All itineraries are custom made. These are samples.

Tour J-1

“Introduction to Jerusalem”  tour of the Old City– Our tour begins with a view of the city of Jerusalem from the Promenade at the Tayelet.  Here you’ll hear a general overview of Jerusalem and learn about Derech Avot, the path of the Patriarchs.  Then travel to the Jewish Quarter of the Old City and take an in-depth tour.   We’ll explore this wonderful quarter and see how they rebuilt it keeping the feeling of antiquity yet moving onto modern times. We’ll visit such places as the Hurva, Herodian Mansions,  the Broad Wall, as well as the Burnt House.  This tour will focus on First and Second Temple Jerusalem, and try to understand how the Temple (the Beit HaMikdash) was the center of Jewish life. After lunch, the tour will continue onto the Kotel, the western wall of the Temple mount..  The tour will then exit the Old City and enter the area known as the City of David, where we will review early Biblical history (Kings David, Solomon, and Hezekiah), and walk through the famous Warren Shaft.  If possible, we'll end the day with a refreshing and wet walk through the water system of the Shiloah Water Tunnel (Hezekiah's tunnel) in the City of David.

Tour J-2

Jerusalem Revisited-  Understanding life during the time of the 2^nd Temple  -  Our day begins at the Model of Jerusalem during the 2^nd Temple period, located at the Holy Land Hotel.  We’ll then return to the Old City and Walk the Ramparts until we get to Zion Gate (Sha’ar Tzion).  Our first stop will be the Temple Institute, which is diligently working to create all the vessels needed for the Temple (Beit HaMikdash).  Afterwards, we’ll head down to the Southern Wall excavations.  Here we’ll visit the new Virtual Temple exhibit, then explore the excavations which will help us understand the Beit HaMikdash and roads leading up to it.  Final activity is to explore the Western Wall Tunnels (known as the Kotel tunnel tour).

Tour J-3

Jerusalem – Spend the day visiting the following Jerusalem sites:

• Prison of the Underground Fighters
• Ammunition Hill – scene of one of the most difficult battles in the 6-Day War, whose victory allowed the Israeli forces to break through and recapture the Old City of Jerusalem.

• Yad Vashem, Holocaust Memorial museum  
• Supreme Court Building
• Model of Jerusalem during the 2^nd Temple period
• Walking tour of Mea Shearim (along with the Ungarim  and  Bucharan Quarters)– learn the real inside scoop on this community
• Visit a tfillin factory – see how tfillin are made
• Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book
• Yad LeKashish

Tour J-5

Touring the Gush Etzion area: The Etzion Block, or Gush Etzion as it is known in Hebrew, is located along the "Path of the Patriarchs," in the heart of the historic homeland of the Jewish people.  It sits among the hills and rocks flanking the Jerusalem-Hebron highway. These hills have been witness to so much of our history, ancient and modern. Kever Rachel-Rachel's tomb located on the outskirts of Beit Lechem (Bethlehem); Gush Etzion Memorial Museum-sound and light show depicting the modern history of Gush Etzion; Derech Avot, Path of the Patriarch's, - one of the oldest roads known to us in this land.  Located along this route we will find an ancient ritual bath (Mikva) dating back to the period of the 2^nd Temple and a winepress; Pina Chama- see how the residents of the Gush provide food and some TLC to the soldiers of this area; Mud Caves-famous caves located at the foot of Efrat, this was the aqueduct that brought water to Jerusalem; Sadna - visit a unique program for special needs children; Tour of the various communities in the Gush- Aside from the town of Efrat, there are 15 settlements included in Gush Etzion, including 3 kibbutzim;  The Judaica Center - Gift store featuring the magnificent work of local artists; fruit of the land -keeping the laws- learn about trumot and massrot;  Visit a natural spring and see how early Israelites channeled water to irrigate their fields; Herodium - King Herod's summer Palace. Additional or alternative sites may include a winery, cow milking facilities, visit to a shooting range, a petting zoo.

Tour J-6

The struggle for Independence –  Observation stop to review battle for Jerusalem in the War of Independence; Tank museum at Latrun, home of many tanks used in Israel’s defense or by Israel's enemies and captured by Israel, including a Nazi Tank!  Next, travel to Machon Ayalon - a clandestine ammunition factory located in Rechovot- used to secretly produce bullets for the Jewish fighters during the British Mandate; Secret Burma road - hear the exciting story how this road saved Jerusalem! Gush Etzion - visit the museum at Kfar Etzion to learn about the brave battle the settlers and the "35" waged during the War of Independence.

Tour J-11

The Judean Desert:  Travel eastwards into the Judean Desert to the region of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth.  While traveling to our destination,  you will have a magnificent view of the Judean desert, the Jordanian mountains, and Jericho. We’ll review the path of Am Yisrael (the Israelites) and the possible location of Moshe Rabeinu’s burial site on Har Navo.   The tour will visit such sites as Kumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were found; the amazing oasis of Ein Gedi Nature Reserve where we’ll go hiking and see waterfalls and pools for swimming;  the Ancient Synagogue of Ein Gedi; Masada, the last stronghold of Jewish resistance against the Romans during the Great Revolt; and of course. Next get ready for an unbelievable experience - floating in the Dead Sea!  The Dead Sea, one of the wonders of the world,  is so dense with salt that you won’t sink! 

Tour J-12

2 Day tour of the Negev: -Day 1: Visit the Air Force Museum – an outdoor exhibit of the many planes and other aircraft used during Israel’s history;  brief visit to the Negev development town Yerucham; explore through hiking the Large Machtash and have a chance to collect colored sand;  continue south to S'de Boker, Negev home of David Ben Gurion;  end the day with a comfortable walk through the Avdat gorge.  Overnight in Mitzpe Ramon.   Day 2 of the Negev:  :  Visit the natural wonder of Machtash Ramon, Israel's Grand Canyon.  On our return route we'll stop off at Mitzpe Revivim, where we'll learn how the pioneers in the 1930's and 40's lived in this barren desert, isolated from the rest of the "Yeshuv".  Next, have some fun on a camel ride! Finally, enjoy the Besor nature reserve and swinging hanging bridge over the Besor River.  Return to Jerusalem.

Tour J-14

3 Day tour to the North:  Galilee and Golan:  This tour will offer you a full range taste of Israel- from antiquities to modern day. Day 1: Caesarea - ancient Roman City; Carmel Mizrachi winery - located in Zichron Yaakov, learn the fine art of Kosher wine making; Atlit -  British Detention Camp; Rosh Hanikra, where the water grottos have been carved out of the mountain from the crashing waves of the Mediterranean Sea.  Overnight in the Galilee. Day 2:  Tzippori, Sefat, nature hike at Tel Dan, Jeep ride through the hills of the Golan Heights. Overnight in the Galilee. Day 3:  historic Gamla - site of major Jewish rebellion against the Romans; Nature hike; Katzrin - the capital of the Golan; Ancinet Talmudic village; Har Ben Tal  - for a spectacular view of Syria and historical review of Israel's wars with Syria. Return to Jerusalem.  * Kayaking in the Jordan River is one of many additional options..