VOYAGER
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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.
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UNESCO Heritage Sites 
Street Food 
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Program Itinerary
DAY 1
DEPARTURE: BEGINNING THE JOURNEY
Sat. May 29, 2027
- Depart the United States together, beginning a meaningful Jewish journey to Israel centered on identity, connection, and discovery.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
ARRIVAL & FIRST ENCOUNTERS WITH ISRAEL
Sun. May 30, 2027
- Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport, where you are welcomed and assisted through arrival formalities, ensuring a smooth and meaningful start to your experience.
- Meet your J² Expert Educator, who will accompany the group throughout the journey—guiding conversations, asking big questions, and helping participants connect experiences to their own identities and values.
- Travel north along Israel’s Mediterranean coast and stop at Caesarea, where ancient Roman ruins sit alongside the modern Israeli landscape. Here, begin exploring the idea that Israel is layered with history - from ancient civilizations to the modern Jewish state.
- Continue north to the Galilee. After check-in, gather for an engaging and interactive “Israel 101” session.
Overnight: Sea of Galilee
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
ROOTS & RENEWAL: EARLY ZIONISM AND THE LAND
Mon. May 31, 2027
- Begin at the Kinneret Cemetery, where some of the most influential early Zionist pioneers are buried. Through storytelling and discussion, explore how their dreams, struggles, and ideals helped shape the foundations of modern Israel - and what it means to build a society from vision.
- Travel to Tzfat (Safed), one of Judaism’s four holy cities and a center of Kabbalah. Meet a local artist and explore how spirituality, creativity, and identity intersect in contemporary Israeli life.
- Continue to Agamon Hula, a powerful example of environmental transformation. Once a malarial swamp drained by early settlers, it has since been restored into a thriving ecosystem. As you bike or ride through the reserve, consider how Israel continues to evolve - and how values shift over time.
Overnight: Sea of Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
BORDERS, SECURITY & EVERYDAY LIFE
Tue. Jun 1, 2027
- Ascend Mount Bental in the Golan Heights and look out over the border into Syria. Through guided discussion, unpack Israel’s geopolitical realities and consider what it means to live in a region shaped by ongoing conflict.
- Hike in the lush Banias Nature Reserve, where waterfalls and ancient ruins offer a striking contrast to the region’s political complexity.
- Visit a northern kibbutz and meet Israeli teens, engaging in honest conversation about daily life, identity, and growing up in a region impacted by security concerns.
- End the day with rafting or kayaking on the Jordan River - an opportunity for fun, bonding, and experiencing the land in a different way.
Overnight: Sea of Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
IDENTITY & TRANSITION: FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN
Wed. Jun 2, 2027
- Check out and begin the journey south.
- Explore Zippori National Park, where stunning mosaics and ruins reveal how Jewish life adapted after the destruction of the Second Temple—highlighting resilience and reinvention.
- Meet Israeli peers in the Yokneam–Megiddo region for meaningful dialogue, creating space for shared questions, similarities, and differences.
- Drive through central Israel and observe the security barrier, engaging in a nuanced conversation about its impact - political, ethical, and human.
- Arrive at Kfar Hanokdim and experience Bedouin-style hospitality in the desert. Through shared meals and storytelling, gain insight into traditional desert life and community values.
Overnight: Kfar Hanokdim Desert Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
FROM DESERT STORIES TO JERUSALEM
Thu. Jun 3, 2027
- Climb Masada via the Roman Ramp and explore the story of resistance, survival, and Jewish memory. Engage in discussion around moral dilemmas and how history shapes identity.
- Hike in Ein Gedi, where waterfalls and desert landscapes meet—offering a moment of physical connection to the land.
- Float in the Dead Sea, experiencing one of the world’s most unique natural environments.
- Ascend to Jerusalem and gather at Mount Scopus for a meaningful Havdalah ceremony overlooking the city - marking a transition into a new phase of the journey.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
MEMORY, VALUES & DEMOCRACY
Fri. Jun 4, 2027
- Visit Yad Vashem and engage deeply with the personal and collective memory of the Holocaust. Explore how memory shapes identity, responsibility, and the modern State of Israel.
