13 Days Israel Jewish Heritage

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Day 1 - Tuesday

Departure to Israel

Overnight flight from USA / Canada to Tel Aviv 


Day 2 - Wednesday

Ben Gurion Airport / Tel Aviv

Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by a Diesenhaus Unitours representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv.


Day 3 - Thursday

Old Jaffa / Neve Tzedek / Carmel Market / ANU Museum

Begin the day in Old Jaffa, one of the world’s oldest port cities. Walk through its winding alleys and stone archways, where history, legend, and faith converge above the shimmering Mediterranean Sea. Continue to Neve Tzedek, the first Jewish neighborhood built outside of Jaffa’s walls. Today, its restored 19th-century homes, tree-lined streets, and boutique shops tell the story of Tel Aviv’s beginnings — a meeting point of tradition and creativity. Proceed to the bustling Carmel Market, where sounds, scents, and flavors fill the air. This vibrant open-air market offers a taste of Tel Aviv's cultural diversity and daily life, from fresh produce and street food to spices and sweets. Visit the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, a dynamic and inclusive institution celebrating Jewish heritage, identity, and global culture. Through engaging exhibits and multimedia displays, explore the journey of the Jewish people across continents and generations. Overnight  in Tel Aviv.
 


Day 4 - Friday

Beit Guvrin / The Gaza Envelope

Begin the day at Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its incredible ancient underground city, bell caves, and olive presses. Continue to the Gaza Envelope, where the events of October 7, 2023 left a deep and lasting impact. Visit a lookout over the Gaza border to understand the proximity and vulnerability of the communities living here. Then stop at a roadside shelter along Route 232, where Aner Shapira displayed remarkable heroism while saving others. Visit the Nova Festival site near Re’im, where a peaceful gathering was transformed into a scene of unimaginable tragedy. Pay respects and hear the story of the young lives lost and the resilience shown in its aftermath. In Sderot, visit the site of the city’s former police station, one of the first places targeted during the assault and a symbol of the fierce battles that took place. Overnight  in Tel Aviv.
 


Day 5 - Saturday

Tel Aviv

Day at leisure. Overnight Tel Aviv


Day 6 - Sunday

Caesarea / Haifa / Acre

Travel north along the coast to Caesarea, the ancient port city built by Herod the Great. Walk through the remains of the Roman theater, Herodian palace, and the impressive aqueduct that once brought water to the city. Continue to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Baha’i Gardens and Haifa Bay. In Acre (Akko), explore the massive underground Crusader Halls, a hidden city beneath the streets, and wander the Old City’s market, alive with color, scent, and centuries of history.
Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse.


Day 7 - Monday

Golan Jeep Adventure / Golan Heights / Mystical Safed

Begin the day with a jeep adventure at the foot of the Golan Heights, where off-road trails lead through dramatic landscapes, offering a fun and thrilling way to experience the region’s natural beauty up close. Ascend to the Golan Heights and go to a commanding observation point overlooking Quneitra and the Syrian border—a striking location that highlights the region’s strategic and historical importance. Visit Tzfat (Safed), one of Judaism’s Four Holy Cities. Walk its winding alleyways, explore the artists' quarter, and encounter the mystical tradition of Kabbalah that shaped its unique spiritual atmosphere. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse.

 


Day 8 - Tuesday

Tiberias / Beit She’an / Qasr Al Yahud / Jerusalem

Begin the day in Tiberias, nestled along the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Walk along the beautiful lakeside promenade and hear stories of the city's development during the Ottoman era, including some of the historic buildings that still stand today. Continue south to the remarkable archaeological site of Beit She’an, once a major Roman and Byzantine city. Walk its ancient streets, stand in the grand Roman theater, and take in the scale and preservation of a city that flourished for centuries and witnessed both glory and destruction. From there, journey to Qasr al Yahud, the traditional site where the Israelites crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land. As the day draws to a close, arrive in Jerusalem, pausing at Mount Scopus for a blessing at this breathtaking panoramic view of the city that has drawn hearts and prayers for millennia. Overnight Jerusalem.


