CCP Israel Adventure Itinerary

Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport Israeli participants welcome you at the airport. Together you travel to the Golan to begin your Israel adventure!

Opening Ceremony on the Shores of Kibbutz Sdot Yam Former home of Hannah Senesh.

Orientation Meet your Israeli peers and learn about the journey that lies ahead.

Hike in Nachal Betzet Start your trip with a beautiful hike in northern Israel.

Rainbow Arch Watch the sunset on your first day in Israel from this beautiful mountaintop.

Overnight: Kibbutz in the Galilee

Rosh Hanikra Take a cable car down to see the beautiful man made Grottos.

Strauss Ice Cream/Yogurt Factory Try all of the different products Strauss has to offer.

Crusader Castle at Kibbutz Yichiam Climb and explore a crusader castle that is over 900 years old.

Mizpeh Hila Visit the Moshav of recently freed soldier Gilad Shalit and hear his story from friends and relatives.

Overnight: Kibbutz in the Galilee

Tunisian Synagogue Explore this synagogue that was built by hand from over a million tiles.

Old City of Akko Walk around this ancient city, learn its history and shop in the Shuk.

Bahai Gardens and Shrine Visit the holiest site in the Bahai faith.

Daliat Al Carmel Market Experience a Middle Eastern Bazaar.

Druze Hospitality Learn about the Druze culture and their status in Israel.

Mediterranean Shore Go swimming in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.

Overnight: Kibbutz in the Galilee

Tzfat Visit this ancient city, home to Jewish mysticism- Kaballah.

Mystical Artist of Tzfat-- Avraham Loewenthal Learn about Kabalistic art, Jewish spirituality & mysticism.

Hula Lake Go for a bike ride around this beautiful lake and nature preserve.

Overnight: Guest House on the Golan

 

Nahal Jilaboon Enjoy hiking through the waterfalls of the North

Har Bental - Meeting with Golan Residents Golan residents discuss the personal and political complexities of Israel’s negotiations with Syria.

Kineret Cemetery At the shores of the Kineret, learn about two great poets of Israel; “Rachel the Poetess” and song writer and singer Naomi Shemer. Israelis share some of their poems and songs with you.

Nachal Yehudia Explore the beauty of the Golan during this water hike.

Mount Hermon Take a cable car up to the highest point in Israel.

Tel-Chai Learn about the famous Zionist pioneer, Joseph Trumpeldor.

Misgav Am Hear from a local resident about life on the Israel/Lebanon border.

Water Sports in the Kineret Go banana boating and kayaking on Israel’s only fresh water lake.

Naharayim Learn about the relationship between Jordan and Israel.       

Visit the Kotel at Night     Touch the ancient stones and leave a note of prayer.

Overnight:  Jerusalem

Sataf Hike in the hills surrounding Jerusalem.

Armon Hanatziv Overlook Enjoy this panoramic view of the Capital of Israel.

City of David Visit the ancient city of David and see how the original inhabitants brought water into the city.

Tour of the Old City Learn about the history of the Jewish Quarter and visit the Kotel.

Bedouin Hospitality Learn firsthand about Bedouin hospitality and culture, and enjoy a Bedouin feast!

 

Ben Gurion’s Home See where the First Prime Minister in Israel lived.

Ben Gurion’s Grave Learn about Ben Gurion’s dream of making the desert bloom.

Hike in Nachal Arugot Learn about life in the desert.

Dead Sea Float in the Dead Sea!

Overnight: Masada Guest House

Ascend Masada for Sunrise Hear about the Jewish community that lived on Masada and their heroic struggle for freedom. Learn the symbolic meaning Masada has for Israelis.

Green Agriculture Get your hands dirty learning about environmentally friendly and sustainable farming in the Negev desert.

Home Hospitality American participants stay at the homes of their Israeli friends!

Volunteer in Kiryat Gat Help teach English and have fun with kids at Kefiyada- a day camp sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Chicago as part of the Partnership 2000 initiative.

Independence Hall Visit the site where David Ben Gurion declared the Independence of the State of Israel. Learn about the challenges and emotions of that historic moment.

Rabin Square Learn about the life and legacy of Israel’s Former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Israelis share with you their memories of his assassination and discuss the importance of his legacy.

Yitzhak Rabin Museum Visit this newly built museum about Rabin’s life and legacy.

Overnight: Tel Aviv

 

Yad Vashem Israel’s Holocaust Memorial on Mt. Herzl. Experience the way Holocaust memory is preserved in Israel. American and Israeli participants share their personal connections to the Holocaust with one another.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Mount Gamal Overlook Get a panoramic view of the Ramon Crater.

Rappelling Rappel down the Ramon Crater, the largest naturally formed crater in the world.

Machtesh Ramon Travel inside the largest naturally-formed crater in the world to learn about the diverse geology.

Overnight:  Kibbutz in the Southern Desert

Hezkiya Outlook Learn about the relationship between Egypt and Israel.

Swimming in the Red Sea Cool off from the hot sun by swimming and relaxing on the beach.

Disco Boat Party Dance the night away on the Red Sea.

Overnight:  Kibbutz in the Southern Desert

Sand Dunes Run, roll and jump down these enormous sand dunes.

Snorkeling in Eilat Get up close and personal with the coral reefs of the Red Sea.

Overnight:  Camping under the Stars

Ascend Har Shlomo for Sunrise Conquer the highest peak in Israel’s southern desert.

Shabbat Dinner Experience the uniqueness of Shabbat in Jerusalem. Enjoy a festive Shabbat meal & singing.

Overnight:  Jerusalem

 

Green Agriculture How do vegetables grow in the desert? Visit Shvil Hasalat to learn about organic farming in the desert and taste the freshest food.

Kotel Tunnel Tours Go underneath the Kotel and learn about the history of the Holy Temple

Knesset Visit the building where Israel’s laws are made and policy is debated.

 

Archaeological Dig Explore one of Israel’s oldest Archaeological sites and take part in the action.

City of David Visit the ancient city of David and see how the original inhabitants brought water into the city.

Return to the Old City and the Western Wall A chance to leave a final note of prayer before the conclusion of your trip

 

Israel’s Military Cemetery on Mt. Herzl Israeli participants talk about the impact of the army and war on their lives. They share stories of Israeli dignitaries and their friends who are buried there.

Time for Shopping and Lunch at Mahane Yehuda Jerusalem’s open-air market as households around Jerusalem prepare for Shabbat.

Final Party Karaoke, skits and more…