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- 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.
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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.
Street Food 
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Art & Culture 
Innovation
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION: FROM MEMORY TO MODERN ISRAEL
Sun. Jun 28, 2026
- 7:00 a.m. Depart Krakow on Austrian Airlines Flight 684 to Vienna, beginning our journey from Poland to Israel. 10:10 a.m. Continue on Austrian Airlines Flight 079 from Vienna to Tel Aviv.
- 2:35 p.m. Arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport.
- Upon arrival, transfer to Tel Aviv and meet your tour educator, who will accompany the group throughout this journey of learning, reflection, and inspiration.
- Stop at the Jaffa Lookout for a panoramic introduction to Tel Aviv and the story of modern Israel - an ideal setting to frame the themes of renewal, continuity, and resilience that will guide our days ahead.
- Continue to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, gather for a casual pizza dinner, offering time for reflection, introductions, and a program overview that sets expectations and intentions for the journey ahead.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
COMMUNITY, CONNECTION & RESPONSIBILITY
Mon. Jun 29, 2026
- Begin the day by meeting a peer group of Israeli teens. Together, explore the meaning of community through shared dialogue, joint activities, and relationship-building - an opportunity for both parents and teens to connect across cultures and experiences.
- Hear the powerful story of Project 24, an initiative born just days after the October 7 tragedy. Project 24 connects Israeli communities directly affected by the attack and the ongoing war with North American Jewish communities, focusing on mutual support, solidarity, and healing.
- Roll up your sleeves at MOLET for a hands-on carpentry workshop. Participants will create furniture for underprivileged communities, putting the values of tikkun olam and service into action.
- Enjoy lunch using your Yamishuk voucher in Tel Aviv’s vibrant Carmel Market, sampling local flavors while experiencing everyday Israeli life.
- In the afternoon, visit ANU – Museum of the Jewish People for a special interactive workshop with our Israeli peers. The program highlights Jewish diversity, creativity, and cultural expression across time and place, emphasizing how identity continues to evolve in the modern era.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3
RESILIENCE ON THE FRONT LINES
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
- Travel south to Kibbutz Yad Mordechai and visit the From Holocaust to Revival Museum. The museum traces Jewish history from the Holocaust through the founding of the State of Israel, including the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the kibbutz’s own heroic stand during Israel’s War of Independence in 1948.
- Continue to Givat HaTaspitaniot (Observers Hill), overlooking Gaza. Learn about the critical role of IDF field observers, hear stories of women in the military, and honor those who lost their lives during the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023.
- Lunch en route.
- Arrive at the site of the Nova Music Festival, now a poignant living memorial. Walk through the grounds, encountering personal tributes and commemorative displays that honor the victims. This space offers time for reflection, mourning, and bearing witness.
- Visit a kibbutz near the Gaza border and hear directly from a resident about the events of October 7, the immediate aftermath, and the community’s ongoing journey of recovery, resilience, and rebuilding.
- Return to Tel Aviv in the evening with time to reflect and process the day’s experiences.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4
MEMORY, PRAYER & PEOPLEHOOD
Wed. Jul 1, 2026
- Begin the day with a service-learning experience at Yad LaKashish (Lifeline for the Elderly), creating art alongside elderly immigrants. This intergenerational encounter highlights dignity, creativity, and the power of human connection.
- Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel’s national Holocaust memorial. Through powerful exhibitions, personal testimonies, the Hall of Names, and the Children’s Memorial, participants will honor the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and reflect on the responsibility of memory and moral courage.
- Spend time exploring Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem’s bustling open-air shuk, enjoying its sights, sounds, and flavors independently.
- Visit the Western Wall, followed by prayer at Ezrat Israel, the pluralistic section of the Kotel, affirming inclusive Jewish expression and shared peoplehood.
- Dialogue with Haviv Rettig Gur, senior analyst at The Times of Israel. Since 2005, he has covered Israeli politics, foreign and regional policies, and the complex relationship with the Jewish Diaspora.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
INNOVATION, SERVICE & HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
Thu. Jul 2, 2026
- Check out.
- Participate in a thought-provoking workshop with Unistream, Israel’s leading youth entrepreneurship program. Explore the impact of artificial intelligence on today’s world - its opportunities, challenges, ethical considerations, and influence on Israel’s global image and media narrative.
- Engage in hands-on volunteering with Latet, an organization supporting Holocaust survivors and families in need, by sorting and packing food and clothing.
- Travel to Neot Kedumim, the Biblical Landscape Reserve, for an experiential encounter with the land of Israel. Activities include sheep and goat herding and conclude with a meaningful tree-planting ceremony, symbolizing roots, continuity, and responsibility for the future.
- Gather in the evening for a festive farewell dinner, closing reflections, and group sharing as the journey comes to an end.
- Transfer to the airport for the overnight flight home.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$3,025
Cost p/p in single room
$3,950
Tel Aviv: Royal Beach
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Belavista
- Hotel Website
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What to expect
- Group flights from Krakow to Tel Aviv.
- 4 nights' accommodations.
- 5 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide), 5 days of touring in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 2 dinners.
- Gratuities for educator and driver.
- 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.
- Transatlantic flights.
- Late check out on the day of departure is not included.
- 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).
- 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.
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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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