herodian Mansions or the HasmoneanTunnel• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show inJerusalem• Tour the Tank Division Memorial at Latrun• Tour the underground Ammunitions Factoryat Machon Ayalon• Visit the unique Palmach Museum• Complimentary Entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport(upon return to USA)(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerITINERARY:WEDNESDAY DEPARTURESWednesday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Thursday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transferto your hotel in vibrant Tel Aviv.Friday: Tel AvivToday, a great adventure! Spend themorning digging and excavating at theTel Maresha Dig at Beit Guvrin NationalPark (weather permitting). Continue tothe old port city <strong>of</strong> Jaffa, magnificentlyrestored; explore the reconstructed Artists’Quarter with its lovely galleries andboutiques. Afterwards, on to Tel Aviv’sCarmel Market before continuing to livelyNachlat Benjamin with its delightful craftstalls — the place to be on Friday afternoon!Tonight, Get-Together Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: Tel AvivMorning walking tour. Remainder <strong>of</strong> theday at leisure to enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the delights<strong>of</strong> this seaside city. Don’t miss Israeli folkdancing on the seaside promenade! Or,visit “Namal Tel Aviv,” a lively area dottedwith yachts and a pub-filled boardwalk (ashort ride from your hotel). (B)Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDepart Tel Aviv. Drive to the fantasticIsraeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Centerchronicling the life <strong>of</strong> the extraordinaryleader and the development <strong>of</strong> the State<strong>of</strong> Israel. Continue to ancient Caesarea;explore the astounding Roman andCrusader ruins including the impressiveBauhaus architecture in Tel Avivtheater and aqueduct. Then, visitCaesarea Harbor with its thrilling, multimediapresentation — you’ll see ancienthistory come to life! Arrive in Nazareth,the sacred town where Jesus spent part<strong>of</strong> his youth; visit the Church and viewMary’s Well. On to the sparkling port city<strong>of</strong> Haifa; check into your hotel atop Mt.Carmel. This evening, visit a Druze Village,where you’ll meet these unique Israelis,hear about their traditions and enjoy aDruze Dinner. (B.D.)Monday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrine andthe colorful Persian Gardens beforedeparting Haifa. Drive along the coast tospectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend bycable car to see the magnificent underwatergrottoes. Continue through thepicturesque seaside town <strong>of</strong> Nahariya tothe timeless Crusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walkthrough the subterranean city and thebazaars recalling the colorful MiddleAges. Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong> Judaism’sholiest cities, where Kabbalah flourishedduring the golden age; visit the ancientsynagogues and the charming Artists’Quarter. Arrive in Tiberias for a SpecialDinner and overnight. (B.D.)Tuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemBegin the day with a drive to Capernaum;see the ruins <strong>of</strong> the ancient synagoguedating back to the 5th century. Then,ascend the strategic Golan Heights for anoverview <strong>of</strong> the fierce battles that tookplace during the 1967 Six Day War and the32 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


1973 Yom Kippur War. On to Katzrin, capital <strong>of</strong> theGolan and to the monument <strong>of</strong> the 7th Brigade. Seethe multimedia presentation, “Kesem Hagolan” for agreater understanding <strong>of</strong> this area. Visit a formerSyrian army bunker at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settledby Americans and Israelis together; view the fertilevalleys below as you tour the kibbutz and enjoy lunchin the communal dining room. <strong>Travel</strong> to Bet Shean,an ancient city from the time <strong>of</strong> King Saul; see theexcavated remains <strong>of</strong> a Roman city. Continue to“golden” Jerusalem for overnight. (B.L.)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Center to see thebrilliant Chagall Windows. On to Yad Vashem,memorial to the Holocaust; visit the Museum,Children’s Pavilion and walk along the Avenue <strong>of</strong> theRighteous. Then, to Mount Herzl to pay respects toIsrael’s military heroes. Drive via the Supreme CourtBuilding and the Knesset (Parliament) to the Shrine<strong>of</strong> the Book, home <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea Scrolls. Time towalk through the new Israel Museum and the BillyRose Sculpture Garden; see the Scale Model <strong>of</strong>ancient Jerusalem. Evening: Restaurant Dinner andNight Tour. (B.D.)Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate; walk to theWestern Wall, the only remaining portion <strong>of</strong> theSecond Temple. Witness joyous Bar Mitzvah or BatMitzvah ceremonies! View the Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock.Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the traditional Tomb <strong>of</strong> KingDavid and the Room <strong>of</strong> the Last Supper. Proceed tothe restored Jewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo,the colonnaded main street <strong>of</strong> Byzantine Jerusalem.Visit the Herodian Mansions, a completely excavatedresidential quarter from 2000 years ago, or, walkthrough the extraordinary Hasmonean Tunnel (tunnelschedule permitting.) Follow the Via Dolorosa tothe Church <strong>of</strong> the Holy Sepulchre; walk through theexotic bazaars with their wondrous aromas. Endthe day with an optional visit to Bethlehem. (B)Evening: “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show atthe Citadel Museum (weather and schedule permitting).Friday: Jerusalem<strong>Travel</strong> via the Judean desert and the shores <strong>of</strong> theDead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada.Ascend by cable car to this last stronghold <strong>of</strong> theZealots in their struggle against the Romans. Visit theexcavations, Herod the Great’s palace, synagogueand bathhouse. Then, opportunity to enjoy an“unsinkable” swim in the buoyant waters <strong>of</strong> the DeadSea. Drive via the Qumran Caves, where the DeadSea Scrolls were found, on your return to Jerusalem.Evening: Traditional Friday Night Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: JerusalemMorning walking tour with your Tour Director includesthe Museum <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem at David’sCitadel, and to the Old City. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day atleisure. (B)Sunday: JerusalemDay at leisure to enjoy this endlessly fascinating cityon your own. (B)Monday: Jerusalem / Tel AvivDepart Jerusalem to visit the Absalom(Soreq) Caves discovered by chance in aminer’s blast some 40 years ago, containingstalactites and stalagmites varying in shapeand size, with some dating back 300,000years. Continue to Natan Rappaport’sbrilliant bronze monument, the Scrolls <strong>of</strong>Fire, soaring high in the scenic Judean Hills.Then, to the military junction at Latrun,once the border with Jordan, which JNFhelped to restore; view the French TrappistMonastery and visit the Tank DivisionMemorial. Continue to the fascinatingPalmach Museum (subject to appointmentconfirmation), for a virtual tour <strong>of</strong> the history<strong>of</strong> this underground military organizationprior to the establishment <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong>Israel. Arrive at your hotel in Tel Aviv forovernight. (B)Tuesday: Tel AvivVisit Independence Hall where Ben Gurionfervently proclaimed Israel’s independencein 1948. Continue to the Weizmann House,the unique and grand home <strong>of</strong> ChaimWeizmann, first President <strong>of</strong> Israel and thefounder <strong>of</strong> the Weizmann Institute <strong>of</strong>Science. The house is presented in a livingway, as if its residents are still living on thepremises. On to the pre-state undergroundAmmunitions Factory at Machon Ayalon tolearn about the activities <strong>of</strong> the Hagannah.JNF assisted in the restoration <strong>of</strong> this siteas well. We’ll then have a great discovery <strong>of</strong>Tel Aviv as we drive through the main streets<strong>of</strong> this city known as the “White City”. TelAviv has been proclaimed a UNESCO<strong>World</strong> Heritage Site for its splendidBauhaus Architecture and has the largestnumber <strong>of</strong> buildings in this unique style <strong>of</strong>any city in the world! Continue past theMann Auditorium, home <strong>of</strong> the Israeli Philharmonic,Habimah Theatre, the impressiveOpera House and Yitzhak Rabin Square,dedicated to the late Prime Minister. Onwardto charming and quaint Neve Tzedek (TelAviv’s “Soho”), the first neighborhoodconstructed outside Old Jaffa; the oldbuildings are amazing! Just down the roadis the newly developed open-air pedestrianmall—the “Tachana” converted from an oldrailroad station. You’ll have some time tostroll through the shops here and perhapsenjoy c<strong>of</strong>fee or an ice cream in one <strong>of</strong> themany cafes before we head back to yourhotel (those wishing to spend some moretime here can taxi back to the hotel, justminutes away). (B)Wednesday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departureflight. Relax and enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the exclusive Dan VIP Loungeat Ben Gurion Airport.THURSDAY DEPARTURESTour Includes:9 Days <strong>of</strong> Sightseeing18 Meals:Breakfast Daily, 1 Lunch, 5 DinnersITINERARYThursday/En Route — Depart the U.S.Friday/Tel Aviv — Meeting, assistance,transfer to hotel. Evening: Get TogetherDinner. (B.D.)Saturday/Tel Aviv — Morning walkingtour. Afternoon at leisure. (B)Sunday/Haifa — Yitzhak Rabin Center,Caesarea, Nazareth, Haifa, Dinner. (B.D)Monday/Tiberias — Rosh Hanikra, Acre,Safed. Evening: Special Dinner. (B.D)Tuesday/Jerusalem — Capernaum,Kesem Hagolan, Golan Heights, ArmyBunker, Kibbutz Lunch, Bet Shean,Jerusalem. (B.L)Wednesday/Jerusalem — ChagallWindows, Yad Vashem, Mt. Herzl, IsraelMuseum, Scale Model. Dinner andNight Tour. (B.D)Thursday/Jerusalem — Western Wall,Mt. Zion, Herodian Mansions or HasmonianTunnel, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre.Optional Bethlehem. Evening: Sound &Light Show. (B)Friday/Jerusalem — Masada, DeadSea. Evening: Shabbat Dinner. (B.D)Saturday/Jerusalem — Morning walkingtour. Afternoon at leisure. (B)Sunday/Jerusalem — Day at leisure. (B)Monday/Tel Aviv – Soreq Caves, Scrolls<strong>of</strong> Fire, Latrun, Palmach Museum. (B)Tuesday/Tel Aviv — Independence Hall,Weizmann House, Machon Ayalon, TelAviv city, Neve Tzedek, Tachana. (B)Wednesday/Tel Aviv — Visit Ben GurionHouse , former home <strong>of</strong> Israel’s firstPrime Minister; see his personal belongingsand expansive library. On to ZichronYaacov; see the magnificent gardensdedicated to Baron Rothschild. VisitAharonson’s House before continuingto Atlit, the reconstructed detentioncamp where illegal immigrants andunderground fighters were confinedbefore 1948. Visit the old port city <strong>of</strong>Jaffa, magnificently restored. Explore thereconstructed Artists’ Quarter with itsgalleries and boutiques. (B)Thursday/En Route — Transfer to theairport for departure flight. Complimentaryentrance to Dan VIP Lounge.See Hotel Plans, Departure Dates and Prices on page 34ISRAEL SYMPHONY — WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY DEPARTURESISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 33


ISRAEL SYMPHONY — WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY DEPARTURESLAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSON – SYMPHONY – WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY DEPARTURESHOTEL PLAN PEARL CORAL RUBY TURQUOISE JADE SILVER AMBER OPAL SAPPHIRE EMERALDTel Aviv Herod’s (DSV) Crowne Plaza (E) Sheraton (C) Carlton (E) Royal Beach Carlton (E) Hilton (SV) Dan (DCL) Hilton (SV) Dan (E)Haifa (Dlx, Bayview) Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel Dan Carmel (E)Tiberias (Seaview) Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Leonardo Plaza Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei Kinnereth Galei KinnerethJerusalem Leonardo Plaza (DO) Dan Panorama (E) Inbal (OC) Inbal (OC) David Citadel David Citadel David Citadel (DPO)n King Davids Waldorf Astoriau King David (DO)or Mamilla or MamillaDeparture Dates Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single2013May 1*, 8*, 9*, 15, 16 4065 5440 4310 5905 4460 6195 4550 6430 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4760 6870 4880 7090 5445 8205May 22, 23 4065 5440 4310 5905 4545 6360 4630 6590 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4860 7055 4990 7305 5540 8385May 29, 30, Jun 5 &Jun 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 4065 5440 4310 5905 4705 6685 4795 6915 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4905 7145 5045 7410 5585 8470Jun 26, 27 4050 5415 4295 5880 4645 6565 4730 6795 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4760 6870 4880 7090 5445 8205Jul 3, 4 4050 5415 4295 5880 4400 6075 4490 6310 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4770 6885 4880 7090 5450 8215Jul 10, 11 4050 5415 4335 5955 4400 6075 4490 6310 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4850 7050 4955 7230 5535 8240Jul 17, 18 4085 5475 4340 5950 4435 6135 4525 6365 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4795 6935 4895 7120 5480 8240Jul 24, 25 4190 5660 4440 6140 4470 6200 4555 6430 4655 6670 4695 6710 4860 7090 4890 7130 4970 7260 5575 8460Jul 31, Aug 1, 7, 8 4260 5785 4515 6275 4485 6230 4570 6465 4725 6790 4735 6785 4965 7280 5000 7335 5085 7450 5685 8670Aug 14, 15 4190 5660 4440 6140 4450 6160 4570 6465 4700 6745 4735 6785 4905 7165 5925 7180 5025 7335 5605 8515Aug 21 4155 5600 4410 6080 4290 5855 4415 6155 4650 6660 4685 6700 4845 7060 4875 7095 4965 7230 5555 8430Sep 25, 26, Oct 2 &Oct 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 4065 5440 4310 5905 4460 6195 4550 6430 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4760 6870 4895 7090 5445 8205Oct 23, 24 4065 5445 4310 5905 4440 6150 4525 6380 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4760 6870 4980 7260 5445 8205Oct 30, 31 4065 5445 4310 5905 4610 6490 4695 6720 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4760 6870 5065 7430 5445 8205Nov 6, 7 4065 5445 4310 5905 4510 6295 4600 6525 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4760 6870 5065 7430 5445 8205Nov 13, 14 4065 5440 4290 5870 4415 6100 4500 6330 4620 6600 4695 6710 4775 6920 4760 6870 5065 7430 5445 8205Nov 20, 21 4020 5360 4115 5515 4330 5930 4470 6265 4595 6550 4665 6660 4740 6850 4735 6825 5030 7360 5420 8155Dec 11, 12 4040 5390 4085 5445 4465 6205 4640 6610 4675 6725 4750 6835 4815 7010 4760 6870 5025 7350 5445 8200Dec 18, 19 4140 5575 4235 5755 4620 6510 4795 6915 5095 7620 5165 7730 5240 7915 4900 7135 5050 7400 5560 8425Dec 25, 26 4090 5490 4090 5460 4250 5775 4385 6100 4570 6500 4650 6620 4760 6885 4575 6500 4735 6770 5260 78402014Jan 1, 2 3970 5265 4060 5400 4220 5710 4355 6040 4465 6300 4615 6560 4715 6800 4505 6365 4625 6560 5190 7700Feb 26, 27 4075 5460 4260 5810 4360 5980 4470 6275 4570 6500 4660 6640 4760 6885 4590 6535 4675 6645 5280 7875Mar 5, 6 4090 5490 4310 5905 4415 6100 4520 6365 4615 6590 4705 6735 4770 6910 4650 6645 4685 6670 5340 7990Mar 12, 13, 19, 20 &Mar 26, 27 4090 5490 4310 5905 4415 6100 4520 6365 4615 6590 4705 6735 4770 6910 4755 6865 4685 6670 5440 8195Apr 23*, Apr 24* 4115 5540 4590 5935 4500 6260 4610 6540 4620 6600 4750 6820 4815 6990 4800 6945 5105 7505 5495 8295Apr 30*, May 1* R A T E S T O B E A D V I S E D(DSV) Deluxe Room, Sea View (E) Exec. Room (Sea View in Tel Aviv) / Exec. Lounge (C) Club Room, Sea View / Club Lounge access (DCL) Deluxe Room, City View with King David Crown Lounge access(SV) Sea View (DO) Deluxe Room, Old City View (OC) Old City View (DPO) Deluxe Room, Pool View / Partial Old Cityu SAPPHIRE PLAN utilizes King David hotel in Jerusalem in Deluxe New City View Rooms through July 24, 2013 departure (due to opening date <strong>of</strong> Waldorf Astoria).n David Citadel Jerusalem: Upgrade to Alcove Deluxe Old City View Room (from Amber Plan) $210 per room, total stay.s King David Jerusalem: On Opal Plan upgrade from Standard Room to Deluxe New City Room $240 per room, total stay.* Revised touring due to holiday. Please inquire for Special rates for child or adult as third in room.Tour is guaranteed on a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be <strong>of</strong>fered the option <strong>of</strong> touring by Share-a-car at a supplement <strong>of</strong>$475 per person (3 persons minimum).FOR HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS AND DETAILS ON OUR MIX & MATCH HOTEL PLANS, SEE PAGES 8-10. FOR TOURING BY PRIVATE CAR, SEE PAGE 40.Mt. Herzl – Grave <strong>of</strong> Theodore Herzl Synagogue ruins, Capernaum, Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee34 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


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Israel… PlusEilat&PetraISRAEL… PLUS EILAT & PETRAIncludes Over-dayTour to Petra15 Days n 13 NightsWednesday Departuresor14 Days n 12 NightsThursday Departuresor13 Days n 11 NightsFriday DeparturesTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Roundtrip Flights Tel Aviv/Eilat• Choice <strong>of</strong> Deluxe Hotel Plans• Comprehensive Sightseeing• Walking Tours• Transfers as indicatedMeals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast in Israel• Dinner at a Druze Village• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Restaurant Dinner in Jerusalem• Traditional Friday Night Dinner in Jerusalem• Lunch in Petra• Friday Night Dinner in Tel Aviv (15 & 14 DayPrograms)Special Features:• See the Underwater Grottos at Rosh Hanikra• Tour an Army Bunker in the Golan Heights• Join the fascinating Multi Media Presentation“Kesem Hagolan”• Night Tour <strong>of</strong> “illuminated” Jerusalem• Tour Herodian Mansions or Hasmonean Tunnel• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show• Tour the rose-red city <strong>of</strong> Petra*• Complimentary Entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport(upon return to USA)• Dig at Beit Guvrin (15 Day Participants Only)(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerITINERARYWednesday Departures15 Days/13 Nights (First 4 days)Wednesday: En RouteDepart on your flight to Israel.Thursday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport. Meeting, assistance and transferto your vibrant Hotel in Tel Aviv. Balance<strong>of</strong> the day at leisure to explore thisbustling city on your own.Friday: Tel AvivToday, a great adventure! Spend themorning digging and excavating at theTel Maresha Dig at Beit Guvrin NationalPark (weather permitting). Continue tothe old port city <strong>of</strong> Jaffa, magnificentlyrestored. Explore the reconstructedHotels – Plan ATel AvivHaifaTiberiasJerusalemEilatHotels – Plan BTel AvivHaifaTiberiasJerusalemEilatView <strong>of</strong> the Seafront & Beach, Eilat, Red SeaArtists’ Quarter with its galleries andboutiques. Afterwards, on to Tel Aviv’sCarmel Market (be sure to taste thedelicious strawberries) before continuingto lively Nachlat Benjamin with itsdelightful craft stalls – definitely theplace to be on Friday afternoon! Tonight,Get Together Dinner. (B.D)Saturday: Tel AvivMorning walking tour. Remainder <strong>of</strong> theday at leisure to enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the delights<strong>of</strong> this seaside city. Don’t miss the Israelifolk dancing on the seaside promenade.Or, visit “Namal Tel Aviv,” a lively areadotted with yachts and a pub filledboardwalk. (B)Herods – Executive Room/Exec.LoungeDan Carmel – Deluxe Bay View RoomLeonardo Plaza – Sea View RoomDan Panorama – Executive Room/Exec.LoungeDan Eilat – Sea View RoomSheraton Hotel & Towers – Club Room/Club LoungeDan Carmel – Deluxe Bay View RoomGalei Kinnereth – Sea View RoomDavid Citadel – Superior New City View RoomDan Eilat – Sea View Room36 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Thursday Departures14 Days/ 12 Nights (First 3 days)Thursday: En RouteDepart on your flight to Israel.Friday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben Gurion Airport.Meeting, assistance and transfer to your vibrantHotel in Tel Aviv. Balance <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure.Tonight, get together dinner. (D)Saturday: Tel AvivMorning walking tour. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day atleisure to enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the delights <strong>of</strong> this seaside city.Don’t miss the Israeli folk dancing on the seasidepromenade. Or, visit “Namal Tel Aviv,” a lively areadotted with yachts and a pub filled boardwalk. (B)Friday Departures13 Days/ 11 Nights (First 2 days)Friday: En RouteDepart on your flight to Israel.Saturday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben Gurion Airport.Meeting, assistance and transfer to your vibrantHotel in Tel Aviv. Balance <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure.Balance <strong>of</strong> Itinerary Continued(for 15, 14 and 13 Day Programs):Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaBegin with a visit to the fantastic IsraeliMuseum at the Yitzhak Rabin Centerchronicling the life <strong>of</strong> the extraordinary leaderas well as the development <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong>Israel. Continue to ancient Caesarea;explore the astounding Roman and Crusaderruins including the impressive theater andaqueduct. Then, visit Caesarea Harbor withShrine <strong>of</strong> the Book, Interiorits multi-media presentation; you’ll seeancient history come to life! Arrive inNazareth, the sacred town where Jesusspent part <strong>of</strong> his youth; visit the Churchand view Mary’s Well. On to the sparklingport city <strong>of</strong> Haifa; check into your hotelatop Mt. Carmel. This evening, visit a DruzeVillage — meet these unique Israelis! Hearabout their traditions and share a DruzeDinner. (B.D)ISRAEL… PLUS EILAT & PETRAOutdoor Cafe, JerusalemISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 37


ISRAEL… PLUS EILAT & PETRAMonday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrine and thecolorful Persian Gardens before departing Haifa.Drive along the coast to spectacular Rosh Hanikra;descend by cable car to see the magnificent underwatergrottoes. Continue through the picturesqueseaside town <strong>of</strong> Nahariya to the timeless Crusadercity <strong>of</strong> Acre; walk through the subterranean cityand the bazaars recalling the colorful Middle Ages.Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong> Judaism’s holiest cities,where Kabbalah flourished during the golden age;visit the ancient synagogues and the charmingArtists’ Quarter. Arrive in Tiberias for a SpecialDinner and overnight. (B.D)Tuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemMorning drive to Capernaum; see the ruins <strong>of</strong> theancient synagogue dating back to the 5th-century.Then, ascend the strategic Golan Heights for anoverview <strong>of</strong> the fierce battles that took place duringthe 1967 Six-Day War and the 1973 Yom KippurWar. On to Katzrin, capital <strong>of</strong> the Golan and to themonument <strong>of</strong> the 7th Brigade; see the multimediapresentation “Kesem Hagolan” for a greaterunderstanding <strong>of</strong> this area. Visit a former Syrian armybunker at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settled by Americansand Israelis together; view <strong>of</strong> the fertile valleysbelow as you tour the kibbutz and enjoy lunch inthe communal dining room. <strong>Travel</strong> to Bet Shean, anancient city from the time <strong>of</strong> King Saul; see theexcavated remains <strong>of</strong> a Roman city. Continueto “golden” Jerusalem for overnight. (B.L)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to Hadassah Medical Center to the seethe brilliant Chagall Windows. On to YadVashem, memorial to the Holocaust; visit theMuseum, Children’s Pavilion and walk alongthe Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous. Then, to MountHerzl to pay respects to Israel’s militaryheroes. Drive via the Supreme Court Buildingand the Knesset (Parliament) to the Shrine<strong>of</strong> the Book, home <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea Scrolls.Time to walk through the New Israel Museumand the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden; see theScale Model <strong>of</strong> ancient Jerusalem. Evening:Restaurant Dinner and Night Tour. (B.D)Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate; walkto the Western Wall, the only remainingportion <strong>of</strong> the Second Temple. Witness joyousBar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah ceremonies! Viewthe Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock. Drive to Mt. Zion tovisit the traditional Tomb <strong>of</strong> King David andthe Room <strong>of</strong> the Last Supper. Proceed to therestored Jewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo,the colonnaded main street <strong>of</strong> ByzantineJerusalem. Visit the Herodian Mansions, acompletely excavated residential quarterThe Treasury in ancient city <strong>of</strong> Petra, Jordanfrom 2000 years ago, or, walk through theextraordinary Hasmonean Tunnel (tunnelschedule permitting.) Follow the ViaDolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong> the HolySepulchre; walk through the exotic bazaarswith their wondrous aromas. End the daywith an optional visit to Bethlehem.Evening: “Night Spectacular” Sound andLight Show at the Citadel Museum(weather and schedule permitting). (B)Friday: Jerusalem<strong>Travel</strong> via the Judean desert and the shores<strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth,to Masada. Ascend by cable car to this laststronghold <strong>of</strong> the Zealots in their struggleagainst the Romans. Visit the excavations,Herod the Great’s palace, synagogue andbathhouse. Then, opportunity to enjoy an“unsinkable” swim in the buoyant waters <strong>of</strong>the Dead Sea. Drive via the Qumran Caves,where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found,on your return to Jerusalem. Evening:Traditional Friday Night Dinner. (B.D)Saturday: JerusalemMorning walking tour with your Tour Directorincludes the Museum <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong>Jerusalem at David’s Citadel in the OldCity. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure. (B)38 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Sunday: EilatTransfer to the Airport for your flight to Eilat.Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Balance<strong>of</strong> day at leisure to enjoy the facilities atyour hotel on the Red Sea. (B)Monday: Eilat / Petra* / EilatA most unforgettable day touring Petra.Morning transfer from your hotel in Eilat tothe Arava border crossing. Assistance atthe border is provided. Arrive in theHashemite Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Jordan and drive tothe “hidden” city <strong>of</strong> Petra. Start the visitwith a horse ride, or, if you prefer, anexhilarating walk from the main get to theentrance <strong>of</strong> the Old City. Continue by footto visit the rose-red city <strong>of</strong> Petra—city <strong>of</strong> theEdomites and later the Nabateans. Visitthe Treasury carved out <strong>of</strong> a single piece <strong>of</strong>rock. The site was made famous in themovie “Indiana Jones”; see the TheatreTombs, Hall <strong>of</strong> Justice, Palaces and Temples.After Lunch, depart Petra driving to theresort city <strong>of</strong> Aqaba for a short panoramictour before returning to the Arava bordercrossing back to Eilat. Transfer to your hotelin Eilat for overnight. (B.L)*Petra overday tour is operated by a localcompany on seat-in-coach basis.Tuesday: EilatA full day at leisure to enjoy this wonderfulresort city. Optional activities and excursionsare available from your hotel or justrelax and enjoy the cool, clear waters andunderwater life <strong>of</strong> the Red Sea. (B)Wednesday: En RouteWe’ve arranged for a late check out for you(by 5:00 P.M. during most seasons). Transferto the airport for your flight to Tel Avivdeparting early evening. Upon arrival in TelAviv, airport shuttle service is available forthe short transfer between the domesticterminal at Ben Gurion to the internationalterminal to board your late evening flighthome. Relax and enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the exclusive Dan VIP Loungeat Ben Gurion Airport as you await yourinternational flight’s departure. (B)Please note: This tour is availableutilizing one less night in Eilat; returnfrom Eilat is on Tuesday. Please inquirefor adjusted pricing or for other hotelcombinations. Additional Nights in Eilatare also available.LAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSON*(Includes Roundtrip Flights Tel Aviv/Eilat)Apr ‘13–Apr ‘1413 Days/11 Nights – FRIDAY Departures1 night Tel Aviv, 1 night Haifa, 1 night Tiberias, 5 nights Jerusalem, 3 nights EilatPlan APlan B2013 Twin Single Twin SingleApr 26 3760 5090 4000 5605May 3 3860 5295 4105 5820May 10 t , May 17 thru Jun 14 3775 5120 4020 5645Jun 21 thru Jul 19 3890 5350 4115 5840Jul 26 thru Aug 16 4215 5980 4445 6485Aug 23, Sep 27, Oct 4, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15 3785 5160 4020 5645Oct 11 thru Oct 25 3870 5310 4115 5840Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 13 3670 4910 3995 5600Dec 20 4065 5705 4655 6980Dec 27 3650 4880 3960 55402014Jan 3,Jan 17, & Feb 14 3650 4880 3960 5540Feb 28 thru Mar 28 3775 5125 4015 5640Apr 25 3805 5175 4050 569514 Days/12 Nights – THURSDAY Departures2 nights Tel Aviv, 1 night Haifa, 1 night Tiberias, 5 nights Jerusalem, 3 nights EilatPlan APlan B2013 Twin Single Twin SingleApr 25 3995 5425 4255 5975May 2 4100 5630 4365 6200May 9 t , May 16 thru Jun 13 4015 5455 4280 6025Jun 20 thru Jul 18 4140 5695 4375 6215Jul 25 thru Aug 15 4485 6375 4705 6865Aug 22 4070 5560 4270 6015Sep 26, Oct 3 4015 5455 4280 6025Oct 10 & Oct 17 4110 5645 4375 6215Oct 24 thru Nov 14 4045 5520 4310 6090Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 12, Dec 26 3895 5245 4255 5980Dec 19 4295 6030 4895 73202014Jan 2, Jan 16, Feb 13 3885 5205 4205 5885Feb 27, Mar 6 thru Mar 27 4020 5465 4270 6015Apr 24 4045 5515 4305 607515 Days/13 Nights – WEDNESDAY Departures3 nights Tel Aviv, 1 night Haifa, 1 night Tiberias, 5 nights Jerusalem, 3 nights EilatPlan APlan B2013 Twin Single Twin SingleApr 24 4295 5800 4565 6410May 1 4400 6000 4680 6635May 8 t , May 15 thru Jun 12 4310 5830 4595 6465Jun 19 thru Jul 3 4395 6000 4690 6655Jul 10, Jul 17 4435 6070 4690 6655Jul 24 4715 6625 4975 7225Jul 31 thru Aug 14 4820 6810 5020 7300Aug 21 4405 5990 4590 6455Sep 25 & Oct 2 4310 5830 4595 6465Oct 9, Oct 16 4405 6020 4690 6655Oct 23 thru Nov 13 4345 5895 4625 6530Nov 20, Nov 27, Dec 11, Dec 25 4195 5595 4570 6415Dec 18 4590 6390 5195 77252014Jan 1, Jan 15, Feb 12 4180 5565 4505 6285Feb 26 thru Mar 26 4320 5845 4590 6455Apr 23 4345 5895 4625 6515*$60 Per Person, border crossing and assistance fees at the Arava border between Israel and Jordanare not included and must be paid locally to our representatives.t Revised touring due to holiday. Please inquire for “third in room” pricesTour is guaranteed on minimum 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be <strong>of</strong>feredthe option <strong>of</strong> touring by Share-a-car at a supplement <strong>of</strong> $475 per person (3 persons minimum).ISRAEL… PLUS EILAT & PETRAISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 39


