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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.
UNESCO Heritage Sites 
Family Friendly 
Nature Walks 
Art & Culture 
Street Food 
Rafting & Kayaking 
Local Specialists
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Thu. Jun 11, 2026
- Depart the US.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
- Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport.
- Meet your J² Expert Educator who will accompany you on this journey of education and inspiration.
- Transfer to Jerusalem and check into the hotel.
- Shabbat candle-lighting at the hotel.
- Shabbat services at the hotel followed by dinner.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
A CITY OF LAYERS
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
- The Old City Ramparts: Stroll along the ancient outer walls for a bird's-eye view of the remarkably diverse yet closely bound communities of Jerusalem's Old City.
- Take a walking tour through Jerusalem's Old City and the Jewish Quarter and experience the center of Jewish life, history, and holiness. Among the highlights will be:
- A 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.
- The Cardo, the main street of Roman-controlled Jerusalem and its spectacular Byzantine-era columns.
- Hurva Square, the center of modern-day life in the Jewish Quarter.
- View the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, a large-scale excavation that has uncovered vital parts of ancient Jerusalem.
- No visit to Israel is complete without experiencing the Kotel (Western Wall), widely considered Judaism's holiest site.
- ADULTS: Jerusalem and Its Writers: Explore the streets of Jerusalem through the eyes and words of its poets and authors, including Yehuda Amichai and S. Y. Agnon.
- YOUTH: Visit the newly-renovated Tower of David Museum for the history of Jerusalem and enjoy a visual journey through Jerusalem's story.
- ALL: Three Stars in the Israeli Sky: At nightfall, we will mark the end of a special Shabbat with a communal havdalah ceremony.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
THE DEAD SEA BASIN
Sun. Jun 14, 2026
- Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel before setting out to explore the Dead Sea region.
- The Last Stand: Climb via the Snake Path OR via the Roman Ramp OR take the cable car to the top of Masada with its extraordinary views and fascinating archaeological remains. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is where Jewish rebels are believed to have made their final attempt to resist Roman invaders (c 74 CE).
- The Sea of Salt: Float into happiness at the Dead Sea.
- Hike in Nahal David, part of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.
- Return to Jerusalem and to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
PASSAGES IN TIME
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
- Enjoy a Bnai Mitzvah celebration at the Haas Promenade overlooking the Old City.
- ADULTS: Visit Yad Vashem, the national memorial to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, an essential emotional and educational experience. Your guided tour will include:
- The Avenue of the Righteous, where trees symbolic of the renewal of life have been planted along with plaques honoring brave non-Jews who saved Jews during the Shoah.
- The Historical Museum, a state-of-the-art interactive display reflecting decades of research and educational expertise. The story of the Holocaust, with an emphasis on individual victims, is told through survivor testimonies, original artifacts, and personal possessions saved from the ghettos and camps.
- The Children’s Memorial, commemorating the 1.5 million children lost during the Holocaust.
- KIDS: Visit Ein Yael, an interactive, living museum, located on a 2,000-year-old archaeological site.
- ALL: Experience the sights, smells, and tastes of Jerusalem while walking through the Mahane Yehuda open-air market.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
TEL AVIV: THE FIRST HEBREW CITY
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
- Check out of the hotel and drive to Tel Aviv.
- Modern Tel Aviv grew out of ancient Jaffa. Gaze out over the Mediterranean Sea; learn why Jaffa, mentioned in the biblical story of Jonah and the Whale, is so historically important; and see how its Old City reflects the present as well as the past.
- Eat, drink, and learn at Levinsky Market, where we’ll sample food, sweets, and spices from all over the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
- Stop at Hostages Square and learn about the struggle that took place to bring all hostages home.
- 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.
- Drive to the Upper Galilee and check into your hotel.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
IN THE GOLAN
Wed. Jun 17, 2026
- Watch the panoramic views from Mt. Bental (overlooking the abandoned Syrian town of Kuneitra) and gain sharp insights into Israel’s security situation on the Golan Heights and the enormous challenges it is facing.
- OPTION 1: Enjoy a wine tasting at the boutique Odem Winery.
- OPTION 2: Jewish tradition calls on us to act ethically and sensitively to the animals who have been abused and to educate all of us about our treatment of our fellow creatures. Visit the Odem Freedom Farm, a rehabilitation center and educational project where rescued animals find refuge, and people seeking tranquility, healing, and compassion find solace. Here, animals and humans connect with nature and each other on a deep emotional level. Participate in a hands-on encounter with the animal residents of the farm including horses, pigs, birds, and even wolves.
- ALL: With the hot weather, it’s time to take to the water with rafting or kayaking down the Jordan River. This is the parched Middle East rather than the Rockies, so the current is mainly calm and suitable for ages five and up. Water shoes are recommended. Other activities include:
- After cooling down, get your adrenaline levels up at the adventure park. It includes a 40-foot high, all-levels climbing wall and 20 different rope bridges.
- You can also ride on a 300-foot zipline that will send you careening into the Jordan River.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
A MOSAIC OF ISRAELI SOCIETY
Thu. Jun 18, 2026
- Check out of the hotel.
- Celebrate your Bar/Bat Mitzvah in the beauty, wilderness, and history of the Zippori National Park.
OR
Hike the peak of Mount Meron, the highest mountain in the Galilee, a beautiful nature reserve, and a sacred spot connected with the Jewish mystical tradition. - Drive along the coast and back in time to Caesarea, one of the Land of Israel's most important cities during the Roman Period. Explore life 2,000 years ago with its ancient theater, palace, and bathhouse. Stop at the Ancient Roman Aqueduct, located on the pristine beaches of Caesarea. With the ruins of a past empire to your backs, enjoy the power of the sand, sea and the rush of the water as you celebrate your journey throughout Israel.
- Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Transfer to Ben-Gurion International Airport.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9
HOME AGAIN
Fri. Jun 19, 2026
- Arrive back in the US.
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$3,990
Cost p/p in single room
$5,115
Child As 3rd (Reduction)
- ($570)
Jerusalem: The Inbal
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Standard New City
- Hotel Website
Upper Galilee: Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Classic
- Hotel Website
What to expect
- 6 nights' accommodations.
- 7 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide), in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & 4 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.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Israel.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- 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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