land program dates: february 17-25, 2020 •expert-led...

ISRAEL

INCLUDED FEATURES

Tel Aviv

Bahá’í World Center, Haifa

Jerusalem

Western Wall, Jerusalem

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The pas-sage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the solecontract between the company(ies) and the passengerand/or purchaser of this trip.CANCELLATION-All cancellations for any reason will be subjectto a $300 per person administrative fee. You may choose, atthe time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrativefee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in thecurrent calendar year or year following. The credit will beapplied to the final billing and may not be used as part of theinitial deposit. It is non-transferable and is not valid towardthe purchase of an AHI Cruises independent cruise.Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure willresult in forfeiture of 15% of the entire cost of the trip perperson; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; can-cellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will resultin 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CAN-CELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. 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Single accommodations are an additional $1,195 (limited availability).

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PROGRAM DATES

FEBRUARY 16-25, 2020

LAND PROGRAM Full Price Special Savings Special Price*

$4,445 $250 $4,195**Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel.

VAT is an additional $395 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated).

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Accommodations(with baggage handling)

• 2 nights in Tel Aviv, Israel, at the first-classCarlton Tel Aviv.

• 2 nights in Tiberias at the first-class U Boutique Kinneret Hotel by the Sea of Galilee.

• 4 nights in Jerusalem at the first-class David Citadel.

Transfers• Deluxe motor coach transfers in the

Land Program, plus baggage handling.

Extensive Meal Program

Your One-of-a-Kind Journey• Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance

your insight into the region.

• Discovery excursions highlight the local culture, heritage and history:

– Explore Old Jaffa and the Neve Tzedek area.– Visit the Center for Israeli Innovation and the

Museum of the Jewish Diaspora.– See the “White City” during a panoramic tour.– Admire Caesarea’s ancient Roman ruins.– Visit Akko and the fascinating Crusader fort.– Witness the Sea of Galilee, Tabgha and the

Mount of Beatitudes.– Savor tastings and lunch at an olive oil factory.– Visit a synagogue and the House of Peter.– Treat your palate to Israel’s delicious wines.– Gaze at Tel Megiddo’s UNESCO status ruins.– Browse Machane Yehuda, a vibrant market.– Enjoy a Druze lunch in a local family’s home.– Experience the highlights of Yad Vashem.– Take part in an authentic Shabbat dinner. – Encounter Masada’s poignant historic story.– Descend below sea level to the Dead Sea.

• AHI Connects: Local immersion.

• Free time to pursue your own interests.

• Welcome Reception to mingle with fellow travelers.

• Clearly hear your English-speaking guide with your VOX headset.

• Tipping of guides and drivers.

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On the ground, three layers of top-quality professionals offer their insiders’ perspective. From suggesting the best café or pub to sharing a laugh over the stories of the day, our dedicatedteam takes your adventure to the next level.

>Travel Director | Throughout your journey, you will be in the care of a seasoned AHI travel professional who will manage all the logistics, allowing you to relax and simply soak up the ambience. Resourceful, knowledgeable and attentive, your Travel Director helps to ensure youenjoy an unforgettable travel experience.

>Expert Guides | Who better to show you around than the people who live there? We’ve speciallyselected informed and enthusiastic local professional guides who understand the needs of oureducated and curious travelers. Warm and genuine, they’re ready to share their passion for theircountry with you.

>Lecturers | Coming from all walks of life, our entertaining local lecturers open your eyes to history and current events. The breadth of their knowledge deepens your appreciation for the regionand its heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage

1.Old City of Acre (Akko)2.White City of Tel-Aviv —

the Modern Movement3.Biblical Tels - Megiddo,

Hazor, Beer Sheba4.Masada

5.Bahá’í Holy Places in Haifaand the Western Galilee

6.Old City of Jerusalemand its Walls

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Dear Johns Hopkins Alumni and Friends,

Join us for an eight-night journey that explores the multicultural traditions of the Israelipeople, the ruins of ancient civilizations and the natural beauty of a land steeped in history. This tiny nation — a fascinating focal point for three of the world’s major religions — exudes spirituality while brimming with treasures and religious milestones.

Begin in Tel Aviv, a city rich with world-class museums and architectural wonders.Venture north to Caesarea, an ancient landscape that still echoes with the cries of victorious gladiators. Embrace opportunities to cruise the Sea of Galilee, witnessCapernaum’s celebrated sites and wend Jerusalem’s symbolic, timeless ramparts. Plus, we’ll experience one of Earth’s most unique places, the hypersaline Dead Sea, and taste local wines, olive oils and regional cuisine. This enduring and evolving regionawaits to bid you shalom!

Our professional team is committed to providing you a once-in-a-lifetime experiencethat features exciting excursions, stimulating lectures and ample leisure time, allowingyou opportunities to make your own discoveries. Space is limited to ensure maximumtraveling comfort, so we encourage you to make your reservation today!

Sincerely,

Marguerite I. Jones, A&S ’74, Bus ’88Travel Program Director, Office of Alumni RelationsThe Johns Hopkins University

Air Program dates: February 16-25, 2020

Land Program dates: February 17-25, 2020

Museum of the Jewish Diaspora

ACCOMMODATIONS

Inspiring Moments

Ruins of King Herod’s palace, Masada

Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee

Roman theater, CaesareaJerusalem

CARLTON TEL AVIV | TEL AVIV U BOUTIQUE KINNERET HOTEL BY THE SEA OF GALILEE. | TIBERIAS

DAVID CITADEL HOTEL | JERUSALEM

Day 6 | Megiddo | Haifa | Jerusalem

Discovery: Tel Megiddo — A Focus on

Archeology. Explore the archaeological mound of Megiddo, a fascinating UNESCO WorldHeritage site. These impressive ruins have morethan 25 layers of settlements! See the fortifiedcities and walk through an underground tunnel.This Iron Age structure once supplied the city’sresidents with water from a nearby spring.

