Andrew Weinstock Family Trip

Activities:

• VIP Arrival - Welcome to Israel! Arrive at Ben Gurion airport. Your VIP fast track assistant will greet you at the sleeve of the plane. After assisting with arrival procedures and collecting your baggage, you will be taken to meet your driver.

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

• Drive to Jerusalem - Check into the hotel, and day to rest and acclimate

• Evening walk to the Western Wall - Take time to reflect at the Kotel (The Western Wall), sacred because it is one of the last remnants of the Second Temple that was destroyed by the Romans.
  Erev Shabbat at the Kottel, along with lighting the 6th candle of Hannukah.

• Dinner on own - Or at the David Citadel (not included)

• The David Citadel - Discover luxury at its peak in the heart of Jerusalem: the David Citadel Hotel guides you into modern elegance built from traditional Jerusalem stone, overlooking the Old City walls — an oasis of premium comfort, gourmet dining and serene spa moments

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Morning Lookout from 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.

• Tour the Old City - 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.

• 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.

• Hannukah Tour in Jerusalem - Hannukah Evening Tour - Experience the Magic of the Festival of Light. As the sun sets, wander through one of Jerusalem's oldest residential neighborhoods, see the Hannukah Menorahs lighting the streets, amidst the scenic pathways, delve into the stories and enduring customs of the holiday. Conclude with a sweet treat - Sufganiyot.

• Evening on own - Motsaei' Shabbat at Machne Yehuda market

• The David Citadel

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• City of David - 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. Get your flashlights ready!
  Please note: The walk in the tunnel isn't suitable for claustrophobic people.

• The Western Wall Tunnels - Explore what’s under the Muslim Quarter through the Kotel Tunnels Tour. The Western Wall is impressive, but its greatness is truly discovered when you descend underground to the Western Wall Tunnels. The tunnels run along approximately 488 meters (1601ft) of the Western Wall, giving visitors a taste of the challenge that stood before Herod the Great during the biggest of all his immense building projects - the expansion of the Temple Mount.

• Machne Yehuda Tasting Tour - In the heart of the city sits a bustling multi-ethnic market bursting with life, art, and flavor. A tasting tour through Machane Yehuda Market is an adventure for your taste buds! Enjoy the hustle and bustle with all the rich fragrances, colors, and sounds this iconic Jerusalem market offers.

• Yad Vashem (OPTIONAL) - Visit the museum at Yad Vashem, Israel’s National Memorial to the Holocaust. Tour this memorial to the darkest moment in the world and Jewish history, its children’s memorial, and exquisite gardens. Yad Vashem is an unforgettable place of tribute and remembrance. You'll be guided by a member of the Yad Vashem staff.

• Christmas Tour of Jerusalem (OPTIONAL) - Either at Neviim street, or the Christian Quarter

• Dinner and candle lighting with local family - Have dinner and light the last candle of Hannukah with a local family

• The David Citadel

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• RZR Off-Road Adventure - Get an adrenaline rush riding through the scenic Jerusalem hills on a guided off-road RZR experience

• Harim Bakery - Nestled in the Judean Hills, Harim Bakery serves handmade pastries, artisan breads and specialty desserts in a sun-lit garden café. Perfect for a gourmet breakfast escape just outside Jerusalem

• Yad HaShmona - the Biblical Gardens - Discover the Biblical Gardens at Yad Hashmona—where ancient plants, stone terraces, and reconstructed olive presses bring the Bible to life, offering a serene, hands-on journey through Israel’s living heritage and timeless landscapes

• Lunch TBD

• Har Adar lookout of Judea and Samaria, and the Coast - Perched on the western edge of Jerusalem, Har Adar Lookout offers sweeping views across the coastal plain and Judean Hills—a serene, panoramic spot blending natural beauty, history, and quiet reflection

• Dinner on your own

• The David Citadel

Activities:

• Check out early morning - And drive to Masada

• Sunrise hike to Masada - Perched atop a desert cliff, Masada blends natural beauty and history. Hike the Snake Path or Roman Ramp for a stunning sunrise, explore Herod’s ancient palace, and reflect on the spirit—and cost—of freedom

• Dead Sea Resort for swim and lunch Nevo Isrotel Hotel - Swim in the Dead Sea and have lunch at a local spa hotel - the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth, a stunning, other-worldly landscape of shimmering blue water ringed by bare, orange and yellow hills. The waters 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. Attempt swim and float in the Dead Sea, and enjoy the spa facilities. Lunch is included.

• Option 1 - EZ Rider through the dates farms and lookout of the sinkholes

• Option 2 - Dive into the refreshing wet hike of Ein Bokek, where desert canyons meet flowing water. Wade through cool streams, climb natural waterfalls, and unwind in this hidden Dead Sea oasis

• Drive to Mizpe Ramon - Check into the hotel, dinner and rest at the resort

• Beresheet Hotel, Mitzpe Ramon - Nestled on the rim of Makhtesh Ramon, the Beresheet Hotel offers luxurious villas, a stunning infinity pool, gourmet dining and a serene desert-spa retreat with breathtaking crater views

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Maktesh Ramon Hike - Walk through the stunning Negev Desert and get to know the endless variations of the landscape. Explore the remarkable Makhtesh Ramon and immerse yourself in the details of the land around you.