TheTouring Alternative…By Private CarIf you prefer to tour privately with your own driver/guide…in a comfortablelate-model car or microbus…in a more intimate and personalized atmosphere…then, consider the Private Car alternative!Interior, Mercedes Viano, 6 SeaterYour own private “private car or microbus,” with your own private “private guide/driver” is available for your exclusive use following the sametouring sequence as the Prelude, Minuet, Overture, Rhapsody, Serenade, Fantasia and Symphony Tours. Private Car arrival and departuretransfers are also included between airports and hotels (all must arrive and depart together).Questions & AnswersAbout Private Car Sightseeing on the preceding toursTHE TOURING ALTERNATIVE — BY PRIVATE CARQ What are the advantages <strong>of</strong> touring by Private Car?AIn a private car or microbus you command the completeattention <strong>of</strong> your driver/guide. Start a bit later, stay longer at asite <strong>of</strong> special interest to you, indulge yourself with a leisurely lunch!Our guides are flexible and totally interested in fulfilling your needs.Q Do we have the same sightseeing on a Private Car tour?AYes! You’ll follow the tours shown on the preceding pageswith your own exclusive private vehicle and guide, and also stayat the same hotels. (This gives you the advantage <strong>of</strong> our grouprates at hotels!) In addition, you’ll participate in the unique visitshighlighted in our itinerary, <strong>of</strong>ten available only for groups. Therefore,on a few occasions, you will join our motorcoach passengers forthe special visits at these sites.Q Do we join the other tour participants for special meals?AIf you’re traveling by Private Car, dining will be at the samerestaurants as the motorcoach passengers. You may chooseto be seated privately and not with the group. As an addedconvenience, passengers on the exclusive Private Car whohave Friday night dinner scheduled in Tel Aviv or Jerusalemwill dine at their own hotel.Q Is our guide always with us?AThe Private Car guide is assigned to you for each touring day andscheduled evening activities, with the exception <strong>of</strong>:Tel Aviv: Saturday Morning Walking Tour.Jerusalem: Saturday Morning Walking Tour; Thursday Sound & Light ShowIf your selected tour includes the above events, you will be joined with ourmotorcoach passengers for these services; the ISRAMWORLD Tour Host will be aware<strong>of</strong> your participation. Generally, the Private Car guide does not stay overnight atyour hotel as other accommodations are usually arranged for him/her. However,do not be concerned — you’ll always know where to reach him/her.Q Does our guide dine with us?AWe believe that when you dine, you should do so in the company <strong>of</strong>your own family and friends, with private moments to reflect on yourexperiences — not to mention, your guide probably needs his “break time”as well! (He will generally join his fellow guides during these times.) Yourguide’s meals have all been taken care <strong>of</strong> by us.Q How much does it cost to tour by Private Car?APlease see the chart below, which outlines the appropriate supplements.Simply, add the per person cost to the basic package price <strong>of</strong> yourselected tour.TOUR NAMEYOUR OWN PRIVATE CAR—PRICES PER PERSON (BASED ON # OF PASSENGERS IN YOUR CAR)AND 4 Seat Car or Microbus 7 Seat Microbus 10 Seat Mini-Bus 17 Seat Mini-BusDEPARTURE DATES 2 3* 4 5* 5 6 7* 8-9 10-11 12-13Prelude (Thursdays & Saturdays)Apr 25,’13-Apr 26,’14 $1,265 $695 $535 $420 $495 $380 $320 $260 $170 $ 95Overture (Thursdays) & Minuet (Fridays)Apr 25,’13-Apr 25,’14 1535 905 695 540 640 505 380 270 180 100Rhapsody (Wednesdays)Apr 24,’13-Apr 23,’14 1655 995 760 560 665 520 395 320 195 105Serenade (Tuesdays)Apr 23,’13 – Apr 22,’14 1740 1005 765 580 680 540 420 325 210 110Symphony (Sundays)Apr 21,’13-Apr 20,’14 1845 1025 780 600 690 565 465 335 225 120Symphony (Mon, Wed, Thu) & Fantasia (Mon)Apr 22,’13-Apr 24,’14 1795 1010 770 590 685 555 455 330 215 115*For seating comfort, it is recommended that this number <strong>of</strong> passengers (utilizing the vehicle specified) should have children among their traveling companions.UPGRADE YOUR CAR!For 2 or 3 Passengers: Luxurious Mercedes Benz (SL Class), 4 seater. This roomy top <strong>of</strong>-the-line model has a mini-bar and reclining seats for Ultimate comfort.Just add $285 PER DAY touring to the supplements above.For 4 – 5 passengers: Mercedes Bens Luxury Van (Viano), Extra roomy with comfortable seating for 6 and all leather interior.Add $100 PER DAY touring to the 7 Seat Microbus rates above (for 6 passengers in the Viano, please inquire for rate).(Above car upgrades are not available for airport transfers or Saturday Walking tours and are always upon, request subject to confirmation.)For all vehicles, only ONE SUITCASE plus one carry-on permitted per person.Please note—Any cancellation on the part <strong>of</strong> your traveling companions, who are sharing the same vehicle, will result in an additional price supplement for theremaining passengers still traveling, as per the above price chart in the appropriate vehicle. Insurance purchase does not cover these differentials.40 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


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FAMILY & BAR/BAT MITZVAH TOURUltimateFamily &Bar/BatMitzvahTourTheSunday Departures11 Days n 9 NightsTour Includes:• Deluxe Hotels• Comprehensive Group Sightseeing Escortedby Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Manager(Option for Touring by Private Car)• Arrival and Departure Transfers19 Meals:• Israeli Buffet Breakfast Daily• Welcome Dinner in Tel Aviv• Middle Eastern Dinner in Tel Aviv• A Bedouin “Chafla” near Masada• Hotel Dinner at the Dead Sea• Shabbat dinner in Jerusalem• Dinner at a Jerusalem restaurant• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gala Dinner• Hotel Dinner in Tiberias• Waterfront dinner in Tiberias• Farewell dinner in Tel AvivDeluxe HotelsCity Nights HotelTel Aviv 2 CarltonDead Sea 1 Isrotel Dead SeaJerusalem 4 InbalTiberias 2 Galei Kinnereth(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerBar Mitzvah atop MasadaHighlights:Bar/Bat Mitzvah Ceremony atop Masada • Herodian Excavations • RabbinicalTunnel • Davidson Center • City <strong>of</strong> David • Archaeological Dig • Camel Ride inthe Desert • Bedouin “Hafla” Lunch • Boat Ride on the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee • Kayakingor Rafting on the Jordan River • Visit an Army Base • Jeep Riding in the GolanHeights • Tree Planting • Bread & cheese making activity • Sound & Light Show inJerusalem • Many more Special Events and lots <strong>of</strong> surprises!Plus! A Festive Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebratory EveningSAMPLE ITINERARYSunday: En RouteDepart the USA on your flight to Israel.Monday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport in Tel Aviv; meeting, assistanceand transfer to your hotel. Balance <strong>of</strong> theday at leisure. Welcome Dinner gettogether at hotel. (D)Tuesday: Tel AvivDrive to Rehovot, where we will tour theamazing Machon Ayalon ammunitionfactory, which was used by the Haganah(Israel’s pre independence army) tosecretly manufacture bullets during thetime <strong>of</strong> the British Mandate. Continue toLatrun, a strategic location on the roadto Jerusalem during Israel’s War <strong>of</strong>Independence. Tour the IDF ArmouredCorps Museum, where all the tanks usedby the Israeli army since 1948 are on display.Back to Tel Aviv to , visit IndependenceHall, where Ben-Gurion <strong>of</strong>ficiallydeclared the founding <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Israelin 1948. Dinner at a Middle Eastern restaurant.(B.D)Wednesday: Dead SeaToday begins with an archaeological dig atthe Tel Maresha excavations where we willtake part in a hands-on search for ancientobjects; followed by a ‘crawl’ through thefamous Beit Guvrin caves. Continue furtherinto the desert to meet the Bedouins <strong>of</strong>the desert at "Hanokdim Farm”. Test yourcamel riding skills; experience a Bedouin“Chafla” – a sumptuous Lunch <strong>of</strong> Bedouincuisine while you enjoy their uniquehospitality. Spend the afternoon at leisure atthe Dead Sea Spa hotel – relax and unwindin the Geothermal pools or “float” in theDead Sea – you cannot sink. Coat yourself42 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


in the famous black mud. Dinner at your hotel on theDead Sea followed by a meeting and rehearsal withthe Rabbi for the families, and individually with theBar/Bat Mitzvah. (B.L.D)Thursday: JerusalemAfter breakfast, ascend Masada (by cable car) the laststronghold <strong>of</strong> the Zealots who chose death ratherthan surrendering to the Roman Legion in the Jewishrevolt against Rome some 2000 years ago. Masada isnow declared a UNESCO “<strong>World</strong> Heritage Site”. Jointhe Rabbi for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah service, at selectlocations overlooking the Dead Sea and the Mountains<strong>of</strong> Moab. After, tour Herod’s Palace, the synagogue,the bath house, the water system and the fascinatingstorage rooms. Drive to Ein Gedi for a hike throughthis beautiful oasis to the spectacular waterfalls.Departing the Dead Sea, pass Qumran, where theDead Sea Scrolls were found. Stop for a beautifuloverview <strong>of</strong> the ancient and new city <strong>of</strong> Jerusalemand a short “Shehechiyanu” ceremony. Evening:Restaurant Dinner followed by the amazing Sound &Light show at the Citadel Museum. (B.D)Friday: JerusalemDrive to Ammunition Hill to learn about the epic battlefought by the Israeli Paratroopers and JordanianLegionnaires in the 6 day war (1967) that resulted inthe unification <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem. Continue to Yad Vashemnational memorial and Museum <strong>of</strong> the Holocaust.Stop in the grove <strong>of</strong> the Righteous among theNations; continue to the Children’s Memorial thenproceed to a special “Yizkor” (memorial service) inBikat Ha Kehilot (The Valley <strong>of</strong> Communities); visit thenew Museum. A special programme will be providedfor children (accompanied by one parent). Stop atMt. Herzl to discuss “from Shoah Vetkuma” (fromdestruction to Independence), visiting the final restingplace <strong>of</strong> the founders <strong>of</strong> modern day Israel who had adream and some <strong>of</strong> those young men who paid theultimate price to make the dream a reality. Drive toMachane Yehuda Market, walk along the alleys <strong>of</strong>the market and taste locally made halva, homemadeJerusalem ice cream, natural health drinks and fineolive oils. Enjoy the remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure.Before sunset visit the Western Wall to witnessKabbalat Shabbat at the start <strong>of</strong> Friday evening prayersand watch the procession <strong>of</strong> Yeshiva students dancingtheir way to the Kotel to greet the Sabbath bride.Enjoy a traditional Shabbat dinner at the hotel. (B.D)Saturday: JerusalemDay at leisure in this fascinating city with an opportunityto rest, participate in one <strong>of</strong> the many Shabbat services,or visit with family. Or, simply enjoy the swimming pooland fantastic Spa facilities at your hotel. An Optionalmorning walking tour is also available strolling throughsome <strong>of</strong> Old Jerusalem’s diverse neighbourhoods.Evening: Our unforgettable Festive Bar/Bat Mitzvahcelebration including special dinner andlive entertainment (subject to minimumnumber <strong>of</strong> participants) at the hotel. (B.D)Sunday: JerusalemVisit the Biblical City <strong>of</strong> David in the heart<strong>of</strong> ancient Jerusalem, the city <strong>of</strong> kings andprophets, where the most exciting andimpressive finds <strong>of</strong> recent years were foundincluding an impressive public structurefrom the time <strong>of</strong> Kings <strong>of</strong> Judea. Visit theunderground water system including newdiscoveries in the area <strong>of</strong> the CanaaniteCitadel and the Canaanite Pool. Take thefull wet trail or walk in the dry Tunnel. Wearrive at the Southern Wall ArchaeologicalPark including a multimedia presentation –describing life around the Temple MountContinue through the Southern WallExcavations, and then stop at the Kotel –Western Wall, Jerusalemthe Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest site.End the day walking back in time throughthe Western Wall (Rabbinical) Tunnels afantastic on-going excavation under thecity also known as “Hafirot Hakotel”. (B)Monday: TiberiasDrive via the Jordan Valley through thehomeland <strong>of</strong> Prophet Elisha and stop atBeit Shean to see the fine Roman, Byzantineand Omayyad ruins. Journey to the centre<strong>of</strong> Kabala, the ancient, sacred city <strong>of</strong>Safed: explore the picturesque ancientalleyways, the historic synagogues andvisit some <strong>of</strong> the many fine galleries in thisartists’ colony. Continue down the JordanRiver area, where you can test your skillskayaking on the Jordan River and zip liningon the Omega. Dinner and overnight inTiberias. (B.D)FAMILY & BAR/BAT MITZVAH TOURISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 43


FAMILY & BAR/BAT MITZVAH TOURTuesday: TiberiasWe begin at Kibbutz Ayelet Hashachar – test yourskill at target shooting. Visit an Army Base, with awonderful opportunity to see IDF soldiers andobserve the life <strong>of</strong> an active combat unit. Continuedown the Northern slopes <strong>of</strong> Golan Heights,stopptin for a spectacular view <strong>of</strong> the lush Finger <strong>of</strong>the Galilee en route to Tel Dan. Walk the naturetrail along Dan the largest source <strong>of</strong> the Jordan river.Take a jeep ride <strong>of</strong>f the beaten track up onto theGolan Heights following the route <strong>of</strong> the IDF whenthey captured the Golan Heights in the 6 day war.Continue to Tiberias where we end the day with asumptuous dinner and boat ride at Decks. (B.D)Wednesday: Tiberias / Caesarea /En RouteThe day begins at Mitzpeh Hoshaya;participate in cheese making and bread bakingand take the Donkey ride challenge (if youare skilled you’ll get your license as well).<strong>Travel</strong> via Haifa to view the Baha’i Gardens enroute to a quaint Druze Village. Continue toCaesarea. Visit the perfect Roman Theatre,the Hippodrome, the crusader walls and stopat the new Multi Media show where one can“speak” to King Herod and many <strong>of</strong> theprominent elders who shaped history some2000 years ago. Continue along the coastalGroup <strong>of</strong> Boys at Western Wallroad to Tel Aviv for our farewell dinnerbefore departure to the airport for yourreturn flight to the USA. (B.D)Thursday: Arrival in the USAEilat Extensions (with optional tour toPetra) available, please inquire!This is a sample itinerary. Schedule <strong>of</strong> sitesand visits are subject to change. Please referto the price chart below showing thesequence <strong>of</strong> stay, which may vary accordingto your selected departure date.LAND RATES PER FAMILYIN ONE ROOMIN TWO ROOMSDEPART RETURN*Jun 30 Jul 11 $6895 $4600 $6895 $8990 $9560 $10200 $13180 $15650 $16750 $18195Jul 28 Aug 8 7050 4750 7050 9130 9700 10350 13490 15950 16985 18455Aug 4 Aug 15 7250 4950 7250 9395 9900 10550 13850 16295 17200 18925Aug 18 Aug 29 7250 4950 7250 9395 9900 10550 13850 16295 17200 18925Dec 19u Jan 2’14 8850 6295 8850 11480 11600 11790 16955 19745 20150 22590Dec 22 t Jan 5’14 8850 6295 8850 11480 11600 11790 16955 19745 20150 22590Bar/Bat Mitzvah ChildBar Mitzvah Boy age 13, Bat Mitzvah girl age 12*Return flight for summer programs should be reserved for Wednesday night. Extend your stay in Tel Aviv or Eilat with optional tour to Petra. Please inquire!u Dec 19,’ 13 Departure: (12 Nights): Revised Itinerary includes Eilat (return must be booked for late evening <strong>of</strong> Jan 1,’14)5 nights Jerusalem, 2 nights Tiberias, 2 nights Tel Aviv, 1 night Dead Sea, 2 nights Eilat (Hilton)t Dec 22,’13 Departure:(12 Nights): Revised Itinerary includes Eilat (return must be booked for late evening <strong>of</strong> Jan 4,’14)2 nights Tel Aviv, 2 nights Tiberias, 5 Nights Jerusalem, 1 night Dead Sea, 2 nights Eilat (Hilton)Private Car Touring using above itinerary & Customized itineraries for Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Family Tours available; please inquire.44 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


ISRAEL….THE SECOND TIME AROUNDIsrael….SecondTime AroundTheAn ExceptionalTour for Israel'sSecond Timer11 Days n 9 NightsTuesday DeparturesTour Includes:• 6 Days <strong>of</strong> Touring by Private Car• Deluxe Hotels• Buffet Breakfast Daily, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners• Private Arrival and Departure Transfers• Entrance to the Dan VIP Lounge at BenGurion (upon return to USA)Special Features:• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show• Ride the Segway through the JerusalemPromenades• “Shabbat <strong>of</strong> a Lifetime”– Dinner and HomeHospitality in Jerusalem• Mahane Yehuda “Shuk Bites” experience – aCulinary Delight• Visit Gush Etzion for a choice <strong>of</strong> Unique“Surprise Activities” and Wine Tasting• Jerusalem “Ro<strong>of</strong>top” Discovery Tour• Lunch and Swim at a Dead Sea Spa Hotel• Jeep riding in the Negev• Spa Treatment at the exclusive BeresheetResortDeluxe HotelsCity Nights HotelJerusalem 5 David Citadel – DeluxeOld City View RoomMitzpe Ramon 2 Beresheet – Desert ViewRoom with Garden orBalconyTel Aviv 2 Carlton – Executive SeaView Room(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerPanoramic View <strong>of</strong> JerusalemDuring your first visit to Israel, you undoubtedly covered many <strong>of</strong> the religiousand historical points <strong>of</strong> interest, but were limited in time and therefore mayhave missed out on the other side <strong>of</strong> Israel. The country is certainly even more special“The Second Time Around,” as we provide you with the personal attention <strong>of</strong> aprivate guide at a relaxed pace, incorporating sites and visits that will astound andintrigue. As each day unfolds, you will be filled with sensations that will leave youwanting to see more and more. We at <strong>Isram</strong>world enjoyed this very special tour andfound ourselves eager to begin each day <strong>of</strong> touring. We hope you will be just asexcited as you embark on this journey to Israel . . . “The Second Time Around.”SAMPLE ITINERARYTuesday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Wednesday: JerusalemWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport in Tel Aviv; meeting and transferto your hotel in Jerusalem. Balance <strong>of</strong> theafternoon/early evening to unpack andget familiar with your hotel. Tonight,we’ve provided tickets to the “NightSpectacular” Sound & Light Show at theCitadel Museum located just minutesfrom your hotel. Overnight in Jerusalem.Thursday: JerusalemA fantastic and unusual day as we beginwith the Segway experience – ridingthrough the three magnificent Jerusalempromenades –Haas, Shorever andGoldman Promenades. Enjoy thespectacular views <strong>of</strong> the Old City, Mount<strong>of</strong> Olives, Mt. Scopus and much more.After, we’ll continue to the City <strong>of</strong> Davidand explore the excavations, Warren’sshaft and walk through the waters at thebottom <strong>of</strong> Hezekiah’s Tunnels to theShiloach Pools. Return to the hotel. As anevening activity, your guide will suggestall the wonderful newly establishedpedestrian areas in Jerusalem, all just ashort walk or taxi ride from your hotel.The shops and restaurants are open lateas it’s the eve <strong>of</strong> the lively Israeli weekend.Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)Friday: JerusalemA revisit to Yad Vashem, memorial to theHolocaust, is a must, following the decadelong restoration project which expandedthe museum with many more exhibitions.On to the Mahane Yehuda Market for adelightful “shuk bites” experience. Meetwith the colorful vendors who will captivateyou with their personal stories while youtaste their Israeli grown vegetables, spices,freshly baked breads, meat delicacies,pastries and so much more! A culinarydelight! Return to the hotel and in the earlyevening join the throngs <strong>of</strong> visitors at theilluminated Western Wall for a unique andmoving experience. You’ll see the soldiersand Jerusalemites sing and dance welcomingthe Jewish Sabbath. Join a Jerusalem familyfor home hospitality on the “Shabbat <strong>of</strong> aLifetime” program, and enjoy an absolutelydelicious home cooked meal. Or, if youwish, you may have Shabbat dinner atyour hotel—the choice is yours. (B.D)Saturday: JerusalemA lovely day totally at leisure. Enjoy thehotel’s facilities and the ambiance <strong>of</strong> thegolden city. Tonight, don’t miss the MamillaPedestrian walkway with its many cafes,boutiques and pubs located close to yourhotel. (B)46 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Sunday: JerusalemYou’ll love the Menachem Begin Museum, one <strong>of</strong> thenewest additions to Jerusalem’s fantastic museums.Using the life story <strong>of</strong> the 6th Prime Minister <strong>of</strong> Israel,the visitor is taken on a journey through history usingreconstructions, original items, rare documentaryfilms as well as reenactments, interactive elements,dramatic lighting and an inspiring soundtrack. We’llthen head to Gush Etzion, south <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem only10 minutes away. Through an exciting audio-visualpresentation at Kibbutz Etzion, the heroic story andfierce battle <strong>of</strong> Gush Etzion is brought to life. It is alsohere in Gush Etzion that you will be <strong>of</strong>fered a choice<strong>of</strong> “surprise activities” which you will definitely “writehome about”. Your <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> travel expert willmake your activity choices available to you at thetime <strong>of</strong> booking—this will surely be one <strong>of</strong> the mostmemorable highlights <strong>of</strong> your trip! Then visit a localwinery for some wine tasting before returning tothe Old City <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem for yet another incredibleexperience—the Old City Ro<strong>of</strong>top tour to seeJerusalem in an entirely different prospective (fromthe top looking down!). If you’ve wondered how theaffluent families <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem live, you may be able tosee their gorgeous private homes and gardens in thecourtyards <strong>of</strong> the old city. Revisit some <strong>of</strong> your favoriteareas <strong>of</strong> the old city. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)Monday: Mitzpe RamonSleep a bit later this morning before heading southon your way to Mitzpe Ramon stopping first at theDead Sea, 1200 feet below sea level. Stop at a DeadSea Spa hotel where we’ve arranged for use <strong>of</strong> thefacilities, enjoying a “float” in the sea’s unique watersenriched with minerals. Lunch at the Spa Hotel beforecontinuing through the Negev to Mitzpe Ramonand the most spectacular resort in all <strong>of</strong> Israel—theBeresheet Hotel & Spa built on the edge <strong>of</strong> theRamon Crater one <strong>of</strong> the most impressive geologicalnatural phenomena on the face <strong>of</strong> the earth. A stay atthe Beresheet Resort is simply breathtaking—you’llnever want to leave! We’ve reserved a fabulous 50minute Spa treatment during your stay. This evening,enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at the resort. (B.L.D)Tuesday: Mitzpe RamonA fabulous desert adventure today as we enjoy amorning Jeep Ride with our expert naturalist.Discover the Ramon Crater, the largest <strong>of</strong> its kind andone <strong>of</strong> only seven like it in the world. Its formationdates back 220 million years! Return to the Beresheetfor optional spa treatments, rest and relaxation.Dinner at the Hotel. (B.D)Wednesday: Tel AvivDrive north to Kibbutz Sde Boker, desert home <strong>of</strong>Israel’s founder and first Prime Minister, David BenGurion. The hut in which he lived from the day hemoved there until his death in 1973 is preservedexactly as it was when he lived there.Continue to Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa, whereyou’ll be amazed at the newly developedflea market area full <strong>of</strong> cafes and greatshopping! Time permitting, stroll throughthe artists’ galleries in Jaffa. We’ll also makea quick stop at the “Tachana” anothernewly developed area, converted from anold railroad station, now filled with beautifulrestaurants and shops. You may choose tostay and dine at the Tachana or return tothe hotel with your guide. Many restaurantchoices are available on the beachfrontpromenade or at the Tel Aviv Port (“Namal”)also a newly developed area not to bemissed. During the summertime, you canenjoy the “White Nights” festivals withmany open air concerts. Your guide will behappy to suggest the most happening spotduring these special evenings in the TelCliff over the Ramon Crater in Negev DesertAviv/Jaffa area. Overnight in Tel Aviv at yourhotel on the Mediterranean Shore. (B)Thursday: Tel AvivFull day at leisure to enjoy the vibrancy <strong>of</strong>Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps.Overnight Tel Aviv. (B)Friday: En RouteTransfer to the Airport for your departureflight. Relax and enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the exclusive Dan VIP Loungeat Ben Gurion Airport.Optional Extensions are available toEilat, Jordan, or Turkey. Please inquire!Departure day <strong>of</strong> the week may bealtered; sites featured may be modifiedaccording to your personal interests.LAND PRICES PER PERSONMarch ‘13 - Apr '144-Seater7-Seater# Passengers Per Vehicle 2 3 4Tuesday Departures Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single2013Mar 5, 12, April 23, 30,May 21 thru Aug 20& Oct 1 thru Nov 19 $5750 $7240 $5010 $6500 $4695 $6185Nov 26 6185 7950 5445 7210 5130 6895Dec 3 & Dec 10 5750 7240 5010 6500 4695 6185Dec 17 5830 7415 5090 6675 4775 6355Dec 24 6150 8100 5410 7360 5095 7045Dec 31 5710 7165 4970 6425 4655 61052014Jan 7 thru Feb 18 5710 7165 4970 6425 4655 6105Feb 25- Apr 1R A T E S T O B E A D V I S E DPrices for 5+ Passengers and 3rd bed Adult/Child rates available upon request.For Singles <strong>Travel</strong>ing alone add $2800 to the single rate <strong>of</strong> the 2 passengers in a 4 seater car.ISRAEL….THE SECOND TIME AROUNDISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 47


