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Itinerary

We are excited to present to you the itinerary and tour package for our 7th Israel Legal Mission. This itinerary has been carefully crafted to provide an experience that shows solidarity with Israelis and those who suffered during the 2-year war & learning about the way Israel runs based on international law and standards. It It will be engaging, informative, inspirational, uplifting and fun.
Every aspect of our Mission is 5 Star and adheres to the highest standard of service & professionalism. We work with one of the top tour operators in Israel, Israel Maven, who are dedicated, friendly and warm and ensure you have the best experience.

Please note that the itinerary is not final and is subject to change based on time, weather, security and other considerations.

DAY 1 - WELCOME TO ISRAEL!!!! - Monday - April 27

  • Welcome to Israel!!! (unless you arrived from the Prague trip) where you will be met by our VIP service representative once you exit the plane & escorted through passport control, baggage claim & customs. Please keep your blue slip from Passport Control throughout the trip.
  • Meet with Dr Olry Barak & wounded soldiers at B'shvilam the recently expanded Front Line Rehabilitation Hospital at Ichilov Hospital
  • Packed lunch included
  • Visit the law offices of APM & Co and meet with Adv. Stephen Barak Rozen to discuss Israel's Bio Tech, Food Tech and Ag Tech
  • Dinner with former hostage Eli Sharabi
  • Transfer to hotel & check in
  • Overnight: Dan Hotel - Tel Aviv

DAY 2 - TEL AVIV - Tuesday - April 28

  • Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
  • Lecture - Nitsana Darshan-Leitner Israeli attorney and human rights activist Fighting Terrorism One Lawsuit at a Time
  • Lecture - Yaakov Amidror, former major general and National Security Advisor of Israel and Senior Fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies
    "Legal Battles in the International Court of Justice"
  • Lecture - Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, Israeli legal scholar and founder of the Dinah Project
    "Seeking Justice for the Victims of Sexual Violence from October 7th"
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Tour the the Israel Intelligence Heritage and Commemoration Center (aka the Mossad Museum)
  • Visit to an Airforce Base and meet with pilots and operational personnel who have been behind projecting Israel's military might across the Middle East
  • BBQ with music and dancing on the base
  • Overnight: Dan Hotel - Tel Aviv

DAY 3 - NORTH - Wednesday, April 29

  • Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
  • Lecture - Colonel Guy Malal ,
    " Geopolitical Overview of the Current Situation in Lebanon and Syria"
  • Witness first-hand the destruction wrought by the Hezbollah on Kibbutz Manara on the Lebanese Border
  • Lunch
  • Border briefing at Kibbutz Misgav Am with a birds-eye view of the Shi'ite Village that served as bases for the elite Radwan Forces who threatened to infiltrate the Galilee
  • Visit Kiryat Shmonah , hear how volunteers ensured the well-being of residents who remained in spite of the town being evacuated and learn about their efforts to raise community morale
  • Dinner en route
  • Return to Tel Aviv
  • Overnight: Dan Hotel - Tel Aviv

DAY 4 - GAZA ENVELOPE - Thursday, April 30

  • Private breakfast with IDF commander who fought in Gaza and Lebanon and understand the complexities of warfare in an urban environment where threats lurk above and below the ground and terrorists hide behind the civilian population
  • Checkout and departure
  • Lecture - MAG Military Advocate General's Corps
    " Addressing legal challenges in the modern battlefield in real time"
  • Lecture - Lt. Col. (Res.) Yaron Buskila - Operations Officer of the Gaza Division Humanitarian Aid - what has been happening on the ground?
  • Lunch
  • Meet with Survivors of the October 7th Massacre at one of the local Kibbutzim - Beeri / Kfar Aza/ Nachal Oz
  • Visit to Nova Music Festival site and meet with Oz Davidian who saved countless party goers from the Hamas terrorists
  • Depart for Jerusalem
  • Check into hotel
  • Dinner on your own & free time
  • Overnight: David Citadel Hotel - Jerusalem

DAY 5 - JERUSALEM - Friday - May 1

  • Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
  • Meet with President Isaac Herzog at his residence in Jerusalem – Confirmation will happen last minute
  • Lecture - Caroline Glick - senior columnist at Breitbart News & Jerusalem Post US and Israel Relations - what does the Future Hold?
  • Lecture - Avi Bell - senior Fellow at the Kohelet Policy Forum
    " Balance of Power between the High Court, Government and the Knesset"
  • Exclusive VIP Tour of the newest excavation underneath the Western Wall Plaza which is not open to the public
  • Experience the vibe at the Machane Yehudah Outdoor Market as Jerusalem prepares Shabbat Lunch on own at the Market
  • Return to hotel to prepare for Shabbat
  • 6:38 pm: Candle lighting at the hotel
  • Join thousands of Jews from around the globe in joyous celebration of Shabbat at the Western Wall
  • Shabbat Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight: David Citadel Hotel - Jerusalem

