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 
Family Friendly 
Street Food 
UNESCO Heritage Sites 
Nature Walks 
Local Specialists
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
TAKING FLIGHT: THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Sun. Dec 20, 2026
- Board your flight from the United States and begin a journey of discovery, connection, and meaning in Israel.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME HOME: ARRIVAL IN ISRAEL
Mon. Dec 21, 2026
- Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport and meet your J² Expert Educator, who will guide the group through this immersive journey of learning, inspiration, and encounter.
- Transfer to Tel Aviv and check into the hotel.
- This evening, step into Israel’s pre-state history with a special after-hours visit to the Ayalon Institute, home to a secret underground ammunition factory that played a critical role in Israel’s founding. Conclude the evening with a shared group dinner.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
THE JEWISH STORY CONTINUES: TEL AVIV TO THE GALILEE
Tue. Dec 22, 2026
- Check out of the hotel and explore the story of the Jewish people at the newly opened ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, highlighting Jewish diversity, creativity, and resilience across time and place.
- Visit Hostages Square, a powerful site of activism, solidarity, and hope, reflecting Israel’s contemporary reality.
- Enjoy free time at Nachalat Binyamin’s arts and crafts market and the lively Carmel Market.
- Travel north to the Galilee, check into the hotel, and gather for dinner and reflection.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
SPIRIT, NATURE & BORDERS
Wed. Dec 23, 2026
- Begin the day in Tsfat (Safed), the spiritual heart of Jewish mysticism. Explore its winding alleyways, ancient synagogues, and artist quarter while learning about the birth of Kabbalah.
- Continue to the Tel Dan Nature Reserve, where biblical history, flowing springs, and lush landscapes converge.
- Ascend Mount Bental in the Golan Heights for sweeping views into Syria and a strategic discussion of Israel’s security challenges.
- ADULTS: Wine tasting at Odem Mountain Winery.
- CHILDREN: Visit Odem Freedom Farm for hands-on encounters with rescued animals and lessons in compassion.
- Return to the hotel for dinner.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5
FROM ANCIENT ROOTS TO ETERNAL JERUSALEM
Thu. Dec 24, 2026
- Check out of the hotel and travel south.
- Explore Beit She’arim, a 1,800-year-old Jewish necropolis and final resting place of major rabbinic figures, offering insight into Jewish life under Roman rule.
- Visit the Atlit Detention Camp, where Jewish refugees were imprisoned during the British Mandate period.
- Arrive in Jerusalem and gather at the Western Wall to recite the Shehecheyanu blessing.
- Continue through the Western Wall Tunnels, revealing extraordinary archaeological layers beneath the Old City.
- Check into the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
WALKING THROUGH TIME: JERUSALEM UNFOLDED
Fri. Dec 25, 2026
- Ascend to the rooftops of the Old City for panoramic views and reflection on Jerusalem’s shared sacred spaces.
- Tour the Jewish Quarter, including:
- The Cardo, ancient Roman Jerusalem’s main street
- King Hezekiah’s Broad Wall, a testament to resilience
- Hurva Square, the historic heart of the Jewish Quarter
- Return to the hotel for Shabbat preparations, followed by optional Kabbalat Shabbat services.
- Enjoy a private Shabbat dinner together.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7
SHABBAT OF SOUL & COMMUNITY
Sat. Dec 26, 2026
- Morning at leisure or optional Shabbat services.
- In the afternoon, meet with a local Jerusalem speaker for a personal perspective on life in the city today.
- As Shabbat concludes, gather for Havdalah overlooking the Old City, followed by the Night Spectacular at the Tower of David Museum - a powerful audiovisual telling of Jerusalem’s story.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8
CHOICE & CONSCIENCE: LAND, LOSS & LIFE
Sun. Dec 27, 2026
- OPTION 1: Experience Neot Kedumim, the Biblical Landscape Reserve, with hands-on activities including shepherding, planting, and an interactive archaeological dig at Beit Guvrin Caves.
- OPTION 2: Visit the Nova Music Festival site, now a deeply moving living memorial. Continue to a kibbutz near the Gaza border to hear firsthand testimony about October 7 and the path toward rebuilding. Visit the nearby abandoned car lot, a stark reminder of the invasion, now serving as a support and refreshment site for IDF soldiers. Meet soldiers defending Israel’s southern border.
- Continue to a kibbutz near the Gaza border to hear firsthand from a resident about October 7, the aftermath, and the community’s path toward recovery and rebuilding.
- Visit the nearby abandoned car lot, a stark reminder of the invasion, now serving as a support and refreshment site for IDF soldiers. Meet soldiers defending Israel’s southern border.
- ALL: Conclude with a BBQ dinner with soldiers (cost not included).
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9
REMEMBRANCE & RESPONSIBILITY
Mon. Dec 28, 2026
- ADULTS: Visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial, for an in-depth exploration of memory, loss, and moral courage.
- CHILDREN: Visit the Israel Aquarium, highlighting the marine life of Israel’s four seas.
- Spend time exploring Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem’s bustling open-air shuk, enjoying its sights, sounds, and flavors independently.
- Visit Mount Herzl, Israel’s national cemetery and place of remembrance.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10
GIVING BACK & LOOKING FORWARD
Tue. Dec 29, 2026
- Volunteer with Leket Israel, harvesting produce for Israelis in need.
- Meet with IDF soldiers from the Nahal Battalion (932) to hear about their service and values.
- Free time for shopping or exploration.
- Gather for a festive farewell dinner and closing reflections.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11
RETURNING HOME, FOREVER CHANGED
Wed. Dec 30, 2026
- Check out of the hotel and depart Israel, carrying home memories, strengthened relationships, and a deeper connection to Jewish peoplehood and the State of Israel.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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.
participants
30+
Cost p/p in double room
$4,995
Cost p/p in single room
$6,755
Child As 3rd (Reduction)
- ($500)
Tel Aviv: Dan Panorama
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Tel Aviv
- Hotel Website
Upper Galilee: Hotel HaGoshrim nature
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Superior
- Hotel Website
Jerusalem: Dan Panorama
- Nights: 6
- Room Category: Jerusalem
- Hotel Website
Choose Your Way
VOYAGER PLUS
popular
- Guaranteed room category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- 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), 9 days of touring 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 on 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.
- BBQ dinner with the soldiers on December 27.
- 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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