With Bonnie Stern
Since our trip is starting at 9:00 AM on Monday, February 27, and we are heading north, participants should plan to arrive in Israel either earlier that day or before. It’s actually great to arrive in Israel a day or two ahead as it helps with jetlag!
A perfect first time introduction to the land of Israel and the culture of this ancient land. There is no better way to learn about our homeland than to connect with our roots and to actually visit historic landmarks.
Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Megiddo, Druze Village, Haifa, Galilee, Safed, Golan Heights, Winery visit, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Qumran, Masada, The Dead Sea, The Negev Desert, Timna, Eilat (Petra), Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, Tel Aviv. This journey through Israel begins every Friday and offers the traveler an intensive tour of some of the country’s most classic sites, with the option of visiting Petra. The tour features 3 nights Tel Aviv, 2 nights Galilee, 5 nights Jerusalem and 2 nights Eilat.
A 9-night Israel Classic tour is also available for Friday arrival featuring 2 nights Tel Aviv, 2 nights Galilee and 5 nights Jerusalem.
Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra, Galilee, Safed, Golan Heights, Tiberias, Beit She’an,Beit Alpha, Gan Hashlosha, Jerusalem, Qumran, Masada, The Dead Sea, The Negev Desert, Timna, Eilat , Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, Tel Aviv.
This tour begins on Wednesday and features the best of Israel with a focus on Jewish heritage and culture. This is an excellent tour for individuals who seek an in-depth perspective of Jewish history and religion.
This same tour is also offered as a 12-night duration including Eilat; a 9-night duration (Friday Arrival-2nts Tel Aviv – 2nts Galilee – 5nts Jerusalem) ; or an 11-night duration (Wednesday Arrival -4nt Tel Aviv – 2nts Galilee– 5nts Jerusalem).
Tel Aviv, Beersheba, Masada, The Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tiberias, Galilee, Golan Heights, Nazareth, Acre, Haifa, Caesarea
This tour of Israel visits all the high points while offering the traveler a comprehensive understanding of the country’s history and culture. The tour begins every Sunday and features: 1 night in Tel Aviv, 3 nights in Jerusalem, 2 nights in Galilee and 1 night in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Acre, Safed, Capernaum, Tabgha, Nazareth, Jordan Valley, Ein Gedi, Masada, Jerusalem
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 2 TO A MAXIMUM OF 25 PARTICIPANTS
The Best of Israel is a perfect introduction to the Holy Land. We start in vibrant Tel Aviv known as the “city that never stops” with its beaches, markets and malls and then join pilgrims as they visit the ancient Biblical sights around the Sea of Galilee. Float in the mineral laden waters of the Dead Sea, take the cable car to the isolated mountaintop fortress of Masada and head for Jerusalem home to pilgrims of all 3 faiths.
Tel Aviv, Holon, Be’er Sheva, Mitzpe Ramon, Eilat, Jerusalem
Join Rabbi Elyse Goldstein and experience Israel’s diversity through a broad array of guides and speakers—artists, craftspeople, entrepreneurs, rabbis, activists and peacemakers, Jews, Christians, Muslims, and everything in between.
With time for discussion, reflection, and relaxation, we investigate the complex issues facing Israel, explore prospects for security and peace in the region, and celebrate the hospitality and culture of Israel’s most unique local people and communities, many of whom you’d never have the opportunity to meet on your own!
JERUSALEM, DEAD SEA, MASADA, BEIT ALPHA, MOUNT ARBEL, TIBERIAS, SEA OF GALILEE, HULA LAKE, SAFED, ACRE, HAIFA, CAESAREA, TEL AVIV, BEIT GUVRIN, EILAT, MITZPE RAMON, (with optional tour to PETRA (JORDAN)).
Our Family experiences are packed with endless activities suitable for travelers of all ages. A perfect balance of education, history and adventure, you’ll explore all the popular sights of Israel as well as places of special interest for the kids.
Tel Aviv, Jerusalem , Eilat, Nuweiba, Dahab, Ras Um Sid
Israel is a diver’s paradise. It’s mild climate ensures year round diving in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean and the Red Seas, where hundreds of miles of easily accessible coral reefs and spectacular seascapes await the diving enthusiast. A variety of diving experiences unequalled anywhere in the world, including underwater photography, archaeological diving and grotto and cave diving. Diving can be included in any sightseeing tour. The following is an example tour which includes 4 days of diving (2 dives each day) in the Red Sea areas of Israel and Egypt. Transportation for the diving portion of the tour is in jeeps.
A family tour to Israel is a great opportunity for members to celebrate a bar/bat mitzvah while discovering Israel. Learn about your heritage, re-connect with one another and create lasting memories. This is a sample of a custom-tailored 15-day tour for a family of five. Aufgang can design any family tour according to each family’s unique requests.
This tour is perfect for photography enthusiasts or those just wanting to learn. Follow an Israeli photography instructor to some key points around Israel that are perfect for photo shoots. Experience the best of Israel while you brush up on your skills and come home with some amazing pictures and memories.
Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Karmei Yosef, Tel Gezer National Park, Neve Shalom, Israeli Burma Road, Shoresh, Ein Rafa, Kibbutz Tzuba, Ein Karem, Telem Spring, Jerusalem, Israel Trail.
Experience a different Israel away from the tourist sites on this guaranteed guided walking tour to Jerusalem. Walk through rolling hills and rugged canyons witnessing UNESCO sites along the way.
Enjoy nature, flora and fauna.
There is no better way to discover the true essence of a country than to take in some of its historical and natural splendors and along the way have the opportunity to meet some of the country’s local wine makers, and sample some of the wines that have gained international reputation. En route we will pass through some very historical and religious sites that will transport us to an earlier place in time whilst staying in comfortable 4 or 5 star hotels and enjoying some of the local dishes. Indulge yourself and savor the wines of an ancient country.
