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YOUR journey
Your dream trip to Israel is just around the corner! Enjoy a thoughtfully curated luxury journey, guided by an expert educator, at an accessible price. You can discover or rediscover Israel and have a fabulous experience – all in cozy comfort and at incredible value. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
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.
If you are an individual and wish to join this trip please go ahead and register. If you are a trip organizer ready to embark on an exciting adventure with your community, we’re here to turn your vision into a reality! Let’s collaborate to create an unforgettable journey that everyone will cherish. Reach out to us, and let’s start crafting the trip of a lifetime together!
Archaeology 
Art & Culture 
Heritage 
Jeep Tour 
Active 
Family Friendly 
Local Specialists 
Nature Walks 
Current Affairs
THE EXPERT
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
- Depart the US.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
- Check into the hotel.
- Meet your J² Expert Educator who will accompany you on this journey of education and inspiration.
- Israel 101: Learn about the basics of Israel, its people, history, and geography, followed by an orientation dinner with your Expert Educator.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
LAYERS OF JERUSALEM
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
- Climb to the rooftops to see and discuss the ties and tensions between the different faith groups and communities of the Old City. From this one spot, we’ll look out over the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, venerated by Christian groups as the burial place of Jesus; the golden Dome of the Rock, which is sacred to Islam; and the Jewish Quarter’s famous Hurva Synagogue.
- Tour Jerusalem’s Old City and the Jewish Quarter.
Among the highlights will be:
- The Jerusalem Archaeological Park.
- The Kotel (Western Wall), widely considered Judaism’s holiest site. We’ll discuss the wall’s historical and contemporary importance and experience its unique atmosphere.
- The Cardo, the main street of Roman-controlled Jerusalem and its Byzantine-era columns.
- The Western Wall Tunnel.
- Stroll along The Old City Ramparts.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
MEMORY AND SPIRIT
Fri. Aug 22, 2025
- Visit Yad Vashem, the national memorial to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Your guided tour will include:
- The Avenue of the Righteous.
- The Historical Museum.
- A memorial service.
- Share feelings and thoughts and discuss what we have experienced and learned at Yad Vashem.
- Walk through the Mahane Yehuda open-air market and experience on your own the sights, smells, and tastes of Jerusalem.
- Experience Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall.
- Festive Shabbat dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5
DEAD SEA BASIN
Sat. Aug 23, 2025
- Descend to the Dead Sea Basin.
- Take the cable car to the top of Masada, where Jewish rebels are believed to have made their final attempt to resist Roman invaders (c 74 CE).
- Float into happiness on the Dead Sea where the feeling of weightlessness is great fun.
- Hike in Nahal David, part of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.
- Return to Jerusalem. Participate in a havdalah ceremony saying farewell to Shabbat.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
THE SPIRIT OF PIONEERING
Sun. Aug 24, 2025
- Check out of the hotel.
- Visit the Ayalon Institute near Rehovot and its secret ammunition factory.
- Explore the Old City of Jaffa, including the flea market – Shuk Hapishpishim.
- Walk along the Independence Trail in Tel Aviv and embark on a remarkable journey that begins with the founding of Tel Aviv in 1909 and ends with the establishment of Israel in 1948.
- Visit the Kinneret Cemetery where iconic Zionist figures are buried.
- Discover the Hula Nature Reserve, home to thousands of storks, cranes, pelicans, and flamingos. Enjoy bike-riding and golf-carting.
- Check into the hotel and have dinner.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7
ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
- Enjoy a hike in the beautiful Tel Dan Nature Reserve.
- 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.
- Go for a Jeep tour of the Golan Heights.
- Visit the Golan Heights Winery in Katzrin.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
COMMUNITIES PAST AND PRESENT
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
- Check out of the hotel.
- Welcome to the capital of Jewish mysticism, Tsfat, with its medieval synagogues and modern art galleries. Learn about the development of Jewish mysticism while touring the streets and alleys of the city.
- Visit Sindyanna of Galilee, a remarkable non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Arab women—one of Israel's most underemployed communities—by creating meaningful economic opportunities. During your visit, you'll also have the chance to savor their award-winning olive oil. The experience includes a hands-on Za’atar workshop, where you'll craft one of the essential and beloved spices of local Arab cuisine.
- Discover Caesarea, one of the Land of Israel’s most important cities during the Roman Period.
- Farewell dinner at the Caesarea port and closing words.
- Transfer to Ben-Gurion International Airport and check in for your flight.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9
HOME AGAIN
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
- Arrive in the US.
RATES & LODGING
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participants
40+
Cost p/p in double room
$2,590
Cost p/p in single room
$3,375
Child As 3rd (Reduction)
- ($100)
Jerusalem: Leonardo Boutique
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Executive
- Hotel Website
Sea of Galilee: Nof Ginosar Hotel
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Run of House
- Hotel Website
What to expect
- 6 nights' accommodations.
- 7 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide), 6 days of touring in a luxury, air-conditioned bus.
- Group departure transfer & assistance at the airport.
- Daily breakfast & 5 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 7 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.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Israel.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Arrival transfer & assistance at the airport.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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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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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