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.
UNESCO Heritage Sites 
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Food Tasting Tour 
Home Hospitality - Local Specialists
- Street Food
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Thu. Oct 29, 2026
- Depart the US.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Fri. Oct 30, 2026
- Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport and meet your J² Expert Educator, who will guide you through this exciting journey of discovery, education, and inspiration.
- Enter Jerusalem and stop at a panoramic overview of the Old City of Jerusalem to take part in a moment of blessing and appreciation - 'Shehecheyanu' blessing to celebrate your arrival to Israel.
- Check into your Jerusalem hotel and have time to prepare for Shabbat.
- Shabbat Shalom! Gather for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service in Jerusalem, welcoming Shabbat with prayer, music, and the warmth of community.
- Share a festive Shabbat dinner at the hotel, enjoying traditional foods and time together as a community.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
SHABBAT IN JERUSALEM
Sat. Oct 31, 2026
- Begin your morning with an abundant Israeli hotel breakfast, a feast of fresh flavors that reflects the country’s rich culinary diversity.
- Explore the Jewish Quarter of the Old City, tracing the heartbeat of Jewish life through narrow alleys and ancient stones as you step along the Cardo with its restored Byzantine columns, stand before King Hezekiah’s 2,700-year-old Broad Wall, and gather in Hurva Square, where history, community, and spiritual resilience continue to shape the heart of Jerusalem.
- Continue to the Kotel (Western Wall), widely considered Judaism’s holiest site and the adjacent Ezrat Yisrael – the pluralistic prayer platform along the southern corner of the Western Wall. We’ll discuss the wall’s historical and contemporary importance and experience its unique atmosphere.
- Wander through the vibrant Old City Shuk in the Christian Quarter, experience its colorful stalls and local flavors, and enjoy lunch on your own.
- Discover multiple faiths in the Old City, including the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher – sites venerated by Christians in connection with their traditions of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
- Climb to the rooftops of Jerusalem’s Old City to take in the views and reflect on the delicate balance of faiths that share this sacred space, overlooking the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the golden Dome of the Rock, and the Hurva Synagogue.
- Participate in a communal Havdalah ceremony overlooking the Old City, as you take the time to say goodbye to Shabbat and usher in a new week of exploration.
- Watch the Night Spectacular at the Tower of David Museum, a cinematic celebration of sight and sound depicting the story of Jerusalem.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
THE DEAD SEA BASIN
Sun. Nov 1, 2026
- Descend to the Dead Sea Basin, the lowest point on earth at 1,412 feet below sea level, and marvel at this one-of-a-kind natural wonder.
- Climb Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage site, by cable car or the Snake Path, and uncover the story of the Jewish rebels’ heroic final stand against the Romans in 74 CE while soaking in the awe-inspiring desert vistas.
- Experience the joy of floating effortlessly in the Dead Sea, the saltiest body of water in the world at nine times the ocean’s salt, and feel the unique thrill of weightless fun in this extraordinary natural wonder.
- Return to Jerusalem and stop at Mount Scopus to see the dramatic view onto both the desert and the Jerusalem vista including the Old City and the Temple Mount.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
MEMORY & CHANGE
Mon. Nov 2, 2026
- Visit Yad Vashem, Israel's national Holocaust memorial, where you'll pay tribute to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust through moving exhibits, personal testimonies, and photographs. The museum includes the Hall of Names and the Children's Memorial, offering a powerful opportunity for reflection on the importance of remembrance and the resilience of the Jewish people.
- Continue to Mount Herzl, Israel's national cemetery, to visit the burial site of Theodore Herzl, the visionary of the state of Israel. Pay respects to Israel former leaders and honor the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the people of the state of Israel.
- Take time to explore Jerusalem’s lively Mahane Yehuda Market, where you’ll immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and scents of this dynamic hub. Wander through the colorful stalls and savor the flavors of the city’s diverse and dynamic culinary scene.
- Experience the campus of Hebrew Union College (HUC), the academic and spiritual center of the Reform Movement, and engage in a meaningful conversation with Anna Kislanski, educator and CEO of the Israel Reform Movement, exploring how liberal Jewish values and pluralism are shaping Israeli society today.
- In the evening, immerse yourself in Jerusalem’s vibrant nightlife, including shopping at Mamilla Mall or exploring the First Station and Ben Yehuda Pedestrian Mall.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
TO THE NORTH
Tue. Nov 3, 2026
- Check out of your Jerusalem hotel.
- Tour the Supreme Court with a leader from the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) to explore Israel's social justice initiatives, including the ongoing judicial reforms and the significant protests surrounding them, offering a deep dive into the complex interplay of law, religion, and civic rights in contemporary Israel.
- The new Israel National Library provides the opportunity to understand centuries of Jewish creativity through one of the world's most impressive collections of Jewish and Israel-related literature. In addition, the library staff is dedicated to a national project documenting the events of October 7 2023.
- Travel towards northern Israel.
