Adam Fleisher Family trip – February 2026

Activities:

• Welcome to Israel - Shalom - welcome to Israel. Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport.

• Meet your guide at the airport and drive to Jerusalem - And check in to your hotel
  9:20AM landing

• Machane Yehuda Market - In the heart of Jerusalem sits this bustling, multi-ethnic market bursting with life, art, and flavor. Immerse yourself in the world of Middle Eastern cuisine as you indulge in a tasting tour through Machane Yehuda Market. Learn about the market's rich history, and meet the vendors who bring this place to life, as you experience the vibrant energy unique to this iconic culinary destination.

• Ein Karem - Step into another world while you visit the quaint Ein Karem neighborhood, which is tucked into the hills of Jerusalem. This is the biblical Ein Karem village, whose name means "the spring in the vineyard." Wander through this serene neighborhood, visit impressive churches like the Church of the Visitation, explore local art galleries, and discover the village's rich cultural and religious heritage

• Tower of David Jerusalem Museum - Visit the newly renovated and stunning Tower of David Museum located in the iconic David citadel. The museum has pioneered the use of new and interactive digital technologies, games, and virtualizations that add a new dimension to understanding the site itself and Jerusalem as a whole, emphasizing the importance of Jerusalem to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Climb up to a magnificent lookout to enjoy a bird's eye view of the Old City and the New City spreading on the surrounding hills outside the Walls. This is a great introduction to what you will see in the rest of the day.

• Continue to Mishkenot Sha'ananim (time permitting) - Explore the picturesque neighborhood and rich cultural heritage of Mishkenot Sha'ananim, the first Jewish residential area built outside the Old City walls in 1860 by British philanthropist Moses Montefiore to help the Jews of the Old Yishuv. While wandering through the quaint alleys, hear about its history, the people who lived here, and how it has changed over the years. The landscapes of the Old City walls and Mount Zion serve as a background and add to the beauty of this place.

• Dinner at Satya (not included) - Chef Restaurant of Chef Ilan Grossi

• The David Citadel

Activities:

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Start early at Haas Promenade - From the Haas Promenade take in a wide view of Jerusalem's Old and New Cities and the surrounding Judean Desert as far as the eye can see. See Jerusalem's complex geography, strategic setting, and beauty. Begin the conversation about Jerusalem's centrality to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
  From here - we'll continue to a chronological tour of Jerusalem starting with the City of David, Davidson Center and the Old City.

• City of David - where it all begun - Take a trip back in time through the layers of Jerusalem’s past. It was on this hill where King David founded the Kingdom of Israel capital, and where it continuously excavated over the last 120 years, discoveries are regularly made. Tour the palace of King David, ritual purification pools, and the tour's highlight - a walk through water in Hezekiah’s Tunnel built to protect the water supply. Exit the site onto the magnificent road where the Jewish pilgrims walked, over 2,000 years ago.

• Davidson Center - Walk through the Southern Wall Archaeological Gardens. Get a glimpse of the glory of the Second Temple, the heart of the ancient Jewish kingdom, and the devastation that followed. Visit the Davidson Visitors' Center and enjoy a modern and interactive virtual presentation. The museum presents a taste of the archaeology of Jerusalem from different eras - covering the First Temple, Second Temple, Byzantine, Islamic, and the Crusades periods.

• Old City Tour - Tour Jerusalem’s Old City and meet the people and places that make this place so unique. explore Jewish history in the Jewish Quarter, spanning from the First Temple era to the present. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Christian Quarter and, conditions permitting, visit the Temple Mount, a significant Muslim site. Delve into the complexity of a city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

• Time to rest at the hotel

• Evening out at the first train station - In September 1892, the first train from Jaffa entered the Jerusalem station and was received by a festive ceremony. Over a hundred years later First Station is a major center of entertainment, culture and culinary delights.
  Enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants at the station.

• The David Citadel

Activities:

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Early morning start - Meet your guide and head south, early morning

• Masada National Park - Ascend the mountain by cable car to explore Masada, a natural fortress combining natural beauty and deep meaning. Explore the impressive excavations that reveal secrets of daily life in the fortress, hear about the scene of the epic stand by Jewish rebels at the end of the Great Revolt against Rome nearly 2,000 years ago, and how the site became one of Israel’s most important symbols.

• The Dead Sea - At 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth. Known in Hebrew as "The Sea of Salt", it is also one of the saltiest lakes in the world - with about 34.2% salinity.
  This is a stunning, other-worldly landscape of shimmering blue water ringed by bare, orange and yellow hills. The waters of the Dead Sea hold a potent solution of minerals and salts that have strong healing properties. Together with its ethereal beauty, these health-giving minerals make the Dead Sea’s beaches and spas popular vacation spots for Israelis and tourists alike. At one of the local hotels, have lunch and 'float' in the Dead Sea.

• Ein Gedi Ancient Synagogue - The landscape, climatic conditions and water sources at the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve have created a unique ecosystem of springs, waterfalls and pools surrounded by lush greenery in a desolate desert setting. Hike up to and cool off in the refreshing pools and waterfalls of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. The stunning Ein Gedi oasis consists of two separate waterways: Nahal David (David’s Stream), and Nahal Arugot, where remains of a 6th-century synagogue were discovered.

