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.
Archaeology 
Cooking Workshop 
Food Tasting Tour 
Family Friendly 
Active 
Local Specialists 
Street Food 
Art & Culture 
Nature Walks
THE EXPERT
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Mon. Dec 21, 2026
- Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport, where your journey begins.
- Meet your J² Expert Educators, who will guide you through a rich experience of history, culture, and connection.
- Check into your hotel in Tel Aviv and unwind after your flight.
- Opening dinner with your group, staff, and clergy to kick off the adventure.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
A TASTE OF TEL AVIV
Tue. Dec 22, 2026
- Begin your exploration with a visit to the Jaffa Overlook, offering stunning views of Tel Aviv and a glimpse of the journey ahead.
- Discover the vibrant street art scene in Tel Aviv, where each piece tells a unique story about the city’s culture, politics, and life today.
- Step back in time with a visit to the Ayalon Institute near Rehovot, where you’ll uncover the secret history of Israel’s ammunition factory from the early days of the state.
- Israel on a Plate: Unleash your inner chef at The Cooking Experience, a hands-on cooking workshop where you’ll learn to prepare traditional Israeli dishes. The setting is an Ottoman-era manor house with Italian marble pillars, and the delicious meal you create will be a perfect end to the day.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3
RESILIENCE ON THE BORDER
Wed. Dec 23, 2026
- Start your day with an important briefing on the aftermath of the October 7 conflict, providing context to your experience.
- Visit Moshav Netiv Ha’asarah on Israel’s southern border with Gaza, where you’ll meet a local resident who will share their unique perspective on living in this tense region.
- Enjoy a unique culinary tour in Sderot, where you’ll taste local specialties while learning about the community’s resilience in the face of adversity.
- Visit the Salad Trail, a hands-on agricultural experience in the northern Negev, showcasing cutting-edge environmental technologies and sustainable farming practices.
- Return to Tel Aviv for the night.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4
HEAVENLY AND EARTHLY JERUSALEM
Thu. Dec 24, 2026
- Check out of your hotel.
- Learn about Israeli agriculture and its role in the country’s development as you volunteer with Leket, Israel's food bank, helping feed the nation’s vulnerable populations.
- Celebrate your first view of Jerusalem with a special ceremony and the traditional Shehechiyanu blessing, marveling at the Old City walls.
- Pay tribute at Mount Herzl, Israel’s military cemetery, and reflect on the human cost of conflict in Israel’s modern history.
- Join Professor Reuven Hazan from Hebrew University for an engaging lecture on Israel’s political landscape (while a separate activity will be provided for younger kids).
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
THE POWER OF MEMORY
Fri. Dec 25, 2026
- Visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial, and reflect on the history of the Jewish people with a guided tour that includes the Children’s Memorial and the Avenue of the Righteous.
- Children’s program: Enjoy a visit to the Bloomfield Science Museum, with interactive exhibits that inspire curiosity and creativity.
- Icebreakers with teens from NOAM, the Masorti youth movement, who will join you in baking challot and packing up Shabbat goodies for soldiers.
- Kabbalat Shabbat services (location TBA).
- Enjoy Shabbat dinner as a community at the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
SHABBAT IN JERUSALEM
Sat. Dec 26, 2026
- Attend Shabbat morning services at a local synagogue.
- Optional: Afternoon walking tours:
- The Old City Ramparts: Take a stroll along the ancient outer walls, offering breathtaking views of the Old City’s diverse quarters.
- A Mountain Holy to Many: Visit Mount Zion, home to the Upper Room, the site of the Last Supper, and King David’s Tomb, exploring the complexities of interfaith connections.
- Lunch at the hotel.
- Mark the end of Shabbat with a communal Havdalah ceremony overlooking the Old City.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7
THE DEAD SEA EXPERIENCE
Sun. Dec 27, 2026
- Hike or take the cable car up Masada, where you’ll learn about the ancient fortress and the dramatic history behind this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Lunch at a Dead Sea hotel.
- Enjoy a relaxing float in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, and take in the unique mineral-rich mud.
- Return to Jerusalem.
- Engage in a political discussion with journalist Haviv Rettig Gur from The Times of Israel, while a separate activity will be arranged for younger participants.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8
THE LAYERS OF JERUSALEM
Mon. Dec 28, 2026
- Enter the Old City of Jerusalem, where centuries of history come alive.
- Participate in a meaningful B'nei Mitzvah ceremony at the Huldah Gates, once the entrance to the Temple Mount.
- Explore the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, including the Davidson Center and Robinson’s Arch, to witness the city’s ancient past firsthand.
- Enjoy free time to wander the Jewish Quarter and shop at Hurva Square, the beating heart of the area.
- A Thread of Love: Help disabled children celebrate their B'nei Mitzvah through a Tikkun Olam activity with the Masorti (Conservative) Movement in Israel. We’ll learn how to tie tzitzit (tassles) which will be thread into the talitot (prayer shawls) worn by young Jews with disabilities as they are called to the Torah. We’ll also hear about the Masorti movement’s inspiring education and Jewish enrichment programs for the disabled and participate in an interactive workshop about living with limitations.
- We’re dancing in the streets! Celebrate a new age for the Jewish people. Join Guru Zuzu – on a magical mystery tour of Jerusalem's Mamila Boulevard – a combination of story, music, and dance. Get into a party mood.
- Special B'nei Mitzvah dinner and celebration party to mark a memorable milestone.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9
DIGGING DEEP INTO ISRAEL'S HERITAGE
Tue. Dec 29, 2026
- Explore the Beit Guvrin Caves in a hands-on archaeological dig, where families of all ages can uncover Israel’s ancient past together.
- Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market as you wander its vibrant stalls.
- Help pack food for Israel’s most vulnerable at Pantry Packers, engaging in an important act of Tikkun Olam.
- Late checkout of hotel.
- Enjoy a farewell dinner as you reflect on your journey through Israel.
- Transfer to Ben-Gurion International Airport for your flight back to the US.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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
60+
Cost p/p in double room
$6,995
Cost p/p in single room
$9,185
Child As 3rd (Reduction)
- ($1,500)
Tel Aviv: Hilton
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Deluxe Sea View Room
- Hotel Website
Jerusalem: The Inbal
- Nights: 5 + LCO
- Room Category: Standard New City View
- Hotel Website
Choose Your Way
What to expect
- 8 nights' accommodations. Late check out on the day of departure is included.
- 9 days of touring with 2 J² Expert Educators (guides), 8 days of touring in 2 luxury, air-conditioned buses.
- Daily breakfast, 3 lunches & 5 dinners.
- 2 security guards throughout the trip.
- Gratuities: J² Expert Educators, drivers, security guards.
- 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.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Israel.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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