HolylandPilgrimageHOLYLAND PILGRIMAGEPlus Optional Extensionto Eilat on the Red Sea!Saturday Departures9 Days n 7 NightsOR12 Days n 10 Nights(Including Eilat Extension)Tour Includes:• Deluxe and First Class Hotels and KibbutzGuesthouse• Buffet Breakfast Daily plus 2 Dinners• Sightseeing and Entrance Fees as Indicated• Arrival and Departure TransfersAccommodations:City Nights HotelTel Aviv 1 Dan Panorama – Deluxe RoomGalilee 2 Kibbutz Lavi – Hod WingJerusalem 4 Leonardo Plaza –Old City View RoomExtension:Eilat 2 Dan Panorama –Standard Sea ViewTel Aviv 1 Dan Panorama – Deluxe Room(B) Breakfast (D) Dinner(LL) Light Lunch-Bedouin TentChurch <strong>of</strong> all Nations, JerusalemCapernaum by the Sea <strong>of</strong> GalileeThis popular Holyland Pilgrimage Tour <strong>of</strong>fers a low-cost, high-quality grouptouring program. <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> has teamed up with several other responsible tourorganizers to bring to you this weekly scheduled seat-in-coach tour. Only 2 passengersare required to guarantee this tour so you’re sure that when you book, it’s a go!An extension to Eilat on the Red Sea is available. Walk in the places He walked, prayin the places He preached and experience a feeling <strong>of</strong> inner peace and tranquility.This memorable tour unites Christians on a journey to the Land <strong>of</strong> Israel. Join uson this life altering experience.ITINERARYSaturday: En RouteDepart the USA on your flights to IsraelSunday: Tel AvivArrive Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv;transfer to your hotel. (B)Monday: GalileeDepart Tel Aviv and drive along thecoastal plain to Caesarea, capital <strong>of</strong>Judea under the Romans. Visit theexcavations <strong>of</strong> the ancient city, theRoman theatre and aqueduct. Continueto Megiddo, identified as the site <strong>of</strong>Armageddon. Drive to Haifa, view thePersian Gardens at the Bahai Temple.Proceed to Acre; visit the ancient city andharbor. Then, to a Kibbutz Guesthousefor dinner and overnight. (B.D)Tuesday: GalileeShort tour <strong>of</strong> Tiberias before boarding aboat sailing on the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee toCapernaum, home to Peter and center <strong>of</strong>Jesus’ preaching. Proceed to Tabgha,site <strong>of</strong> the miracle <strong>of</strong> fish and loaves; visitthe Church <strong>of</strong> Multiplication. Continueto Mt. <strong>of</strong> Beatitudes, site <strong>of</strong> the Sermonon the Mount; see the breathtakingpanorama. Drive to the Banias Springsand tour the spectacular Golan Heights.Return to the Kibbutz for dinner andovernight. (B.D)Wednesday: JerusalemTour <strong>of</strong> Nazareth, sacred town where Jesusspent part <strong>of</strong> his youth; visit the Church<strong>of</strong> Annunciation, St. Joseph’s workshopand Mary’s Well. Then, to Yardenit, thebaptismal site at the Jordan river.On to Beit Shean; explore the Romanexcavations. Drive along the Jordan Riverto the Holy City <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem. (B)Thursday: JerusalemDrive to the Mt. <strong>of</strong> Olives for apanoramic view <strong>of</strong> this “golden” city.Visit the Church <strong>of</strong> All Nations, King48 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


David’s Tomb and the Room <strong>of</strong> Last Supper on Mt.Zion. Enter the walls <strong>of</strong> the Old City; visit the Cardo, amain street <strong>of</strong> ancient Jerusalem. View the TempleMount, and visit the Western Wall. Follow the ViaDolorosa through the narrow alleys to the Church <strong>of</strong>the Holy Sepulchre. End the day with a visit to theGarden Tomb. (B)Friday: JerusalemDrive to Ein Karem, birthplace <strong>of</strong> John the Baptist;see the Church <strong>of</strong> Visitation. Proceed to Yad Vashem,memorial to the Holocaust. On to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> theBook, at the Israel Museum; see the Dead Sea Scrollsand the Scale Model <strong>of</strong> ancient Jerusalem. Wecontinue to Bethlehem; visit the Church <strong>of</strong> Nativity(subject to conditions; operated by a separate localBethlehem company). Return to Jerusalem. (B)Saturday: JerusalemDrive to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls wherefound. Continue along the shores <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea,the lowest place on earth, to Masada, the last stronghold<strong>of</strong> the Jews in 70 A.D. Ascend by cable car; visitthe storerooms, and Herod’s Palace. Time for a swim inthe Dead Sea before your return to Jerusalem. (B)Sunday: En RouteEnd <strong>of</strong> 7 Night ProgramTransfer to the airport for your departure flight to theU.S., arriving the same day.EILAT EXTENSION:Sunday: Eilat<strong>Travel</strong> south to the Negev Desert. Visit the Air ForceMuseum at Hatzerim and hear the fantastic story <strong>of</strong> thisbrave fighting force. Drive to Mamshit for a camelriding experience and a visit to an authentic Bedouintent; learn about Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a lightlunch. On to Kibbutz Sde Boker to see Ben Gurion’shut and grave. Stop at Mitzpeh Ramon to gaze into theRamon Crater, a geological wonder. Arrive in Eilat forovernight. (B.LL)Monday: EilatDay at leisure or join an optional day tour to Petra(Jordan) including lunch, returning to Eilat. See detailson page 75. (B)Tuesday: Eilat / Timna / Tel AvivVisit the Underwater Observatory, one <strong>of</strong> the largestsea aquariums in the world, built into a coral reef. Driveto Timna to see the copper mines and to KingSolomon’s Pillars; marvel at the huge multi-coloredrock formations. Continue to Tel Aviv for overnight. (B)Wednesday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departure flight to theU.S., arriving the same day.Nazareth – Basilica <strong>of</strong> the Annunciation.LAND PRICES PER PERSONSaturday Departures Twin Single7 Night Tour2013Mar 16, Jun 29 thru Jul 27 $1,815 $2,525Apr 6 thru Jun 22, Sep 28 thru Nov 23 1765 2440Aug 3 thru Aug 24 1835 2565Nov 30 & Dec 7 1730 2380Dec 14 1780 2460Dec 21 1835 2565Dec 28 1815 25252014Jan 4 thru Feb 22 1730 2380Mar 1 thru Apr 5 1815 252510 Night Tour (includes Eilat Extension)2013Apr 6 thru Jun 15 $2,450 $3,355Jun 22 2555 3545Jun 29 thru Jul 20 2710 3785Jul 27 thru Aug 10 2740 3845Aug 17 & 24 2530 3460Sep 28 thru Nov 23 2450 3355Nov 30 & Dec 7 2395 3270Dec 14 & Dec 28 2475 3395Dec 21 2600 36052014Jan 4 thru Feb 15 2405 3270Feb 22 2440 3335Mar 1 thru 29 2530 3460Tour is operated by local seat-in-coach services, guaranteed on minimum 2 passengers.For Singles traveling alone, tour subject to final confirmation due to required minimumadvised only 30 days prior to departure. If confirmed, a nominal supplement will applyto the Single tour price listed above.HOLYLAND PILGRIMAGEISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 49


DiscovertheHoly LandbyPrivate CarDISCOVER THE HOLY LAND BY PRIVATE CARSunday Departures12 Days n 10 NightsTour Includes:• Deluxe Hotels• 7 Days Sightseeing per Itinerary by PrivateCar/Microbus with Private Guide• All Transfers by Private Car• Kibbutz Home Hospitality• “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show inJerusalem• Special Commemorative Gift• Entrance to Dan VIP Lounge at Ben GurionAirport (upon return to U.S.)17 Meals:• Buffet Breakfast Daily, 2 Lunches, 6 DinnersHotels:City Nights HotelTel Aviv 1 Carlton (ESV)Haifa 1 Dan Carmel (DBV)Galilee 2 Kibbutz Lavi(Hadar Wing)Dead Sea 2 Daniel (D)Jerusalem 4 Inbal (OC)(ESV) Executive Sea View Room(DBV) Deluxe Bay View Room(D) Deluxe Room, Business Lounge access(OC) Old City View Room(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerMount <strong>of</strong> the BeatitudesThis unique tour <strong>of</strong>fers you the opportunity to discover the Holy Land inluxury and style in your own Private Car with your own Private Guide.Journey through the Galilee, from Nazareth to the lake <strong>of</strong> the fishermen, just asJesus and His disciples did 2000 years ago. Pause, contemplate and pray in Jerusalem,in Bethlehem, in Nazareth and at the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee. The touring inclusions listedin the itinerary are just a sample <strong>of</strong> what you will experience. Your Tour Directorwill custom-tailor your route to match your personal needs and interest; you’ll travelto the sites and churches favored by your Christian denomination. This specialprogram is ideal for couples, groups <strong>of</strong> friends and families. You’ve always dreamed<strong>of</strong> visiting the Holy Land. Now is the time!ITINERARYSunday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.Monday: Tel AvivArrive Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. You’llbe met by our Host and transferred byprivate car to your deluxe hotel on theshores <strong>of</strong> the Mediterranean Sea. Remainder<strong>of</strong> the day at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a lightmeal in the Executive Lounge.Tuesday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDrive through the main streets <strong>of</strong> vivaciousTel Aviv to the ancient port <strong>of</strong> Joppa (Jaffa)from where Jonah set sail and where Peterhad his housetop experience at the home<strong>of</strong> Simon the Tanner. Walk along thecharming cobblestone streets, now filledwith boutiques and galleries. Then, drivealong the Mediterranean coast to ancientCaesarea; tour the theater, aqueduct andCrusader fortress. Then, visit newly openedCaesarea Harbor, with its thrilling, multimediapresentation – you’ll see ancienthistory come to life! Arrive at Armageddon,focal point <strong>of</strong> the Book <strong>of</strong> Revelations,and inspiration for Michener’s The Source.Continue to a Druze Village high in theCarmel Mountains; meet these uniqueIsraelis and enjoy an authentic DruzeLunch. Proceed to Muhraka, traditionalsite where Elijah manifested the Lord’ssupremacy against the false prophets <strong>of</strong>Baal. Arrive in the seaport city <strong>of</strong> Haifa forovernight. Dinner at the hotel. (B.L.D.)Wednesday: Haifa / GalileeSee the extraordinary Persian Gardensand the Bahai Temple before departingHaifa. Then, on to Tzipori, 1st-centurycapital <strong>of</strong> the Galilee, one <strong>of</strong> the mostimportant archeological sites in Israeltoday. See the magnificent mosaic floors,including the “Mona Lisa” <strong>of</strong> the Galilee.Continue to Nazareth where Marylearned from the angel Gabriel that shewould miraculously conceive a son,named Jesus. Visit Mary’s Well, the Basilica<strong>of</strong> the Annunciation and the Church <strong>of</strong>50 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


St. Joseph. Continue to the small village <strong>of</strong> Cana,where Jesus performed his first miracle. Drivethrough the rolling hills to the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee; enjoylunch at a seaside restaurant. Afterwards, a Boat Ridetakes you to Kibbutz Ginnosar; see the extraordinaryancient boat reclaimed from the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee,dating from the time <strong>of</strong> Jesus. Dinner and overnightat the Kibbutz . (B.L.D.)Thursday: GalileeDrive via Magdala to Capernaum, home to Peter andcenter <strong>of</strong> Jesus’ preaching. On to Tabgha, site <strong>of</strong> themiracle <strong>of</strong> the multiplication <strong>of</strong> the fish and loaves.Continue to the Mount <strong>of</strong> the Beatitudes site <strong>of</strong> theSermon on the Mount; enjoy the beautiful view <strong>of</strong> theentire Galilee. Drive to Safed, where Kabbalah flourishedduring the golden age; visit the picturesque Artists’Quarter. Proceed through the Hula Valley via Hazor, aCanaanite city rebuilt by King Solomon to commandthe Golan Heights. Ascend the Golan Heights andcross the Hatzbani River to Dan and Banias (ancientCaesarea Philippi) at the foot <strong>of</strong> Mount Hermon.Evening: Dinner at the Kibbutz followed by “homehospitality” with a Kibbutz family. (B.D.)Friday: Galilee / Dead SeaDepart the Galilee. Stop at Yardenit on the JordanRiver with its specially built Baptismal site. Continue toBet Shean; explore the extraordinary excavations <strong>of</strong> anancient Roman city. On to the Dead Sea, the lowest spoton earth, to your spa-hotel for dinner and overnight. (B.D.)Saturday: Dead SeaDay at leisure. Rest, relax and enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the wonderfulfacilities at your spa-hotel and swim in the therapeutic“unsinkable” waters <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea. Dinner at yourhotel. (B.D.)Sunday: Dead Sea / JerusalemDrive to Masada; ascend by cable car to this palace/fortress built by Herod the Great. Visit the excavations,Herod’s palace and the bath house. Continue to theQumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls werefound. Ascend to the holy city <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem; see thespectacular view <strong>of</strong> this “golden” city. Visit the Garden<strong>of</strong> Gethsemane with its ancient olive trees. Overnightin Jerusalem. (B)Monday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate. View the Dome<strong>of</strong> the Rock, mosque <strong>of</strong> Islam; continue to the WesternWall. Walk through centuries <strong>of</strong> history in the HasmoneanTunnel (tunnel schedules permitting). On to the CrusaderChurch <strong>of</strong> St. Anne and the Pool <strong>of</strong> Bethesda; see Pilate’sJudgment Hall, the Chapel <strong>of</strong> Flagellation and the Arch<strong>of</strong> Ecce Homo. Follow the steps <strong>of</strong> the Via Dolorosathrough narrow alleys and souks to the Church <strong>of</strong> theHoly Sepulchre. Enter the Jewish Quarter; walk alongthe excavated Cardo, once a main street <strong>of</strong> ByzantineJerusalem. Tour the Herodian Mansions, acomplex <strong>of</strong> villas from 2000 years ago.Ascend Mount Zion; visit Dormition Abbey,the traditional Upper Room and the Tomb <strong>of</strong>King David. Evening: Restaurant Dinner andNight Tour <strong>of</strong> “illuminated” Jerusalem. (B.D.)Tuesday: JerusalemBegin the day with a visit to the GardenTomb. Drive via the Knesset (Parliament) tothe Israel Museum. Continue along therolling Judean Hills to charming Ein Karem,birthplace <strong>of</strong> John the Baptist; see theChurch <strong>of</strong> the Visitation. Then, to YadVashem, Memorial to the Holocaust; visitthe Museum, Children’s Pavilion and walkalong the Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous. End theday with a visit to Bethlehem (conditionspermitting: tour operated by local agent inBethlehem}. (B)Wednesday: JerusalemDay at leisure to explore this fascinating cityon your own. Evening: Tickets provided forthe “Night Spectacular” Sound and LightShow at the Citadel Museum (does notinclude transportation). (B)Note, to join this performance, please be surethat your departure flight from Israel is reservedfor a regular morning flight on Thursdayrather than late evening on Wednesday.Church <strong>of</strong> the Holy Sepulchre, JerusalemThursday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departureflight. Relax and enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the Dan VIP Lounge at BenGurion Airport. Or, continue on an extensionto Jordan (see pages 58–60).LAND PRICES PER PERSONApr ‘13 - Apr '144-Seater7-Seater# Passengers Per Vehicle 2 3 4Sunday Departures Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single2013Apr 28 thru May 19 $5,215 $6,420 $4,335 $5,535 $3,965 $5,170May 26 thru Jun 16 5340 6680 4460 5800 4095 5430Jun 23 5390 6730 4510 5850 4140 5480Jun 30 thru Jul 21 5195 6340 4315 5460 3945 5090Jul 28 thru Aug 11 5230 6405 4345 5525 3980 5155Aug 18 & Aug 25 5165 6280 4285 5400 3915 5030Sep 29 thru Oct 20 5215 6420 4335 5535 3965 5170Oct 27, Nov 10 & 17 5180 6355 4300 5470 3935 5105Nov 3 5375 6745 4495 5860 4125 5495Nov 10 thru Dec 8 5095 6190 4215 5310 3845 4940Dec 15 5325 6640 4440 5760 4075 5390Dec 23u 5430 6880 4595 6055 4265 3620Dec 29 5095 6190 4215 5310 3845 49402014Jan 5 thru Feb 16 5055 6110 4175 5230 3810 4860Feb 23 5110 6215 4225 5330 3860 4965Mar 2 thru Mar 23 5150 6300 4270 5415 3900 5050Mar 30 5185 6360 4305 5480 3935 5110Apr 20 5265 6515 4380 5635 4015 5265Apr 27*R A T E S T O B E A D V I S E DPrices for 5 Passengers and over plus 3rd bed Adult & Child rates available upon request.uDec 23, 2013 MON Departure - Revised Tour: 5 nights Jerusalem, 2 nights Galilee, 2 nightsHaifa, 2 nights Tel Aviv* Apr 27, 2014 Departure- Some sightseeing revisions due to Holiday.DISCOVER THE HOLY LAND BY PRIVATE CARISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 51


TierraSantaTIERRA SANTASalidas los Domingos9 Dias n 7 NochesTour Incluye:• Director Pr<strong>of</strong>esional• 7 Noches en el hotel de su preferencia• 5 días de excursión en autobús de lujo conguia de habla hispana• 2 cenas en Galilee/Tiberiades• Desayuno Buffet diario (plan de comidasopcional disponible)• Traslados de Llegada y Salida(D) DesayunoEntrada a la Capilla En BelenITINERARIODomingo: SalidaSalida de USA en su vuelo a Israel.Lunes: Tel AvivBienvenidos a Israel y a Tierra Santa!Llegada al aeropuerto Ben Gurion.Asistencia y traslado a Tel Aviv, en el MarMediterraneo, para pasar la noche.Martes: Tel Aviv / GalileaHoy empezamos nuestro recorrido conuna breve visita a la ciudad de Tel Aviv-Cupula de la Roca y el Muro de Los LamentosSRAM, se une con otros reconocidos operadores de paquetes turísticos, paraIbrindarles la oportunidad de “hacer su sueño una realidad,” al llevarle en esterecorrido espiritual a Tierra Santa, donde podrá visitar los lugares de los cuales hemosleido en la Sagrada Biblia, caminando al caminar por los lugares que EL caminó,rezar en los lugares en los cuales EL predicó, una completa paz y tranquilidadinterna. No hay otro lugar como la Tierra Santa para revivir los eventos de la vidade Jesús, y poder experimentar en esta visita a los lugares santos de Israel, cómocuerpo y alma se unen en un solo ser con Dios, cambiando nuestra vida para siempre.Jaffa para luego seguir por la via costerahasta la ciudad de Caesarea; visitaremosel Teatro Romano, el Acueducto y lafortaleza de los Cruzados. Proseguimosa Haifa para una visita panorámicaincluyendo el Templo Bahai, los bellísimosJardines Persas, y el Santuario StellaMaris. Continuamos hacia Acre, ciudadfortificada de los Cruzados y donde aúnse aprecian murallas y fortificacionesmedievales del siglo XII. En la tardeHoteles:Ciudad Noches Primera Superior Semi Lujo LujoTel Aviv 1 Metropolitan/Grand Metropolitan/Mercure Crown Plaza /Dan Pan Carlton/SheratonBeachGalilea 1 Kibbutz Kfar Giladi Kibbutz Kfar Giladi Kibbutz Kfar Giladi Kibbutz Kfar Giladi(Hab.Lujo) (Hab.Lujo) (Hab.Boutique) (Hab.Boutique)Tiberiades 1 Royal Plaza/Golan/ Mineral/Leonardo Club/ Galei Kinereth/Scot Galei Kinereth/ScotLeonardo InnRonJerusalen 4 Gate/Rimonim Grand Court/Leonardo Crowne Plaza (DLX David Citadel/habitación )/Dan Pan MamilaNota: Hoteles en Galilea podrian ser substituidos por hoteles en Tiberiades y durante los periodos de alta demanda prodran ser substituidospor hoteles en Nazareth o Nahariya.52 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


seguimos hacia Galilea. Cena y alojamiento en elHotel Kibutz en Galilea. (D.C.)Miércoles: TiberiadesHoy visitamos el Monte de las Bienaventuranzas,escenario del Sermón de la Montaña. Continuamoscon una visita a Tabgha, donde tuvo lugar el milagro dela Multiplicación de los Panes y los Peces. Se prosiguehacia Cafarnaúm donde visitaremos las ruinas de unaantigua Sinagoga del Segundo siglo y la casa de SanPedro. Se continua bordeando el Mar de Galileahacia Tiberias y por la tarde proseguimos vía Caná deGalilea hacia Nazareth para visitar la Iglesia de laAnunciación, la carpintería de San José y la Fuente dela Virgen. Cena y alojamiento en Tiberiades. (D.C.)Jueves: JerusalénViaje a través del Valle del Jordán hasta la antiguaciudad de Beit Shean. Visita a sus famosasLugar de Nacimiento de Jesus Inglesia de la Natividadexcavaciones arquelógicas. Continuamosvía Jericó, la ciudad más antigua delmundo. Visitaremos el Monte de las Tentaciones(si la situacion lo permite). Seguimoshacia Jerusalen, la ciudad de oro, parapasar la noche. (D)Viernes: Jerusalén (Ciudad Nueva)Hoy visitaremos la Ciudad Nueva deJerusalén. Salimos para el Museo de Israeldonde se encuentra el Santuario del Libro yel exhiben los manuscritos del Mar Muertoy la Maqueta que representa la ciudad deJerusalén en los tiempos de Jesús. Visita ala Universidad Hebrea. Continuamos parael Memorial Yad Veshem, un immensocomplejo de museos, archivos, monumentosy esculturas conectadas por un laberinto depasillos. Seguimos hacia Ein Karem, paravisitar los Santuarious de la Visitación deMaría a su Prima Isabel y de San JuanBautista. Por la tarde, viaje hasta Belen.Visita de la Iglesia de la Natividad, la Grutadel Nacimiento y las Capillas de SanJerónimo y San José. Regreso a Jerusaléndonde pasaremos la noche. (D)Ruta de la Inglesia de la Anunciacion en NazaretSábado: Jerusalén(Ciudad Nueva y Antigua)Hoy, nos dirigimos, vía el Monte Scopushacia el muy conocido Monte de losOlivos, desde donde se puede apreciaruna vista completa de la Ciudad SantaAmurallada. A continuación visita al Huertode Getsemaní y a la Basílica de la Agonia.Seguimos a la Ciudad Antigua; visita laExplanada del Templo, la Vía Dolorosa, laIglesia del Santo Sepulcro y el Bazar.Continuamos hacia el Monte Sión, laTumba del Rey David, el Cenáculo (dondese celebró la Ultima Cena), y la Abadiade la Dormición. (D)Domingo: JerusalénDia libre en esta ciudad histórica o visitaopcional de dia entero a Masada y el MarMuerto ($105 por persona). (D)Lunes: RegresoHora de decir adiós a Israel. Traslado aleropuerto para tomar el vuelo de regreso anuestro pais con los imborrables recuerdosde este viaje.TIERRA SANTAPRECIOS POR PERSONA (SERVICIOS DE TIERRA SOLAMENTE)Mar’13 – Feb’14Primera Superior Semi Lujo LujoSalidas Los Domingos Doble Sencilla Doble Sencilla Doble Sencilla Doble SencillaMar 3-17, Mar 31-Jul 14 &Ago 25-Sep 8, Sep 29-Dec 15 &Dec 29-Feb 23, '14 $1,140 $1,659 $1,290 $1,868 $1,575 $2,440 $1,998 $3,297Mar 24 & Sep 22 1420 2009 1570 2218 1945 2920 N/D N/DJul 21-Ago 18 & Dec 22 1200 1734 1360 1953 1675 2580 2198 3547Sep 15 1320 1879 1470 2088 1815 2740 N/D N/DSuplemento para 4 Cenas + 80 80 80 80 210 210 N/D N/D+ Primera noche tan solo alojamiento sin Cena.Niños hasta 18 años en el cuarto de los padres - reduccion sobre el precio de adulto 40%.La secuencia en las visitas durante el tour, hoteles y lugares a visitar, estaran sujectos a cambios acorde a las circunstancias.ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 53


