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ISRAEL: TIMELESS WONDERS 13 days from $4,395 — air & land inclusive

This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited, one of Travel & Leisure’s 2008 World’s Best Tour Operators.

Nov. 5-17, 2010 An Exclusive Travel Experience for UCLA Alumni and Friends

Tour membership limited to 24 UCLA alumni and friends

ISRAEL: TIMELESS WONDERS 13 days from $4,395 — air & land inclusive ncounter a land of extraordinary beauty and belief, of spirit and story, history and hospitality. From modern Tel Aviv to the scenic Upper Galilee, ancient Tiberias and storied Nazareth to Jerusalem, “City of Gold,” we engage all our senses in a small group encounter with this extraordinary and holy land, with a six-night stay in Jerusalem for in-depth discovery.

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Tel Aviv Upper Galilee

Destination Motorcoach Extension (motorcoach) Entry/Departure

Tiberias JORDAN

Amman

Tel Aviv Mediterranean Sea

Jerusalem Dead Sea ISRAEL

Petra Avg. High (°F) Tiberius Jerusalem

Oct

Nov

86 81

75 70

Your Small Group Tour Highlights Tel Aviv touring including “White City” of Bauhaus architecture … Jaffa’s ancient port … Artists’ village of Ein Hod … Overnight stay on a working kibbutz … Biblical sights of Tiberius, Nazareth, Mount of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem … Winery visit and cooking class … Six-night Jerusalem stay at legendary King David Hotel… Jerusalem touring including Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, Old City, Western Wall, Church of Holy Sepulcher, Israel Museum, Ein Kerem … Dead Sea Qumran Caves … Fortress ruins of Masada

Day Itinerary

Day 2: Arrive Tel Aviv We arrive this afternoon in Tel Aviv then transfer to our hotel in the heart of the city. Tonight’s welcome dinner is at the hotel. D

Hotel

Rating

Depart U.S. for Tel Aviv

2-3

Tel Aviv

Hotel Dan Tel Aviv

Deluxe

Upper Galilee

Kfar Giladi Kibbutz Hotel

Not rated

5-6

Tiberias

The Scots Hotel

Sup. First Class

7-12

Jerusalem

King David Jerusalem

Deluxe

Depart Tel Aviv for U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference. Unrated hotels maybe too small, too new, or too remote to be listed.

Day 3: Tel Aviv Today we encounter the vibrant modern city of Tel Aviv, Israel’s arts and culture capital. Our tour features Independence Hall, where the state of Israel was declared in 1948; the recently renovated neighborhood of Neve Tzedek; and the “White City” district of distinctive Bauhaus architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We end the day in nearby Jaffa, visiting the ancient port, flea market, and Artists’ Quarter of galleries and shops. B Day 4: Tel Aviv/Upper Galilee We travel north along the coast to Caesarea to see the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater and harbor. We continue to the artists’ village of Ein Hod, set amidst olive groves at the foot of Mt. Carmel overlooking the sea, where artists of all media come to live and work in a stunning natural setting. Here we visit the Janco-Dada art museum featuring the work of founder Marcel Janco and other artists of the Dada movement. Then we travel through the hills of Galilee, stopping at a working farm before reaching our hotel on the grounds of a kibbutz founded in 1916. B,D Day 5: Mount Bental/Tiberias This morning we visit Mount Bental in the Golan Heights for a panoramic view of Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. Then we descend on foot to Kibbutz Merom Golan at the base of the mountain. We continue by coach to Tiberias and our historic hotel on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Important in both Judaism and Christianity, this ancient

Cover Photo: Skyline of Jerusalem. Middle ground: Dome of the Rock

Enjoy a six-night stay at the legendary King David Hotel in Jerusalem.

city has attracted visitors, settlers, and invaders for more than two millennia. B,D Day 6: Tiberias/Nazareth We travel to Jesus’ boyhood home of Nazareth, now a center of Christian pilgrimage. Here we visit the Church of the Annunciation, the largest church in the Middle East and where the archangel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary that she would give birth to Jesus. Our next stop is the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount; then Tabgha, site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes; and the ruins of Capernaum, where Jesus taught in the synagogue on the Sabbath. After lunch together on the shores of Galilee, we take a walking tour through the medieval streets of Safed, center of Jewish mysticism and home to many artists. We participate in a Kabala workshop and visit some of the galleries here before dining tonight at a local restaurant. B,L,D