• Ben Gurion’s Desert Home - "it is in the Negev where the People of Israel will be tested" - Paula and David moved to their desert home in Kibbutz Sde Boker in 1953, which manifested Ben-Gurion’s pioneering vision of settling the Negev. Their home has remained as it was left in 1973, according to Ben-Gurion’s instructions in his will, that his home will be open for the public to visit. Enjoy a tour of their modest home full of character – as if you were their own personal guests. Through the display learn about Ben Gurion's life, visions, and outstanding leadership.

• Naot Farm - Naot Desert Farm is one of the many havot bodedim (lone farms) in the Negev Desert. The farm was built by Lea and Gadi Nahimov, modern-day pioneers who are making David Ben-Gurion’s vision of the desert blooming come to life. Visit the goats and taste some delicious cheese.

• Half day to rest at the hotel - The 3 activities for today can be removed, if you need more time to rest and enjoy the hotel

• Dinner at the hotel

• Beresheet Hotel, Mitzpe Ramon

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel - Check out and start heading north (after a few hours to enjoy the hotel)

• Nova music festival site - Stop at the Nova Festival memorial site - at Re'im Forest stop and bear witness to the tragedy of the Nova Festival.

• Shuva Achim Hospitality Tent - What started as a field hospital at the beginning of the war in Moshav Shuva, turned into an incredible refreshment spot for soldiers, where they give out clothes, goodies and hot meals to the soldiers serving the in the Gaza Envelope. The name "Shuva Achim" means in Hebrew return brothers (and sisters) - praying that all soldiers will return home peacefully. You will help with what is needed, meet soldiers for a casual talk and show your appreciation.

• The Black Arrow Lookout Point - The Black Arrow Lookout Point offers a powerful view over Gaza, serving as both a memorial to fallen soldiers and a site for understanding Israel’s security realities through an in-depth conflict briefing

• Sound and Light Show at Beit Guvrin - Head to Beit Guvrin-Maresha, in the heart of the Land of a Thousand Caves, where hundreds of interconnected caves from the Hellenistic period once served as storerooms, olive presses, and pigeon houses. Later used as refuges during the Bar Kochba revolt, the site also features the stunning Bell Caves and an impressive Roman amphitheater
  Step into the ancient bell-caves of Beit Guvrin, where music by Idan Raichel, dynamic light and immersive visuals weave a sensory tale of roots, resilience and rediscovery

• Drive to Tel Aviv - Check into the hotel and dinner on own

• Isrotel Royal Beach Tel Aviv - Discover the vibrant charm of Royal Beach Tel Aviv — where beachfront luxury meets Tel Aviv’s buzzing promenade. Elegant rooms, sea-view balconies, gourmet dining and a chic spa await your stay

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Carmel Market Tasting Tour - A culinary tasting tour 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 and the diverse cultures and culinary traditions mix in this vibrant shuk. Through the delicious authentic tasting tour, its secrets and legends will be revealed to you. (The tasting tour replaces lunch)

• 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.

• Graffiti Workshop and tours - Murielle Street Art - With a local talented street artist tour the dynamic neighborhood of Florentin, Tel Aviv’s most bohemian and upbeat neighborhood. Learn about contemporary Israeli culture through the graffiti on the walls and see an Israel that you might not know. Finally, express your creativity in an interactive fun graffiti workshop, and make something on your own that you'll take with you back home.

• Shabbat Dinner with a local family - 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.

• Isrotel Royal Beach Tel Aviv

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel - And drive 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.

• Akko historical tour - Walk through 4,000 years of history in this ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage site. The ancient city of Akko, situated on the Mediterranean coast, is one of the oldest ports in the world, and a city shared by Jews, Muslims and Christians. Discover the impressive subterranean well-preserved Crusaders Middle Ages city,
  walk narrow streets past towering ramparts, venerable synagogues, slender Muslim minarets, and secret passageways. Learn about the city’s rich history, as well as its important role in Israel’s modern history.
  Continue to the vibrant Akko's shuk, a fun bazaar full of fresh produce, cheap eats, spices, and souvenirs. Akko also has several of the best hummus spots in all of Israel which are a “must-taste.”

• Haifa Holiday of Holidays - Haifa’s Holiday of Holidays Festival in December celebrates the city’s vibrant coexistence of faiths. Streets come alive with lights, music, art, and delicious food, uniting Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan in joyful harmony

• Isrotel Royal Beach Tel Aviv

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• OPTIONAL - Morning Yoga class

• 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.

• Achim LeChaim - Brothers for Life - IDF Veterans

• OPTIONAL - Bike Tour of Tel Aviv - Bike Tour of Tel Aviv

• Dinner on own

• Isrotel Royal Beach Tel Aviv

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel - Time to relax, and check out when ready

• VIP Departure - Your VIP agent will meet you at the departures terminal to assist with check-in and security procedures for your flight.

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