Israel &TurkeyISRAEL & TURKEYFriday Departures15 Days n 14 NightsFeaturing: Tel Aviv, Haifa,Tiberias, Jerusalem, Istanbuland CappadociaTour Includes:• Deluxe Hotels• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional English Speaking Guides• 10 Days <strong>of</strong> Exclusive <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> Touring perItinerary•Arrival and Departure Transfers24 Meals:• 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinnersDeluxe Hotels:City Nights HotelTel Aviv 1 Carlton (ESV)Haifa 1 Dan Carmel (DBV)Tiberias 1 Leonardo Plaza (SV)Jerusalem 5 Inbal (OC)Istanbul 4 Grand HyattCappadocia 2 Argos(ESV) Executive Sea View(DBV) Deluxe Bay View(SV) Sea View(OC) Old City View Room(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerSunset over the Blue Mosque – IstanbulITINERARYFriday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on your flight to IsraelSaturday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transferto your hotel in vibrant Tel Aviv forovernight.Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDepart Tel Aviv. Drive to the fantasticIsraeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Centerchronicling the life <strong>of</strong> the extraordinaryleader and the development <strong>of</strong> the State<strong>of</strong> Israel. Continue to ancient Caesarea;explore the astounding Roman andCrusader ruins including the impressivetheater and aqueduct. Then, visit CaesareaHarbor, with its thrilling, multi-mediapresentation — you’ll see ancient historycome to life! Arrive in Nazareth, thesacred town where Jesus spent part <strong>of</strong>his youth; visit the Church and view Mary’sWell. On to the sparkling port city <strong>of</strong> Haifa;check into your hotel atop Mt. Carmel.This evening, visit a Druze Village —meet these unique Israelis, hear <strong>of</strong> theirtraditions and enjoy a Druze Dinner. (B.D)Monday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrineand the colorful Persian Gardens beforedeparting Haifa. Drive along the coast tospectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend bycable car to see the magnificent underwatergrottoes. Continue through thepicturesque seaside town <strong>of</strong> Nahariya tothe timeless Crusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walkthrough the subterranean city and thebazaars recalling the colorful MiddleAges. Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong> Judaism’sholiest cities, where Kabbalah flourishedduring the golden age; visit the ancientsynagogues and the charming Artists’Quarter. Arrive in Tiberias for a SpecialDinner and overnight. (B.D)Breathtaking Tel Aviv ShorelineTuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemMorning drive to Capernaum; see the ruins<strong>of</strong> the ancient synagogue dating back tothe 5th century. Then, ascend the strategicGolan Heights for an overview <strong>of</strong> the fiercebattles that took place during the 1967 SixDay War and the 1973 Yom Kippur War.On to Katzrin, capital <strong>of</strong> the Golan and tothe monument to the 7th Brigade; see themultimedia presentation, “Kesem Hagolan”for a greater understanding <strong>of</strong> this area.Visit a former Syrian army bunker atKibbutz Kfar Charuv, settled by Americansand Israelis together; view the fertile valleysbelow as you tour the kibbutz and enjoylunch in the communal dining room. <strong>Travel</strong>to Bet Shean, an ancient city from thetime <strong>of</strong> King Saul; see the excavatedremains <strong>of</strong> a Roman city. Continue to“golden” Jerusalem for overnight. (B.L)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Center tosee the brilliant Chagall Windows. Continueto Yad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust.Visit Mount Herzl to pay respects to Israel’smilitary heroes. Drive via the SupremeCourt Building and the Knesset (Parliament)to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book, home <strong>of</strong> theDead Sea Scrolls. Walk through the newIsrael Museum and the Billy Rose SculptureGarden; see the Scale Model <strong>of</strong> ancientJerusalem. Evening: Restaurant Dinnerand Night Tour. (B.D)Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate;walk to the Western Wall, the onlyremaining portion <strong>of</strong> the Second Temple.Witness joyous Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvahceremonies! View the Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock.Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the traditionalTomb <strong>of</strong> King David and the Room <strong>of</strong> theLast Supper. Proceed to the restoredJewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo,the colonnaded main street <strong>of</strong> Byzantine54 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Jerusalem. Visit the Herodian Mansions, a completelyexcavated residential quarter from 2000 years ago, or,walk through the extraordinary Hasmonean Tunnel(tunnel schedule permitting.) Follow the Via Dolorosato the Church <strong>of</strong> the Holy Sepulchre; walk throughthe exotic bazaars with their wondrous aromas. Endthe day with an optional visit to Bethlehem. Evening:“Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show at theCitadel Museum (weather and schedule permitting).(B)Friday: Jerusalem<strong>Travel</strong> via the Judean desert and the shores <strong>of</strong> theDead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada.Ascend by cable car to this last stronghold <strong>of</strong> theZealots in their struggle against the Romans. Visit theexcavations, Herod the Great’s palace, synagogueand bathhouse. Then, opportunity to enjoy an“unsinkable” swim in the buoyant waters <strong>of</strong> the DeadSea. Drive via the Qumran Caves, where the DeadSea Scrolls were found, on your return to Jerusalem.Evening: Traditional Friday Night Dinner. (B.D)Saturday: JerusalemMorning walking tour with your Tour Director includesthe Museum <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem at David’sCitadel, in the Old City. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day atleisure. (B)Sunday: Jerusalem / IstanbulTransfer to the airport for your departure flight. Relaxand enjoy our complimentary entrance to the exclusiveDan VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport. Arrive inIstanbul, meet your driver at the Istanbul AtaturkAirport, and transfer to the hotel. Balance <strong>of</strong> day atleisure. (B)Monday: IstanbulYour tour <strong>of</strong> the Sultanahmet district, the heart <strong>of</strong>old Istanbul, begins at Topkapı Palace, the principleresidence <strong>of</strong> the Ottoman Sultans between the 15thand 19th centuries. Topkapı Palace is now a museumand has unrivalled collections <strong>of</strong> jewelry and imperialtreasures. Walk to the Yerebatan Sarayi (UndergroundCistern), water source for the Byzantine Emperors andthe Ottoman’s Topkapi Palace. Continue to the BlueMosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tilesadorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, itis the only imperial mosque with six minarets. VisitThe Hippodrome, the stadium <strong>of</strong> ancient Byzantium,which held 100,000 spectators, and featured objectsfrom all corners <strong>of</strong> the empire. After lunch, tour theGrand Bazaar, the commercial heart <strong>of</strong> the old cityand its 4,000 shops full <strong>of</strong> treasures. Wander throughthe Bazaar and indulge in some shopping, Ottomanstyle. (B.L)Tuesday: IstanbulVisit the 17th Century Spice Bazaar one <strong>of</strong> Istanbul’smost colorful and bustling attractions.Continue on an unforgettable Cruise alongthe Bosphorus, the majestic strait thatruns through Istanbul, linking Europe andAsia. View the dramatic sights lining theBosphorus’ shores: mosques, a bridge thatfor a time was the world’s longest and themassive Rumeli Hisarı Fortress. View the19th century mansions <strong>of</strong> the Ottomanelite and the Sultan’s fanciful gingerbreadpalaces and hunting lodges. Disembarkand enjoy Lunch at a local restaurant.Continue on an afternoon Jewish HeritageTour, with a visit to Neve Shalom Synagogue,the largest modern synagogue in the citycenter to a strong Jewish community. Then,visit the Jewish Museum, formerly knownas Zülfaris Synagogue which was restoredand remodeled as a museum dedicated tothe traditions and history <strong>of</strong> Turkish Jewry.Enjoy a walking tour in Galata alongstreets full <strong>of</strong> color and energy. (B.L)Wednesday: IstanbulEnjoy a day at leisure to explore Istanbulon your own or take an Optional Day Tripto Ephesus. (B)OPTIONAL EPHESUS DAY TRIP: Transferto the Airport for flight to Izmir. On arrival,drive to the antique city <strong>of</strong> Ephesus, one<strong>of</strong> the worlds’ richest and most rewardingarchaeological sites with impressive ruinsdating from the Classical Greek, Hellenistic,Roman and early Byzantine periods. Visit theHouse <strong>of</strong> Virgin Mary <strong>of</strong> great significanceto the Christian world where she spent herfinal years. Walk along Royal Road a 4thcentury white marble chariot thoroughfarewhose most striking sight is the two-storyLibrary <strong>of</strong> Celsus. Continue to the EphesusTheater, with 25,000 seats and exceptionalacoustics, still in use today for concertsand theatrical performances. Visit theTerrace Houses. Continue to the EphesusMuseum, located near the entrance tothe Basilica <strong>of</strong> St. John in Selcuk to seedisplays <strong>of</strong> the excavations from the ancientcity <strong>of</strong> Ephesus. Transfer to Izmir Airportfor return flight to Istanbul and back toyour hotel. Lunch is included in tour.Rates based on travel date and number<strong>of</strong> passengers, please inquire.Thursday: Istanbul / CappadociaTransfer to the Airport for flight to Kayserifrom where we drive to the land <strong>of</strong> wonders,Cappadocia, whose name means “the land<strong>of</strong> beautiful horses”. The region’s uniquelandscape <strong>of</strong> multicolored pinnacles and lunarrock formations, known as “Fairy Chimneys,”are hollowed out with Byzantine churches,monasteries and entire subterranean “cavetowns.” Visit the Devrent Valley to see theunique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagito see the most interesting mushroomshapedpinnacles. After Lunch, visit theOpen Air Museum in Goreme where theremains <strong>of</strong> rock-cut churches and Christiansettlements date back hundreds <strong>of</strong> years.Check in to the hotel. (B.L)Friday: CappadociaEarly morning Optional Hot Air BalloonTour u . After breakfast a hike through theRose Valley. Stop for lunch near PigeonsValley and continue on to see the KaymakliUnderground City. See the Ortahisarnatural rock castle. This evening, enjoy aspecial Dinner in an atmosphere thatcombines the unique character <strong>of</strong> ancientCappadocia’s stone houses with spectacularviews <strong>of</strong> the area and delicious traditionalTurkish Cuisine. A great treat for your lastevening in Turkey. (B.L.D)uOPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR:In the early morning before sunrise transferto the meeting point for the Hot AirBalloon ride with spectacular views <strong>of</strong> theLand <strong>of</strong> the Fairy Chimneys. After, lightsnacks will be served at the landing site.Return to Hotel. Price per person $220.00Saturday: En RouteTransfer to the Kayseri Airport for yourflight to Istanbul connecting with yourinternational flight. (B)LAND PRICES PER PERSONApr– Oct 2013Friday Departures Twin SingleApr 26 $5015 $7355May 24 5120 7485Jun 14 5280 7810Jul 19 4895 7020Aug 23 4960 7020Sep 27 and Oct 11 5080 7405Prices do not include Air Transportationbetween Israel and Turkey OR Istanbul/Kayseri(Cappadocia)/Istanbul. Please inquire for ourSpecial Air Fares.Tour is guaranteed on a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4passengers. Should the tour fall below 4,alternative tour program will be <strong>of</strong>fered.Tour conditions and services will be subjectto modification.Passport information will be needed prior toleaving USA for permits for the Synagoguevisits in Istanbul; entries to Synagogues aresubject to confirmation.Visa is required for Turkey and can beindividually obtained upon arrival at IstanbulAirport (cost $20 per person – US andCanadian Passports).ISRAEL & TURKEYISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 55


Israel &JordanThursday Departures13 Days n 11 NightsISRAEL & JORDANTour Includes:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Tour Director• Deluxe Hotels• All Sightseeing & Transfers per Itinerary• Permit for entry to Jordan (U.S. Passports)• VIP Assistance and crossing by Exclusive<strong>Isram</strong> Service at Allenby Bridge from Israelto Jordan• Entrance to Dan VIP Lounge at Ben GurionAirport (upon return)21 Meals:• Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast in Israel• Daily Buffet Breakfast in Jordan• Friday Night Dinner in Tel Aviv• Druze Dinner in Haifa• Special Dinner in Tiberias• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv• Restaurant Dinner in Jerusalem• Traditional Friday Night Dinner in Jerusalem• 3 Lunches in Jordan• Dinner in PetraDeluxe Hotels:City Nights HotelTel Aviv 2 Crowne Plaza (E)Haifa 1 Dan Carmel (DB)Tiberias 1 Leonardo Plaza (SV)Jerusalem 5 Inbal (OC)Petra 1 MovenpickAmman 1 Millennium(E) Executive Sea View Room(DB) Deluxe Bay View Room(SV) Sea View Room(OC) Old City View Room(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerITINERARYThursday: En RouteDepart the U.S.A. on flight to Israel.Friday: Tel AvivWelcome to Israel! Arrive Ben GurionAirport; meeting, assistance and transferto your hotel in vibrant Tel Aviv. Tonight:Get Together Dinner. (D)Saturday: Tel AvivMorning walking tour. Remainder <strong>of</strong> theday at leisure to enjoy all <strong>of</strong> the delights<strong>of</strong> this seaside city. Don’t miss Israeli folkdancing on the seaside promenade! Or,visit “Namal Tel Aviv,” a lively area dottedwith yachts and a café-filled boardwalk (B)Sunday: Tel Aviv / HaifaDepart Tel Aviv. Drive to the fantastic IsraeliMuseum at the Yitzhak Rabin Centerchronicling the life <strong>of</strong> the extraordinaryleader and the development <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong>Israel. Continue to ancient Caesarea; explorethe astounding Roman and Crusader ruins,the impressive theater and aqueduct.Then, visit Caesarea Harbor, with itsthrilling, multi-media presentation—you’llsee ancient history come to life! Arrive inNazareth, the sacred town where Jesusspent part <strong>of</strong> his youth; visit the Churchand view Mary’s Well. On to the sparklingport city <strong>of</strong> Haifa; check into your hotelatop Mt. Carmel. This evening, visit aDruze Village where you’ll meet theseunique Israelis, hear <strong>of</strong> their traditions andenjoy a Druze dinner. (B.D.)Monday: Haifa / TiberiasView the golden-domed Bahai Shrine andthe colorful Persian Gardens beforedeparting Haifa. Drive along the coast tospectacular Rosh Hanikra; descend bycable car to see the magnificent underwatergrottoes. Continue through thepicturesque seaside town <strong>of</strong> Nahariya tothe timeless Crusader city <strong>of</strong> Acre; walkthrough the subterranean city and thebazaars recalling the colorful MiddleAges. Then, to Safed, one <strong>of</strong> Judaism’sPetra, Jordanholiest cities, where Kabbalah flourishedduring the golden age; visit the ancientsynagogues and the charming Artists’Quarter. Arrive in Tiberias for a SpecialDinner and overnight. (B.D.)Tuesday: Tiberias / JerusalemMorning drive to Capernaum; see the ruins<strong>of</strong> the ancient synagogue dating back tothe 5th century. Then, ascend the strategicGolan Heights for an overview <strong>of</strong> thefierce battles that took place during the1967 Six Day War and the 1973 Yom KippurWar. On to Katzrin, capital <strong>of</strong> the Golanand to the monument <strong>of</strong> the 7th Brigade;see the multimedia presentation, “KesemHagolan” for a greater understanding <strong>of</strong>this area. Visit a former Syrian army bunkerat Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settled byAmericans and Israelis together; view thefertile valleys below as you tour thekibbutz and enjoy lunch in the communaldining room. <strong>Travel</strong> to Bet Shean, anancient city from the time <strong>of</strong> King Saul; seethe excavated remains <strong>of</strong> a Roman city.Continue to “golden” Jerusalem forovernight. (B.L.)Wednesday: JerusalemDrive to the Hadassah Medical Center tosee the brilliant Chagall Windows. On to YadVashem, memorial to the Holocaust; visitthe Museum, Children’s Pavilion and walkalong the Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous. Then,to Mount Herzl to pay respects to Israel’smilitary heroes. Drive via the SupremeCourt Building and the Knesset (Parliament)to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book, home <strong>of</strong> theDead Sea Scrolls. Time to walk through thenew Israel Museum and the Billy RoseSculpture Garden; see the Scale Model <strong>of</strong>ancient Jerusalem. Evening: RestaurantDinner and Night Tour. (B.D.)Thursday: JerusalemEnter the Old City from the Dung Gate;walk to the Western Wall, the only remaining56 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


portion <strong>of</strong> the Second Temple. Witness joyous BarMitzvah or Bat Mitzvah ceremonies! View the Dome <strong>of</strong>the Rock. Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the traditionalTomb <strong>of</strong> King David and the Room <strong>of</strong> the Last Supper.Proceed to the restored Jewish Quarter; walk alongthe Cardo, the colonnaded main street <strong>of</strong> ByzantineJerusalem. Visit the Herodian Mansions, a completelyexcavated residential quarter from 2000 years ago, or,walk through the extraordinary Hasmonean Tunnel(tunnel schedule permitting.) Follow the Via Dolorosato the Church <strong>of</strong> the Holy Sepulchre; walk through theexotic bazaars with their wondrous aromas. End the daywith an optional visit to Bethlehem. Evening: “NightSpectacular” Sound & Light Show at the CitadelMuseum (weather and schedule permitting). (B)Friday: Jerusalem<strong>Travel</strong> via the Judean desert and the shores <strong>of</strong> the DeadSea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada. Ascend bycable car to this last stronghold <strong>of</strong> the Zealots in theirstruggle against the Romans. Visit the excavations,Herod the Great’s palace, synagogue and bathhouse.Then, opportunity to enjoy an “unsinkable” swim in thebuoyant waters <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea. Drive via the QumranCaves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, onyour return to Jerusalem. Evening: Traditional FridayNight Dinner. (B.D.)Saturday: JerusalemMorning walking tour with your Tour Director includesthe Museum <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem at David’sCitadel in the Old City. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure.Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)Sunday: Jerusalem / PetraMorning transfer from your hotel in Jerusalem to theAllenby/King Hussein Bridge. Our representative meetsyour vehicle at the Terminal Building on the Israeli Side<strong>of</strong> the Border and will attend to all required proceduresat this crossing and escorts you to the awaiting vehicleto begin your tour <strong>of</strong> Jordan; an Exclusive <strong>Isram</strong> service(no waiting for shuttle buses!). Meet your Jordanianguide and begin your drive through the dramaticdesert scenery <strong>of</strong> the Kings Highway. First stop is theByzantine Church <strong>of</strong> Mt. Nebo where Moses viewedthe Promised Land. Enjoy the breathtaking view <strong>of</strong> theJordan Valley and the Dead Sea where, in March 2000,Pope Paul II planted an olive tree as a symbol for peace.Then proceed to Madaba, Byzantine Center <strong>of</strong> mastermosaics; see the oldest surviving mosaic map <strong>of</strong> theHolyland. After lunch, visit the dramatic crusader castle<strong>of</strong> Kerak, a maze <strong>of</strong> stone vaulted halls and endlesspassageways. Arrive in Petra, built by the Nabateans over2000 years ago. Dinner and overnight in Petra. (B.L.D.)Monday: Petra / AmmanA most unforgettable day! Your guide will take you ona tour into the 'hidden' city <strong>of</strong> Petra. UNESCO hasdescribed it as 'one <strong>of</strong> the most precious culturalproperties <strong>of</strong> man's cultural heritage.' Start the visit witha horse ride, or if you chose, an exhilarating walk fromthe main gate <strong>of</strong> Petra to the entrance <strong>of</strong> theold city. Continue by foot to visit the rose-redcity <strong>of</strong> Petra – City <strong>of</strong> the Edomites and laterthe Nabateans who carved a breathtakingempire out <strong>of</strong> the solid mountain rock hiddenby a canyon. You will visit the Treasury madefamous in the movie ‘Indiana Jones’; see theTheatre Tombs, Hall <strong>of</strong> Justice, Palaces andTemples. After lunch, depart Petra and drivenorth to Amman. Check in to your hotel forovernight. (B.L.)Tuesday: Amman / Jerash / Ajloun /Airport (Ben Gurion)Begin with a tour <strong>of</strong> Amman, the capital <strong>of</strong>Jordan known as Rabbath Ammon andPhiladelphia in Biblical times. See the RomanTheatre and the Citadel containing theremains <strong>of</strong> the massive Temple <strong>of</strong> Hercules.Then, travel north to the city <strong>of</strong> Jerash, the“Pompeii <strong>of</strong> the East” which is perhaps, thebest preserved <strong>of</strong> the provincial RomanBoats moored in Tiberiastowns. Known as the city <strong>of</strong> a 1,000 Pillars, itshistorical monuments are more than 5,000years old. Around its colonnaded main street,see the Cardo, South Theatre, Temple <strong>of</strong> Zeus,Hadrian’s Arch, the Artemis Temple and theNymphaeum. The city’s 14 churches datefrom Byzantine time and are filled with finemosaics. On to Ajloun and the Arab Castlefrom where the forces <strong>of</strong> Salahedin (Saladin)launched their campaigns against the Crusader.Enjoy a late afternoon lunch beforecontinuing to the border between Jordanand Israel – Sheikh Hussein. Cross to Israeland transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for yourlate evening flight; enjoy our complimentaryentrance to the exclusive Dan VIP lounge atBen Gurion Airport. (B.L.) (Passengersextending in Israel may be transferred toJerusalem or Tel Aviv at a separate charge)Wednesday: U.S.A.Morning arrival in the USA.LAND PRICES PER PERSONApr ‘13 –Apr ‘14Thursday Departures Twin Single2013Apr 25, May 2, May 9t, May 16, May 23 $4635 $6155May 30 thru Jun 27 4790 6465Jul 4 & Jul 11 4535 5955Jul 18 & Jul 25 4595 6060Aug 1 thru Aug 15 4685 6230Aug 22 4595 6060Sep 26 thru Oct 24 4660 6200Oct 31 4785 6445Nov 7 4710 6295Nov 14 4610 6100Nov 21 4540 5960Nov 28 4465 5810Dec 12 4605 6085Dec 19 4835 6545Dec 26 4455 57852014Jan 2 & Jan 16 4425 5725Feb 13 4475 5825Feb 27 thru Apr 3 4615 6110Apr 24 4655 6190May 1t TBA TBATour is guaranteed on a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers,you’ll be <strong>of</strong>fered the option <strong>of</strong> touring by Share-a-car in Israel at a supplement <strong>of</strong> $475 per person(3 persons minimum).t Revised touring in Israel due to holiday. For 3rd person in room rates, please inquire.Jordan entry permit is included (US Passports) provided tour is booked minimum 3 weeksprior to departure. If less than 3 weeks, you will be responsible to obtain your own visa fromthe Jordanian Embassy prior to your departure from the USA.Border Crossing Fees are not included and must be paid locally (approximately $65 per personat time <strong>of</strong> printing)ISRAEL & JORDANISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 57