Remembrance. From here we travel to the Judean Hills where we enjoy an ethnic cooking class followed by lunch served with local wines. We return to our hotel early afternoon; the remainder of the day (and this Sabbath eve) is at leisure until we dine together tonight at the fabled Colony Restaurant. B,L,D Day 9: Jerusalem/Masada Today we travel to the shores of the Dead Sea to explore the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered between 1947 and 1956. Then we travel to the ruins at Masada, a UNESCO site, where outnumbered Jews held out against the Romans then committed suicide rather than Post-Tour Extension: Nov. 17-21, 2010

JORDAN: PETRA & AMMAN 5 days/4 nights for $1,395

Day 7: Tiberias/Jerusalem On our way to Jerusalem today we stop at the archaeological site of Bet Shean, where ongoing excavations have revealed the ruins of numerous cities dating as far back as the 4th century BC. Then we travel on to Jerusalem, the 3,000-year-old “City of Gold,” sacred to the world’s three major religions. We get our first look at the revered city from a panoramic lookout. And we get our first taste of this multicultural enclave at the bustling outdoor market of Machane Yehuda (“Shuk”), encountering local residents as they shop for the Sabbath. B Day 8: Jerusalem Our day begins with a tour of Yad Vashem, Israel’s living memorial to the Holocaust set on a 45-acre site on the Mount of

Single Supplement: $435

Discover the “rose-red city, half as old as time” on this exciting exploration. Plus: the capital of Amman.

Your Tour Price Includes • Private motorcoach transportation Jerusalem/Petra • 4 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Amman at Kempinski Amman (Superior First Class); 2 nights in Petra at Movenpick Resort (Superior First Class) • 9 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners • Extensive included sightseeing of Petra and Amman • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

surrender during the First Jewish-Roman War in the first century AD. We ascend the mountain fortress by cable car to tour the ruins, overlooking the Dead Sea. Then we have the opportunity to swim in the Dead Sea before lunch together. B,L Day 10: Jerusalem/Old City We discover Jerusalem itself today, starting with the original settlement of the City of David. Here an archaeologist gives us an in-depth account of Jerusalem’s role throughout history. Then we embark on a walking tour through the Old City: the Jewish Quarter; the ancient Cardo marketplace still in use today; the Dome of the Rock, Islam’s most important mosque; and the Western Wall, sacred to Jews as the last remaining trace of the wall that enclosed and supported the Second Temple on the Temple Mount. B Day 11: Jerusalem This morning we return to the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, traditional site of Golgotha where Jesus is believed to have been crucified and buried. Then we tour the colorful markets nearby before returning to the New City and the Israel Museum, housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, Shrine of the Book, and a scale model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple era. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration. B Day 12: Jerusalem/Bethlehem We travel to the West Bank city of Bethlehem, birthplace of both King David and of Jesus of Nazareth – and home of the Church of the Nativity (please note this excursion depends on security clearance). We continue on to Ein Kerem, birthplace of John the Baptist and Christian pilgrimage site. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure before tonight’s early farewell dinner in the Old City at Between the Arches restaurant, followed by a night tour of the excavated tunnels beneath the Western Wall. B,D Day 13: Depart Tel Aviv for U.S. Very early this morning we transfer by motorcoach to Tel Aviv for our connecting flights to the U.S. B

Your Tour Price Includes • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities • 11 nights' accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class, and unrated hotels • 20 meals: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip • Luggage handling for one bag per person • Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

A timeless sight: praying at Jerusalem's Western Wall

Tour Departs: Nov. 5, 2010 Boston, New York Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington, DC

$4,395 $4,595

Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Miami,

$4,695

Orlando, Tampa Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR),

$4,795

San Francisco, Seattle Please call if your city is not listed. Land only cost is $3,895 and does not include airport arrival and departure transfers. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers please add $1,595. All 2010 tour prices above are guaranteed. Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: $3,695 per person. (Business Class upgrade is subject to availability and the pricing is subject to change.) Airline taxes and departure fees of $489 ($549 with Jordan extension) per person will be listed on your invoice, and are subject to change.

