Bar/Bat mitzvah tours
Bar/Bat mitzvah tour – 7 days
7 days Bar/Bat mitzvah tour
Jews mark the coming of age with a ceremony called Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
conducted at the age of 13 for a boy and 12 for a girl. This ceremony marks the fact that they are no longer under the responsibility of their parents and are subjected to all the moral and religious requirements expected from adults. This is an incredibly special and emotional moment and we would love nothing more than to make this a unique and special memory for you and yours.
Destinations
Destinations
We will visit various cities & sites
Day 1: Old & new, Day 2: Biblical Jerusalem, Day 3: Bar/Bat mitzvah & modern Jerusalem, Day 4: Delve into the desert, Day 5: Judaism in the Galilee, Day 6: The Golan Heights, Day 7: Water security in the north.
Travel
Travel
With a private tour guide
Our guides are highly experienced, they will capture your intellect and your imagination
Itinerary
There are various life ceremonies in the Jewish world, this is without a doubt one of the most important of those. We will make it a journey to remember and look back to for the entire family while making sure the Bar/Bat Mitzvah will get what they wanted as well out of this.
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Day 1: Old & new
We’ll start our day in Jaffa, one of the most ancient port cities in the world. After wandering the quaint alleyways of this timeless gateway to the Holy Land, we’ll descend to the port where Jonah was swallowed by the whale.
After a local lunch, we’ll head into modern Tel Aviv, exploring the early neighborhoods such as Neve Tzedek and Rothschild Boulevard, and discovering the story of the pioneers who helped build this city, and country, from sand dunes into skyscrapers.
We’ll finish our day at Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market for a late lunch, some shopping time and an unforgettable cooking workshop that will turn into a fantastic dinner.
Overnight at hotel in Tel Aviv.
The Jaffa Hotel
A 5 star property set within a restored 19th century complex that once housed Jaffa’s French Hospital.
see hotel
Day 2: Biblical Jerusalem
Jump straight into the atmosphere of ancient Jerusalem as we open the day with a walk on the 500-year-old city ramparts. We’ll then visit the City of David, the most ancient ruins in Jerusalem, taking us back into the time of the Bible. We’ll see David’s Palace and can walk underground in a tunnel built by King Hezekiah (great fun for kids!).
We’ll emerge from the tunnel at the Pool of Siloam, an important stop for Jewish pilgrims at the time of the Temple.We’ll ascend by foot in the spirit of the ancient pilgrims to the impressive excavations in the Davidson Center where we’ll be able to transport ourselves 2000 years back in time and walk on the very stones that visitors would have walked on in the time of the Second Temple.
We’ll pause at the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall) to soak up the atmosphere, and after a great local lunch, we’ll explore the Jewish Quarter (including more ruins from the Biblical period). Our day will conclude with a visit to the King David’s Tomb on Mount Zion.
Optional (If on a Friday): In the evening return to the Western Wall plaza to experience the joyous ‘Receiving the Shabbat’ Jewish prayer service. Continue for a traditional Shabbat dinner at a local home or at the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 3: Bar/Bat mitzvah & modern Jerusalem
The special day is here – mazal tov! Our bar mitzvah will feel like a star as he enters the Old City accompanied by drummers & shofar blowers as we head to the egalitarian section of the Western Wall.
We will be met by our Rabbi who will accompany the bar mitzvah and all of us through this most special ceremony.After an opportunity to change, we’ll continue into modern Jerusalem and get hands-on as we make our own candles. By now we’ll have worked up quite an appetite, so we’ll continue to the Machne Yehuda market for a culinary tasting tour.
We’ll conclude our day with a tour of the trail-blazing graffiti around the market and then will have the opportunity to create our own memories in a graffiti workshop. Overnight at hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 4: Delve into the desert
Our day will begin at the Ein Gedi desert oasis. We’ll take a short walk in this marvel of nature and will pause by one of the waterfalls to discuss Saul and David’s meeting here.
Our next stop will be the UNESCO World Heritage Site Masada. After a quick lunch we’ll ascend by cable car and will explore the ruins of this remarkable desert fortress built by King Herod 2000 years ago, and discover the tragic end of its final defense. After all that walking, we’ll relax at a private Dead Sea beach for some well-earned down time. Float on these saline waters and you’ll come out rejuvenated – guaranteed!
As we head back to Jerusalem, our final stop will be at Genesis Land to transport ourselves back into the Biblical wilderness for a meeting with Abraham. We’ll learn about life in the desert in ancient times and have the opportunity to ride a camel into the sunset.
Overnight at hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 5: Judaism in the Galilee
We’ll start our day with a visit to Kfar Kedem. Donning traditional clothing, we’ll get hands-on with Jewish life in the period of the Mishnah, enjoying an authentic lunch, riding donkeys, and enjoying various other activities.
Our next stop will be in Safed (Tzfat), one of Judaism’s four holy cities. We’ll wander its ancient alleyways and discover the secrets of the Kabbalah (Jewish Mysticism) which developed here 500 years ago. Expect beautiful synagogues, stunning vistas, and remarkable tales.
We’ll then descend to the Sea of Galilee and end our day with a speed boat cruise on its stunning waters.
Overnight at hotel in Galilee.
Day 6: The Golan Heights
Today we’ll ascend into the Golan Heights and drive to an observation deck near the Syrian border. We will look out over Syria and get an understanding of the complex relationship between contemporary Israel and its northern neighbor.
The Golan is filled with culinary treats and we’ll have a visit to the famed De Karina chocolate factory for a chocolate making workshop and tasting. After lunch in the renowned HaBokrim steakhouse, we’ll jump onto ATVs and go off-road for an adventure around the dormant volcanoes and former Syrian army bases.
We’ll end our day by raising a glass to our trip during a visit to one of the best boutique wineries in Israel for a short tour and tasting.
Overnight at hotel in Galilee.
Day 7: Water security in the north
We’ll begin with a somber visit to the Helicopters’ Memorial where we can better understand the First and Second Lebanon Wars and their cost to the local population.
A short drive will then take us to Tel Dan where we’ll be able to discover remarkable Biblical ruins as well as look out over the Lebanese border.
After a nearby lunch at the picturesque Dag Al Hadan restaurant on the banks of the Dan Stream, we’ll cool off in the water with a rafting experience on the Jordan River.