Day 9 - Wednesday

Mount Zion / The Jewish Quarter / Western Wall Tunnels

Step into the heart of Jewish history on Mount Zion, beginning with a visit to King David’s Tomb, a site of reverence and tradition for generations. Enter the Old City and make your way through the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Cardo, the once-bustling Roman thoroughfare, now lined with modern life and layered with centuries of history. Continue to the Jerusalem Archaeological Park at the Davidson Center, where remnants of the First and Second Temple periods reveal Jerusalem’s sacred past in powerful, tangible ways. Then descend into the Western Wall Tunnels, where massive Herodian stones and hidden passageways bring you face to face with the enduring strength and spirit of Jerusalem through the ages. Overnight Jerusalem.
 


Day 10 - Thursday

Yad Vashem / Mt. Herzl / Israel Museum

Begin the day at the Israel Museum, where the Shrine of the Book houses the Dead Sea Scrolls—ancient manuscripts that bridge scripture, archaeology, and faith. Continue to Mount Herzl, Israel’s national cemetery and the final resting place of the country’s leaders, soldiers, and visionaries. Walk through the beautifully kept grounds where memory, sacrifice, and statehood converge. Conclude the day with a powerful and moving visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s official Holocaust Remembrance Center. Through exhibits, testimonies, and memorials, bear witness to the six million who perished and the legacy of resilience they left behind. Overnight Jerusalem.
 


Day 11 - Friday

Judean Desert / Masada / Dead Sea, lunch & Spa

Venture into the stark beauty of the Judean Desert to the legendary fortress of Masada, where you will ascend by cable car to Herod’s ancient stronghold perched atop a towering plateau. Walk the ramparts where the Jewish Zealots made their final, defiant stand against the Roman Empire — a site steeped in courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit. From the heights of Masada, descend to the shores of the Dead Sea. At a nearby hotel, enjoy lunch and access to the spa facilities, including pools, showers, and changing areas. Take the opportunity to float effortlessly in the Dead Sea’s salty, mineral-rich waters, and soak in the unique atmosphere of the lowest place on Earth. Overnight Jerusalem.


Day 12- Saturday

Jerusalem

Day at leisure. Overnight in Jerusalem


day 13 - Sunday

Jerusalem / Ben Gurion Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.
 


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13 Oct 2026 14 Oct 2026 25 Oct 2026 $3,261 $4,691 $2,410 BOOK BOOK NOW
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24 Nov 2026 25 Nov 2026 6 Dec 2026 $3,082 $4,344 $2,410 BOOK BOOK NOW
1 Dec 2026 2 Dec 2026 13 Dec 2026 $2,998 $4,175 $2,410 BOOK BOOK NOW
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15 Dec 2026 16 Dec 2026 27 Dec 2026 $3,116 $4,412 $2,410 BOOK BOOK NOW
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23 Feb 2027 24 Feb 2027 7 Mar 2027 $3,146 $4,471 $2,410 BOOK BOOK NOW
2 Mar 2027 3 Mar 2027 14 Mar 2027 $3,471 $4,913 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
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22 Jun 2027 23 Jun 2027 4 Jul 2027 $3,471 $4,913 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
29 Jun 2027 30 Jun 2027 11 Jul 2027 $3,413 $4,799 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
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17 Aug 2027 18 Aug 2027 29 Aug 2027 $3,456 $4,879 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
24 Aug 2027 25 Aug 2027 5 Sep 2027 $3,456 $4,879 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
31 Aug 2027 1 Sep 2027 12 Sep 2027 $3,413 $4,799 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
7 Sep 2027 8 Sep 2027 19 Sep 2027 $3,413 $4,799 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
14 Sep 2027 15 Sep 2027 26 Sep 2027 $3,413 $4,799 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
26 Oct 2027 27 Oct 2027 7 Nov 2027 $3,413 $4,799 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
2 Nov 2027 3 Nov 2027 14 Nov 2027 $3,413 $4,799 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
9 Nov 2027 10 Nov 2027 21 Nov 2027 $3,413 $4,799 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
16 Nov 2027 17 Nov 2027 28 Nov 2027 $3,413 $4,799 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
23 Nov 2027 24 Nov 2027 5 Dec 2027 $3,293 $4,573 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
7 Dec 2027 8 Dec 2027 19 Dec 2027 $3,207 $4,402 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
14 Dec 2027 15 Dec 2027 26 Dec 2027 $3,242 $4,470 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
21 Dec 2027 22 Dec 2027 2 Jan 2028 $3,293 $4,573 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
4 Jan 2028 5 Jan 2028 16 Jan 2028 $3,207 $4,402 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
18 Jan 2028 19 Jan 2028 30 Jan 2028 $3,207 $4,402 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
15 Feb 2028 16 Feb 2028 27 Feb 2028 $3,207 $4,402 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW
22 Feb 2028 23 Feb 2028 5 Mar 2028 $3,322 $4,630 $2,396 BOOK BOOK NOW