- Explore Mahane Yehuda Market, encountering the diversity of Israeli society through food, language, and culture.
- Stop next to the Knesset and Supreme Court to understand how Israel functions as a democracy and how Jewish values intersect with governance and law.
- Prepare for and welcome Shabbat together, creating a meaningful communal experience rooted in reflection, ritual, and connection.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
JERUSALEM: SACRED SPACE & SHARED STORIES
Sat. Jun 5, 2027
- Explore the Old City, walking through the Jewish Quarter and tracing the continuity of Jewish life across thousands of years.
- Visit the Kotel and reflect on its significance - historical, spiritual, and personal.
- Explore the markets and shared spaces of the Old City, encountering the diversity of religions and cultures that coexist within Jerusalem.
- Climb to the rooftops for a powerful visual of the city’s layered identities and tensions.
- Conclude Shabbat with Havdalah, marking the transition back into the week.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
PEOPLEHOOD, HISTORY & RESPONSIBILITY
Sun. Jun 6, 2027
- Volunteer alongside elderly artisans at Yad LaKashish, emphasizing dignity, contribution, and community.
- Visit the City of David, connecting to the biblical foundations of Jerusalem and exploring how ancient narratives shape modern identity.
- Visit Mount Herzl and reflect on leadership, sacrifice, and national memory.
- In the afternoon, embark on a geopolitical tour of Jerusalem, offering a deeper understanding of the city’s contemporary realities. Traveling through key neighborhoods and viewpoints - including areas that highlight the intersections of Israeli and Palestinian life.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
DIVERSITY & SHARED SOCIETY
Mon. Jun 7, 2027
- Check out of the hotel and begin the day by volunteering with Leket Israel, participating in hands-on food rescue efforts that support vulnerable communities across the country. Through this experience, participants engage directly with questions of responsibility, social justice, and what it means to care for others within Israeli society.
- Continue with a powerful encounter with members of the Ethiopian-Israeli community, hearing personal stories of migration, identity, and belonging. Through dialogue, explore both the successes and ongoing challenges of integration, and reflect on how diverse communities shape the fabric of Israeli society.
- Gather as a group for a facilitated session that brings together texts, voices, and lived experiences to explore the question: What does it mean to be part of Israeli society today?
- Continue south to the Negev Desert, watching the landscape shift dramatically as you enter a region central to Israel’s future vision.
- Check into your accommodations and prepare for the next stage of the journey.
Overnight: Mitzpeh Ramon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
THE NEGEV: VISION, LAND & LIVED REALITY
Tue. Jun 8, 2027
- Begin the day with a visit to Kibbutz Sde Boker, where David Ben-Gurion chose to live in the desert as a reflection of his belief that Israel’s future would be shaped in the Negev. Standing at his home and overlooking his gravesite, engage in a conversation about vision, leadership, and the role of idealism in building a state. Consider what it means to dream big - and what it takes to turn vision into reality.
- Continue into the desert landscape with a hike through Ein Avdat, a stunning canyon carved by water over thousands of years. As you walk among towering rock formations and desert springs, experience firsthand the contrast between harsh environment and hidden life. This hike creates an opportunity to reflect on themes of perseverance, resilience, and the relationship between people and place in Jewish tradition and Israeli identity.
- After the hike, visit one of the region’s Lone Farms or eco-farms, where individuals and families have chosen to build lives in remote desert areas. Through conversation with local pioneers, explore modern expressions of Zionism, sustainability, and what motivates people to create community in challenging environments.
- In the afternoon, travel to Rahat for a meaningful encounter with Bedouin youth, engaging in open dialogue about identity, opportunity, tradition, and change within Bedouin society. This conversation offers a powerful window into one of Israel’s minority communities and raises important questions about shared society, inequality, and coexistence.