EXPLORING JORDAN BY PRIVATE CARExploringJordanbyPrivate CarDaily Departures(From Israel)Packages Include:• Deluxe Hotels• Sightseeing by Private Car/Minivanwith Driver/Escort• Local Guides where Indicated per Itinerary• Transfers as Indicated on Itinerary• Entrance Fees to sites in JordanMeals:• Buffet Breakfast Daily, Lunch & Dinnersas specifiedHotels:AmmanPetraNew MillenniumMovenpick(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerPetra – Carved TombsVIP Services Available at Allenby Bridge(see page 60)Tour ATour B#1A1P3 Days/2 Nights (1 night Amman, 1 night Petra)Enter: Allenby-King Hussein BridgeExit: Allenby-King Hussein Bridge s or Arava Crossing* (Eilat)Day 1: AmmanMorning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge. Enter the HashemiteKingdom <strong>of</strong> Jordan. Meet your driver and continue to Ajloun to see Saladin’s magnificentmountain top castle. On to Jerash, known as the “Pompeii <strong>of</strong> the East,” one <strong>of</strong> the world’sbest-preserved Greco-Roman cities. Your local guide will escort you on a private tour <strong>of</strong>the Temples <strong>of</strong> Artemis and Zeus, the Roman Forum, Hadrian’s Arch, the massive Theatreand the mile-long Street <strong>of</strong> Columns. After lunch, continue with your driver to Amman,the modern and ancient capital <strong>of</strong> Jordan; enjoy a panoramic city tour before checkinginto your hotel. Tonight, Dinner “Middle-Eastern style.” Overnight in Amman. (L.D.)Day 2: PetraAfter breakfast, depart Amman and drive south along the Desert Road to Petra, built bythe Nabateans over 2000 years ago. This is one <strong>of</strong> the world’s most extraordinary travelexperiences! Your local guide will take you on an unforgettable trip into the “rose red” city(by horseback and foot) begins at the awesome “Siq,” a winding canyon road. At theend <strong>of</strong> the passage you’ll see Petra’s most impressive monument — the Treasury —carved out <strong>of</strong> the solid rock from the side <strong>of</strong> the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’lldiscover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and waterchannels. Lunch is included in Petra. Dinner and overnight in Petra. (B.L.D.)Day 3: IsraelAfter breakfast transfer from your hotel in Petra to the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge s orto the Arava Crossing (Eilat)* for re-entry to Israel. (B.)s Transfer Allenby Bridge to Jerusalem: Add $195 per car (1-5 people)* Passengers exiting Jordan at the Arava Crossing (Eilat): Add $110 per car (1-4 people— may be a shared transfer) applies and includes transfer to hotels in Eilat or to theEilat Airport. An optional Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum may be arranged on Day 3 beforereturn to Eilat (see page 60 for price).#2A1P4 Days/3 Nights (2 nights Amman, 1 night Petra)Enter: Allenby-King Hussein BridgeExit: Allenby-King Hussein BridgeDay 1: AmmanMorning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge; enter the HashemiteKingdom <strong>of</strong> Jordan. Meet your driver and continue to Ajloun to see Saladin’s magnificentMountaintop castle. On to Jerash, known as the “Pompeii <strong>of</strong> the East,” one <strong>of</strong> the world’sbest-preserved Greco-Roman cities. Your local guide will escort your on a private tour <strong>of</strong>the Temple <strong>of</strong> Artemis and, the Roman Forum, Hadrian’s Arch, the massive Theatre andthe mile-long Street <strong>of</strong> Columns. After lunch, continue with your driver to Amman, themodern and ancient capital <strong>of</strong> Jordan; enjoy a panoramic city tour before checking intoyour hotel. Tonight, Dinner “Middle-Eastern style.” (L.D.)Day 2: Amman / PetraDepart with your driver to Mt. Nebo, where tradition says Moses climbed to see thePromised Land, and where he is presumed buried. Continue to Madaba to see the Church<strong>of</strong> St. George with its vivid 6th century Byzantine map created <strong>of</strong> mosaic tiles depictingJerusalem and other holy sites. After lunch, drive via Wadi Mujib, a precipitous canyon,to Kerak Castle, with its maze <strong>of</strong> stone vaulted halls and endless passageways, from thetime <strong>of</strong> the Crusaders. Arrive at the hotel in Petra for dinner and overnight. (B.L.D.)Day 3: Petra / AmmanA most unforgettable day in Petra! Your local guide will take you on a private tour into the“rose red” city (by horseback and foot) beginning at the awesome “Siq,” a windingcanyon road. At the end <strong>of</strong> the passage you’ll see Petra’s most impressive monument —the Treasury — carved out <strong>of</strong> the solid rock from the side <strong>of</strong> the mountain. Beyond theTreasury, you’ll discover soaring temples; elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambersand water channels. After lunch, return to Amman for overnight. (B.L.)Day 4: IsraelMorning departure from Amman to the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge for re-entry intoIsrael. Upon your re-entry into Israel, you will be transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. (B.)58 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Tour C#1A2PE4 Days/3 Nights(1 night Amman, 2 nights Petra)Enter: Allenby-King Hussein Bridge Exit: Arava Crossing (Eilat)Day 1: AmmanMorning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allenby King Hussein Bridge;enter the Hashemite Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Jordan. Meet your driver and continue toAjloun to see Saladin’s magnificent mountaintop castle. On to Jerash,known as the “Pompeii <strong>of</strong> the East,” one <strong>of</strong> the world’s best-preservedGreco-Roman cities. Your Local guide will escort you on a private tour <strong>of</strong>the Temples <strong>of</strong> Artemis and Zeus, the Roman Forum, Hadrian’s Arch, themassive Theatre and mile-long Street <strong>of</strong> Columns. After lunch, continuewith your driver to Amman, the modern and ancient capital <strong>of</strong> Jordan;enjoy a panoramic city tour before checking into your hotel. Tonight,Dinner “Middle Eastern Style.” (L.D.)Day 2: Petra<strong>Travel</strong> with your driver along the King Highway as it winds its way south.Stop at the most revered site in Biblical Jordan: Mount Nebo, whereMoses viewed the Promised Land; enjoy a breathtaking view <strong>of</strong> theJordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Continue to Madaba Byzantine center <strong>of</strong>master mosaics, where you will see the oldest surviving mosaic map <strong>of</strong> theHoly Land. Then, after lunch, continue to Kerak, where you will see one <strong>of</strong>Jordan’s many castles dating back to the time <strong>of</strong> the crusaders. On toPetra. Dinner and overnight in Petra. (B.L.D.)Day 3: PetraA most unforgettable day in Petra, your local guide will take you on aprivate tour into the “rose red” city (by horseback and foot) begins at theawesome “Siq,” a winding canyon road. At the end <strong>of</strong> the passage you’llsee Petra’s most impressive monument — the Treasury, beyond theTreasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre,burial chambers and water channels. Lunch is included on today’s tour.Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Petra. (B.L.D.)Day 4: Israel (Eilat)After breakfast, transfer to the Arava border crossing for your re-entry toIsrael (Eilat). Upon your re-entry into Israel you will be met and transferredto your hotel in Eilat or to Eilat Airport (this may be a shared transfer).An optional Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum may be arranged on this day beforeyour arrival at the Arava border (see page 60 for price). (B.)Tour D#1PE-A1 Night (Petra)Enter: Allenby-King Hussein BridgeExit: Arava Crossing (Eilat)Day 1: PetraMorning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge.Enter the Hashemite Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Jordan. Meet your driver and continueto Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land; enjoy thebreathtaking view <strong>of</strong> the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. On to Madaba,to see the oldest surviving mosaic map <strong>of</strong> the Holy Land. Then, after lunch,see the dramatic Crusader castle <strong>of</strong> Kerak. Arrive in Petra, built by theNabateans over 2,000 years ago. Dinner and overnight in Petra. (L.D.)Day 2: Petra / Israel (Eilat)A most Unforgettable day in Petra! Your local guide will take you on aprivate tour into the “rose-red” city (by horseback and foot), which beginsat the “Siq,” a winding canyon road. At the end <strong>of</strong> the passage you’ll seePetra’s most beautiful monument — the Treasury — carved out <strong>of</strong> thesolid rock from the side <strong>of</strong> the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’lldiscover soaring temples; elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burialchambers and water channels. After lunch in Petra, transfer to theArava border crossing; enjoy the breathtaking scenery en route.Upon your re-entry to Israel you will met and transferred toEilat hotel or Airport (this may be a shared transfer). (B.L.)Note: Flights departing Eilat on Tour D should be after 7:30pm.Tour E#E1P1 Night (Petra)Enter: Arava Crossing (Eilat)Exit: Arava Crossing (Eilat)Day 1: PetraTransfer from your Eilat Hotel or Airport to the Arava Border Crossing.Enter the Hashemite Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Jordan. Meet your driver and continueto Petra, built by the Nabateans 2,000 years ago; you will see breathtakingscenery en route. Your local guide will take you on a private tour into the“rose red” city (by horseback and foot) begins at the awesome “Siq,” awinding canyon road. At the end <strong>of</strong> the passage you’ll see Petra’s mostimpressive monument — the Treasury — carved out <strong>of</strong> the solid rock fromthe side <strong>of</strong> the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaringtemples; elaborate royal tombs, a theater, burial chambers and waterchannels. Lunch is in Petra. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Petra. (L.D.)Day 2: Petra / Israel (Eilat)Morning departure from Petra to the Arava border crossing. Upon yourre-entry into Israel (Eilat), you’ll be met and transferred to the Eilat hotelor Airport (this may be a shared transfer). An optional Jeep tour to WadiRum may be arranged on this day before your arrival to the Arava border(see page 60 for price). (B.)Tour F#2P3 Days / 2 Nights (Petra)Enter: Allenby Bridge or Amman Airport (or Aqaba Port)Exit: Allenby–King Hussein Bridge or Amman Airport (or Arava, Eilat)Day 1: PetraArrive at Amman Airport or at the Jordanian side <strong>of</strong> the Allenby Bridgeknown as the King Hussein Bridge in Jordan (transfer from Jerusalemto Allenby Bridge is NOT INCLUDED*). Enter the Hashemite Kingdom<strong>of</strong> Jordan and meet your driver. Continue to Petra, built by theNabateans over 2000 years ago. Dinner and overnight in Petra. (D)Day 2: PetraToday, a most unforgettable day in the “hidden” city <strong>of</strong> Petra. Your localguide will take you on a tour into the “rose red” city (by horseback andfoot) beginning at the “Siq,” a winding canyon road. At the end <strong>of</strong> thepassage you’ll see Petra’s most impressive monument, the Treasury,carved out <strong>of</strong> solid rock from the side <strong>of</strong> the mountain. Beyond theTreasury (made famous in the movie “Indiana Jones”), you’ll discoversoaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, shrines, palaces, and even atheater. After lunch, walk/ride back to the entrance <strong>of</strong> the site and on toyour hotel. Balance <strong>of</strong> the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoydinner at the “Petra Kitchen” including Jordanian cooking lessons.A unique experience! Overnight in Petra. (B.L.D)Day 3: Petra / Wadi Rum – En RouteDepart to Wadi Rum for a jeep tour in the area that so inspired T.E.Lawrence (Lawrence <strong>of</strong> Arabia). This enchanting desert is almost surrealwith its distinctive beauty. Cross red sand dunes and explore thebeautifully eroded pillars <strong>of</strong> sandstone rock known as “The Seven Pillars”.Enjoy lunch in an authentic Bedouin Tent! Daylight time permitting, driveon to Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land, and wherehe is presumed buried. (Mt. Nebo will be visited on Day 1 en route toPetra for those arriving early in the day). In the late afternoon, proceedto the airport in Amman (evening departures only) or to the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge for re-entry into Israel* (Israel re-entry from Bridge notvalid Fri or Sat). (B.L)Optional Exit at Arava (Eilat) can be arranged on Day 3 (without visit toMt. Nebo). Add $110 per car (Up to 4 persons) for transfer Arava to EilatHotels or Eilat Airport (may be a shared transfer).*Entering or Exiting Allenby (King Hussein) Bridge: Private CarTransfer from Jerusalem to or from the Bridge, add $195 percar (Up to 6 persons).EXPLORING JORDAN BY PRIVATE CARISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 59


EXPLORING JORDAN BY PRIVATE CAREXPLORING JORDAN BY PRIVATE CAR: LAND PRICES PER PERSONJan-Dec ‘134 seat Car 7 seat Minivan SingleNo. <strong>of</strong> Passengers in Vehicle 2 3 4–5 ** Supp.Tour A – Daily ArrivalsJan 1-3; Feb 20-Mar 19; May 10-30; Aug 31-Sep 11; Sep 13; Sep 15-29 $1135 $1050 $1010 $245Jan 4-Feb 19 1065 980 940 200Mar 20-May 9; Sep 30-Oct 12; Oct 14; Oct 16-30; Nov 15-29 1160 1070 1030 265May 31-Aug 30; Nov 30-Dec 22 1095 1015 975 205Oct 31-Nov 14; Dec 23-Jan 3, 2014 * 1180 1090 1055 285Tour B - Daily ArrivalsJan 1-3; Mar 1-19; May 10-30; Aug 31-Sep 10; Sep 12-13; Sep 15-29 1415 1280 1230 315Jan 4-Feb 19 1340 1205 1160 270Feb 20-28; May 31-Aug 30; Nov 30-Dec 22 1380 1245 1195 290Mar 20-May 9; Sep 30-Oct 11; Oct 13-14; Oct 16-30; Nov 15-29 1435 1300 1250 340Oct 31-Nov 14; Dec 23-Jan 3, 2014 * 1455 1320 1270 360Tour C - Daily ArrivalsJan 1-2; Mar 1-18; May 10-29; Aug 31-Sep 10; Sep 12-13; Sep 15-28; Dec 22 1485 1390 1355 365Jan 3; Feb 19-28; May 30; Aug 30; Nov 29 1450 1360 1325 365Jan 4-Feb 18 1360 1275 1240 275Mar 19-May 9; Sep 29-Oct 14; Oct 16-29; Nov 14-28 1525 1435 1400 405May 31-Aug 29 1395 1305 1265 275Oct 30-Nov 13; Dec 23-Jan 3, 2014 * 1565 1475 1435 435Nov 30-Dec 21 1415 1325 1290 290Tour D - Daily ArrivalsJan 1-4; Mar 1-20; May 11-31; Sep 1-12; Sep 15-30 995 885 835 140Jan 5-Feb 20 925 820 770 95Feb 21-28 970 865 815 140Mar 21-May 10; Oct 1-14; Oct 16-31 1015 905 855 160Jun 1-Aug 31; Dec 1-23 960 855 800 95Nov 1-15; Dec 24-Jan 3, 2014 * 1035 925 875 170Nov 16-30 1010 900 850 145Tour E - Daily ArrivalsJan 1-4; Feb 21-Mar 20; May 11-31; Sep 1-12; Sep 15-30 855 780 740 140Jan 5-Feb 20 790 720 680 95Mar 21-May 10; Oct 1-31; Nov 16-30 875 805 765 165Jun 1-Aug 31 810 740 700 95Nov 1-15; Dec 24-Jan 3, 2014 * 895 825 785 175Dec 1-23 825 750 710 105Tour F - Daily Arrivals (not valid for Wed/Thu Arrivals when exiting Allenby Bridge)Jan 1-3; Mar 20; May 10; Sep 30; Nov 16-29 1070 1045 1020 305Jan 4; Feb 20; May 31; Aug 31; Dec 1-Dec 22 970 950 925 235Jan 5-Feb 19 895 875 860 195Feb 21-28; Nov 30 1020 995 975 260Mar 1-19; May 11-30;Sep 1-11; Sep 12 (exiting Amman Airport ONLY); &Sep 13; Sep 14 (entering Amman Airport ONLY); Sep 15-29 1035 1015 990 285Mar 21-May 9; Oct 1-12; Oct 13 (exiting Amman Airport or Arava ONLY); &Oct 14; Oct 15 (entering Amman Airport or Arava ONLY); Oct 16-Oct 30 1080 1060 1035 325Jun 1-Aug 30 950 925 900 195Oct 31-Nov 15; Dec 23-Jan 3, 2014* 1120 1095 1075 350*For stays in Petra on Dec 31; 2013 add $215 per person for New Year's Mandatory Gala DinnerYom Kippur, Sep 24: all crossings between Israel/Jordan closed . Eid al Adha Holiday (Jordanian Holiday), Oct 15: Allenby/King Hussein Bridge closed .IMPORTANT VISA INFORMATION FOR JORDAN:ALLENBY CROSSING: TOURS A, B, C & F (entering Allenby): <strong>Isram</strong> will arrange for a Jordan entry permit to cross Allenby Bridge at a fee <strong>of</strong> $50 per personprovided tour is booked minimum 3 weeks in advance (U.S. Passports). If your reservation is placed less than 3 weeks prior; you will be responsible to obtainyour own visa from the Jordanian Embassy in USA prior to your departure.TOUR D: You are responsible to obtain your own visa from the Jordanian Embassy in USA prior to your departure.Failure to secure a visa in advance <strong>of</strong> arrival will result in the inability to cross the border and all tour fees will be forfeited.TOUR E: Visas will be issued locally.**ALL TOURS: With four or more passengers traveling together, a PRIVATE GUIDE will be provided throughout the tour.Border Crossing Fees are NOT included and must be paid locally for all tours (approximately $55-$80 per person)OPTIONAL JEEP TOUR OF WADI RUM (available en route from Petra when exiting at the Arava Border, near Eilat):Per Person $110; Single <strong>Travel</strong>er $180 (includes Bedouin Tent Lunch…see Wadi Rum Description, Tour F, Day 3 on Page 59)60 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


TheWonders<strong>of</strong> JordanAn ISRAMWORLDExclusive!3 Days n 2 NightsSunday Departures(from Israel)Tour Includes:• Deluxe Hotels• Sightseeing by Car/Microbus/Motorcoach• <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> English Speaking guide throughout• 6 Meals: Buffet Breakfast, 3 Lunches &1 Dinner• Transfer Jerusalem/Allenby Bridge• VIP Assistance and Crossing by exclusive<strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> Services at the Allenby Bridge(Israel to Jordan)• Transfer from Sheikh Hussein to Ben GurionAirport• Entry Permit for Jordan (U.S. Passports)• All Entrance Fees to Sites Visited• Horse Ride in PetraDeluxe Hotels:City Nights HotelPetra 1 MovenpickAmman 1 New Millenium(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerStairway to the Monastery, PetraJoin our regularly scheduled, limited size group tour to Jordan from Israel — itwill be a fascinating discovery. You don’t have to be subjected to uncomfortablemulti-language, no-frills, mega bus tours…..you can enjoy Jordan with all <strong>of</strong> thequality, service and style <strong>of</strong> ISRAMWORLD. Weekly departures every Sunday –all year round – including VIP transfers from Israel to Jordan at the Allenby Bridge.It’s the best all inclusive, comprehensive tour <strong>of</strong> Jordan available!ITINERARYSunday: Jerusalem / PetraMorning transfer from your hotel inJerusalem to the Allenby/King HusseinBridge. Our representative will meet youand assist with all passport and crossingformalities. Your transfer across the AllenbyBridge is by Exclusive ISRAMWORLD services(no waiting for shuttle buses!). Meet yourJordanian guide and begin your drivethrough the dramatic desert scenery <strong>of</strong> theKings Highway. First stop is the ByzantineChurch <strong>of</strong> Mt. Nebo where Moses viewed thePromised Land. Then, proceed to Madaba;see the oldest surviving mosaic map <strong>of</strong> theHolyland. After lunch, visit the crusadercastle <strong>of</strong> Kerak. Arrive in Petra, built by theNabateans over 2000 years ago. for Dinnerand overnight. (L.D.)Monday: Petra /AmmanA most unforgettable day! Your guide willtake you on a tour into the “hidden” city <strong>of</strong>Petra. Start the visit with a horse ride, or, ifyou chose, an exhilarating walk from the maingate <strong>of</strong> Petra to the entrance <strong>of</strong> the OldCity. Continue by foot to visit the rose-red city<strong>of</strong> Petra — city <strong>of</strong> the Edomites and later theNabateans. Visit the Treasury, made famousin the movie “Indiana Jones.” After lunch,depart Petra and drive north to Amman forovernight; check in to your hotel. (B.L.)Tuesday: Amman / Jerash /Ajloun /Airport (Ben Gurion)Begin with a tour <strong>of</strong> Amman, the capital<strong>of</strong> Jordan known as Rabbath Ammonand Philadelphia in Biblical times. Seethe Roman Theatre and the Citadelcontaining the remains <strong>of</strong> the massiveTemple <strong>of</strong> Hercules. Then, travel northto the city <strong>of</strong> Jerash, the “Pompeii <strong>of</strong>the East” which is perhaps, the bestpreserved <strong>of</strong> the provincial Roman towns.Known as the city <strong>of</strong> a 1,000 Pillars, itshistorical monuments are more than5,000 years old. Around its colonnadedmain street, see the Cardo, SouthTheatre, Temple <strong>of</strong> Zeus, Hadrian’sArch, the Artemis Temple and theNymphaeum. The city’s 14 churchesdate from Byzantine time and are filledwith fine mosaics. On to Ajloun and theArab Castle from where the forces <strong>of</strong>Salahedin (Saladin) launched theircampaigns against the Crusader. Enjoya late afternoon lunch before continuingto the border between Jordan andIsrael – Sheikh Hussein. Cross to Israeland transfer to Ben Gurion Airport foryour late evening flight. (B.L.)(Passengers extending in Israel may betransferred to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv ata separate charge)WONDERS OF JORDANRoman Amphitheatre in Jerash, JordanLAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSON*Jan – Dec ‘13Sunday Arrivals Twin SingleJan 6 thru Feb 17 $1295 $1495Feb 24 thru May26, Sep 1 thru Oct 6 &Oct 20 thru Nov 24, Dec 29 1390 1655Jun 2 thru Aug 25, Dec 1 thru Dec 22,’13, Jan 5,’14 1335 1530* Tour is guaranteed on minimum <strong>of</strong> 2 passengers with English-speaking Guide throughout.Oct 15: King Hussein/Allenby Bridge closed (Jordanian Holiday).Jordan entry permit included provided tour is booked minimum three (3) weeks in advance(U.S. Passports). If your reservation is placed less than 3 weeks prior, you will be responsibleto obtain your own visa from the Jordanian Embassy prior to your departure from the USA.Border Crossing Fees are not included and must be paid locally (approximately $65 perperson at time <strong>of</strong> printing).ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 61


YOU DESERVE EXTRA PERSONAL ATTENTION!With VIP ClubServices—Arrive& Depart Israelin style andcomfort.“Your representative met me at the plane and whisked me away.I didn’t have to do anything. I hardly knew I was at an airport!It was such a pleasure. Thank you so much for this wonderful service”VIP CLUB SERVICES … The only way to go!At Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv …Arriving Guests –VIP Club Service*: $145 (1-4 Guests)Our special representative welcomes you upon exiting the sleeve <strong>of</strong> the aircraft and transports you in a private vehicleto Passport Control. You will then be escorted to the baggage claim area and to your awaiting vehicle.Departing Guests – VIP Club Service*: $145 (1-4 Guests)Our special representative coordinates your arrival at the Airport with your <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> Driver and meets you at theentrance <strong>of</strong> the Terminal Building. After a swift and speedy procedure through Security, Baggage and Passport Control,you are escorted to the Gate for boarding. Passengers who are entitled to the use <strong>of</strong> Airline Lounges will be escortedto the lounge and at boarding time, will be escorted to the Gate.* Now available at Eilat Airport – Please inquire!Departing Guests – Gold Club Service: $330 (1 Guest); $515 (2 Guests)Our special representative coordinates your arrival at Ben Gurion Airport and escorts you to the Arbel Lounge inTerminal 3. Relax in the lounge with light refreshments while we take care <strong>of</strong> all airport procedures….Security check,luggage check in and Passport Control. At time <strong>of</strong> boarding, you will be escorted to the departure gate.At Allenby Bridge Crossing (King Hussein) between Israel & Jordan*…Guests arriving from points in Israel to the Allenby Bridge: $125 Per PersonThis delightful service begins when our representative meets your vehicle at the Terminal Building on the IsraeliSide <strong>of</strong> the Border. You relax in the VIP lounge with refreshments, while we attend to the procedures required atthis crossing. From the lounge, you will be transported by private car to the Jordanian side <strong>of</strong> the border. Ourrepresentative handles the required document procedures for Jordan amd escorts you to the awaiting vehicle to beginyour tour <strong>of</strong> Jordan.* Please note: this same service and fee is available when crossing from Jordan to Israel at this border. You may also cross from Israel toJordan at the Northern Border (Sheikh Hussein) – same fee applies.(Border taxes are not included in the above rates and must be paid locally)62


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CAIRO CITY PACKAGE WITH DAY TOUR TO LUXORCairo CityPackageWith Day TourTo LuxorSightseeing by Exclusive<strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> Services4 Days n 3 NightsDaily ArrivalsTour Includes:• Roundtrip Air Cairo/Luxor• <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> Guides• Panoramic “Cairo by Night” Tour & Dinneron the Nile• Cairo 3 Nights – Choice <strong>of</strong> Hotels• Sightseeing & Transfers per itinerary• Guaranteed Tour DatesMeals:• Full Buffet Breakfast Daily• 1 Lunch in Cairo• Dinner on the Nile in Cairo• Lunch in LuxorHighlights:• Entrance to one <strong>of</strong> the Great Pyramids• Visit the Solar Boat Museum• Camel Ride at the Pyramids• Enter Royal Mummy Room at EgyptianMuseum• Overday Air Excursion to Luxor• Enter King Tut’s Tomb in Luxor(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerRamses II Statue at Karnak TempleITINERARYDay 1: CairoArrive Cairo; meeting and transfer toyour hotel for overnight. Evening:Panoramic “Cairo by Night” tour anddinner on the Nile. (D)Day 2: CairoThe day begins with a visit to the worldfamousEgyptian Museum with its100,000 objects covering 5000 years <strong>of</strong>ancient Egyptian civilization; viewTutankhamun’s treasures and enter thefascinating Mummy Room. Pass by Tahrir(Liberation) Square, focal point andsymbol <strong>of</strong> the Egyptian quest fordemocracy on your way to Giza forlunch. Afterwards, see the Three GreatPyramids, the only surviving structures<strong>of</strong> the “Seven Wonders <strong>of</strong> the Ancient<strong>World</strong>”; enter one <strong>of</strong> the Pyramids. Visitthe astonishing Solar Boat Museum,housing the oldest known ship in theworld, uncovered after being buriedBreathtaking Temple <strong>of</strong> Luxorfor over 4500 years. Stand in awe at themagnificent Sphinx carved out <strong>of</strong> a singlepiece <strong>of</strong> stone, guarding the Giza plateau.Try a camel ride before continuing to theunique Karnak store. Overnight in Cairo. (B.L)Day 3: Cairo / Luxor / CairoEarly morning flight to Luxor. Visit thefamed Colossi <strong>of</strong> Memnon, and beautifullyterraced Temple <strong>of</strong> Queen Hatshepsut.Then to the imposing Valley <strong>of</strong> the Kingscontaining the tombs <strong>of</strong> New KingdomPharaohs; enter the Tomb <strong>of</strong> Tutankhamen.After lunch, tour the Karnak Temple-Complex,built by generations <strong>of</strong> Pharaohs overa 2000-year period. Continue to the Avenue<strong>of</strong> the Sphinxes and the exquisite Temple <strong>of</strong>Luxor with its grand colonnades. Returnflight to Cairo; meeting and transfer to yourhotel for overnight. (B.L)Day 4: En RouteTransfer to the airport. (B)LAND PRICES (USD) PER PERSONJan – Dec ‘133rd BedArrival Cairo Twin Single (12 yrs. +)Conrad - Deluxe Nile View RoomJan 1-5 $1310 $1665 $1290Jan 6-Sep 28 1225 1500 1205Sep 29-Dec 22 1260 1570 1240Dec 23-31 1325 1695 1305Fairmont Nile City-Side Nile View RoomJan 1-3, Mar 27-Apr 9, Dec 22-31 1345 1605 1180Jan 4-Mar 26, Apr 10- Sep 28 1255 1515 1200Sep 29-Dec 21 1310 1570 1190Supplement for Nile View $90 per room for 3 night stayFour Seasons Hotel (The First Residence) – Superior RoomJan 1-4 1635 2205 1315Jan 5-Apr 30, Sep 29-Dec 31 1525 1990 1225May 1-Sep 28 1500 1940 1225Supplement for Deluxe Room $105 per room for 3 night stay* For singles traveling alone, add $195 to the single rates.64 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Egypt &NileTheSAMPLE ITINERARYEgyptian Cosmos, Goddess <strong>of</strong> Nut bending to form the sky, detailFeaturing 5 Day MovenpickNile Cruise8 Days n 7 NightsSunday ArrivalsTour Includes:• Deluxe Hotel in Cairo• Deluxe Nile Cruise• Escorted by Egyptologist-Guide• 16 Meals: Full Buffet Breakfast, 1 LunchCairo, all meals on Cruise• All Shore Excursions, Transfers, Sightseeingand Flights within EgyptSpecial Features:• Entrance to one <strong>of</strong> the Great Pyramids• Visit the Mummy Room• See King Tuts Treasures• Camel Ride• Optional Excursion to Abu SimbelDeluxe Hotel & Nile Cruise:City/Cruise Nights AccommodationCairo 3 Conrad Hotel CairoDeluxe Nile View RoomCruise 4 Movenpick Royal Lotus orRoyal Lily(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) DinnerTwilight at SphinxSunday: CairoArrive in Cairo; meeting and transfer toyour hotel on the Nile. Evening, optionalSound & Light Show at the Pyramids(please reserve at time <strong>of</strong> booking).Monday: CairoVisit the world-famous Egyptian Museum–withover 100,000 objects covering5000 years <strong>of</strong> ancient Egyptian civilization;view Tutankhamun’s treasures and theMummy Room. Drive to Giza; enjoy lunchbefore seeing the Three Great Pyramids,the oldest surviving structures built byman; enter one <strong>of</strong> the pyramids. Visit theastonishing Solar Boat Museum, housingthe oldest known ship in the world,uncovered after being buried for over4500 years. Stand in awe at the magnificentSphinx carved out <strong>of</strong> a single piece<strong>of</strong> stone, guarding the Giza plateau. Try acamel ride before returning back to yourhotel. (B.L)Tuesday: Cairo / AswanNILE CRUISEEarly morning flight from Cairo to Aswan,Egypt’s southern most city. An optionaltour to Abu Simbel may be arranged. sUpon arrival, transfer to your Nile Cruiserfor a 5 Day/4 Night Nile Cruise. Afterlunch on board, enjoy a leisurely sailingtrip on a typical Egyptian “felucca”(sailboat) which glides along the Nile,passing Lord Kitchener's BotanicalGarden and the dramatic white marbleAga Khan Mausoleum. The ship docks inAswan. (B.L.D)sOptional tour to Abu Simbel escorted byExclusive <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> guide & services:Early morning flight from Cairo to themighty Sun Temple <strong>of</strong> Abu Simbel. Thetemple was reclaimed from the dam andreconstructed in its present and unforgettablelocation. Return flight to Aswan toboard your cruise. $430 per person (Min2 persons); $565 singles traveling alone.Wednesday: Kom Ombo / EdfuNILE CRUISEMorning visit to the Aswan High Dam andthe granite quarries. View the gigantic,unfinished Obelisk <strong>of</strong> Queen Hatshepsut.Continue by motorboat to the beautifulisland <strong>of</strong> Philae to see the exquisiteTemple <strong>of</strong> Isis. Sail to Kom Ombo; visitthe Greco-Roman Temple <strong>of</strong> Kom Ombo.Arrive in Edfu for overnight. (B.L.D)Thursday: Edfu / LuxorNILE CRUISEIn Edfu, visit the Temple <strong>of</strong> Horus, the bestpreserved <strong>of</strong> all large Egyptian temples.Enjoy a relaxing sail along the Nile toLuxor for overnight. (B.L.D)Friday: Luxor NILE CRUISEVisit the imposing Valley <strong>of</strong> the Kingscontaining the secretive tombs <strong>of</strong> NewKingdom Pharaohs. Continue to the Valley<strong>of</strong> the Queens; see the beautifullyterraced Temple <strong>of</strong> Queen Hatshepsut.Pass the Colossi <strong>of</strong> Memnon, standingnearly 70 feet tall. Tour the vast KarnakTemple-Complex, built by generations <strong>of</strong>Pharaohs over a 2000-year period.Continue to the Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Sphinxesand the Temple <strong>of</strong> Luxor. Overnight inLuxor. (B.L.D)Saturday: Luxor - CairoMorning transfer to the airport for yourflight to Cairo for overnight. (B)Sunday: En RouteTransfer to the airport for your departureflight. (B)LAND PRICES PER PERSON*(Includes Intra-Egypt Domestic Flights)Jan – Dec ‘13Sunday Arrivals Twin SingleJan 27 $2200 $2855Feb 3 thru Mar 24 2305 3030Mar 31 2500 3340Apr 7 thru Apr 21 2305 3030Apr 28 thru Sep 29 1995 2550Oct 6 thru Oct 27 2235 2930Nov 3 thru Nov 17 2340 3100Nov 24 thru Dec 15 2235 2930Dec 22 2560 3455Dec 29 2605 3545Nile Cruise embarks in AswanVisa for Egypt is required and can beindividually obtained upon arrival at CairoAirport at a cost <strong>of</strong> $15 (US and CanadianPassports). Other nationalities pleasecheck with the Egyptian Consulate.ISRAMWORLD Egyptologist Tour Managerthroughout with minimum 4 participants.With fewer than 4, tours locally hosted inCairo by ISRAMWORLD Guides and onNile Cruises by local guides.EGYPT & THE NILEISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 65


PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSIONSPrivate Shore Excursions in IsraelFrom Port <strong>of</strong> Ashdod or Port <strong>of</strong> Haifa —By Private Car and Guide for Individuals or GroupsOur suggested programs below may be modified according to your preferences.From Port <strong>of</strong> AshdodONE DAY: Jerusalem –Return to Ashdod (Jewish Highlights)Depart Ashdod and drive to Jerusalem beginning with amagnificent view <strong>of</strong> the golden city from the Mt. <strong>of</strong> Olives.Enter the Old City to the restored Jewish Quarter. Walk alongthe Cardo, the colonnaded main street <strong>of</strong> Byzantine Jerusalem.Visit the Herodian Mansions, a completely excavatedresidential quarter from 2000 years ago. On to the WesternWall, the only remaining portion <strong>of</strong> the Second Temple.Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong> the Holy Sepulchre.We then proceed to Yad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust;visit the Museum, Children’s Pavilion and walk along theAvenue <strong>of</strong> the Righteous. Return to the port <strong>of</strong> Ashdod.(Modest clothing required)ONE DAY: Jerusalem – Returnto Ashdod (Christian Highlights)Depart Ashdod and drive to Jerusalem beginning with amagnificent view <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem from the Mt. <strong>of</strong> Olives. Visit theGarden <strong>of</strong> Gethsemane where the Bible states Christ prayeduntil His sweat turned to blood. Enter the Church <strong>of</strong> All Nations.Enter the Old City to the restored Jewish Quarter. Walk alongthe Cardo, the colonnaded main street <strong>of</strong> Byzantine Jerusalem.Visit the Herodian Mansions, a completely excavated residentialquarter from 2000 years ago. On to the Western Wall, theonly remaining portion <strong>of</strong> the Second Temple. Follow the ViaDolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong> the Holy Sepulchre. Afternoontrip to Bethlehem to see the Church <strong>of</strong> the Nativity. Return tripto Ashdod (Bethlehem excursion operated by local Palestinianauthority subject to conditions permitting). Modest clothingand Passports required.ONE DAY: Masada & the Dead Sea –Return to Ashdod<strong>Travel</strong> along the shores <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea, the lowest place onearth, to Masada. Ascend by cable car to this last stronghold<strong>of</strong> the Zealots in their struggle against the Romans. Visitthe excavations, Herod the Great’s palace, synagogue andbathhouse. Then, opportunity to enjoy an “unsinkable” swimin the buoyant waters <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea. Drive via the QumranCaves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, on your returnto Ashdod.ONE DAY: Tel Aviv & Surroundings –Return to AshdodDepart Ashdod to the pre-state underground AmmunitionsFactory at Machon Ayalon to learn about the activities <strong>of</strong> theHaganah. Then, drive through the main streets <strong>of</strong> Tel Aviv, the“White City”, proclaimed a UNESCO <strong>World</strong> Heritage Site,viewing the splendid Bauhaus Architecture. Tel Aviv has thelargest number <strong>of</strong> buildings in this unique style <strong>of</strong> any cityin the world! Continue past the Mann Auditorium, home <strong>of</strong> theIsraeli Philharmonic, Habimah Theatre, the impressive OperaHouse and Yitzhak Rabin Square, dedicated to the latePrime Minister. On to the old port city <strong>of</strong> Jaffa, magnificentlyrestored. Explore the reconstructed Artists’ Quarter with itsgalleries and boutiques. Visit the fantastic Israeli Museum atthe Itzhak Rabin Center chronicling the life <strong>of</strong> the extraordinaryleader as well as the development <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Israel.Time permitting, we’ll stroll through Tel Aviv’s CarmelMarket (be sure to sample the delicious strawberries!) beforereturning to the Port <strong>of</strong> Ashdod.GethsemaneAscent to Masada by cable car, Dead Sea66 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


From Port <strong>of</strong> HaifaONE DAY: Nazareth and the Galilee –Return to Haifa Port(Christian Highlights)Depart Haifa to Nazareth where Mary learned from the angelGabriel that she would miraculously conceive a son, namedJesus. Visit Mary’s Well, the Basilica <strong>of</strong> the Annunciation and theChurch <strong>of</strong> St. Joseph. Onward, via the town <strong>of</strong> Cana, visit thelovely resort town <strong>of</strong> Tiberias before reaching Capernaum tosee the town <strong>of</strong> Jesus, the House <strong>of</strong> St. Peter and an ancientsynagogue. Continue to Tabgha, site <strong>of</strong> the miracle <strong>of</strong> themultiplication <strong>of</strong> the fish and loaves at the foot <strong>of</strong> the GolanHeights. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal sitewhere the Jordan River exits the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee. On your returnto Haifa Port, view the golden-domed Bahai Shrine and thecolorful Persian Gardens atop Mt. Carmel. (Modest Clothing)ONE DAY: Galilee and the GolanHeights – Return to Haifa Port(Jewish Highlights)Depart Haifa driving to Tzipori (Sepphoris), the Talmudic townwhere the Mishna was signed; see the beautiful mosaics.Continue to Capernaum; see the ruins <strong>of</strong> the ancientsynagogue dating back to the 4th century. Then, ascend thestrategic Golan Heights for a greater understanding <strong>of</strong> thefierce battles that took place during the 1967 Six Day Warand the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Stop at a former Israeli armybunker used as an outpost. Continue to a Golan winery forsome wine tasting (time & schedule permitting). On yourreturn to Haifa Port, view the golden-domed Bahai Shrine andthe colorful Persian Gardens atop Mt. Carmel.ONE DAY: Jerusalem – Return toHaifa Port (Jewish Highlights)Depart Haifa and drive to Jerusalem. Begin the day with amagnificent view <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem from the Mt. <strong>of</strong> Olives.Enter the Old City from the Jaffa Gate to the newly restoredJewish Quarter. Walk along the Cardo, the colonnaded mainstreet <strong>of</strong> Byzantine Jerusalem. Visit the Herodian Mansions,a completely excavated residential quarter from 2000 yearsago. On to the Western Wall, the only remaining portion<strong>of</strong> the Second Temple. Visit the Davidson Center; you’ll seea fantastic computer imaging presentation <strong>of</strong> the TempleMount some 2000 years ago. Return to the port in Haifa.(Modest Clothing)ONE DAY: Jerusalem – Return toHaifa Port (Christian Highlights)Depart Haifa and drive to Jerusalem. Begin the day with amagnificent view <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem from the Mt. <strong>of</strong> Olives. Visit theGarden <strong>of</strong> Gethsemane where the Bible states Christ prayeduntil His sweat turned to blood. Enter the Church <strong>of</strong> AllNations. Then continue to the Old City to the newly restoredJewish Quarter. Walk along the Cardo, the colonnaded mainstreet <strong>of</strong> Byzantine Jerusalem. Visit the Herodian Mansions, acompletely excavated residential quarter from 2000 years ago.On to the Western Wall, the only remaining portion <strong>of</strong> theSecond Temple. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong> theHoly Sepulchre and through the “souks” for a shopping spree.Return to the port <strong>of</strong> Haifa (Modest clothing)From Port <strong>of</strong> Haifa or Port <strong>of</strong> AshdodTWO DAYS – Jerusalem Old & New– Return to Haifa or AshdodPRIVATE SHORE EXCURSIONSDay 1 – Old City <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem Enter the Old City fromthe Dung Gate; walk to the Western Wall, the only remainingportion <strong>of</strong> the Second Temple. Witness joyous Bar Mitzvah orBat Mitzvah ceremonies! View the Dome <strong>of</strong> the Rock. Drive toMt. Zion to visit the traditional Tomb <strong>of</strong> King David and theRoom <strong>of</strong> the Last Supper. Proceed to the restored JewishQuarter; walk along the Cardo, the colonnaded main street <strong>of</strong>Byzantine Jerusalem. Visit the Herodian Mansions, a completelyexcavated residential quarter from 2000 years ago, or, walkthrough the extraordinary Hasmonean Tunnel (tunnel schedulepermitting.) Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church <strong>of</strong> the HolySepulchre; walk through the exotic bazaars with their wondrousaromas. End the day with an optional visit to Bethlehem(time permitting). Overnight at your hotel in Jerusalem.Evening: Optional “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Showat the Citadel Museum (operates nightly except for Tuesdays &Fridays weather permitting subject to appointment confirmation –guide and driver not included for this optional evening).Day 2 – New City <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem Morning breakfast andcheck out. Drive to the Hadassah Medical Center to see thebrilliant Chagall Windows. On to Yad Vashem, memorial tothe Holocaust. Then, to Mount Herzl to pay respects toIsrael’s military heroes. Drive via the Supreme Court Buildingand the Knesset (Parliament) to the Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Book,home <strong>of</strong> the Dead Sea Scrolls. Time to walk through the newIsrael Museum and the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden; see theScale Model <strong>of</strong> ancient Jerusalem. Proceed to the port tore-embarkation <strong>of</strong> your cruise.Note-depending on your embarkation time and departure port, notall sites mentioned above may be visited.Prices for the above shore excursions are determined by the number <strong>of</strong> passengers in your vehicle.Touring on Friday or Saturday may alter the schedule <strong>of</strong> sites presented above.When reserving your shore excursion, please specify ship name and arrival/departure times at ports.ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 67


Best <strong>of</strong> Eilat…Plus! Optional Day tour to Petra, JordanPackages Include: Round-trip Air Tel Aviv / EilatIsraeli Buffet Breakfast3 or 4 Nights Hotel AccommodationsDaily Arrivals: 3 Night PackageORSunday Arrivals: 3 Night PackagePlus 4th Night FREE -(unless otherwise indicated)Rimonim Eilat HotelIsrotel Royal GardenBEST OF EILATIsrotel King SolomonPACKAGE PRICES PER ROOM (IN USD)*RIMONIM EILAT HOTEL (Standard Sea View Room)Arrive any day <strong>of</strong> the week for a 3 night stay and get 4th night free!2013: Mar 1-25, Aug 25-Sep 4, Sep 8-13, Sep 15-18, Nov 23-Jan 4, 2014 979 699 1409 1270 979 12702013: Apr 2-May 14, May 16-Aug 1, Sep 18-Nov 23 1055 764 1515 1357 1055 13572014: Jan 4- Mar 1 856 596 1237 1125 856 1125Child age under 18 (for child under 12, deduct $40)Le MeridienHilton Queen <strong>of</strong> ShebaISROTEL ROYAL GARDEN - FAMILY HOTEL (2 Room Suite: 1 Bedroom, Living Room & Kitchenette)2013: Mar 1-17, Apr 28-May 19, Sep 29-Nov 10 & Feb 16-Mar 1, 2014 1532 1272 1791 1775 1515 17582013: Mar 17-25, Apr 3-28, May 19-Jul 17, Nov 10-Dec 24 & Jan 1-12, 2014 1381 1121 1641 1624 1364 16072013: Mar 25-Apr 3 2216 1951 2482 2468 2202 24542013: Sep 1-4, Sep 8-18 & Jan 12-Feb 16, 2014 1157 897 1417 1400 1140 13832013: Jul 17-28, Sep 4-8, Sep 18-29 & Dec 24-Jan 1, 2014 1993 1727 2258 2244 1979 2230Rates for rooms with children for this hotel apply to children UNDER 12 YRS OLD ONLYLE MERIDIEN (Deluxe Suite: 1 Bedroom & Living Room)2013: Mar 1-25, Sep 8-18, Dec 1-25 & Jan 2-Mar 1, 2014 1106 843 1569 1479 1106 14792013: Apr 3-May 14, May 18-Jul 1, Aug 25-Sep 4, Sep 29-Dec 1 & Mar 1-Apr 14 &Apr 22 -May 1, 2014 1234 957 1743 1636 1234 16362013: Jul 1-17 1309 1026 1848 1732 1309 1732Child age under 18 (for child under 12, deduct $40)ISROTEL KING SOLOMON (Standard Room) Including Breakfast & Dinner Daily2013: Mar 1-17, Apr 28-May 19, Jul 17-28, Sep 4-8, Sep 29-Nov 10 & Feb 16-Mar 1, 2014 1520 1160 2197 1996 1520 19962013: Mar 17-25, Apr 3-28, May 19-Jul 17, Nov 10-Dec 24 & Jan 1-12, 2014 1470 1118 2124 1934 1470 19342013: Mar 25-Apr 3 1990 1560 2865 2582 1990 25822013: Sep 1-4, Sep 8-12, Sep 15-18 & Jan 12-Feb 16, 2014 1230 914 1783 1632 1230 16322013: Dec 24-Jan 1, 2014 1582 1213 2283 2074 1582 2074Rates for rooms with children for this hotel apply to children UNDER 12 YRS OLD ONLY68 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


…Israel’s Resort on the Red SeaHerods Isrotel Royal Beach DanPACKAGE PRICES PER ROOM (IN USD)*HILTON QUEEN OF SHEBA (Deluxe Room)Arrive any day <strong>of</strong> the week for a 3 night stay and get 4th night free!2013: May 1-15, May 19-Jul 1, Sep 29-Dec 24, Apr 24-May 1, 2014 1251 934 1688 1586 1251 15862013: Sep 1-4 1106 789 1543 1441 1106 14412014: Jan 6-Apr 14 1106 789 1543 1441 1106 1441Child age under 18 (for child under 12, deduct $40)HERODS (Palace OR Boutique Wing Deluxe Room, please specify when reserving)2013: Mar 1-25, Sep 8-18, Dec 1-25 1251 974 1766 1659 1251 16592013: Apr 3-May 14, May 18-Jul 1, Aug 25-Sep 4, Sep 29-Dec 1 1356 1070 1912 1790 1356 17902013: Jul 1-17 1425 1131 2007 1877 1425 18772014: Jan 2-Mar 1 1251 974 1766 1659 1251 16592014: Mar 1-Apr 14, Apr 22-May 1 1356 1070 1912 1790 1356 1790Child age under 18 (for child under 12, deduct $40)ISROTEL ROYAL BEACH (Bella Vista Room)2013: Mar 1-17, Apr 28-May 19, Jul 17-28, Sep 4-8, Sep 29-Nov 10 & Feb 16-Mar 1, 2014 2068 1627 2851 2390 2068 23902013: Mar 17-25, Apr 3-28, May 19-Jul 17, Nov 10-Dec 24 & Jan 1-12, 2014 1806 1403 2496 2127 1806 21272013: Mar 25-Apr 3 3007 2423 4117 3854 3007 38542013: Sep 1-4, Sep 8-18 & Jan 12-Feb 16, 2014 1526 1165 2118 1847 1526 18472013: Dec 24-Jan 1, 2014 2527 2015 3469 3080 2527 3080Child age under 18 (for child under 12, deduct $40)DAN (Standard Sea View Room)Saturday, Sunday & Monday Arrivals Only for 3 nights (Free night does not apply on the very special promotional rates below).2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-May 14, May 16-Ju1, Sep 1-4, Sep 7-18, Sep 27-Oct 20, Nov 4-Dec 29 1105 843 1721 1498 1105 14982013: Jul 1-Aug1, Oct 20-Nov 4 1308 1046 1925 1701 1308 17012014: Jan 5-Apr 13, Apr 22-May 1 1105 843 1721 1498 1105 1498Child age under 18 (for child under 12, deduct $40)* Above Packages available if purchased together with <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> International Air ticketing or as extension to other ground services totaling minimum 7 nights.Dates shown indicate the air departure date and the total period <strong>of</strong> the hotel stay. Should hotel stay dates overlap to different seasons, rates will be adjustedaccordingly.BEST OF EILATAdd a FULL DAY TOUR TO PETRA (JORDAN)*Facade <strong>of</strong> the Treasury, PetraJan–Dec 2013 Adult: $275 Child under 12: $165* Tour is operated by “Seat-In-Coach,” including lunch.Daily departures (upon request).ITINERARY:Early morning transfer from your Eilat hotel to the Arava border crossing. Drive in your air-conditionedbus to the historic “red rock” city <strong>of</strong> Petra, built by the Nabateans 2,000 years ago. Your tour <strong>of</strong>Petra, by horse and foot, will visit the Great Treasury (Khazneh), the Small Temple and the RomanAmphitheater. A panoramic tour <strong>of</strong> Aqaba is included on the return to Eilat* Required visas for Jordan will be secured for you in Eilat. Prices listed do not include Border Crossingand Assistance Fees, which will be collected locally (approximately $60). Tour is operated by alocal company in Eilat. Extended stays (overnights) in Jordan are available; See pages 58–60.ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 69


Crowne Plaza Combination ProgramCombine TWO or more hotels for minimum 5 nights orStay at ONE hotel for minimum 7 nights and enjoy great savings!TEL AVIVPRICES PER ROOM PER NIGHTCROWNE PLAZA (Deluxe Room)2013: Mar 1-25, Apr 2-Aug 1, Aug 25-Apr 14, 2014 $272 $259 $354 $290 $259 $277 $3092014: Apr 23-May 1 272 259 354 290 259 277 309CROWNE PLAZA CITY CENTER (Deluxe Room)2013: Mar 1-25, Apr 2-Aug 1, Aug 25-Sep 4, Sep 29-Dec 12 250 236 322 298 236 284 N/A2013: Mar 25-Apr 2, Sep 4-29, Dec 12-Jan 2, 2014 222 209 295 270 209 257 N/A2014: Jan 2-May 1 250 236 322 298 236 284 N/ATriples are accommodated in Studio RoomBeach Shuttle year-round daily every two hours between 10AM to 10PMJERUSALEMJERUSALEM: CROWNE PLAZA (Deluxe Room)2013: Mar 1-25, Apr 2-Jul 1, Sep 1-18, Sep 27-Nov 24 170 156 222 188 156 174 2062013: Jul 1-17, Aug 1-Sep 1, Nov 24-Mar 1, 2014 147 133 200 165 133 152 1832013: Jul 17-Aug 1 215 179 268 256 179 197 2512014: Mar 1-Apr 14, Apr 23-May 1 170 156 222 188 156 174 206FREE Shuttle to City Center and Old City year-round except Saturdays.ASHKELONHOLIDAY INN (Deluxe Room)2013: Mar 1-25, Apr 2-Aug 1, Aug 25- Nov 24 154 141 200 172 141 159 1912013: Nov 24-Mar 1, 2014 130 116 175 148 116 134 1662014: Mar 1-Apr 14, Apr 23-May 1 154 141 200 172 141 159 191DEAD SEACROWNE PLAZA (Deluxe Room)2013: Mar 1-25, Jun 1-Sep 1, Nov 24-Mar 1, 2014 272 227 354 290 227 245 3092013: Apr 2-Jun 1, Sep 1-Nov 24 304 259 386 322 259 277 3402014: Mar 1-Apr 14, Apr 23-May 1, 2014 272 227 354 290 227 245 309Minimum 2 nights required during weekends (Thu-Sat overnights).EILATCROWNE PLAZA (Deluxe Room)2013: Mar 1-25, Apr 2-Aug 1, Aug 25-Sep 3, Sep 29- Nov 24 162 149 213 181 149 167 1992013: Nov 24-Mar 1, 2014 147 133 198 165 133 152 1832014: Mar 1-Apr 14, Apr 23-May 1, 2014 162 149 213 181 149 167 199Minimum 2 nights required during weekends (Thu-Sat overnights).HAIFACROWNE PLAZA (Deluxe Room)2013: Mar 1-25, Apr 2-Dec 22 '13 & Jan 11-Apr 14 '14 , Apr 23-May 1 '14 195 186 N/A 213 186 204 N/AChild age under 18 years as 3rd in the room with parents and under 12 years for Quad accommodations.ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460 www.isram.com 71


ISRAEL’s BEST FOR LESS – DAN HOTELS,Stay 7 nights in one hotel or 7 nights in any combination <strong>of</strong> the DanTEL AVIVDAN PANORAMA – Charles Clore ParkDeluxe Room2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-Jul 17, Sep 1-Nov 24 &Dec 22-Jan 5, 2014 $240 $227 $264 S2642013: Nov 24-Dec 22, Jan 5-Mar 1, 2014 219 206 243 243Rates Per Room, Per Night Includes Israeli Buffet BreakfastSupplements per room, per night: Executive Sea View Plus (with use <strong>of</strong> Carmel Lounge) $77.DAN HOTELS OF ISRAELDAN – 99 Hayarkon St.Standard Room2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-14, Apr 21-Jul 17, Sep 1-13 &Sep 29-Jan 1, 2014 329 310 N/A N/A2013: Mar 24-Apr 3, Aug 1-Sep 1 420 401 N/A N/A2013: Apr 14-21, Sep 13-29, Jan 1-Mar 1, 2014 287 267 N/A N/ASupplement per room, per night: Deluxe City View Room $39 ; Deluxe City View with use <strong>of</strong>King David Executive Lounge (Adults only) $78 except Mar 24-Apr 3 & Aug 1-Sep1 whenLounge Access not available. Executive Sea View with use <strong>of</strong> King David Executive Lounge(Adults Only) $136. Triple rates available from Deluxe level and above, please inquire.JERUSALEMDAN BOUTIQUE – 31 Hebron RoadStandard Room2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3- Jul 17, Aug 1-Sep 17 &Sep 29-Nov 24 194 184 261 2612013: Mar 24-Apr 3, Sep 17-29, Dec 22-Jan 5, 2014 209 199 282 2822013: Nov 24-Dec 22, Jan 5-Mar 1, 2014 145 136 213 213Triple Rooms are accommodated in Superior Rooms on the above rates.Supplements per room, per night: Superior $29 (for double and single rooms) EXCEPTMar 24-Apr 3, Sep 17-29, Dec 22-Jan 5, 2014: $34DAN JERUSALEM – 32 Lehi St. (Formerly Regency Hotel)Standard Room2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-Jul 17, Aug 1-Sep 17 &Sep 29-Nov 24, Dec 22-Jan 5, 2014 180 157 254 2032013: Mar 24-Apr 3, Sep 17-29 211 188 308 2342013: Nov 24-Dec 22, Jan 5-Mar 1, 2014 161 137 234 184Rates for Quad Room and supplements for Deluxe and Executive Rooms availableupon request.DAN PANORAMA – 39 Keren Hayesod St.Standard Room2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-Jul 17, Aug 1-Sep 17, Sep 29-Nov 24 227 203 312 2602013: Mar 24-Apr 3, Sep 17-29 271 248 395 3052013: Nov 24-Dec 22, Jan 5-Mar 1, 2014 186 163 271 220Supplements per room, per night(seasonal): Superior $19; Executive (max 2 persons,including use <strong>of</strong> VIP Lounge, Adults Only) $63 EXCEPT Mar 24-Apr 3, Sep 17-29: Superior$34; Executive $93 (max 2 persons, including use <strong>of</strong> VIP Lounge, Adults Only)KING DAVID – 23 King David St.Standard Room (Floors 1-4)2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-May 30, Jun 30-Jul 17 &Jul 24-Sep 17, Sep 29-Dec 22 465 445 N/A N/A2014: Jan 5-Mar 1 414 395 N/A N/ADeluxe New City View Room (Floors 1-4)2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-May 30, Jun 30-Jul 17 &Jul 24-Sep 17, Sep 29-Dec 22 503 484 610 6102014: Jan 5-Mar 1 453 434 560 560For Quad rates and Supplements for top floors (floors 5 & 6) in Deluxe New City View Room,please inquire.72 www.isram.com 800-223-7460