• Drive back north to Tel Aviv - Check in to your hotel and dinner on own (maybe with friends)

• David Kempinski, Tel Aviv

Activities:

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Meet your guide at the hotel - And drive to Jaffa

• Start from the beginning - Old Jaffa - Explore the enchanting charm of Old Jaffa, where ancient and modern are situated side-by-side and where people of all faiths meet. Jaffa is one of the most ancient port cities in the Mediterranean basin. Visit Jaffa Port, which for centuries was the gateway to the Land of Israel. Today Jaffa is a mixed city, where Jews and Arabs live alongside each other. Tel Aviv, Jaffa's much younger sister, was established centuries later, but the two were united into one municipality already in 1949, yet each part kept its unique feel and atmosphere. visit vibrant artist studios as well as archeological discoveries, while exploring the rich tapestry of cultures and history that defines this timeless Mediterranean gem.

• Hummus Abu Hassan - Make a stop at Abu Hassan which started out in 1959 with a small hummus stand with two pots on Hadolphin Street near the Jaffa port and is now legendary.

• Continue to Neve Tzedek - Neve Tzedek is the first Jewish neighborhood to be built outside of Jaffa and is now one of the most beautiful and desirable locations in Tel Aviv. It was built in 1887 by dignitaries of the old Jewish community of Jaffa. Looking to head out of the ever-growing and over-crowded Jaffa, they built, what was considered back then, modern and comfortable housing.. In recent years, the neighborhood was restored and has become a trendy fun beautiful part of the city and a good place to try some Israeli Gelato!

• The White City - Explore Lev Ha'ir, the Heart of the City, where the first roots of Tel Aviv were planted in 1909. Lev Hair contains some of Tel Aviv’s most beautiful buildings, being at the center of the UNESCO designated “White City” known for its Bauhaus, Eclectic, and International Style architecture. The area is densely populated, rooted in history, and with a glance towards the future with impressive skyscrapers, and a high concentration of start-up companies. Bordered by Habima Theater in the north and Florentin and Neve Tzedek in the south, Lev Ha’ir is a gateway to almost every district in the city. Lev Ha'ir is a cultural hub, filled with galleries, restaurants and parks.

• Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) - A culinary and cultural experience in the Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel), the largest market in Tel Aviv. Touring the market reveals the taste of the ages of Tel Aviv in the youthful atmosphere felt here. The Polish, the Persian, and the Yemeni...in this case, it is not the opening line of a joke, but the fascinating culinary traditions that mix in this place. Founded over 90 years ago, discover the many secrets, stories, and legends of this culinary destination. Enjoy tastings throughout the tour.

• Short time to rest at the hotel

• OPTIONAL - Evening tour at Sarona - Sarona is a renovated complex in the heart of Tel Aviv, originally a German Templar Colony, the site sits at the heart of what is a new central business district of the city, with offices and apartments surrounding the beautifully landscaped complex, in which 33 original Templar buildings dating up to more than 140 years, have been painstakingly restored, and today house boutique stores, artist galleries, quaint cafes, and some of the city’s hottest restaurants and bars.
  
  finish the day with dinner at Sarona market

• Dinner at Itzik Hagadol (on own) - Itzik HaGadol in Jaffa, is a casual, classic Israeli grill restaurant with an amazing array of dishes: salads, vegetables, homemade loaves of bread, and so much more.

• David Kempinski, Tel Aviv

Activities:

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Meet your guide and head north

• Caesarea National Park - On the Mediterranean coast, Caesarea National Park is one of Israel’s most impressive archeological sites. Explore the 2,000-year-old Roman theater, Crusader harbor and 12th-century ramparts. The city was initially built by King Herod in the 1st century BC, who dreamt of a major seaport to connect the Province of Judea with Rome. View the spectacular Roman amphitheater, still used today as a performance venue, as well as the hippodrome that held 20,000 spectators for chariot races.

• OPTIONAL - Glass Blowing Workshop - Speculo (glass – in Latin) is the leading glassblowing studio in Israel,
  offering the most exclusive and hands-on glassblowing experience,
  where you experiment and choose what you create, discovering the magic and wonder of glass

• The Bahai Gardens in Haifa - A magnificent scenic lookout over the Baha'i Gardens and Haifa's Bay all the way to the border with Lebanon.

• Afternoon in Akko - Explore the enchanting Akko Old City on a historical and cultural tour. The ancient city of Akko is situated on the Mediterranean, is one of the oldest ports in the world, and is a city shared by Jews, Muslims, Christians and even Bahai. Walk narrow streets past towering ramparts, green domes, venerable synagogues, slender Muslim minarets, and secret passageways, visit local artists' studios and meet local vendors. Learn about the city’s ancient history as well as its important role in Israel’s modern history.

• Drive back to Tel Aviv

• David Kempinski, Tel Aviv

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Tel Aviv exploring and Neve Tzedek (on own) - Neve Tzedek is the first Jewish neighborhood to be built outside of Jaffa and is now one of the most beautiful and desirable locations in Tel Aviv. It was built in 1887 by dignitaries of the old Jewish community of Jaffa. Looking to head out of the ever-growing and over-crowded Jaffa, they built, what was considered back then, modern and comfortable housing.. In recent years, the neighborhood was restored and has become a trendy fun beautiful part of the city and a good place to try some Israeli Gelato!

• Rest at the hotel and prepare for Shabbat

• Shabbat Dinner - Enjoy an authentic and intimate Shabbat dinner in a private home, learn about the Jewish Shabbat traditions, and understand why Friday night is family time and what it means to Israelis.

• David Kempinski, Tel Aviv

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Check out and drive to the airport

• Farewell - We hope to host you again in our beautiful country!