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The Best of Israel Jewish Heritage Tour with JCC Calgary April 8 - 17, 2017

For more info or to register, contact: Peter Samuel - Corporate Travel Canada 403-252-4450 petersamueloffice@shaw.ca A Life-Changing 10-Day Journey

Experience Israel’s Faith, History and Culture on this trip of a Lifetime!

The Best of Israel Connect with your Jewish Roots Day 1 and 2 - Canada to the Holy Land Your journey begins as you depart Canada on an overnight flight. You will be welcomed to Israel by our airport representative. Your tour will begin with the reciting the traditional “Shechiyanu” and “Borei Pri Hagefen” blessing, as you overlook the Old City of Jerusalem. Jewish visitors have continued this tradition in Jerusalem for centuries.

Continue on to your hotel and enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.

Day 3 - Jerusalem - the Old City After breakfast at the hotel, enter the Old City to see the Southern Wall excavations and the Western Wall. Explore the Western Wall Tunnels descending through the many layers of Jerusalem’s past.

Inside, a model shows the different dwelling periods and history of the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Stand on the site believed to be the nearest spot to the "Holy of Holies." Walk to the Jewish Quarter, reconstructed in 1967 after the city was unified following the Six-Day War. Visit the City of David to see the newest excavations from the time of the first Temple period. Walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel, still flowing with water. Dinner is in the hills of Judea at the "Land of Genesis." After your camel ride, "Abraham" and his family will host you for a Biblical-style dinner in their tent. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 4 - Yad Vashem & Har Herzl After breakfast, drive around the new city of Jerusalem to see the modern capital of Israel. Visit Yad Vashem, the first and most famous memorial to mankind’s darkest period. Visit the very moving exhibit at the Children’s Pavilion and the Herzl Vision Museum. Here take an interactive tour though the life and times of Zionism’s founder. Visit Har Herzl, Israel’s national cemetery, and visit the gravesites of Israel’s greatest leaders and heroes including Theodore Herzl, Ze’ev Jabotinski, and Yitzchak Rabin. At the Israel Museum, see the Shrine of the Book and scale model of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 5 - Ammunition Hill, Machane Yehuda & Kotel After breakfast, visit Ammunition Hill, site of one of the most crucial battles of the Six-Day War. Enjoy a walking tour of the open-air market of Machane Yehuda and see how Jews in Jerusalem prepare for Shabbat. Go to the Kotel (Western Wall) for Friday night services.

Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 6 - Ein Gedi, Masada & the Dead Sea (or Shabbat Observance) For those who are not keeping Shabbat: After an early breakfast, take an optional tour to the Dead Sea area. Travel south through the Judean Wilderness to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Cover yourself with mud and enjoy the unsinkable therapeutic waters of this mineral rich sea. Next stop is the beautiful Ein Gedi reserve. See the waterfalls at this oasis in the desert, mentioned several times in the Book of Psalms as the place where King David hid from King Saul. Ein Gedi’s abundance of water and tropical climate provides wonderfully exotic plant and animal life. Continue south to the legendary mountaintop plateau of Masada. Ascend by cable car to the ancient synagogue and explore the fortress originally built by Herod and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their struggle against the Romans. From the top of Masada, outlines of the Roman encampments are still visible below.

Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 7 - Beit Alfa, Beit She’an, Tiberias & Safed After breakfast, travel north to the Bet She’an Valley and visit the synagogue of Beit Alfa, founded at the end of the fifth century AD. Continue to Beit She’an, one of Israel’s oldest cities with modern and millennia-old buildings mingled together. Driving north, pass through Tiberias (one of the Four Holy Cities) and see the Sea of Galilee.

You’ll also visit the mystical city of Safed (another one of the Four Holy Cities, along with Jerusalem and Hebron). Stroll through the winding alleyways, visit some of the beautiful synagogues, or browse the galleries and workshops found in the artists quarter of Safed.

Dinner & overnight at a Kibbutz.