Overnight: Mitzpeh Ramon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
DESERT AS CLASSROOM: WONDER, REFLECTION & CONNECTION
Wed. Jun 9, 2027
- Begin the day early with a sunrise hike along the edge of the Ramon Crater, one of the world’s most unique geological formations. As the desert comes alive with light and color, use this powerful setting to explore why so many foundational Jewish moments - revelation, wandering, transformation - take place in the wilderness.
- Return for breakfast and rest before continuing to the Mitzpe Ramon Visitors Center, where interactive exhibits and panoramic viewpoints deepen your understanding of the crater’s geology, history, and human stories.
- Later in the day, visit the Alpaca Farm, a unique and unexpected encounter in the heart of the desert. Interacting with the animals and learning about this innovative agricultural initiative offers a lighter, joyful experience while also highlighting creativity, entrepreneurship, and adaptation in the Negev.
- As evening falls, gather for stargazing on the edge of the crater, far from city lights. Guided by your educator, connect to the vastness of the desert sky and reflect on themes of perspective, humility, and belonging within something much larger than ourselves.
Overnight: Mitzpeh Ramon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13
OCTOBER 7 & ITS AFTERMATH: MEMORY, LOSS & RESPONSIBILITY
Thu. Jun 10, 2027
- Travel toward the Gaza border region and meet a resident of Kibbutz Nahal Oz, hearing firsthand about the events of October 7 and the ongoing realities faced by communities in the area. Through personal storytelling, gain insight into resilience, fear, strength, and the complexity of life in this region.
- Continue to the Nova Festival memorial site, where participants will encounter the human stories behind the tragedy. Through guided reflection, consider how societies remember loss - and how memory shapes identity and responsibility.
- Visit a nearby viewpoint and engage in a conversation about security, leadership, and the role of young people in shaping Israel’s future.
- Travel to Tel Aviv and prepare for Shavuot, celebrating with a festive dairy meal.
- In the evening, join Israeli peers for a Tikkun Leil Shavuot, creating space for shared learning, questioning, and connection across cultures.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14
TEL AVIV: CREATIVITY, FREEDOM & CONTEMPORARY ISRAEL
Fri. Jun 11, 2027
- After a later start following the night of learning, explore the Independence Trail, tracing the story of Tel Aviv’s founding and the declaration of the State of Israel.
- Continue to Florentin, where vibrant street art reflects the voices, tensions, and creativity of contemporary Israeli society. Through guided exploration, consider how art becomes a platform for expression, protest, and identity.
- Enjoy time at the beach, experiencing Tel Aviv’s unique blend of energy, openness, and community.
- As the sun sets, gather for Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach, followed by a festive and meaningful Shabbat dinner.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15
REFLECTION & CLOSURE: MY ISRAEL STORY
Sat. Jun 12, 2027
- Begin with Shabbat morning services by the sea, creating a peaceful and reflective start to the day.
- Visit the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, exploring the diversity of Jewish identity across time and geography, and considering how Israel fits into that global story today.
- Stop at Hostages Square, engaging with the ongoing reality of Israeli society and reflecting on collective responsibility, resilience, and hope.
- Gather for a structured closing session, giving participants the opportunity to reflect on their journey: How has my relationship with Israel changed? What challenged me? What will I carry forward?
- Conclude with a Havdalah ceremony and farewell dinner, celebrating the community that has formed and the journey shared.
- Late check-out and transfer to the airport.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 16
HOME AGAIN
Sun. Jun 13, 2027
- 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 multi-occupancy room
$4,579
Cost p/p in single room
$5,679
Upper Galilea: HI-Poriya Hostel
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Arad: Kfar Hanokdim
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Tent
- Hotel Website
Jerusalem: Montefiore hotel
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Classic
- Hotel Website
Mitzpe Ramon: HI Mitzpe Ramon Hostel
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Tel Aviv: Leonardo Boutique Hotel
- Nights: 2+LCO
- Room Category: Superior
- Hotel Website
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What to expect
- 13 nights' accommodations. Late check out on the day of departure is included.
- 14 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide), in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Gratuities are included.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- 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.
- Water on the bus.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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