DAY 6 - SHABBAT IN JERUSALEM - Saturday - May 2

  • Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
  • Special Shabbat services at Hotel
  • Shabbat Lunch at hotel
  • Lecture - Yossef Haddad - Arab-Israeli journalist and advocacy activist Israel's Image as an Apartheid State
  • Discussion on Jewish Ethics with Rabbi Krasnanski
  • Rest and Relax
  • Walking tour of the Old City
  • 7:58 pm: Musical Havdala
  • Evening & dinner at leisure
  • Overnight: David Citadel Hotel - Jerusalem

DAY 7 - LEGAL TRACK - Sunday - May 3

  • Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
  • Lecture
    " To Whom Does the Land Belong? - an historical analysis of Land Ownership in Israel"
  • Lecture - Member of Knesset Tzvi Sukkot
    " Legal Aspects of Applying Israeli Sovereignty in the West Bank"
  • Lecture - Yaakov Katz - former editor of the Jerusalem Post
    " Legal Issues in the Fight Against Terrorism: Detentions, House Demolitions and Interrogation Techniques"
  • Enjoy a spectacular lookout over the area from Kever Shmuel HaNavi
  • Meet with the Mayor of Maaleh Adumim and view the area of E1 where plans to build Jewish homes has drawn international condemnation
  • Security Briefing overlooking Jordan/Jericho
  • Return to Jerusalem
  • Enjoy a sumptuous meal of dishes at Pitmaster that have carefully prepared in a live show accompanied by music and an electric atmosphere
  • Overnight: David Citadel Hotel - Jerusalem

DAY 8 - JERUSALEM / HEVRON - Monday - May 4

  • Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
  • Meet with Rav Doron Perez - executive chairman of the World Mizrachi movement at the grave of his son, Daniel at the Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery
  • Visit the impressive and grand new premises of the National Library of Israel which hosts the world's largest collections of Hebrew and Judaica books and is the repository of many rare and unique manuscripts, books and artifacts
  • Lecture - Yishai Fleisher international spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron
  • Lunch at the library
  • Find out just how the Israeli democratic system functions as you visit the Knesset. (Please bring your passport & ensure to dress respectfully) and hear from some of Israel's leading political figures
  • Tour the Jewish neighborhoods in East Jerusalem together with Ateret Cohanim & meet with residents
  • Farewell dinner
  • Enjoy Lag Baomer Celebrations in the Biblical City of Hevron, including the Cave of Machpela, Avraham Avinu neighborhood, Bet Hadassah & more
  • Return to Jerusalem
  • Overnight: David Citadel Hotel - Jerusalem

DAY 9 - DEPARTURE - Tuesday - May 5

  • Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
  • Check out of hotel
  • Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight home

NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM!!!

Trip Cost - All coste are in USD

  • $5,200 USD - Cost per person based on double occupancy 
  • $1,800 USD - Single Occupancy Supplement 
  • $500 CAD - Deposit per person is necessary to confirm reservation.
  • Trip must be paid up 30 days before we travel

The Tour Package & Cost includes the following items

  • 3 night's accommodation at the Dan hotel in Tel Aviv – Deluxe Room
  • 5 night's accommodation at the David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem - Superior New City View
  • Israeli style Breakfast daily at the hotel
  • Lunches except for Friday in shuk as per the itinerary
  • Dinners except for Thursday on own and Saturday night after Shabbat
  • VIP “Meet & Greet” service at Ben Gurion Airport upon group arrival
  • Picked up at Ben Gurion Airport on day of group arrival
  • Transfer from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport for group on day of departure
  • Transportation in a luxury Bus throughout the Mission
  • English-speaking private tour guide
  • Armed guard when needed
  • Wifi & Water on days with transportation
  • Entrance fees, sites & activities on the itinerary

Tour Cost does not include the following

  • Flights
  • Your transfer in Israel to the group if arriving separately
  • Early check in or late check out at hotels
  • The lunch and dinner mentioned earlier
  • Any guests you want to bring to our meals or tour
  • Tips and gratuities. Suggested Tipping for driver is $7-10 per day; for guide is $10-15 per day.

Important information

  • Some of the itinerary may change before the trip as certain parts are beyond our control.
  • We have made arrangements with a travel agency, but you are in control of how you get to Israel.

    Dan Abitbol, West Island Travel, +1 (514) 867-8478 (Cell), +1 (450) 686-8478 (Office) [email protected]

Insurance

  • We urge you to purchase full cancellation insurance & supplemental medical coverage (which covers pre-existing conditions). This is a smart way to safeguard against life's surprises. Please note: to receive maximum coverage, it is suggested to purchase within 21 days of your first payment towards the trip. 
  • Contact the travel Agent or if you have private insurance ask your agent.

Passport

  • Please make sure you have a valid passport with more than 6 months remaining.

Cancellation Policy

  • Up to 30 days before you can cancel with no cancellation fee. 

VAT tax regulations

  • Please be aware that according to Israeli tax laws, all guests holding Israel citizenship, even those with dual citizenship/passports will be charged VAT tax. You will be responsible for this portion.