Start out on your adventure as you meet your Group Staff at your gateway airport Board your flight to Israel - you're on your way!
	Shalom and Welcome Home! Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and meet your Tour Educator Ascend to Jerusalem and say Shehehianu on the Haas Promenade facing the Old City Opening sessions - meet and bond with your fellow group members on your journey through Israel Meet Momo - Shlomo (Momo) Lifshitz, President of Oranim Educational Initiatives for an Opening Session on Israel, Safety, and Security Overnight: Jerusalem
	Walk the ramparts of the Old City from the Jaffa Gate to Mount Zion Visit King David's Tomb - the founder of Jerusalem Then enter the Old City and explore the Jewish Quarter Tour the Cardo - an ancient market where you can still shop today! Onward to the Southern Wall Excavations - see the actual steps that led to the Temple Enjoy a spiritual visit to the Western Wall Head north to the Sea of Galilee Experience a Druze feast for dinner at Usafa Druze Village Overnight: Haifa
	Visit the ancient Bahai Gardens, resting atop Haifa Hike along one of the sources of the Jordan River at the Tel Dan Nature Reserve Visit an Israeli Army Outpost - get an idea of what your Israeli peers are doing Ascend the Golan Heights and view deep into Syria from atop Mount Bental Head to Mitzpe Gadot to view the Hulah Valley and hear about Israel's Master Spy, Eli Cohen Take a mid-day break to enjoy a refreshing Kayaking adventure down the Jordan River Drive across the Galilee to Zfat, City of Mystical Judaism (Kabbalah). Like Madonna, you can explore the narrow alleyways lined with ancient synagogues and artists galleries. Enjoy a swim in the Tiberias Hot Springs in the evening Overnight: Tiberias
	Meet the cool Israeli soldiers who will be traveling with you for the next 5-days after breakfast in the hotel Enjoy a short "get-to-know-you" session with your soldiers at the hotel Take a stroll through the Kinneret Courtyard where the first pioneers came to, including those that first formulated the idea of the Kibbutz Hike Mt. Arbel, in The Lower Galilee near Tiberias which was split into two after an earthquake Continue exploring The Lower Galilee with a water hike in the Banias Head to the ancient city of Beit She'arim to visit the most important burial place in the Jewish world during the Mishnaic and Talmudic periods Return to Tiberias to enjoy an evening on the Promenade Overnight: Tiberias
	Visit the Roman city of Cesaria Onward to Tel Aviv to enjoy the colorful and vibrant arts fair on Nahalat Binyamin Street Tour Dizengoff Centre, one of Israel's first shopping malls and enjoy lunch from the many pre-Shabbat vendors Head to the hotel to prepare for Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach at sunset Traditional Shabbat Dinner at the hotel Enjoy Friday night nightlife like an Israeli at the former Tel Aviv Port Overnight: Tel Aviv
	Walking tour of Tel Aviv neighborhoods Walk down Ben Gurion Street named after the first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion Continue to Rabin Square, renamed after the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995 Time to see friends and family at your hotel Enjoy the sun-packed beaches of the Mediterranean Sea Briefing on the Middle East situation with a keynote speaker where learning and laughter meet Havdalah service on the beach at sunset Visit Independence Hall where the State of Israel was born Party Tel Aviv style at one of Israel's hottest clubs Overnight: Tel Aviv
	Have a hands-on experience with the past as you participate in an archeological dig Explore the unique bell caves at Beit Guvrin Stop at the Israel Air Force Museum on the Hatzerim Air Force Base just outside of Beer Sheva Head south for and enjoy Bedouin hospitality Go on a camel trek deep in the desert Enjoy a Bedouin Hafla (feast) and program Participate in a surprise activity planned by the Israeli solders who are touring with you Party with the Bedouins' for a special Desert Music Performance Overnight: A million star hotel - a Bedouin Tent deep in the desert
	Ascend Masada at sunrise via the Roman Ramp and explore the ancient palace built by Herod, which was the last sovereign Jewish territory for almost 2000 years Hike your way down the mountain by way of the infamous Snake Path Stop at the Ein Gedi Desert Oasis known for its numerous caves, springs, and its rich diversity of flora and fauna Enjoy lunch and a chance to swim (float) in the Dead Sea Continue south to the resort town of Eilat - Israel's Cancun! Take a dip in the white sanded beaches of the Red Sea Browse through the Promenade and enjoy dinner on your own Experience Eilats' breathtaking nighttime views as we party tonight on a private party boat Overnight: Eilat
	Ascend the Red Canyon, one of the Eilat Mountains' most beautiful hikes Enjoy another chance to dip your toes in the blue waters of the Red Sea Head north to view the awe-inspiring Ramon Crater Continue to Sde-Boker, home of the grave of David Ben Gurion and discuss his dreams: a Jewish State and Turning the Desert Green Onward to the Jerusalem Area for a seminar on programs that will bring you back to Israel to volunteer, to study and to live. Background session on the Holocaust Overnight: Jerusalem area
	Visit Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and those who rose up against the Nazis Onward to Mt. Herzl, Israel's National Cemetery. Visit the graves of Zionist luminaries like Herzl, Golda Meir and Yitzhak Rabin as well as soldiers who fell in Israel's wars. Farewell visit to the Western Wall An introduction to the Oranim Ambassadors program Closing session with Shlomo (Momo) Lifshitz, President of Oranim Educational Initiatives Say good bye to the Israeli soldiers - your friends (this is soooooooooo sad...) Head to Ben Gurion Airport
	Arrive in North America Start planning your trip back home to Israel! For options, click here! Shalom!