ISRAEL REVISITED 2026
2026 PROGRAM DATES
7 Days | April 19-25, 2026
10 Days | April 19-28, 2026
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Return to Israel to cover new terrain and discover off-the-beaten-path treasures on a tour that coincides with Israel's major national holidays.
Together, we’ll explore the beautiful Carmel Mountain and the Western Negev Desert. We'll revisit Jerusalem and Tel Aviv from a new perspective, and we'll tap into the innovative spirit that defines nearly every aspect of Israeli society today.
Israel Revisited is scheduled to coincide with the national holidays of Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day). Together we'll observe the national siren where the entire country stands in honor of those lost, and we'll experience the authentic joy of celebrating Israeli independence, dancing in the streets of Tel Aviv.
On Israel Revisited, you’ll broaden your perspectives and gain a fresh appreciation for a country that is small in size, big on wonders!
NOTE: Israel Revisited can be connected with a week-long travel experience in Poland as part of March of the Living for Adults
PROGRAM ITINERARY
Below is our projected itinerary, subject to reasonable change based on local considerations
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026 | Baruch HaBah – Welcome!
- Arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport and head north to the Carmel Mountains region
- Check-in to our hotel in Zichron Yaakov, the historic pioneering town founded by Baron Edmond James de Rothschild in the Carmel Mountains (guaranteed check-in at 3pm)
- Meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30pm to gather as a group and depart for dinner
An optional walking of Zichron Yaakov will be offered to those arriving earlier in the day - Evening: Shehecheyanu at the Caesarea Aqueduct Beach followed by a welcome dinner at the Aresto Restaurant in the Caesarea Port
OVERNIGHT: ZICHRON YA'AKOV, ISRAEL (Elma Arts Hotel)
Meals Included: Dinner
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 | A Young Nation of Immigrants
- Celebrate the pioneers who risked it all for a new beginning in the Land of Israel at the Beit Ahronson Museum
- Experience how Israel absorbs its immigrants of today at Yemin Orde Youth Village, including a shared lunch with the student community
- Atlit Detention Camp – Learn about the challenges faced by Jewish refugees arriving on the shores of Israel following the Holocaust
- Evening: Take part in a local ceremony commemorating the start of Yom HaZikaron – Israel's Memorial Day
- Dinner is included at the hotel this evening
OVERNIGHT: ZICHRON YA'AKOV, ISRAEL (Elma Arts Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 | Remembering the Sacrifice
Today is Yom HaAtzmaut – Israel’s Independence Day
- Depart from the Carmel Mountains and travel towards Jerusalem
- Stop en route at Khan Sha’ar HaGai, the site of a key battle of Jerusalem in the 1948 War of Independence
Observe a minute of silence as the national Yom HaZikaron siren sounds - Arrive to Jerusalem and sample your way through Jerusalem’s iconic Mahane Yehuda open-air market using the “Shuk Bites” tasting card
- Celebrate the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967 by recounting the story of Ammunition Hill
- Evening: Dinner on your own and join Jerusalem’s Erev Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) celebrations!
OVERNIGHT: JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (Dan Panorama – Deluxe Rooms)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026 | Celebrating Independence
Today is Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli Independence Day
- Option #1 - Day tour to Masada and the Dead Sea
(an extra $150/p cost applies – email us to include this day tour) - Option #2 - Free day to enjoy Jerusalem on your own
- Option #3 - Celebrate Independence Day in Jerusalem taking part in March of the Living's parade from City Hall to the Western Wall
- Evening: Attend a special Yom HaAtzmaut concert and event sponsored by March of the Living International with dinner included
OVERNIGHT: JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (Dan Panorama – Deluxe Rooms)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 | Returning to the Old City
- Morning of Service – Volunteer project in Jerusalem
- Enter the Old City at Zion Gate and explore the ancient Jewish Quarter, including a visit to the restored Hurva Shul
- Break for lunch on own in the Cardo area of the Jewish Quarter
- View of the Temple Mount from the Aish HaTorah rooftop and proceed to the Western Wall
- Explore new discoveries at the City of David complex, including the recently excavated Herodian Road, once used by pilgrims on their way to the Temple
- Evening: Dinner is included at a local restaurant
OVERNIGHT: JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (Dan Panorama – Deluxe Rooms)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 | Arts & Culture in Tel Aviv
- Depart Jerusalem for a day trip to Tel Aviv
- ANU – The Museum of the Jewish People on the campus of Tel Aviv University – view the Codex Sasson display and celebrate the diversity of Jewish life and traditions from around the world
- Celebrate the spirit of Tel Aviv at Nahalat Binyamin Street Festival and Carmel Market
- Discover the complexity and beauty of the graffiti art in Tel Aviv’s Florentine neighborhood – including the moving public art created to memorialize October 7th
- View Israel's Independence Hall and free time to explore and enjoy the lively scene along Rothschild Boulevard
- Head back to our accommodations and prepare for our Shabbat in Jerusalem
- Option to return to the Old City to experience Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall
- Shabbat dinner at our accommodations, joined by a Lone Soldier in the IDF
OVERNIGHT: JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (Dan Panorama – Deluxe Rooms)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 | Shabbat in Jerusalem
- This morning is free to enjoy Jerusalem on your own or attend Shabbat services
7-day travelers check out at lunchtime and may store luggage in the hotel storage - Shabbat lunch is included at our accommodations
- Afternoon: Return to the Old City to tour the world heritage sites in the Christian Quarter and Arab Shuk (bazaar), including a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Evening Options:
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- An optional airport transfer is included for those departing on overnight flights
