VOYAGER
- Carefully selected accommodations, offering comfort and quality.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- J² Customer Care available by phone and email.
- $50 travel credit per person for your next J² journey.
Program is tentative and subject to change. Connect with our Customer Care Team by calling: (888) 230-6008 Mon.-Thur. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
YOUR journey
J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
Heritage 
UNESCO Heritage Sites 
Nature Walks 
Jeep Tour 
Street Food 
Local Specialists
THE EXPERT
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
DEPARTURE FOR ISRAEL
Thu. Mar 18, 2027
- Today we begin our journey together as we depart from Chicago bound for Israel - a land of history, culture, and meaning.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO THE LAND OF ISRAEL
Fri. Mar 19, 2027
- Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport, where you will be warmly greeted by our representative and assisted with arrival formalities.
- Meet your J² Expert Educator, who will accompany your community throughout this unforgettable journey of discovery, learning, and inspiration.
- Transfer to Tel Aviv and check into your hotel.
- As the sun sets, gather for a special Kabbalat Shabbat service on the beach, led by Rabbi Lowenstein - welcoming Shabbat with the Mediterranean breeze and the spirit of Israel all around.
- Enjoy a festive Shabbat dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
TEL AVIV & JAFFA: ROOTS OF A MODERN DREAM
Sat. Mar 20, 2027
- Begin the day at the Jaffa Lookout, taking in sweeping views and an introduction to Tel Aviv’s story - from ancient port city to modern metropolis.
- Walk along the Independence Trail, tracing the remarkable journey that begins with Tel Aviv’s founding in 1909 and culminates with the declaration of the State of Israel in 1948.
- Visit the extraordinary ANU Museum of the Jewish People, dedicated to celebrating the diversity, creativity, and resilience of Jewish life across time and place.
- As Shabbat comes to a close, join a meaningful Havdalah gathering with young adults serving in Israel through the Bayit Brigade, a supportive home for lone soldiers and new veterans. Hear inspiring personal stories of courage, belonging, and building a life in Israel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
COASTAL JOURNEYS & GALILEE ADVENTURES
Sun. Mar 21, 2027
- Check out of the hotel and travel north along Israel’s breathtaking Mediterranean coastline.
- Stop at the Israel ParaSport Center, where sports empower individuals with disabilities and foster resilience, confidence, and community.
- Continue to Caesarea, exploring layers of Roman, Crusader, and modern history while reflecting on continuity and transformation across civilizations.
- Enjoy an immersive family experience at Kfar Kedem, where Jewish life from 2,000 years ago comes alive through costumes, crafts, hands-on activities, and a memorable donkey ride along ancient-style paths.
- Drive to the Upper Galilee, check into your hotel, and gather for dinner together.
Overnight: Upper Galille
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5
NATURE, BORDERS, AND THE GOLAN HEIGHTS
Mon. Mar 22, 2027
- Begin the day with a peaceful nature walk at the Tel Dan Nature Reserve, one of Israel’s most beautiful sites. Explore the remains of a 5,000-year-old city and learn why water has always been a precious resource in this region.
- Travel to Mount Bental, offering panoramic views of the Golan Heights and neighboring countries, with age-appropriate insights into Israel’s geography, history, and security realities.
- Experience the thrill of a jeep tour through the Golan Heights, exploring rugged landscapes, volcanic rock formations, ancient ruins, and stunning viewpoints.
- OPTION 1: Sample some of the Golan Heights’ finest wines at Odem Mountain Winery, nestled at the foot of Mount Hermon and known for its distinctive high-altitude vintages.
OPTION 2: Visit the Odem Freedom Farm to learn how Jewish tradition calls us to care for all living creatures, meeting staff who rehabilitate rescued animals and participating in a hands-on encounter with horses, pigs, birds, and even wolves. - Return to your hotel for dinner.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
SAFED MYSTICISM & PURIM IN JERUSALEM
Tue. Mar 23, 2027
- Check out and begin your journey south toward Jerusalem, transitioning from the Galilee’s natural beauty to the spiritual heart of Israel.
- Arrive in Tsfat (Safed), the center of Jewish mysticism. Wander its winding alleyways and colorful artists’ quarter as stories of Kabbalah and spiritual creativity come alive.
- Embrace the festive spirit of Purim, witnessing the holiday in action as the city fills with costumes, celebration, and communal joy.
- Stop at the Haas Promenade, overlooking Jerusalem, for a meaningful Shehecheyanu blessing, expressing gratitude for reaching this moment together.
- Continue to Jerusalem and check into your hotel.
- In the evening, connect with Israeli Jewish life by joining a local Reform synagogue for a Megillah reading and Purim celebration, experiencing the holiday through ritual, music, and spirited festivity.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7
THE MANY LAYERS OF JERUSALEM’S OLD CITY
Wed. Mar 24, 2027
- Explore the Jewish Quarter of the Old City, tracing the heartbeat of Jewish life through narrow alleys and ancient stones. Highlights include:
- Visit the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, including the Davidson Center and Robinson’s Arch, to explore layers of history where Jewish life once flourished at the foot of the Temple Mount.
- Step along the Cardo, the main thoroughfare of Roman Jerusalem, and imagine the city’s vibrant past as you stroll among its restored Byzantine-era columns.