* All prices in USD

Included services:     

  • Welcome to Israel meet & greet upon arrival by an IBMT Tours representative   
  • Sharing transfer on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion Airport)                    
  • 11 nights accommodation based on BED & BREAKFAST
  • 2 Dinners at Kibbutz Hotel Lavi
  • 8 touring days in a Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach 
  • Jeep tour in the Galilee
  • Lunch and Spa at the Dead Sea 
  • Professional licensed English speaking guide
  • All transport and entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary

Not included services:

  • Airfare & Departure taxes
  • Tips to guide/driver & hotel staff
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal extras and meals not mentioned above

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE ENTRY TO ISRAEL

Travelers from visa-exempt countries must have an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before departure.

  • Valid for up to 90 days in Israel.
  • Good for 2 years or until your passport expires.
  • New ETA required if your passport is renewed or changed.
  • Cost: 25 ILS (~$7 USD / ~$10 CAD).
  • Not required if you already need a visa for Israel.

Apply online: israel-entry.piba.gov.il
Help: eta@piba.gov.il

*The hotels appearing in the table might be replaced with similar ones

**Our Jewish tours are Kosher and Shomer Shabbat (Shabbat observant)

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The IBMT Bar Mitzvah tour was fantastic! It was the perfect blend of family time and peer group time, of sites with religious/historic significance and just plain fun. The guide was personable and informative, and even the bus driver was great. All the details were attended to and you didn’t have to concern yourself with or worry about a thing. It was a true vacation. We would highly recommend it to anyone. If you are going to Eilat, Petra is a must!

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We just returned from Israel on an IBMT Bar Mitzvah Tour for our three grandsons.  We had enough family members to warrant our own bus.  After checking out many tour companies we went with IBMT and all of us were glad we did.  The hotels were fabulous and the rooms allotted even more so.  From the INBAL in Jerusalem, KFAR BLUM in the Galilee, the SHERATON in Tel Aviv, to the ROYAL BEACH in Eilat we couldn’t have asked for more.  Our meals were equally excellent.  Beginning with a welcome reception at the INBAL to the closing dinner at the CANAAN restaurant in Tel Aviv one and all loved them.

It was a busy tour made even more so by my husband who was determined the grandchildren see “everything”.  Fortunately for us, we had the best guide when Ornan (from IBMT) gave us GADI.  All of the groups loved their guides but Gadi was  special.  He was able to reach the kids (ages 7-13) as well as the adults.  His knowledge, willingness to adjust the schedule, and good nature gave him a soft spot in all of our hearts.  He filled in at Yad Vashem when the guide droned on a bit too much for some of us.  He searched out a cemetery where a father, grandfather and great grandfather was buried and proceeded to enlighten us on the rituals and customs of a military cemetery.  He adjusted our times to include those little extras.  When weather precluded the camels, we visited Qumran.  After the Bar Mitzvahs, some wanted to walk down Masada - again, no problem. 

We loved everything.  Friday night dinner with an Israeli family (coincidentally the husband was from Toronto), meeting the soldiers on the kibbutz, the Druze lunch, sampling different foods at the shuk, the bullet factory and on and on.  Although the weather was precarious in December, it didn’t stop us and we were able to celebrate Chanukah in Israel...menorahs  everywhere, sufganiyot of every kind, celebrations in the street galore.

Would we recommend this tour...without a moments hesitation.  We had a family trip of a lifetime.  Thank you also to our bus driver Louie, whom we all loved and who got us around safely. 

“Gadi” - what else can we say ... g double o - d, j-o-b. Good job, good job.  V-e-r-y-n-i-c-e, very nice, very nice.💕

 

 

I cannot imagine a better, more organized, more perfect experience! IBMT went above and beyond all expectations!

Loved the trip! The itinerary was fantastic and really kept us moving. We were able to see and do so much. Best of all was our tour guide Natalie. She was very kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable on every aspect of Israel.

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