- Visit Sindyanna of Galilee, a non-profit organization that is creating economic opportunities for Arab women, one of Israel’s most underemployed sectors. Participate in a workshop and sample some of their award-winning olive oil.
- Check into your Galilee hotel and enjoy dinner together at the hotel.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7
COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH
Wed. Nov 4, 2026
- Take a nature hike at the Tel Dan Nature Reserve, a beautiful and serene spot in the Golan Heights. Tour the remains of a 5,000-year-old city and find out why water is like gold in the parched Middle East.
- Gaze across the Golan and into Syria from the top of Mount Bental, while gaining valuable insights into the country’s geopolitical and security landscape from your Tour Educator.
- Experience the thrill of jeep tour through the Golan Heights, exploring rugged landscapes, ancient ruins, and stunning viewpoints. Experience the region's rich history, strategic significance, and vibrant nature, including lush valleys and volcanic rock formations.
- Sample some of the Golan Heights’ finest wines at Odem Mountain Winery, nestled at the foot of Mount Hermon and known for its distinctive high-altitude vintages.
- Return to the hotel for dinner and a debrief.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
ALONG THE COAST
Thu. Nov 5, 2026
- Check out from your hotel and travel towards central Israel.
- Visit Caesarea, one of Israel's most significant archaeological sites from the Roman period. Walk through its ancient ruins, including the theater, hippodrome, and bathhouse.
- Travel south along the Mediterranean Coast and enter Tel Aviv.
- Walk along Rothschild Boulevard, the epicenter of the Tel Aviv scene, and follow the Independence Trail in Tel Aviv to embark on a remarkable journey that begins with the founding of Tel Aviv in 1909 and ends with the establishment of Israel in 1948.
- Wander through the Bohemian neighborhood of Florentine, Tel Aviv, and admire its ever-changing murals and street art, reflecting the city’s dynamic cultural energy.
- Check into your Tel Aviv hotel.
- Relish a free evening to experience Tel Aviv’s dynamic nightlife, whether it’s relaxing on the serene beachfront, enjoying bustling cafes, or exploring trendy local spots.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9
THE GAZA ENVELOPE
Fri. Nov 6, 2026
- Travel to the Israel-Gaza Border to contend with the events of October 7 and the Israel-Hamas War.
- Stop at Givat HaTaspitaniot (Lookout Observers Hill) for a lookout of Gaza. Hear stories about the women in the military and honor the IDF field observers who lost their lives during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
- Pay your respects at the memorial site of the Nova Music Festival at Kibbutz Re’im and learn about the tragic attack that turned a weekend of celebration into a heartbreaking loss. Reflect on the memorial created by families and friends - a space of remembrance and heartbreak echoing the promise: “We Will Dance Again.”
- Continue to Sderot, the biggest town in the Gaza Envelope. Take time to have lunch on own, tour the town, and engage with locals - offering a glimpse into the challenges and resilience of the community since October 7.
- Devote time to reflection and processing the day’s experiences with your tour leader and educator.
- Return to your hotel and take time to prepare for the coming of Shabbat.
- Shabbat Shalom! Join Kabbalat Shabbat services at a local Reform community, joining the local community in prayer and song.
- Share a Shabbat dinner, whether through home hospitality or a communal gathering, and connect with local congregants through food, conversation, and tradition.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10
CULTURE & CREATIVITY IN TEL AVIV
Sat. Nov 7, 2026
- Enjoy a relaxed Shabbat morning before checking out of your Tel Aviv hotel.
- 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.
- Enjoy lunch on own at the Sarona Market, which was once a colony of Templars, German Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land, and is now a center of Tel Aviv cuisine.
- Discover ancient Jaffa on a guided walking tour through its archaeological sites, historic port, and timeless role as one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
- Gather as a community at the Jaffa lookout for a panoramic view of Tel Aviv and a meaningful Havdalah service to bid farewell to Shabbat, lifting the sweet melodies, spices, and candlelight into a moment of reflection on your shared journey in Israel.
- Celebrate the close of your Israel journey with a festive private farewell dinner at a local restaurant, sharing good food, laughter, and memories of your time together.
- Transfer to Ben-Gurion International Airport for your flight back to the US.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11
HOME AGAIN
Sun. Nov 8, 2026
- Return home, bringing with you the memories and deep connections made during this memorable experience.
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$4,370
Cost p/p in single room
$5,520
Jerusalem: Nucha Hotel
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Executive Balcony
- Hotel Website
Upper Galilee: Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Classic
- Hotel Website
Tel Aviv: Alberto Hotel
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Double
- Hotel Website
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VOYAGER PLUS
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- Guaranteed room category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- Private airport arrival transfer.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- $200 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
VOYAGER PREMIERE
- Guaranteed double category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- Private round-trip airport transfers.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- Exclusive access to sought-after dining, ticketed events, and premier performances.
- 10% preferred savings on additional hotel nights, excursions and transportation.
- $400 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
What to expect
- 8 nights' accommodations.
- 9 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide).
- 7 days of touring 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 in 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.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Late check out on the day of departure 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 $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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