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
You will travel with the University across its full footprint – from the mountaintop campus on Mt. Carmel, to downtown Haifa, to the Mediterranean, and deep into the North. You will see the scars of war, the complexity of rehabilitation, and a vision for rebuilding lives and communities through academia. This is the “kitchen cabinet” of impact – where science meets policy, and philanthropy meets results.
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Program Itinerary
DAY 1
WELCOME TO HAIFA
Mon. Nov 16, 2026
- Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and transfer north along Israel’s Mediterranean coast to Haifa.
- Check in at your hotel and take time to rest and recuperate after your international journey while enjoying sweeping views of the city.
- Welcome Dinner & Wine Tasting exploring the intersection of ancient history, genetics, and modern Israeli viticulture.
Overnight: Haifa
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
INNOVATION & HUMAN IMPACT AT THE UNIVERSITY
Tue. Nov 17, 2026
- Welcome to the University of Haifa: Meeting with University leadership and a tour of the observatory, offering 360-degree views of Northern Israel.
- Compassion in Action: A deeply moving encounter with researchers from the “Bayit Balev” initiative and the families receiving therapeutic care and support.
- Next-Gen Labs: A hands-on exploration of some of the University’s most cutting edge research.
- The Tapestry of Haifa: Cultural & Interfaith Journey: A guided exploration of Haifa’s unique model of coexistence, featuring the world-famous Bahá’í Gardens and House of Grace (Beit El-Hesed).
- Dinner on the stunning terrace of the School of Design in the historic German Colony. Enjoy a live performance by the School of the Arts alongside interactive “Themed Innovation Tables” where you can chat informally with experts in Medicine, AI, Trauma Coping, Defense Tech, and returning Israeli scientists.
Overnight: Haifa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
LIFESAVING COLLABORATIONS: ACADEMIA AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
Wed. Nov 18, 2026
- Inside Israel’s Defense Ecosystem: A rare briefing and tour at leading defense giants, accompanied by the University’s top tech and security researchers.
- An exclusive visit to an IDF Base for a private briefing with the elite cadets of the Naval Command division of University of Haifa’s Military Colleges.
- Marine Sciences & Open Sea Excursion: A dynamic afternoon setting sail on the Mediterranean aboard the University’s advanced Marine Research Vessel.
- Seaside Dinner & Medical Pioneers: A sunset dinner in ancient Caesarea with leadership, faculty, and top students from the University’s cutting-edge School of Medicine.
Overnight: Haifa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
BREAKING NEW GROUND
Thu. Nov 19, 2026
- Emek Hatchelet (Valley of the Blue): Join local elementary school children from Tzfat Municipality and University faculty for a hands-on experience that brings together ancient agricultural traditions, environmental preservation, and community engagement.
- University of Haifa’s Strategic Expansion to the Galilee: An inside look at how the University’s merger with Kinneret Academic College and its several schools of engineering will expand UH’s impact both academically and geographically.
- Unearthing the Past: The Ancient City of Hippos (Sussita): Step into the world of archaeological discovery with University of Haifa’s chief archaeologist at one of the most spectacular excavation sites in the Middle East.
- Closing Dinner with the Spiritual Leader of the Druze Community: Enjoy a festive meal with members of Israel’s Druze community in Isifiya, a village located in the Carmel Mountains on the outskirts of the University.
Overnight: Haifa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
DEPARTURE DAY
Fri. Nov 20, 2026
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Ben Gurion Airport for departure flights, carrying with you deeper insight into the University of Haifa’s mission and its profound impact on northern Israel and the country as a whole.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
10+
Cost p/p in double room
$4,800
Cost p/p in single room
$5,600
Haifa: Dan Carmel
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Executive Bay View
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What to expect
- 4 nights' accommodations.
- 3 days of touring with a J² Field representative, in a luxury, climate controlled vehicle.
- Private arrival transfers & assistance at the airport.
- Private departure transfers to the airport.
- Daily breakfast, 3 lunches & 4 dinners.
- Water on the bus.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel porterage.
- 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.
- Travel insurance.
- Late check out on the day of departure.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- 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, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- 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 on September 4, 2026. 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.
- If the trip is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or because the security conditions prevent the program from operating, all payments received, including the deposit, will be refunded.
- 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.
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