- Stand before King Hezekiah’s Broad Wall, an impressive 2,700-year-old structure that once defended Jerusalem and still stands as a symbol of endurance and faith.
- Gather in Hurva Square, the lively center of Jewish life in the Old City, where history, community, and spirituality intertwine in the heart of the Jewish Quarter.
- Climb to the rooftops of Jerusalem’s Old City to take in the views and reflect on the delicate balance of faiths that share this sacred space, overlooking the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the golden Dome of the Rock, and the Hurva Synagogue.
- Wander through the lively Old City Shuk in the Christian Quarter, enjoying lunch on your own amid the aromas and energy of Jerusalem.
- Conclude the day at the Kotel (Western Wall), Judaism’s holiest accessible site, where millions of prayers are placed each year. Reflect on its deep historical and contemporary significance.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8
MEMORY, RESILIENCE & RENEWAL
Thu. Mar 26, 2026
- OPTION 1: Visit Yad Vashem, Israel's national Holocaust memorial, where you'll pay tribute to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust through moving exhibits, personal testimonies, and photographs. The museum includes the Hall of Names and the Children's Memorial, offering a powerful opportunity for reflection on the importance of remembrance and the resilience of the Jewish people.
OPTION 2: Enjoy a day of discovery in Jerusalem at either the Biblical Zoo, where nature and Jewish heritage come alive, or the Bloomfield Science Museum, where hands-on fun makes learning unforgettable. - Later, explore Jerusalem’s vibrant Mahane Yehuda Market, a sensory celebration of Israeli life, flavors, and diversity.
- Participate in an interactive archaeological dig at the Beit Guvrin Caves, geared to all ages.
- Evening programming:
- ADULTS: A reflective conversation on resilience and hope with Rachel Goldberg-Polin.
- KIDS: Israeli game night featuring popular board games and cultural connection.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9
THE SOUTHERN FRONT: PAIN, COURAGE & REBUILDING
Fri. Mar 26, 2027
- Travel south to confront the challenges and resilience of Israel’s border communities.
- OPTION 1: Visit Sderot, learning firsthand about years of rocket fire, October 7th, and rebuilding efforts.
- OPTION 2: Visit Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, named for Warsaw Ghetto uprising leader Mordechai Anielewicz.
- Stop for lunch on your own in Sderot.
- Visit the Nova Festival Memorial near Kibbutz Re’im, honoring the 364 murdered and those taken hostage. A space of grief, tribute, and commitment to a different future.
- Return to Jerusalem.
- Welcome Shabbat with Kabbalat Shabbat at the hotel, followed by dinner together.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10
MASADA & THE DEAD SEA: LEGEND AND LANDSCAPE
Sat. Mar 27, 2027
- Descend to the dramatic Dead Sea Basin.
- Ride the cable car to the top of Masada, where Jewish rebels made their final stand against Rome nearly 2,000 years ago.
- Hike through Nahal David in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, an oasis of waterfalls and desert beauty.
- Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, an unforgettable experience of weightlessness and wonder.
- Conclude your journey with Havdalah and a farewell dinner, celebrating the memories, connections, and inspiration of the past ten days.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11
DEPARTURE
Sun. Mar 28, 2027
- Check out of the hotel and transfer to Ben-Gurion Airport for your flight home, carrying Israel with you in heart, memory, and spirit.
RATES & LODGING
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participants
25+
Cost p/p in double room
$5,390
Cost p/p in single room
$7,210
Child As 3rd (Reduction)
- ($1,000)
Tel Aviv: Carlton
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Premium Side Sea View
- Hotel Website
Upper Galilee: Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Classic
- Hotel Website
Jerusalem: David Citadel
- Nights: 5
- Room Category: Superior
- Hotel Website
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VOYAGER PLUS
popular
- Guaranteed room category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- Private airport arrival transfer.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- $200 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
VOYAGER PREMIERE
- Guaranteed double category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- Private round-trip airport transfers.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- Exclusive access to sought-after dining, ticketed events, and premier performances.
- 10% preferred savings on additional hotel nights, excursions and transportation.
- $400 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
What to expect
- 9 nights' accommodations.
- 9 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide), in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Daily breakfast & 5 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- Water in the bus.
- Porterage at the hotels.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Israel.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Late check out on the day of departure.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- Gratuities: Recommend guidelines for tipping are provided in the terms section.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- Value Added Tax is currently not applicable to tourists visiting Israel. Should the law change, you will be notified accordingly, and VAT will be added to your final invoice.
- Peace of Mind Travel Protection Program (POM).
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $675 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 90 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 90 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 89 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Protect your investment for $495 p/p: Should you cancel your trip up to 5 days before your departure for any reason, our POM program offers you a trip refund. Call 888-230-6008 or e-mail: [email protected].
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C's). These T&C's apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
DISCOVER NEW WORLDS.
JOURNEYS.
A family vacation to Israel. An adventure of a lifetime traveling with friends to Morocco. A trip to Poland or Portugal with your community. What do these trips have in common? No matter where you go, you will come back with a fresh perspective and appreciation of the place you visited as well as a heightened awareness of your identity as part of the global Jewish community.
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