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.
Current Affairs 
Street Art 
Urban Graffiti Tour 
Street Food 
Heritage 
Archaeology 
Jeep Tour 
Nature Walks
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Mon. Dec 21, 2026
- Depart the US and make your way to Israel.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Tue. Dec 22, 2026
- Meet your J² Expert Educator, who will guide your family through this exciting journey of celebration, discovery, and inspiration.
- Stop at the Jaffa lookout for an introduction to Tel Aviv and to our journey in Israel.
- Check into the hotel.
- Festive welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Share group and personal goals.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
A MOSAIC OF TEL AVIV
Wed. Dec 23, 2026
- Talk with journalist Haviv Rettig Gur, political correspondent and analyst for The Times of Israel.
- The streets can talk. Check out local murals, graffiti, and street art. Explore how art speaks to the issues and challenges facing Israel today.
- Lunch on own at the Carmel Market, a vibrant marketplace where traders sell everything from clothing and spices, to fruit and electronics.
- Option 1: Experience the dynamism of Jewish life at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, dedicated to telling their story and representing their diversity, highlighting the creative works and cultural riches of a variety of communities in different periods of history until the present day.
- Option 2: Hands-on Volunteer Work with Molet: Support communities rebuilding in southern Israel by participating in hands-on woodworking and upcycling projects with Molet, an organization that transforms reclaimed materials into functional furniture and community spaces. Contribute to meaningful rebuilding efforts while engaging with local residents and learning about their resilience.
- Enjoy free evening in Tel Aviv and explore the capital city on your own.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH
Thu. Dec 24, 2026
- Track 1: Take part in an interactive archeological dig geared to all ages at the Beit Guvrin Caves.
- Track 2: Meet with a resident of Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Walk with her through her community today as she shares the stories of this once-vibrant home, what happened there on October 7, and what her hopes are for the future.
- All: ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village was named to honor the memory of Eran Almog, the late son and guiding light of founders Didi and Major General (Res.) Doron Almog. Fueled by his love for Eran, who was born with severe autism and cognitive disabilities, Doron Almog led the creation of the one-of-a-kind rehabilitation village in Israel’s south, a community where people from diverse backgrounds and all levels of ability can live, heal, and grow together.
- Continue with a view of the Gaza Strip and understand the reality today.
- Return to Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
PEOPLE TO PEOPLE
Fri. Dec 25, 2026
- Check out of the hotel.
- Track 1: Meet teens from the AJEEC Gap year program, which creates a bridge for Arab young women and men between high school graduation and integration into adulthood.
- Track 2: Visit Caesarea, one of the Land of Israel's most important cities during the Roman Period.
- Check into the hotel and freshen up before Shabbat.
- Kabbalat Shabbat with Poteach Shearim, Kiryat Shmona, a new emerging Reform community in the north and show our support.
- Communal dinner with local community.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH
Sat. Dec 26, 2026
- Go for a Jeep tour of the Golan Heights and get an up-close look at stories of settlement, development, agriculture, and security along the Israel-Syrian border.
- We'll gaze across the Golan and into Syria from the top of Mount Bental and gain powerful insights into Israel's geopolitical and security situation.
- Visit the Hula Nature Reserve, home to thousands of storks, cranes, pelicans, and flamingos. Enjoy bike-riding and golf-carting.
- Mark the end of Shabbat with a communal havdalah ceremony.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7
MASADA: HISTORY AND MYTH
Sun. Dec 27, 2026
- Check out of the hotel.
- Float into happiness on the Dead Sea where the feeling of weightlessness is great fun.
- Climb via the Snake Path OR via the Roman Ramp OR take the cable car to the top of Masada.
- Stop at the Haas Promenade for a traditional shehehiyanu blessing of thanksgiving.
- Check into the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8
PASSAGES IN TIME
Mon. Dec 28, 2026
- Bnai Mitzvah ceremony overlooking the Old City.
- Explore the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, including the Davidson Center and Robinson’s Arch, where stones whisper stories of the ancient Temple.
- Approach the Kotel (Western Wall), Judaism’s holiest accessible site, and experience its powerful spiritual and historical resonance.
- Walk through Hurva Square, the lively heart of today’s Jewish Quarter.
- Climb to the rooftops of the Old City for sweeping views of the diverse communities that make Jerusalem a mosaic of traditions.
- Conclude with a joyful celebration dinner, where we’ll come together to eat, laugh, and make memories - honoring this important milestone and the journey we’ve shared.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9
MEMORY AND RENEWAL
Tue. Dec 29, 2026
- Adults: Visit Yad Vashem, the national memorial to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
- Kids: Two by Two the Animals Went into the Ark: The Biblical Zoo is one of Jerusalem’s loveliest places. It has a great collection of animals with a special focus on creatures mentioned in the Bible. It includes 62 acres of open areas where the animals live, a zoo train if you don’t feel like walking, a petting zoo, and other activities to keep all ages enthralled.
- Experience the vibrancy of modern Jerusalem with a stroll through Mahane Yehuda Market, filled with flavors, aromas, and energy.
- Visit Pantry Packers, where you will pack food for Israel’s poorest families.
- Late checkout of the hotel.
- Festive farewell dinner.
- Transfer to Ben-Gurion International Airport and check in for your flight.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10
HOME AGAIN
Wed. Dec 30, 2026
- Arrive home.
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
$5,470
Cost p/p in single room
$6,990
Child As 3rd (Reduction)
- ($830)
Tel Aviv: Carlton
- Nights: 3
- 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: 2 + LCO
- Room Category: Superior New City View
- Hotel Website
Choose Your Way
What to expect
- 7 nights' accommodations. Late check out until 6:00 p.m. on the day of departure is included.
- 8 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 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.
- Late check out past 6:00 p.m. 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 $500 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.
- 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.
- 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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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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