Day 8: Golan Heights, Katzrin & Jordan River Kayak Adventure After a kibbutz-style breakfast, embark on a day of adventure with an exciting jeep tour of the Golan Heights. As you experience the beauty and scope of these sweeping vistas, you’ll also understand their history and strategic importance. Afterwards, visit OZ 77 and see a dramatic film about the 1973 Yom Kippur War. This was the site of the main Syrian attack where just a few Israeli tanks held off the massive armored assault against the Israel Defence Force. At this important memorial on the Golan Heights, pay tribute to those who fell defending the Jewish state. Visit the Talmudic Village of Katzrin, a reconstructed village that has been brought to life in the actual location of a village from Talmudic times. See an authentic ancient olive oil press and wander through the museum; the reconstructed kitchen, pantry, living room, bedroom and courtyard are all complete with objects of daily life. Conclude the day with an exciting “wet and wild” kayak adventure down the Jordan River.

Dinner and overnight at a Kibbutz.

Day 9: Acco, Mt. Carmel, Zichron Ya’akov, Aaronson House Travel to the ancient crusader port city of Acco, the fascinating UNESCO town with new excavations.

Explore the Crusader Halls, underground tunnels and pathways. In Haifa, ascend Mt. Carmel for a panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the beautiful Bahai Gardens with their impressive temples. Continue on to Zichron Ya’akov, known for its wine and tranquility. The moshava’s founding farmers cultivated vineyards, and the large winery built here in 1889 became the area’s most important industry. At the Carmel Wine and Culture Center, learn how the old and new are linked in the professional wine production process in Israel. Visit Aaronson House to learn more about this fascinating chapter when a sister and brother ran a spy ring for the British against the Turks. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 10 - Palmach Museum, Neve Tzedek & Jaffa After breakfast, go to the new and magnificent Palmach Museum with its multi-media presentation of the history of the Palmach from 1941 to the War of Independence and the establishment of the State of Israel. Follow the lives of the young men and women who founded Israel’s Defense Forces.

Visit Independence Hall for an audio presentation of David Ben Gurion’s moving Declaration of Independence speech that established the State of Israel. Enjoy a walking tour of Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv’s new hip neighborhood where the intellectual elite lived during Israel’s early days. Stroll through the funky shops and cafes along Sheinken Street, the “Greenwich Village of Tel Aviv.” Shop for unique craft items in Nachalat Binyamin’s colorful, open-air market and see modern Tel Aviv in action. End the day with a visit to the old port city of Jaffa to see a beautiful panoramic view of Tel Aviv and get a sense of this first Jewish city of the modern era, established in 1909. Enjoy a farewell dinner in a restaurant in Jaffa and transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight back home.

Day 11 - Arrive in the Canada

April 8 - 17, 2017 $4048 USD from Calgary All Inclusive Pricing Roundtrip International Airfare from Calgary - Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing Additional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details Fuel Surcharges and Government Taxes - Admin. Fees, Entrance Fees, Gratuities & Program Fees Subject to change

Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner, Deluxe Motorcoaches, First Class Hotels & more!

TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORM

Mail to Peter Samuel - Corporate Travel Canada 276 Midlake Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CN T2X1M8 403-252-4450 • fax: 403-253-5750 email: petersamueloffice@shaw.ca Agent: Corporate Travel Canada ID#: 29532 Departure City: Calgary Departure Date: 4/8/17(S) Passenger Names: (as they appear on your passport) Legal Name: _____________________________________ Title: ___________ Birth date: ____/____/______ State of Birth: ____________________________ Passport #:_____________________________ Issue Date:____/_____/______ Place of Issue: __________________________ Exp. Date:____/_____/______ Preferred Name: _________________________ Sex: q Male q Female Email: _____________________________________ q Send me emails about my trip Legal Name: _____________________________________ Title: ___________ Birth date: ____/____/______ State of Birth: ____________________________ Passport #:_____________________________ Issue Date:____/_____/______ Place of Issue: __________________________ Exp. Date:____/_____/______ Preferred Name: _________________________ Sex: q Male q Female Email: _____________________________________ q Send me emails about my trip Address: ________________________________________________________ City: _______________________ State:___________ Zip Code:____________ Phone: ________________________ Alt. Phone: ________________________ Roommate(s): ___________________________________________________ If No Roommate: q Try to Match Me q Single Room (availability limited) Emergency Contact: ________________________ Relationship:___________ Phone: ________________________ Alt. Phone: ________________________

Travel Protection Plan comes highly recommended.

