Calgary's Women Trip

 

Day 3: Saturday, October 17

 

FOOD, HIKE AND LIGHTS

Depart for the hills surrounding Jerusalem and meet a goat farmer preparing cheese in a 2,000 year old
cave. Yummm!

Taste Israel’s best tahina and halva and learn about the secrets of how they are made.

Hike a portion of the Israel National Trail, meet a Krav Maga expert and learn the skills of this Israeli self
- defence!

Late lunch at “Majda” hostel, prepared and taught to us by a Jewish-Arab couple using local ingredients.

Tower of David incredible Sound and Light Show in the Old City to cap off this amazing day.

OVERNIGHT: BEZALEL HOTEL, JERUSALEM

 

 

Day 4: Sunday, October 18

 

SPIRITUAL HEIGHTS

Depart for Northern Israel.

Visit Sindyanna of Galilee, a female-led non-profit that promotes “business for peace.”

Taste olive oil and learn basket weaving.

Explore Tzfat known since the 16 th century as a major center of Kabbalah. Walk through the cobblestone
streets to experience the many galleries.

Special dinner in Kiryat Shmona.

OVERNIGHT: KFAR BLUM PASTORAL, KFAR BLUM, NORTH

 

 

Day 5: Monday, October 19

 

GALILEAN TREASURES

Tour Kibbutz Manara located adjacent to the Lebanese border.

 

Hike in the beautiful, lush Banias Nature Reserve.

 

Buckle up for a jeep ride in the Golan Heights with Captain Ilan Shulman, a political analyst.

 

Cooking workshop in Majdl Shams, the largest Druze village in the Golan Heights.

OVERNIGHT: KFAR BLUM PASTORAL, KFAR BLUM, NORTH

 

 

Day 6: Tuesday, October 20

 

      

 

BIRD PARADISE, AKKO AND WINE

Breakfast at the hotel.

Early morning magical visit to the Hula Valley, where over 500 million birds travel on a migration path
each season.

Drive to the ancient port city of Akko, a UNESCO a World Heritage site with a fascinating history founded
in 3000 BC.

Lunch at the legendary Uri Buri Restaurant.

Meet local artists Eytan Hurwitz and Saleem Amer.

Time to taste some wine at the Amphora Winery one of Israel’s most beautiful vineyards.

Drive to Tel Aviv.

OVERNIGHT: MENDELI STREET HOTEL, TEL AVIV

 

 

Day 7: Wednesday, October 21

 

     

 

WELCOME TO TEL AVIV

Tour the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation.

 

Continue to Jaffa’s Old City and Port, full of history, artisans and an eclectic Flea Market. A special visit
to a Yemenite artisan and jeweller’s studio.

Lunch at Puaa, famous for Mediterranean cuisine.

“Street Art” Graffiti Tour in the fascinating Florentine neighborhood.

Tasting walk through Shuk Levinsky, brace yourself for the aromatic spices permeating the air.

Dinner at the famed Old Man and the Sea.

OVERNIGHT: MENDELI STREET HOTEL, TEL AVIV

 

 

Day 8: Thursday, October 22

 

ART, ARCHITECTURE AND SHOPPING

Tel Aviv Art Museum, docent tour and meet with young artists exhibiting in the collection.

Lunch at Tel Aviv's most popular feasting spots, the Hadar HaOchel Restaurant.

Visit Rabin Square, named in memory of Israel’s 5 th Prime Minister, public art, architecture and history.

Bauhaus Tour of Tel Aviv – the White City followed by shopping on Tel Aviv’s famous Dizengoff Street,
get ready to try on edgy and design forward attire.

Dinner at Ouzeria or Romano, you get to choose!

OVERNIGHT: MENDELI STREET HOTEL, TEL AVIV

 

Day 9: Friday, October 23

 

MARKET DAY

Meet Galit Reissman, founder of TLV style and expert on Israel’s fashion design scene. On to Maskit, the
first Israeli fashion house and meet designers in their studios.

Time to explore Nahalat Binyamin craft market (to buy all your gifts) and wander through Tel Aviv’s
vibrant Carmel Market.

Shabbat dinner, Israeli style, hosted on a rooftop.

OVERNIGHT: MENDELI STREET HOTEL, TEL AVIV

 

Day 10: Saturday, October 24

 

     

 

DANCING, BIKING, AND THE BEACH

Gaga dance workshop at the Suzanne Dallal Center.

Relax on the beach or take a bike or scooter on the boardwalk.

Visit Sarona, a 140-year-old former templar colony and now home to the largest indoor culinary market.

Final Dinner – surprise venue!

Transfer to  airport or post tour arrangements can be made

 

 

*Subject to change, lots of exciting adventures still being finalized

 

Click here to register

 

 

Costing in U.S. Dollars:

Price per person in a double room: $3,750

Supplement for a single room: $1,150

• Price based on 18 people

 

Included:

 

• Group transfer upon arrival in Ben gurion airport (on the first day of the trip)
• Transportation in a luxury minibus throughout the trip for all programmed activities
• Services of a licensed Tour Guide throughout the trip
• Hotels throughout the trip including breakfast
  • Jerusalem - Bezalel Hotel
  • North - Kfar Blum Pastoral
  • Tel Aviv - Mendeli Street Hotel
• Lunches and dinners as indicated in the itinerary
• All site entry fees and programs in the itinerary

 

Not included:

 

• Individual arrival and departure transfers and VIP airport services beyond group transfers
• Flights
• Travel insurance (recommended)  We recommend https://www.travelinsured.com/agency/?p=ViaSabra
• Tips for guide and/or driver

 

Terms of Payment:

 

• Non-refundable $500 per person deposit due upon registration.
• Balance due 45 days before the first day of the trip.
• The above rate is valid for payment made by wire transfer, check, or cash.
  • Wire transfer
  • IBAN: IL31-0204-6100-0000-0497-766
  • SWIFT: MIZBILIT
  • Mizrach Tefahot (20) Bank, Branch 461, Account #497766
  • Via Sabra LTD
• Additional 2% will be added for credit card payments.

 

Cancellation Policy:

 

• For cancellations up to 90 days prior, the penalty will be $500.00 US per person (the deposit)
• For 89 to 60 days prior to departure the penalty will be 20% of the total tour cost per person
• For 59 to 30 days prior to departure the penalty will be 50% of the total tour cost per person
• For 29 to 8 days prior to departure the penalty will be 75% of the total tour cost per person
• For 7 to 0 days prior to departure the penalty will be 100% of the total tour cost per person