WHERE THE WELCOME NEVER STOPSHotels during our special savings periods, and enjoy unbeatable prices!JERUSALEM (CONT’D)KING DAVID (CONT’D)Deluxe Old City Room (Floors 1-4)2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-May 30, Jun 30-Jul 17 &Jul 24-Sep 17, Sep 29-Dec 22 629 610 736 7362014: Jan 5-Mar 1 579 559 685 685Rates Per Room, Per Night Includes Israeli Buffet BreakfastFor Supplement for top floors (floors 5 & 6) in the Deluxe Old City View Room,please inquireCAESAREADAN CAESAREA – Golf CaesareaStandard Room2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 4-May 14, May 16-Jul 15 &Sep 1-4, Sep 7-18, Sep 28-Nov 24 246 222 343 2942013: May 14-16, Jul 15-Sep 1, Sep 4-7 341 317 495 3992013: Sep 18-28 273 249 399 3312013: Nov 24-Mar 1, 2014 211 187 308 259For Quads, Deluxe and Deluxe Pool & Golf View Room rates, please inquire.EILATDAN EILAT – North BeachStandard Sea View Room2013: May 14-16, Jul 1-Aug 1, Sep 4-7, Sep 18-27 &Oct 20-Nov 4 379 350 527 4522013: Aug 1-Sep 1 455 426 664 528Supplements per room, per night: Deluxe Sea & Pool View $49;Executive Sea & Pool View with VIP Lounge (Adults only) $97.HAIFADAN CARMEL – 85 Hanassi Ave.Deluxe Carmel View Room2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-Sep 4, Sep 7-Nov 24 &Dec 22-Jan 5, 2014 285 265 398 3432013: Nov 25-Dec 22 & Jan 5-Mar 1, 2014 246 227 359 304Supplements per room, per night: Deluxe Bay View: $20; Executive Carmel & Sea View $34;Executive Bay View (with use <strong>of</strong> VIP Lounge, adults only) $68.DAN HOTELS OF ISRAELDAN PANORAMA – 107 Hanassi AveSuperior Carmel View Room2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-Sep 4, Sep 7-Nov 24 188 175 265 2272013: Mar 24-Apr 3, Sep 4-7 250 237 327 2882013: Nov 24-Mar 1, 2014 168 156 246 207"Room Plus": Rooms with kitchenette available in all categories at a supplement <strong>of</strong> $19.Supplements per room, per night: Bay View available in Superior and Executive Room $19;Executive Room $24HERZLIYADAN ACCADIA – Herzliya BeachStandard Room2013: Mar 1-24, Apr 3-Aug 1, Sep 1-Nov 24 397 378 594 5942013: Mar 24-Apr 3 558 538 813 8132013: Aug 1-Sep 1 496 476 693 6932013: Nov 24-Mar 1, 2014 331 312 529 529Triple rooms are accommodated in Deluxe Sea View rooms on the above rates. Supplements perroom, per night: Deluxe Sea View (for double and single room) $78 EXCEPT Mar 24-Apr 3 $136;Deluxe Pool View $97 EXCEPT Mar 24-Apr 3 $155. Please Inquire for Chalet & Family Room Rates.800-223-7460 www.isram.com 73


More legroom.More seat recline.More comfort.More reasons t<strong>of</strong>ly EL AL.IntroducingA new affordable class <strong>of</strong> service featuring preferred seating, greatamenities and a relaxing atmosphere. Now, top Matmid Frequent Flyers canexperience Economy Class Plus at no additional cost. Enjoy a wider seat cushion, footrest, comfort kit, curtain for privacy and more.To reserve an Economy Class Plus seat for departures on select EL AL flights from JFKand Newark, visit elal.com or call <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong>.THE MOST NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO TEL AVIV FROM NEW YORK (JFK/NEWARK) AND THE ONLYNONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM LOS ANGELES, IN ADDITION TO NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM TORONTO75


IsrotelIsrotel BIG5 PROGRAM…5 fantastic hotels for minimum 5 nights combining2 or more <strong>of</strong> the Isrotel properties listed below.This super savings program includes Israeli Buffet Breakfast (plus Dinner where indicated).TEL AVIVEILATMITZPE RAMONDEAD SEAHAIFAROYAL BEACH (Bella Vista Room) – Opening Spring 20132013: April 28-Jul 1, Sep 29-Dec 1, Dec 26-Jan 12, 2014 $351 $327 502 $393 $351 $393 $5142013: Jul 1-28, Sep 1-29, Dec 1-26 327 303 466 369 327 369 4782014: Jan 12-Mar 1 290 266 411 333 290 333 442Child age up to age 17. Quads for 2 adults and 2 children up to age 17 are in Studio Rooms. For Junior Suite orMini Suite quad accommodation rates please inquire. Family Suite can accommodate up to 2 adults and 3 childrenup to age 17; for rates please inquire.ROYAL BEACH (Bella Vista Room - Sat thru Wed stays only)2013: Mar 1-17, Apr 28-May 19, Jul 17-Sep 1, Sep 4-8 &Sep 18-Nov 10 563 479 760 607 563 607 7942013: Mar 17-25, Apr 3-28, May 19-Jul 17, Nov 10-Dec 24 425 361 574 425 361 425 5902013: Sep 1-4, Sep 8-18 345 293 466 345 293 345 5102014: Jan 1-12 425 361 574 425 361 425 5902014: Jan 12-Feb 16 345 293 466 345 293 345 5102014: Feb 16-Mar 1 563 479 760 607 563 607 794Child age up to age 17. Quads (2 adults/2 children) are in Family Rooms. For 3rd child in Family Room, add $45BERESHEET (Desert View Room with Garden or Balcony - Minimum 2 Nights Required -Sat thru Wed stays only)2013: Mar 1-25, Apr 3-May 14, May 19-Sep 4, Sep 8-18 &Sep 29-Nov 28 & Dec 8-Mar 1, 2014 290 250 396 363 290 363 N/A2013: Mar 25-Apr 3, May 14-19, Sep 4-8, Sep 18-29 &Nov 28-Dec 8 (MIN 2 nights) 508 432 686 605 508 605 N/AChild up to age 12.PRICES PER ROOM PER NIGHTISROTEL (Standard Room including Breakfast & Dinner - Sat thru Wed stays only)2013: Mar 1-25, Jun 30-Sep 4, Nov 24-Dec 29 287 233 409 287 233 287 N/A2013: Mar 25-Apr 3 481 409 686 601 481 601 N/A2013: Apr 3-May 14, Sep 8-18, Sep 29-Nov 24 361 307 515 452 361 452 N/A2013: May 14-19, Sep 4-8, Sep 18-29 451 384 643 564 451 564 N/A2013: May 19-Jun 30, Dec 29-Jan 12, 2014 324 276 462 324 276 324 N/A2014: Jan 12-Mar 1 287 233 409 287 233 287 N/AChild up to age 12. There are no connecting rooms.CARMEL FOREST SPA RESORT (Carmel Deluxe Room - Full Board! Sat thru Wed stays only)2013: Mar 1-25, Apr 3-May 15, May 19-Jul 17, Sep 1-4 &Sep 8-18, Sep 29-Mar 1, 2014 414 353 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A2013: Mar 25-Apr 3, May 15-19, Sep 4-8 &Sep 18-29 (Minimum 2 Nights Required) 543 466 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A2013: Jul 17-Sep 1 440 375 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AGuests must be over age 16. Early arrival (prior to 3PM) at Carmel Forest is permitted at a flat rate <strong>of</strong> NIS 390(approx $105) per room including lunch and use <strong>of</strong> spa (not including room) subject to availability.78 www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Car Rentals in IsraelWhether you are visiting family and friends, or seeingIsrael independently, it’s easy driving through Israel.New roads, new highways and clearly marked road signsIN ENGLISH make driving a breeze!ISRAMWORLD <strong>of</strong>fers you Hertz Rent-A-Car, with thehighest standard <strong>of</strong> service and late model cars and minibuses.While Hertz has numerous locations throughout Israel,we are pleased, as an added convenience, to have your cardelivered to your hotel, by special request, in allmajor cities. You’ll find your Hertz representative eagerto assist you in every way.Hertz Rent-A-Car DAILY RATES INCLUSIVE <strong>of</strong> Insurance (CDW & TP)Valid Mar 17, 2013-Mar 31, 2014High SeasonSupplementGroup Car Category Type <strong>of</strong> Car # <strong>of</strong> Seats 1-2 Days 3-6 Days 7-26 Days per Day *Manual TransmissionA MINI SUZUKI ALTO 4 $34 $30 $24 $11B ECONOMY HYUNDAI GETZ 5 35 31 25 11C COMPACT PEUGEOT 206 5 36 33 26 11U INTERMEDIATE MAZDA 5 - Minivan 6 90 75 69 38Automatic TransmissionL ECONOMY SUZUKI SPLASH 5 36 34 28 11E COMPACT HYUNDAI 120 INSPIRE 5 38 34 29 15F COMPACT ELITE HYUNDAI ACCENT 5 39 35 31 15H INTERMEDIATE MAZDA 3 5 41 38 33 15X INTERMEDIATE HINDA CIVIC 5 50 46 41 15S HYBRID HONDA HYBRID INSIGHT 5 56 50 48 15P FULLSIZE CHEVROLET MALIBU 5 90 86 79 15T STANDARD KIA CARNIVAL -Minivan 7 105 90 81 50HERTZ CAR RENTALSAll cars are equipped with AC/Radio & CD player -(CDW/TP)=Collision Damage Waiver/Theft Protection**1-2 Days Rental is limited to 250 Km per day. Excess Km will be paid by renter directly to Hertz Israel at the Published Tariff.*High Season Dates: Mar 17-Apr 1, Jul 10-Aug 25, Dec 20, '13 – Jan 5, '14 -InclusiveGeneral Conditions: 1) Pick/up or drop/<strong>of</strong>f charge <strong>of</strong> $27 at Ben Gurion Airport applies per rental (payable locally).2) One way rentals <strong>of</strong> less than 3 days to/from Eilat, $100 drop <strong>of</strong>f fee .3) One Way rentals to/from Dead Sea, $10 drop <strong>of</strong>f fee (regardless <strong>of</strong> number <strong>of</strong> rental days).4) Additional Driver $3-$5 per day depending on Car Group. Baby Seat upon request, $5 per day.5) Renters 25 years old or under (Minimum 21) supplemental charges may apply, please inquire.6) Renter's driver's license must have been issued minimum 1 year prior to rental.7) GPS available upon request at $14 Per day. (Subject to change)8) Israeli Passport Holders (including those with dual citizenship) are subject to 17% VAT unlessappropriate passport was stamped with Visa Class B2 or B4 or Diplomatic.9) A deductible amount <strong>of</strong> $460-$690 applies in case <strong>of</strong> damage to vehicle and/or its parts10) Monthly rates and other group categories available upon request.Hertz reserves the right to substitute similar car models to those stated above.800-223-7460 www.isram.com 79


DEAD SEA SPA PACKAGEAllow your troubles to sink while your body gently floatsLet your body reach new heights <strong>of</strong> pampering and relaxation,only possible at the lowest place on earth.The luxurious and prestigious Royal Dead Sea Hotel <strong>of</strong>fers:• Hotel Restaurant – The “Palms” Restaurant• Entertainment lobby, quiet lobby, dairy restaurant• Poolside Snack Bar• Swimming Pool with an adjacent children pool – open all year round.• Private Beach with tanning beds, accessible cold drinking water, towel serviceand life guard services. The beach is open daily from 07:00 to 06: 00 pm. A freehotel shuttle runs between the hotel entrance and beach during opening hours.• The Kids Club The hotel's Kids Club <strong>of</strong>fers a wide range <strong>of</strong>creative activities, events and games room.• Internet Free Wi-Fi available to all hotel guests in the hotel lobby area.In-room Wi-Fi connection is available for an additional fee.• The Royal Spa Complex – A luxurious Spa complex including 32 treatmentrooms <strong>of</strong>fering 50 different types <strong>of</strong> treatments, mud rooms, massage rooms,beauty salon and a heated indoor salt water pool. Free entrance for allhotel guests over 16 years <strong>of</strong> age.• The V.I.P Spa Complex – A private complex which is separated fromthe regular spa and includes a Dead Sea salt water pool, Jacuzzi,dry sauna, wet sauna, fruit bar and a tea/juice stand.80


AT THE ROYAL DEAD SEA7 Night Spa Package Includes:• 7 Nights Accommodations at the Royal Dead Sea Spa Hotel• Israeli Buffet Breakfast Daily• 7 Dinners including drinks• Round Trip Transfers from Ben Gurion Airport to theDead Sea (Share basis)• Two (2) 45 Minute Treatments per Adult –Choice <strong>of</strong>: Classic Massage, Reflexology Treatment,Aromatherapy Massage, Dead Sea Secret Treatment(a special Dead Sea Mud Massage).• Complimentary Access to the hotel’s V.I.P. Spa Complex7 Night Package Rates Per RoomMar 2013-Feb 2014Dates <strong>of</strong> Stay* Double Single Triple2013: Mar 1-25, Jun 1-Jul 7, Jul 17-Sep 4 $1,888 $1,537 $2,6622013: Mar 25-Apr 2, May 14-16 &Sep 4-8,Sep 18-27 2785 2299 39162013: Apr 2-May 14, May 16-Jun 1 &Sep 27-Dec 1 2142 1757 30182013: Jul 7-17, Sep 8-18, Dec 1-Mar 1, 2014 1718 1393 2425* Should hotel stay dates overlap to different seasons, rates will be adjustedaccordingly. Weekends require Thu/Fri or Sat/Sun combined stay within the7 night period.Some <strong>of</strong> the above seasons require a minimum stay within the dates shownand will be advised accordingly.Transfers are shuttle service provided by the hotel (shared with other guests)800-223-7460 www.isram.com 81


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NEW! Hotels à La Cartewww.<strong>Isram</strong>Express.comThe following pages <strong>of</strong>fer a listing <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the finest hotels in various cities throughout Israel.A starting price is featured for each hotel as a point <strong>of</strong> reference in helping you make your selection. This price isper person, double occupancy including breakfast, unless otherwise noted, and may require certain minimum nights.The most competitive, up-to-date prices for each hotel, including any special promotionsare available by calling ISRAMWORLD 1-800-223-7460.ORTRAVEL AGENTS! You can also book your client’s Hotel accommodations on lineby logging in to www.isramexpress.com.Get instant prices, availability and confirmation in minutes!Tel AvivHOTELS — TEL AVIVCARLTON – 10 Eliezer Peri StreetFrom $146 per person, double occupancy (Premium Room)280 Guest Rooms & Suites• On the Mediterranean shore• Ro<strong>of</strong>top Swimming pool • Health Club • SpaRoom types: Superior City, Superior Sea View, Deluxe, ExecutiveSea View.CROWNE PLAZA – 145 Hayarkon StreetFrom $143 per person, double occupancy (Deluxe Room)247 Rooms & Suites• On the Mediterranean shore• Heated Indoor/Outdoor Swimming pool• Health Club • Free Wi-Fi in Public AreasRoom types: Standard, Deluxe, Club/Executive.(See Combi Program on page 71)CROWNE PLAZA CITY CENTER (Azrieli Center) –132 Menachem Begin RdFrom $131 per person, double occupancy273 Guest Rooms & Suites• Tel Aviv Business District• Free Wi-Fi • Fitness Centre & Indoor poolRoom types: Standard, Deluxe, Woman’s Room, Studio, Club.(See Combi Program on page 71)DAN PANORAMA – Charles Clore ParkFrom $110 per person, double occupancy476 Rooms & Suites• By the Mediterranean shore• Swimming pool• Health ClubRoom types: Deluxe, Executive Sea View.(See pages 72-73 for Dan Combination Rates)88 www.isramexpress.com 800-223-7460


DAN – 99 Hayarkon StreetFrom $144 per person, double occupancy280 Guest Rooms & Suites• By the Mediterranean shore• Indoor/Outdoor Swimming pool• Health ClubRoom types: Standard, Deluxe City, Executive Sea View, Executive SeaView, Terrace Sea View.(See pages 72-73 for Special Dan Combination Rates)DAVID INTERCONTINENTAL – 12 Kaufman StreetFrom $147 per person, double occupancy555 Rooms & Suites• Near Tel Aviv's Neve Zedek area, by the Mediterranean shore• Outdoor Swimming pool• Health ClubRoom types: Classic, Deluxe, Executive, Club.HERODS TEL AVIV – 155 Hayarkon StreetFrom $114 per person, double occupancy324 Guest Rooms & Suites• On the Mediterranean shore• Swimming pool• Health ClubRoom types: Deluxe, Executive, ClubHILTON – Independence ParkFrom $183 per person, double occupancy582 Rooms & Suites• On the Mediterranean shore• Swimming pool• Health Club & SpaRoom types: Regular, Regular Plus, Executive, Visa ClubHOTELS — TEL AVIVISROTEL TOWER SUITE HOTEL – 78 Hayarkon StreetFrom $145 per person, double occupancy90 Suites• Close to the Mediterranean Shore• Ro<strong>of</strong>top Swimming pool• Fitness room.Room types: Tower Suites, Executive Suites.LEONARDO BASEL – 156 Hayarkon StreetFrom $85 per person, double occupancy135 Guest Rooms• Close to the Mediterranean shore• Swimming poolRoom types: Comfort800-223-7460 www.isramexpress.com 89


TEL AVIV (CONT’D)ROYAL BEACH TEL AVIV – Herbert Samuel StreetThe Isrotel Exclusive Collection (opening May 2013)From $159 per person, double occupancy230 Guest Rooms and Suites• By the Mediterranean Shore• Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa and Fitness CenterRoom types: Bella Vista, Studio, Family Mini Suites, Executive Roomincluding Business Lounge(See Isrotel Big 5 Program Page 78)SHERATON TEL AVIV HOTEL –115 Hayarkon StreetFrom $165 per person, double occupancy325 Guest Rooms & Suites• By the Mediterranean shore• Outdoor Swimming pool • Cielo Spa• Sheraton Fitness by Core PerformanceRoom types: Deluxe, Club (Club Lounge), Tower (Tower Lounge)HOTELS — TEL AVIV / JERUSALEMWEST HOTEL (Suite Hotel) –12 Rozenblum Street (North Tel Aviv)From $131 per person, double occupancy65 Suites• North Tel Aviv, By the Mediterranean Shore• Outdoor Swimming pool• Fitness centerRoom type: One bedroom SuiteJerusalemCRAMIM RESORT & SPA HOTEL – Kiryat Anavim(opening summer 2013)From $(TBA) per person, double occupancy155 Guest Rooms and Suites• 13 Kilometers from Jerusalem in Kiryat Anavim• Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pools, Jacuzzis• Treatment Rooms, Fitness Room, SolariumRoom types: Standard, DeluxeCROWNE PLAZA – 1 Ha’Aliya Street, Givat RamFrom $74 per person, double occupancy396 Guest Rooms & Suites• Near Jerusalem Convention Center; 3km from the Old City• Swimming pool (heated Indoor Pool in Winter) • Health Club & Spa• Tennis courts • Free Wi-Fi • Free Shuttle to Old CityRoom types: Standard, Deluxe, Executive Club, Club Studio(See Combi Program on page 71)90 www.isramexpress.com 800-223-7460


DAN BOUTIQUE – 31 Hebron RoadFrom $73 per person, double occupancy127 Guest Rooms & Suites• Centrally located, 2km from the Old City• Ro<strong>of</strong>-top sundeck• Fitness centerRoom types: Standard, Superior, Deluxe Old City(See Dan Combination Program, pages 72–73)DAN JERUSALEM – 32 Lehi St. (Formerly Regency Hotel)From $81 per person, double occupancy505 Guest Rooms & Suites• On Mount Scopus; 2km from the Old City• Indoor/Outdoor swimming pool • Health Club • Jerusalem SpaRoom types: Standard, Deluxe, Executive including VIP Lounge,Family Rooms(See Dan Combination Program, pages 72–73)DAN PANORAMA – 39 Keren Hayesod St.From $93 per person, double occupancy292 Guest Rooms & Suites• Centrally located; 0.5km from the Old City• Swimming pool • Health ClubRoom types: Standard New City, Superior New City, Family Room,Executive Carmel Floor Rooms and lounge.(See Dan Combination Program, pages 72–73)DAVID CITADEL – 7 King David St.From $189 per person, double occupancy384 Guest Rooms & Suites• Close proximity to the Old City• Swimming poolRoom types: Superior, Alcove Superior, Deluxe Pool View, Mini SuiteNew City AlcoveHOTELS — JERUSALEMINBAL – 3 Jabotinsky St.From $145 per person, double occupancy283 Guest Rooms & Suites• Centrally located; 350 meters from the Old City • Free Parking/FreeWi-Fi • Indoor/Outdoor Swimming pool• Free Access to Health Club & SpaRoom types: Superior New City/Old City View Rooms, Family Room,Exec. Lounge (Adults): Executive Room, Deluxe Room and all Suites.800-223-7460 www.isramexpress.com 91


JERUSALEM (CONT’D)KING DAVID – 23 King David St.From $207 per person, double occupancy233 Guest Rooms & Suites• Close proximity to the Old City • Swimming pool • Tennis court.Room types: Standard, Deluxe New City, Family room, Deluxe Old City,Executive Old City, Junior Suite, Garden Suite. (See Dan CombinationProgram pages 72-73)LEONARDO PLAZA – 47 King David St.From $126 per person, double occupancy270 Guest Rooms & Suites• Centrally located; 1km from the Old City• Swimming pool • Spa • Fitness CenterRoom types: Deluxe New City, Deluxe Old City, Deluxe New City withBalcony, Deluxe Old City with Balcony, Executive/Club (free access toLounge).HOTELS — JERUSALEMMT. ZION – 17 Hebron RoadFrom $121 per person, double occupancy137 Guest Rooms & Suites• Centrally located; 2km from the Old City• Swimming pool• Health Club & SpaRoom types: Standard, Superior, Deluxe CitadelMAMILLA – 11 King Solomon St.From $189 per person, double occupancy194 Guest Rooms & Suites• Closest proximity to the Old City• Indoor Swimming pool & toddler pool• Holistic well-being spaRoom types: Studio, Executive, Mamilla SuiteWALDORF ASTORIA – 30 Agron Street(opening August 2013)From $179 per person, double occupancy223 Guest Rooms and Suites• Walking distance to the Old City <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem• 2 Separate Indoor Swimming pools (for men and women)• Fitness Center and SpaRoom types: Heritage, Tower92 www.isramexpress.com 800-223-7460


DAN CAESAREA – Rothschild Ave, CaesareaFrom $106 per person, double occupancy114 Guest Rooms & Suites• Resort & Golf hotel • Swimming pool• Health Club, Running track/path, Golf CourseRoom types: Standard, Deluxe, Deluxe pool View(See Dan Combination Program pages 72-73)CaesareaDead SeaCROWNE PLAZA – Ein BokekFrom $143 per person, double occupancy304 Guest Rooms & Suites• On the Dead Sea beach• Swimming pool & Spa • Health Club • Free Wi-FiRoom types: Standard, Deluxe, Crowne(See Combi Program, page 71)DANIEL – Ein BokekFrom $148 per person, double occupancy302 Guest Rooms & 12 Suites• By the Dead Sea beach • Swimming pool & SpaRoom types: Classic, Classic with Balcony, Deluxe, Deluxe with Balcony,Super Deluxe, Family Room, Family with Balcony, Family Privilege Suite,Junior Suite, Classic Club, Classic Club with Balcony, Deluxe Club,Deluxe Club with Balcony, Super Deluxe Club, Family Club,HEROD’S (Opening Spring 2013) – Ein Bokek(Rates include Breakfast & Dinner Daily)From $93 per person, double occupancy215 Guest Rooms & Suites (Undergoing Renovations)• On the Dead Sea beach • Swimming pool• Spa with solarium • Fitness CenterRoom types: Superior, Deluxe Sun, Deluxe Garden, Junior Suite,Deluxe SuiteHOTELS — CAESAREA / DEAD SEA800-223-7460 www.isramexpress.com 93


DEAD SEA (CONT’D)ISROTEL DEAD SEA – Ein BokekFrom $133 per person, double occupancy298 Luxury Guest Rooms & Suites• By the Dead Sea beach• Swimming pool & Spa• Health ClubRoom types: Standard, Studio, Moab Standard-Executive Floor,Junior room(See Isrotel Big 5 Program on page 78)ISROTEL GANIM HOTEL – Ein BokekFrom $106 per person, double occupancy200 Guest Rooms and Suites• Near the Dead Sea Shore• 2 Dead Sea Water Pools • Outdoor Fresh Water Pool• Spa • Jacuzzis • dry sauna, gymRoom types: Standard, Standard Pool View, Deluxe, Deluxe Pool View,Junior for Families, Family (ground floor), FamilyHOTELS — DEAD SEALE MERIDIEN – Ein Bokek(Rates include Breakfast & Dinner Daily)From $123 per person, double occupancy600 Guest Rooms• On the Dead Sea • Indoor/Outdoor pool• Health Club & SpaRoom types: Deluxe, Grand Deluxe, Grand Deluxe, Executive Floorincl. lounge, Masada room, Premium roomLEONARDO CLUB – All inclusive (3 Meals Daily) – Ein BokekFrom $136 per person, double occupancy388 Guest Rooms• On the Dead Sea beach• Swimming pool• Spa & SaunaRoom types: Superior, Deluxe, Deluxe Family, Balcony & Jacuzzi roomROYAL DEAD SEA – Ein BokekFrom $109 per person, double occupancy420 Luxury Guest Rooms• Across the street from beach• Swimming pool & Spa• SolariumRoom types: Deluxe Mountain View, Deluxe Pool View, Panorama room,Deluxe Suite, Royal Suite(See Special Spa Program on pages 80-81)94 www.isramexpress.com 800-223-7460


CROWNE PLAZA – North Beach(Rates include Breakfast & Dinner)From $93 per person, double occupancy266 Guest Rooms & Suites• Short walk to the Red Sea beach • Health Club• Swimming pool & Spa • Free Wi-FiRoom types: Standard, Deluxe, Club/ Executive(See Combi Program, page 71)EilatDAN EILAT – North BeachFrom $143 per person, double occupancy375 Guest Rooms & Suites• On the Red Sea beach• Swimming pool & Spa • Health ClubRoom types: Standard Sea View, Deluxe Sea View, Executive Sea Viewand Pool View including Lounge, Family Room,Terrace Room, Club Room, Deluxe Suite, Presidential Suite.(See also Dan Combination Program pages 72-73 and Best <strong>of</strong> Eilat pages 68-69)DAN PANORAMA – North BeachFrom $84 per person, double occupancy277 Guest Rooms & Suites• Short walk to the Red Sea beach• Swimming pool & Spa• Health ClubRoom types: Standard, Superior Lagoon, Executive, Terrace, Suites(See Dan Combination Program on pages 72-73)HERODS – North BeachFrom $113 per person, double occupancy441 Guest Rooms & Suites• On the Red Sea Beach• Swimming pool & Spa • Health ClubRoom types: Deluxe, Executive(See Best <strong>of</strong> Eilat Program pages 68-69)HOTELS — EILATHILTON QUEEN OF SHEBA – North BeachFrom $121 per person, double occupancy481 Guest Rooms & Suites• By the Red Sea Beach• Swimming pool & Spa• Health ClubRoom types: Standard, Deluxe, Executive, Family Unit(See Best <strong>of</strong> Eilat Program pages 68-69)800-223-7460 www.isramexpress.com 95