Contact Corporate Travel Canada for more details!

FULL DEPOSIT OF $300 PER PERSON REQUIRED SECOND PAYMENT OF $1500 DUE 12/24/16

FINAL PAYMENT DUE 1/23/17

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THE FINE PRINT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Roundtrip international airfare from Calgary • Deluxe motorcoaches • 1st class hotels • Guided sightseeing • Entrance fees to sites visited • Breakfast & dinner daily, gratuities • Fuel surcharges $600 • Taxes $98 (Increases in government tax and fees are subject to change) • Program fees NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Optional sightseeing • $598 single room supplement • Miscellaneous fees such as individual transfers; passports, laundry, lunches, and beverages at meals • Voluntary “Love Offering” for guide and driver (approx. $10 per person per day) • $100 Document fee for Non-US/Canadian residents • Optional Travel Protection Program (see Travel Agent) • Extended stay in Israel • Layovers during air travel ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles. While ETS will try to match roommates, ETS cannot guarantee a roommate will be available. Roommates may be assigned as late as 35 days prior to departure and, if one is not available or you request a single room, the following charges apply: $598 during the basic week.

PAYMENT: All prices are in U.S. dollars. A full deposit of $300 per person is required. Travel protection premiums must be paid prior to the final payment for coverage to be in effect. A second payment of $1500 is due 12/24/16. Final payment for trip is due 1/23/16.

REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 12/24/16: We welcome registrations after 12/24/16. Registrations received 12/25/16 - 1/8/17 will incur a $100 per person fee. Registrations received between 1/9/17 - 1/23/17 will incur a $200 per person fee. Registrations received after 1/23/17 will incur an additional fee based on air availability. Additional fees will be advised upon registration.

CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program, provided premium has been paid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should be aware of the following cancellation penalties: From day of registration to 105 days prior to departure, you will be charged the $100 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will be charged any airline penalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single plus the following charges: 104-60 days = $400; 59-45 days = $600; 44-31 days = 40% of total cost; 30 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost. Submit cancellation in writing. On or after day of departure, there will be no refund for any services not used.

FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT: Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk and travel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needing oxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting to their experiences. If you have questions, please contact Corporate Travel Canada for more details.

PRICE INCREASES: All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to currency fluctuations, fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition, you may be subject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential government imposed taxes and fees.

AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS: In order to keep prices low, ETS does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once “printed,” airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destination will be economy class on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, nonamendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary.

FLIGHT TIMES: All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. ETS is not responsible for such changes or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making your own flight arrangements to the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchanged without large penalties.

ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES: You will likely incur additional airline checked baggage fees that are not included in the price of the tour.

These fees vary by airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary.

Additionally, you may incur optional fees (food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personal nature, etc.) as well.

DEVIATIONS: Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to a additional airline fees, if applicable. Transfers for passengers who deviate are not included.

ITINERARY CHANGES: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listed in this brochure, the order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changes in airline, hotel schedules, and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participants may receive one or two extra leisure days at a nominal per day charge and some extensions may not be available on all departure dates. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $125 per night; single rooms $175 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included.

VALIDITY DATE: This brochure is valid until 12/24/2016. If validity date has passed, contact Corporate Travel Canada for current pricing information. Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date.

RELEASE INFORMATION Payment of deposit indicates permission for ETS or its agents to record the registrant’s participation and appearance on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’s name, likeness, voice, comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical material without restrictions or limitation for any advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purpose which ETS or its agents deem appropriate, unless the registrant or guardian otherwise notifies ETS in writing prior to departure.

Except where otherwise stated, ETS acts only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels, transportation and other travel services and in no event shall ETS be liable for failure by any such supplier to render any transportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. ETS assumes no liability for injury, death, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason of any negligent or willful act or omission of any suppliers of service. ETS does not own or operate any of the suppliers of services to your tour. Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to hold ETS harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, military action, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or for any other act of any third party. Florida law will be applicable to any dispute which arises out of/or concerns this brochure or your tour. Any and all litigation must be brought only in and for courts in Polk County, Florida to the exclusion of litigation anywhere else in the world.

Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the “Fine Print.” Educational Opportunities Tours is the tour operator and is solely responsible for the travel program. Educational Opportunities Tours is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST24130.

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