- Night out at First Station – a vibrant cultural center on the site of Jerusalem’s first train station or at Ben Yehuda – Jerusalem’s iconic pedestrian street
OVERNIGHT: JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (Dan Panorama – Deluxe Rooms)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
NOTE: Travelers have the option to end their program on Saturday night, and a transfer will be provided to Ben Gurion Airport this evening at no additional charge. This package option does not include the hotel in Jerusalem on Saturday night unless otherwise arranged in advance.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026 | Memory in the Western Negev
- Depart from Jerusalem and travel south to the Israeli communities along the Gaza frontier
- Meet with members of Moshav Netiv HaAsara to learn how this community of peace activists is grappling with the past and looking to the future
- Break for lunch on your own in Sderot
- Bear witness to the devastation of October 7, 2023 – including a visit to the site of the Nova Music Festival Memorial, the Tekuma “car cemetery”, and the Sderot Police Station Memorial
- Continue on to Sde Boker and check-in to our hotel overlooking the Wadi Zin Canyon
- Dinner is served at the hotel
OVERNIGHT: NEGEV DESERT, ISRAEL (Kedma Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 | Israel’s Desert Landscape
- Morning: Learn about Israel's first prime minister, David Ben Gurion, and his vision for the desert, visiting his striking grave site
- Continue south for an off-road jeep tour in the Ramon Crater
- Break for lunch on your own in the growing desert town of Mitzpe Ramon
- Visit the Ramon Crater Visitors Center and take a short nature walk to enjoy the views
- Taste the fruits of Israel's desert agritcultural revolution at a Negev Desert winery tasting & tour
- Dinner is served at the hotel
- Evening: Astronomer-led desert star-gazing activity
OVERNIGHT: NEGEV DESERT, ISRAEL (Kedma Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 | Looking to the Future
- Depart Sde Boker and begin heading north toward Central Israel
- Tour the Israeli Air Force Museum at Hatzerim
- Continue on to Beer Sheva, to explore Israel's desert metropolis and grab lunch on your own
- Encounter with a Bedouin women's weaving cooperative in the desert village of Lakiya
- Return to Tel Aviv and enjoy free time in the Jaffa Flea Market
- Evening: Final celebration dinner & wrap-up conversation at a Tel Aviv restaurant
- An optional transfer to Ben Gurion Airport is included for those departing on overnight flights
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Sign up at least five months in advance to guarantee your participation and receive a $100/person savings off the posted program costs. All payments are fully refundable up till December 15, 2025 – making your savings entirely commitment-free.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Benefit from our no-hidden-costs approach so you can enjoy the experience to the fullest!
- Airport Transfer
An airport greeting and a private transfer to our arrival hotel is complimentary for those arriving at Ben Gurion Airport between 6:00am and 4:20pm on the first day of the program - Deluxe Hotels
A combination of centrally located, 4-star and 5-star hotels per the itinerary - Guide and Program Leader
A licensed Israeli guide accompanies the group on 24 x 7 basis, and an additional program leader joins groups of at least 25 participants - Touring Bus
A luxury private air-conditioned touring bus with a dedicated Israeli driver
Saturday in Jerusalem is a walking tour day without a bus - Two Meals Daily
Includes tax/gratuities at restaurant meals - All Programming
Site entrance fees and all touring experiences noted in the itinerary - All Applicable Taxes
Additional VAT (tax) applies for Israeli citizens at group hotels - Remote Audio Headsets
For groups with 20+ travelers
- Israel Sources & Resources booklet
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Flights to/from Israel
- Local medical insurance (optional)
Get peace of mind with a local health insurance policy and receive medical care without any co-pays, deductibles or paperwork. LEARN MORE. - Travel insurance (optional)
Insure your investment, and plan ahead for the unexpected with a travel protection plan. LEARN MORE.
- Meals not marked as included
- Hotel incidentals
- Israeli staff gratuities
Suggested $100-$125/person
TRAVELING TO AND FROM ISRAEL
Travelers are responsible for booking their own travel to and from Israel. A VIP airport greeting and transfer to our hotel will be provided for anyone arriving to Ben Gurion Airport between 6:00am and 4:20pm on the program arrival day. Guaranteed hotel check-in is available starting at 3:00pm (luggage can be stowed earlier). On the final evening of the program, a transfer will be provided back to Ben Gurion Airport in time for flights departing between 11:00pm and 1:00am.
Travelers arriving in Israel early can extend their stay at the group hotel based on our group rates. Contact us for additional details.
PROGRAM COSTS
Sign up at least five months in advance to guarantee your participation and receive a $100/person savings off the posted program costs. All payments are fully refundable up till December 15, 2025 – making your savings are entirely commitment-free.
| Double Room Occupancy | Single Room Supplement | |
| Program Land Costs | 7 Days | $2,950/p | $900/p |
| Program Land Costs | 10 Days | $3,850/p | $1,250/p |
| Masada & Dead Sea Day Tour Optional supplement on April 22 |
$150/p | $150/p |
ENROLLMENT TERMS
NOTE: Israel Revisited can be connected with a week-long travel experience in Poland as part of March of the Living for Adults
- To reserve your spot, a $250/person fully refundable deposit is due at the time of your registration (all program costs are listed in US Dollars). The deposit becomes non-refundable on December 15, 2025.
- The balance is due January 26, 2026, after which all payments are non-refundable and exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis at Authentic Israel's discretion
- Cancellations must be made in writing, and we encourage you to obtain a travel insurance policy
- Payments may be made by check or credit/debit card, however, a 3.50% processing fee applies for credit/debit card payments (does not apply to the initial $250 deposit). Note: credit card fees are not refundable
- Authentic Israel reserves the right to deny acceptance on the tour according to their sole discretion
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