EILAT (CONT’D)ISROTEL AGAMIM – Kampan 7, North BeachFrom $97 per person, double occupancy320 Guest Rooms & Suite• Short drive to the Red Sea Beach• Swimming PoolRoom types: Standard, Deck / On-the-Water room, Family,Family on-the-Water roomISROTEL KING SOLOMON – North Beach(Rates include Breakfast & Dinner)From $129 per person, double occupancy220 Guest Rooms• By the Lagoon, short walk to the Red Sea beach • Swimming pool &Spa • Health Club Room types: Standard, Pool View, Executive (King’sFloor), Family, Family Pool View(See Best <strong>of</strong> Eilat Program pages 68-69)HOTELS — EILATISROTEL ROYAL BEACH – North BeachFrom $173 per person, double occupancy363 Guest Rooms & suites• On the Red Sea • Swimming Pool & Spa • Health ClubRoom types: Bella Vista, Royal, Presidential, Family(See Best <strong>of</strong> Eilat Program pages 68-69 and Isrotel Big 5 Program onpage 78)ISROTEL ROYAL GARDEN (ALL SUITE “FAMILY” HOTEL) –North BeachFrom $101 per person, double occupancy (Room Only)343 Suites• By the Red Sea Beach • Swimming pool & Spa • Health ClubRoom types: One Bedroom or Two Bedroom Suites(See Best <strong>of</strong> Eilat Program pages 68-69)LE MERIDIEN – North BeachFrom $123 per person, double occupancy246 Suites• On the Red Sea• Swimming Pool & Spa• Health ClubRoom types: One and Two Bedroom Suites(See Best <strong>of</strong> Eilat Program pages 68-69.LEONARDO PLAZA – North Beach(Rates include Breakfast & Dinner)From $93 per person, double occupancy301 Guest Rooms & Suites• On the Red Sea Beach • Swimming Pool & SpaRoom types: Standard, Superior Sea View, Deluxe, Grand DeluxePanoramic96 www.isramexpress.com 800-223-7460


RIMONIM EILAT (formerly Neptune) – North BeachFrom $80 per person, double occupancy278 Guest Rooms & Suites• On the Red Sea Beach• Swimming pool & Spa • Health ClubRoom types: Classic/Sea Star, Family, Deluxe, Flower(See Best <strong>of</strong> Eilat Program on pages 68-69)CARMEL FOREST SPA RESORT – Carmel Forest(Rates include 3 meals per Day)From $225 per person, double occupancy126 Guest Rooms & Suites • Within the Woods <strong>of</strong> the Carmel Forest• Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pool • Health Club & SpaRoom types: Carmel Deluxe, Garden Room, Tsameret Room.Children under 16 not permitted(See Isrotel Big 5 Program on page 78)CROWNE PLAZA – 111 Yafe N<strong>of</strong> St.From $102 per person, double occupancy100 Guest Rooms• On Mt. Carmel• Swimming Pool & Spa• Free Wi-Fi • Health ClubRoom types: Standard, Deluxe, Executive(See Combi Program, page 71)HaifaDAN CARMEL – 85 Hanassi Ave.From $123 per person, double occupancy224 Guest Rooms & Suites• On Mt. Carmel • Swimming Pool • Health ClubRoom types: Deluxe Carmel View, Deluxe Bay View, Executive Carmel &Sea View, Executive Bay View (free use <strong>of</strong> Lounge)(See pages 72-73 for Special Dan Combination Program)HOTELS — EILAT / HAIFADAN PANORAMA – 107 Hanassi Ave.From $84 per person, double occupancy266 Guest Rooms• On Mt. Carmel• Swimming Pool• Health ClubRoom types: Superior, Executive(See pages 72-73 for Special Dan Combination Program)800-223-7460 www.isramexpress.com 97


HerzliyaDAN ACCADIA – 122 Ramot-Yam St, Herzliya BeachFrom $166 per person, double occupancy209 Guest Rooms & Suites• On the Mediterranean shore• Swimming pool • Health ClubRoom types: Standard, Deluxe Sea View, Deluxe Pool View, First FloorChalet with Balcony, Family, First Floor Chalet, Garden Chalet(See pages 72-73 for Special Dan Combination Program)HOTELS — HERZLIYA / MITZPE RAMONDANIEL – 60 Ramot Yam St.From $139 per person, double occupancy164 Guest Rooms & Suites• On the Mediterranean shore• Indoor/Outdoor Swimming pool• Health ClubRoom types: Classic, Deluxe, Club incl. Lounge, Garden Deluxe incl.LoungeSHIZEN LIFESTYLE SPA RESORT – 60 Ramat Yam St.From $187 per person, double occupancy40 Guest Rooms• On the Mediterranean shore• Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pool• Health Club & SpaRoom types: ZenChildren under 18 not permitted.Mitzpe RamonISROTEL BERESHEET RESORT HOTEL & SPA –1 Beresheet RoadFrom $175 per person, double occupancy 114 Units• Ramon Crater • Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pool & Spa • Health ClubRoom types: Crater View room with Garden, Crater View room withBalcony, Crater room with Balcony, Crater room with Pool, Family Villa withPool, Villa with Pool, Villa Deluxe with Pool, Presidential Villa with Pool(See Isrotel Big 5 Program on page 78)RAMON INN AT MITZPE RAMON – 1 Ein Akev StreetFrom $83 per person, double occupancy96 Guest Rooms & Suites• Near the Ramon Crater• Indoor swimming pool• Fitness CenterRoom types: Studio Apartment, Mini Suite98 www.isramexpress.com 800-223-7460


SafedRUTH RIMONIM – Artists ColonyFrom $67 per person, double occupancy78 Guest Rooms• Near the Artists Quarter• Swimming Pool & Spa• Health ClubRoom types: Classic, Garden, Deluxe, Artist Colony RoomTiberiasGALEI KINNERETH (RIMONIM) –1 Eliezer Kaplan St.From $91 per person, double occupancy120 Guest Rooms & Suites• Located on the shores <strong>of</strong> the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee• Swimming Pool & Spa• Health ClubRoom types: Classic/Tower, Golan DeluxeLEONARDO PLAZA – 1 Habanim StreetFrom $121 per person, double occupancy258 Guest Rooms & Suites• Shores <strong>of</strong> the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee• Swimming Pool & Spa• Health ClubRoom types: Deluxe, Deluxe Family, Deluxe Family Sea ViewHOTELS — SAFED / TIBERIASRIMONIM MINERAL HOTEL – Merhazaot RoadFrom $62 per person, double occupancy250 Guest Rooms & Suites• By the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee• Swimming Pool• Health Club• SpaRoom types: Standard, Deluxe, GardenSCOTS HOTEL – St. Andrew’s Galilee, Tiberias (Non Kosher)From $169 per person, double occupancy69 Guest Rooms• By the Sea <strong>of</strong> Galilee• Swimming Pool• Massage-treatment roomRoom types: Unique, Unique Lake View, Antique, Antique Lake View800-223-7460 www.isramexpress.com 99


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The magic view <strong>of</strong> the Mount Zion HotelA historic city landmark situated close to the Old City <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem,capturing the spirit <strong>of</strong> the past while <strong>of</strong>fering all the comforts <strong>of</strong> today.137 rooms incl. 18 suites.The ambiance created by the lush gardens overlooking the Old City and Mount<strong>of</strong> Olives lands itself to an exotic meeting venue, including the Villa,a private historical building for elegant family affairs and conferences.17 Hebron Rd. Jerusalem, Israel102


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CUSTOMIZED TOURS FORINDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TRAVELOur staff <strong>of</strong> experienced DestinationExperts specialize in customizingprograms to your specifications. Theresult is a seamless and unforgettabletravel experience.From conventions <strong>of</strong> 1,000 to familyreunions <strong>of</strong> 10, tours for foodies, artlovers, garden and theater clubs, wineand cooking enthusiasts, history buffsand shopping tours our team isprepared to provide you with the idealitinerary.HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL<strong>Travel</strong> with your own Spanish speaking,private guide on a customized itinerarythat you design. Perfect for individuals,couples and groups. We also <strong>of</strong>fersimilar services in a variety <strong>of</strong> otherlanguages.anCompany800.223.7460www.isramworld.comIsrael | Egypt | Greece | Turkey | Jordan | Spain | Portugal | Italy | Morocco | Central EuropeRussia | Orient | China | Indochina | India | South Pacific | Central & South America104


IMPORTANT TRAVEL INSURANCESchedule <strong>of</strong> CoveragesMaximum BenefitAccidental Death & Dismemberment . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000Medical Expense / Emergency EvacuationAccident and Sickness Medical Expense . . . . . . . . . $25,000Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation . . . . . . . . . $50,000Trip Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trip CostTrip Interruption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trip Cost<strong>Travel</strong> Delay (Up to $100 Per Day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500Missed Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500Baggage and Personal Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,500Baggage Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 200This is a brief description <strong>of</strong> the plan. For further information ask for the Description <strong>of</strong>Coverage which fully details the coverages, provisions, limitations and exclusions <strong>of</strong> theinsurance <strong>of</strong>fered and is available to you, upon request, at any time prior to your purchase<strong>of</strong> the plan.CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONSNew Benefit OptionCancel For Any Reason BenefitPlan Cost$210 without Cancel For Any Reason*$275 with Cancel For Any Reason*It’s as simple as that! If you purchase this Optional Benefit and you cancelyour Trip for any reason not otherwise covered by the policy you will bereimbursed for 75% <strong>of</strong> the unused non-refundable prepaid expenses for<strong>Travel</strong> Arrangements you paid for your Trip provided: 1) your payment forthis plan is received within 7 days <strong>of</strong> your initial deposit for your Trip; and2) you cancel your Trip two (2) days or more before your Scheduled TripDeparture Date.This Cancel For Any Reason Benefit does not cover penaltiesassociated with any air or other travel arrangements not providedby an <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> member companies.Certain exclusions and limitations apply and are detailed in the Description <strong>of</strong> Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or conditions- <strong>of</strong>you, a <strong>Travel</strong>ing Companion or a Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date <strong>of</strong> the coverages (this exclusion is waivedif payment for this plan is received within 7 days <strong>of</strong> the initial deposit/payment for your Trip), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act <strong>of</strong> war. Other CoveredReasons, as defined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or Interruption <strong>of</strong> your Trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannouncedStrike, mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation <strong>of</strong> services <strong>of</strong> Your Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; a documented traffic accidentwhile en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destruction <strong>of</strong> your home or destination by fire, flood, burglary or natural disaster; being called tothe emergency service <strong>of</strong> government to provide aid or relief in the event <strong>of</strong> a natural disaster; a documented theft <strong>of</strong> passports or visas; a transfer <strong>of</strong> employment<strong>of</strong> 250 miles or more; or a Terrorist Incident which occurs in your departure city or in a city which is a scheduled destination for your Trip provided the Terrorist Incidentoccurs within 30 days prior to the Scheduled Departure Date for your Trip; or Revocation <strong>of</strong> military leave due to war.This plan is underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company, Eatontown, NJ. Benefits are administered by: Trip Mate, Inc.*, 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO,64114, 1-800-888-7292 (*in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency).*For Elite <strong>Travel</strong> Collection Tours: $325 without Cancel For Any Reason / $425 with Cancel For Any Reason105


General InformationGENERAL INFORMATIONLand & Cruise ServicesHotels: Twin – and/or Double-bedded, run-<strong>of</strong>-houserooms (unless specific room category is indicated) withprivate facilities. Tour Operator reserves the right tosubstitute hotels <strong>of</strong> similar category. Standard checkouttime from hotels is 12:00 Noon. Guests checking outlater are charged a full night’s rate. Standard check-intime is 2:00pm–3:00pm except Saturdays when somehotels allow check-in only after sunset.Note: Late evening departures are counted as anight in the publication <strong>of</strong> our tours when hotelcheckout is after 12:00 Noon.Third Bed in Room: there are no “triple-size” roomson any program listed in this brochure. A third bed(rollaway) may be added in a room. Prices are availableupon request. We do not recommend suchaccommodations for adults.Nile Cruises: All accommodations are standardoutside cabins. Choice <strong>of</strong> decks not available. All shoreexcursions are included.All cruise companies reserve the right to substitutevessels or alter itineraries without prior notice.Meals: As indicated on each itinerary. Lunches or Dinnersat hotels are table d’hôte and limited to specific diningrooms unless otherwise indicated.SightseeingBy comfortable, guided cars, microbus, minibus ormotorcoach. While the best available air-conditionedvehicles have been contracted for all tours, duringsummer seasons, certain areas in Jordan and Egyptmay experience extremely high temperatures, limitingthe air-conditioning capabilities <strong>of</strong> utilized vehicles.There are no refunds if such circumstance arises, whichis beyond the control <strong>of</strong> the Tour Operator. Privatecar tours utilize a variety <strong>of</strong> late model vehicles inaccordance with the standards within each destination,subject to availability.Some tours are based on minimum group size. In theevent a tour must be cancelled for lack <strong>of</strong> participation,you will be advised at least 30 days prior to departure.The “Holyland Pilgrimage” and “Tierra Santa” programsare operated by standard, locally scheduled touringwith English-speaking guides.Please Note: During certain seasons tours mayoperate with fewer passengers than what wouldnormally constitute a “group.” While many passengersconsider this is a definite advantage, there are otherswho do prefer to travel in larger groups. We will behappy to advise you <strong>of</strong> the approximate number <strong>of</strong>passengers booked on your tour, if you contact us 30days in advance <strong>of</strong> your departure. However, pleasebear in mind that <strong>of</strong>ten the passenger count mayfluctuate up until arrival date in the destination.Jordan: Tours in Jordan are operated by private cars,microbus or minibus with driver. Local guides areused at specified sites per itinerary. With minimum 4passengers, sightseeing includes services <strong>of</strong> privateguides. The “Wonders <strong>of</strong> Jordan” and “Israel & Jordan:tours include a private guide throughout Jordan. AllPetra one-day tours by bus utilize standard, locallyscheduled touring with English-speaking guide.Sequence <strong>of</strong> Tour Programs: During periods <strong>of</strong>conventions, congresses, holidays, special events andany unforeseen circumstances, the Tour Operator mayhave to make last-minute changes (subsequent toissuance <strong>of</strong> “final itinerary”) in the sequence <strong>of</strong> the tour.Tours operating during holiday periods may havechanges in hotels, sightseeing, city sequences and/orinclusions.Transfers and PorterageTransfers to/from airports, hotels, trains/ports and bordercrossings are included by exclusive <strong>Isram</strong> services, asspecified in the published itinerary, provided passengers’days <strong>of</strong> arrival and departure coincide with theirpublished tours. Alterations to the itineraries result insupplements for private taxi services. Due to governmentand international regulations, porters may not be allowedinside the customs and security areas <strong>of</strong> the airport. Atthe Israeli-Jordanian borders, please pack light, asluggage carts are not always available.General Air InformationAir TransportationISRAMWORLD will provide air transportation in conjunctionwith all land tours, based on the lowest applicableairfares on all IATA and participating carriers, subject tothe rules and regulations <strong>of</strong> the class, fare and service <strong>of</strong>the individual airline. Should airline schedule changesresult in a necessity to alter the land arrangements, anyadditional expense must be borne by the passenger.BaggagePlease contact your airline or refer to its website fordetailed information regarding your airline's checkedbaggage policies. Airline policies vary and may changeat any time. ISRAMWORLD is not responsible for anyexcess luggage/ weight charges levied by an airline.Baggage insurance is highly recommended, as wecannot be held responsible for lost or damagedluggage or personal items.Only one suitcase per person is permitted on allmotorcoach and private car toursBooking ProceduresDepositsAll Programs: A deposit <strong>of</strong> $500 per person ($900 for toursincorporating Egypt) together with optional insurance(see page 105) must be received within 10 days <strong>of</strong> bookingdate. The balance is due for land arrangements notlater than 60 days prior to departure. (Holiday periodsand High Season, 90 days prior.) During heavily bookedperiods, suppliers may require additional or full paymentin advance <strong>of</strong> the normal due date in order to guaranteematerialization <strong>of</strong> the rooms/cabins. Cancellation and/orpenalty conditions may also be revised at such time. Youwill be individually advised should suchcircumstances arise which is beyond our control.All Independent Programs: A deposit <strong>of</strong> $150 perperson together with optional insurance (see page 105)must be received within 10 days <strong>of</strong> booking date. Thebalance is due for land arrangements not later than 21days prior to departure. For Holiday periods and HighSeason, deposits and final payment procedures may varyand will be advised accordingly.Hotels Only: A $15 per person “Land Only” fee will beassessed if reservations are for less than a 5-night stay.<strong>Travel</strong> agents may book on line to avoid this fee. Go towww.isramexpress.comImportant: Reservations are not considered firmuntil deposit is received or they will be automaticallycancelled. Late payments may necessitate overnightdelivery <strong>of</strong> documents, an expense that must be borneby the passenger.Credit Card PaymentsDeposits and final payments for all ground arrangementscan be made by major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard,Discover Card [most tours] and American Express) forall programs.Credit card charges will not be processed withouta signed authorization form and copy <strong>of</strong> the pagein your passport bearing your name, date <strong>of</strong> birth,and your signature.Change Fee: Subsequent to initial reservation, onerevision will be accepted without a processing fee.Further revisions will incur a $25 change fee perbooking per country for each revision. Once finaldocuments have been issued, a $50 processing feewill apply per booking.Cancellation Penalties Prior to Departure–Per Person, Per Scheduled CountryAll Land Programs (except Elite <strong>Travel</strong> Collection):Up to 60 Days .............................................................$10059–45 Days ..................................................................$20044–31 Days ..................................................................$35030–16 Days ................................................................$500*15 Days or less ...................................from 50% to 100%**Private Car Supplement or Private Car Tours: whentouring by private car, penalties are double theamount shown above from 30 days or less.Nile Cruise Tour:Up to 60 days..............................................................$10059-45 days ....................................................................50%44-days or less...................................................75%-100%Additional penalties apply for inter-Egypt flights.Insurance premiums are never refundable.Tours Operated By Private Vehicle:Your program cost is priced based on the number<strong>of</strong> passengers in your touring vehicle as per thereservation. Should any member <strong>of</strong> your party canceltheir participation in the tour, the package price or carsupplement price will increase according to thenumber <strong>of</strong> remaining passengers touring in the vehicle.Purchase <strong>of</strong> insurance does not cover the additionalcost incurred by each <strong>of</strong> the remaining passengerswho wish to continue touring in a private vehicle.Should the remaining passengers wish to alter theirprogram and participate instead in the group-touringprogram (where <strong>of</strong>fered and available), additionalcancellation penalty will apply for the private car andwill be advised separately.Israel Independently SectionUnless otherwise advised, a 1-2 night hotel penalty (perroom) will be charged for cancellation 7 days or lessprior to arrival (except for Holiday periods and HighSeason when more restrictive conditions may applyand will be advised as communicated to <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong>).Self-Drive Car Rental (in conjunction with hotelpackages): A 2-day rental fee may be charged forcancellations 7 days prior to rental. For Peak Periods(including July & August) cancellations can be upto 75%.All Airline Tickets issued in conjunction with tours inthe brochure (international and domestic sectorswithin each country) are subject to air penalties, perindividual carrier’s rules and regulations which will beapplied in addition to above land or cruise penalties.We recommend the purchase <strong>of</strong> Trip CancellationInsurance to cover Cancellation Fees.106www.isram.com ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460


Unused Services: No refunds will be made for anyunused services on any guided tours. Refunds forindependent “Hotels Only” arrangements will only bemade for the hotel and rent-a-car portion and will carrya $45 processing fee in addition to any applicablecancellation charges imposed by the supplier.Such requests must be approved, documented andsubmitted not later than 45 days after trip returns.Norefunds will be made after commencement <strong>of</strong> travelfor unused hotels on Hotel Special Packages.Passports & Visas:Every participant on our tours must be in possession<strong>of</strong> passport valid for at least six months from day <strong>of</strong>departure from the U.S.Jordan: Please refer to visa requirements as indicatedfor your tour choice. No refunds are made forpassengers denied entry to Jordan for lack <strong>of</strong> visa.Egypt & Turkey: Visas are required and can besecured upon arrival at each airport (Cairo or Istanbul)at an additional fee, if passengers hold a U.S. orCanadian passport. Passengers with other passports,please inquire.Passengers with Special Needs: Tour programs listedin this brochure require participants to be in stable andgood physical and mental health, confident in theirability to undertake all activities on the tour chosen, inorder to thoroughly enjoy the travel experience. Due tosafety issues it is requested that physical disabilities<strong>of</strong> any kind be advised at time <strong>of</strong> reservation. It isunderstood that passengers requiring special attentionor treatment will be traveling with a companion. Asmost tours visit areas with high temperatures duringseveral months <strong>of</strong> the traveling season and <strong>of</strong>ten involvewalking on unleveled terrain, wheelchair participants orthose with physical limitations would not benefit fromthese programs due to the special pace required tocomplete the activities set for each day. Our travelexperts will be very helpful in determining alternativetravel arrangements by Private Car suitable to yourspecial needs. A traveling companion is always requiredfor wheelchair passengers in private cars. Supplementsfor wheelchair rental applies. Guide in Private car willnot be able to handle the wheelchair during the tour,except with the loading and unloading into the vehicle.On all <strong>Isram</strong><strong>World</strong> Tour programs, we reserve theright to terminate the tour <strong>of</strong> any persons who we findare disruptive to the rest <strong>of</strong> the participants or to thesmooth operation <strong>of</strong> the tour.Our Prices Do Not IncludeTips: Prior to departure, a detailed guideline <strong>of</strong>suggested or required tipping will be sent to you.Passports, baggage insurance, beverages, after-dinnerc<strong>of</strong>fees and teas and all other items <strong>of</strong> a personalnature are not included.Airport Taxes, Customs, Immigration Fees andBorder Crossing Fees, are not included.VAT (Value Added Tax) is not included in our prices.Passengers who are in possession <strong>of</strong> an Israeli Passport(including those with dual citizenship) may be subjectto a 17% VAT charge (at time <strong>of</strong> printing) levied in Israelat the hotels or by the car rental company. It must bepaid, if requested, directly. Please note that <strong>Isram</strong>assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any chargesto your account made by the hotel or the car rentalcompany for VAT.Land Rates do not include flights between one countryand another, or domestic flights within the country,unless otherwise indicated.InsuranceWe recommend that you purchase comprehensive travelinsurance before departure. Neither <strong>Isram</strong> <strong>World</strong> nor yourtravel agent is responsible for luggage loss or damage,accidents en route, or ill health which may require you tomiss part <strong>of</strong> your trip or your return to the U.S. with thegroup. Please see travel insurance section on page 105.Insurance premiums are nonrefundable.ResponsibilityThe <strong>Travel</strong> Agent and/or Tour Operators, <strong>Isram</strong>Wholesale Tours & <strong>Travel</strong>, Ltd. and its representativesabroad, act only as agents for the various companies,owners or contractors providing the means <strong>of</strong> transportation,accommodation and other services. <strong>Isram</strong>Wholesale Tours & <strong>Travel</strong>, Ltd., does not own,manage, control, promote, run or operate any transportationor recreational vehicle, motel, hotel, restaurant,or any supplier <strong>of</strong> services. All exchange orders,coupons and tickets are <strong>of</strong>fered subject to the Terms &Conditions under which such services are <strong>of</strong>fered orprovided. <strong>Isram</strong> Wholesale Tours & <strong>Travel</strong> Ltd. and itsrepresentatives assume no liability with respect to anynegligence or malfeasances by third-party serviceproviders, whether during the course <strong>of</strong> the provision<strong>of</strong> transportation, hotel, and other accommodationservices, or otherwise, and are not responsible for anypersonal injury, illness, or property damage or anyother loss or expense whatsoever arising directly orindirectly from the actions <strong>of</strong> third-party serviceproviders or their individual agents in connection witha tour. Further, by participating in an <strong>Isram</strong> WholesaleTours & <strong>Travel</strong>, Ltd. tour, you are bound by our rulesand you participate in the activities <strong>of</strong> the tour at yourown risk. <strong>Isram</strong> Wholesale Tours & <strong>Travel</strong>, Ltd. assumesno responsibility at all and no liability at all for anydeath, injury, illness, quarantine, sickness, diseases,natural disaster, damage, loss, delay, accident,expense, defect or any other abnormality which mayresult from your participation in any activity during thetour. The aforesaid <strong>Isram</strong> Wholesale Tours & <strong>Travel</strong>, Ltd.and/or their agents can accept no responsibility forlosses or accidental expenses due, as well, to delays orchanges in schedules or departures, hotel overbookings,defaults, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantines,riots or insurrections or criminal acts committed bythird parties, political disorders <strong>of</strong> any type, or othersuch similar causes. All such losses or expenses willhave to be borne by the passenger. Each exchangecoupon, order and ticket is to be regarded as onecontracted on or in behalf <strong>of</strong> the particular company orperson named in it. The passenger contract in use bythe airline or steamship company concerned, whenissued, shall constitute the sole contract <strong>of</strong> air orsteamship passage with the purchases <strong>of</strong> these toursand/or the Passenger. The airline companies concernedare not to be held responsible for any act, omission orevent during the time passengers are not on boardtheir planes or conveyances. The right is reserved towithdraw any tour announced in this Program and tomake such alterations to the itineraries as may befound desirable for the proper carrying out <strong>of</strong> the tours.In the event it becomes necessary or advisable in theTour Operator’s discretion to alter the arrangements oritineraries for the passenger’s comfort or welfare forany reason whatsoever, such alterations may be madewithout penalty to the Operator. Additional expenses,if any, shall be borne by the Passengers. The right isreserved to decline, to accept, or retain any person asa member <strong>of</strong> any group at any time. This program isissued on the sole responsibility <strong>of</strong> the Tour Operator.It is not issued on behalf <strong>of</strong> and does not commit anyAirline whose services are used in the course <strong>of</strong> thetours. It is agreed by and between the passenger(s) and<strong>Isram</strong> Wholesale Tours & <strong>Travel</strong>, Ltd. that all disputesand matters whatever arising under, in connection withor incident to this agreement shall be litigated, if at all,in and before a court located in The City <strong>of</strong> New York,New York State, U.S.A., to the exclusion <strong>of</strong> the courts<strong>of</strong> any other city, state or country. The issuance andacceptance <strong>of</strong> tickets and/or other documents inconnection with a tour is considered acceptance <strong>of</strong>the above terms.Special Notice: Delays, cancellations and overbookingsmay occur on air flights, cruises, and land reservationsby the participating carriers and hotels. While <strong>Isram</strong> willdo everything possible to avoid these inconveniences,it cannot and will not assume responsibility for therespective carriers and hotels.Prices presented in this brochure are based on currencyexchange rates in effect December 2012. All suppliers<strong>of</strong> services reserve the right to increase rates due tocurrency fluctuations, which may necessitate a change tothe prices <strong>of</strong> your services.While every attempt is made to provide for accuracy inthe inclusions and pricing <strong>of</strong> the programs featured,ISRAMWORLD reserves the right to correct any misprintsor price updates in its publications with written noticeto the traveler. In the event that a correction entailsadditional cost or curtailed services, the traveler will be<strong>of</strong>fered the opportunity to alter the services or withdrawfrom the tour.ISRAMWORLD ©2013 All Rights Reserved. The Itinerariesand Programs described herein are unique and proprietaryto ISRAMWORLD and any misappropriation <strong>of</strong> same isstrictly forbidden.How To Book: ISRAMWORLD believes that your travelneeds can best be served by booking your arrangementsthrough a pr<strong>of</strong>essional travel agent. Have your travelagent call weekdays between 9am–7pm (Eastern Time)for reservations and/or information: (800) 223-7460.GENERAL INFORMATIONVisit us on the web atwww.isram.comParticipating Carrier:ISRAMWORLD b (800) 223-7460107

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