For more information and reservations, please call UCLA Alumni Travel at 310-206-0613 or

800-UCLAlumni (825-2586) E-mail: AlumniTravel@UCLAlumni.net www.UCLAlumni.net

Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, We invite you to join us this fall for a unique tour to timeless Israel. In a small group of no more than 24 fellow alumni and friends, you'll discover a land steeped in history, from ancient biblical times to the creation of the modern-day State of Israel. As you travel from the coastal plain to the mountain region and Jordan Valley rift, you'll experience the myriad cultures, customs, and traditions that make up this fascinating country. Begin in Tel Aviv, Israel’s arts and culture capital, where you'll take a guided tour including Independence Hall and the “White City” district, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel north along the coast to Caesarea to see ancient Roman ruins before continuing on to the artists’ village of Ein Hod, set amidst olive groves at the foot of Mt. Carmel overlooking the sea. In the hills of Galilee, stay at a hotel on the grounds of a kibbutz founded in 1916. You'll then visit Mount Bental for a panoramic view of Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. Continue to Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Explore Nazareth with visits to the Church of the Annunciation, the Mount of Beatitudes, and the ruins of Capernaum. For those with interests in Judaism, take a walking tour though medieval Safed, center of Jewish mysticism, and participate in a Kabala workshop. Conclude the tour with a six-night stay at the prestigious King David Jerusalem Hotel. Your in-depth discovery of this intriguing city includes the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, the Old City, the Western Wall, the Church of Holy Sepulcher, the Israel Museum and Ein Kerem. Those who wish may add on a 5-day/4-night extension to Jordan. Space will fill up quickly on this amazing journey. We encourage you to reserve your space today! Regards from Westwood,

For information, contact us at 310-206-0613 UCLAlumni.net/Travel

Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel

RESERVATION FORM: ISRAEL: TIMELESS WONDERS Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person/people on Israel: Timeless Wonders departing Nov. 5, 2010. I/we understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Mail deposit check to: UCLA Alumni Association, Attn: Alumni Travel, James West Alumni Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397. Or call UCLA Alumni Travel at 310-206-0613. Fax: 310-209-4271

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Health and Medical Issues We request that you be in fairly good health to participate in this Odysseys Unlimited tour. There is a reasonable amount of walking, and you must be able to get on and off motorcoaches on your own. If you require the use of a wheelchair or have other personal needs, you must be accompanied by a companion who will assist you. We reserve the right to remove anyone whose physical or mental condition, in our opinion, compromises the operation of the tour or detracts from the enjoyment or safety of the other passengers. In that event, the UCLA Alumni Association and Odysseys Unlimited assume no financial responsibility for any unused portion of the tour.

We will make every effort to operate our tour as planned, but we reserve the right to make itinerary changes as necessary. If unforeseen circumstances require us to change a hotel, we will select alternative accommodations of the same or better quality. If you choose to make your own air arrangements, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. shall not have any liability for any loss resulting from cancellation of this tour or changes in this tour.

Responsibility The liability of the UCLA Alumni Association, as sponsor, and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., as tour operator, is strictly limited. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services from independent suppliers not under our control. We serve only as an agent for these suppliers in securing tour arrangements, and therefore will not accept responsibility for wrongful, negligent, or arbitrary acts or omissions of these independent contractors, their employees, agents, servants or representatives. The UCLA Alumni Association and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. are not liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, or delay that may be caused by events not within our control, including without limitation, acts of terrorism, war, strikes, the defect of any vehicle, or the negligence or default of any third party. All coupons, receipts, and tickets issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the air carriers, cruise line, and other independent suppliers.

Cancellations, refunds and changes If you must cancel your trip, the effective date of cancellation will be upon our receipt of your written notification. Refunds for cancellations are subject to the following per person charges: Cancel 95 days or more before departure: $200 charge; Cancel 94-65 days before departure: 25% of tour price; Cancel 64-45 days before departure: 50% of tour price; Cancel 44-30 days before departure: 75% of tour price; Cancel 29-0 days before departure: No refund. If a guest makes any changes to their reservation within 94 and 30 days prior to departure, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. will apply a $100 per person administrative fee, in addition to any fees or penalties imposed by third parties. Changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If your reservation changes from double occupancy to single occupancy for any reason, you will be charged the single supplement. No changes are allowed within 30 days of departure. Upon reservation you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport as well as your date of birth and gender. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provided, you will be responsible for charges associated with the ticketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reissue.

Not included in tour price Airfare from your hometown to your gateway city and return; costs of passports and visas; airport, port, and departure taxes, which will be listed as separate items on your invoice and are subject to change; personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, room service, and meals not specified; airline baggage fees; airport transfers when purchasing a land-only package; communication charges; optional sightseeing; gratuities to your Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director, which are at your discretion (suggested gratuities $10-$15 per day per traveler); travel protection insurance.

Please read this information carefully, as payment of a $500 deposit per person represents your acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions.

Guaranteed Small Group: Limited to 24 Guests

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