AHI Connects: Meet the People. Indulgein an authentic Druze lunch with a local family intheir home. Druze cuisine is characterized byspecial blends of spices such as turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and paprika.

Discovery: Mount Carmel. Haifa is Israel’s third largest city and a high-technology industrialcenter. From a terrace on Mount Carmel, revel insprawling vistas of the city beyond. The prettyBahá’í Gardens, compromised of 19 terraces,rest on the lower slopes of Mount Carmel.

Arrive in Jerusalem and check in to the DavidCitadel Hotel. This landmark hotel is located inthe center of Jerusalem, near the Old City.

Enrichment: Is it Finally Time for a Peace

Deal? Tonight, listen as an expert presents an assessment of Israeli-Palestinian relations during a fascinating lecture and discussion.

Day 7 | Jerusalem

Discovery: In-depth Jerusalem. Theancient city of Jerusalem is the spiritual heart of three world faiths — Judaism, Islam andChristianity. Discover the many religious shrines,temples, churches and mosques housed in theOld City of Jerusalem. See Temple Mount andpause at the Western Wall. Walk along a portion

of the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the HolySepulchre. During your tour, enjoy stunningpanoramic views from the Mount of Olives and explore the interpretive Davidson Center.

Lunch on delectable falafels in the Arab Quarter,a neighborhood with narrow alleys and souksbrimming with spices, textiles and leather goods.

Free Time: During time at leisure, exploreJerusalem’s many wonders and inspiring sites.

AHI Connects: Shabbat Dinner.Experience an authentic Shabbat dinner with a welcoming, local family. Learn about key concepts of this weekly observance and sharechallah, a delicious bread made with eggs.

Day 8 | Masada | Ein Bokek | Jerusalem

Discovery: Judean Desert Drama and a Sea

of Salt. Spend a poignant morning at the site of

Masada, an isolated flattop rock overlooking theDead Sea. Then descend 1,378 feet below sealevel to Ein Bokek on the shoreline of the DeadSea, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world.Surrounded by a barren expanse of paintedmountainous desert, the Dead Sea is fed by the River Jordan, which flows from the Sea of Galilee. Relax on the beach or enjoy a swim.

Savor lunch with a view near the Dead Sea.

Day 9 | Jerusalem

Discovery: A Poignant Monument.

Yad Vashem is Israel’s memorial and place of commemoration for the millions who perished in the Holocaust. Tour the exhibition halls andgalleries, and see the Hall of Names, a memorialto the lives taken during the Holocaust.

Enrichment: A Survivor Speaks. Join a question-and-answer session with a YadVashem guide and hear a personal account of his or her experiences during World War II.

Free Time: Craft your own itinerary atMachane Yehuda, a bustling local market. Shop at open-air stalls, sample local specialtiesor browse for colorful clothing and spices.

Gather with fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner.

Day 10 | In Transit

Transfer to the airport for the return flight toyour gateway city.

Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions.

Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants.

The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport.

It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the best

elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story begins with

our commitment to delivering authentic experiences with local people.

The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized

care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you

gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home.

By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director

allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your surroundings.

This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe and important

by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere.

The other important characters in this story are the guides and

lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider perspective

and commentary.

With these specialists at your side, become intimately engaged

in Israel’s captivating and unique culture, adding another memorable

chapter to the rich story of your life.

Day 1 | In Transit

Depart your gateway city for Tel Aviv, Israel.

Day 2 | Tel Aviv, Israel

Transfer and check in to the Carlton Tel Aviv.

Gather for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.

Day 3 | Tel Aviv

Discovery: Enchanting Jaffa. Revel in the captivating Old Town atmosphere as you strollcobbled alleyways, browse a bustling flea market and chat with friendly, local artisans.

Discovery: Neve Tzedek Walking Tour.

Explore this artsy neighborhood featuring avant-garde design stores, boutiques and handicraftshops. Visit the Center for Israeli Innovation, whichshowcases Israel’s achievements in agriculture,medicine, outer space, transportation and more.

Free Time: During leisure time, visit a nearbyrestaurant for lunch or browse for unique wares.

Discovery: Museum of the Jewish Diaspora.

Beit Hatfutsot offers visitors a compelling historicalaccount of the Jewish people. Learn about 2,500years of history, from when the Jewish tribes wereexiled from the land of Israel until current times.

Day 4 | Tel Aviv | Caesarea | Akko | Tiberias

Discovery: The White City. Tel Aviv boasts the world’s largest collection of Bauhaus-stylebuildings with over 1,500 examples locatedthroughout the city. Drive through this “White City”and admire the marvelous architecture.

Discovery: Mediterranean Coast. InCaesarea, an archeological park first settled in thefourth century B.C., witness Herod’s grand Romantheater and the notable hippodrome, once hometo gladiator games and chariot racing. Gaze atHerod’s spectacular aqueduct and view theCrusader Wall and fortifications. Then delve intothe area’s history at a multimedia presentation.

Dig into a lunch of typical Israeli cuisine.

Discovery: Ancient Akko. Encounter the well-preserved, walled city of historic Akko. This oldArab locale near the Mediterranean Sea was abustling port city for over 4,000 years. Today, the city’s picturesque waterfront has magnificentstone buildings, beautiful archways, and a maze ofalleyways, churches and green-roofed mosques.Note the thick fortifications, imposing towers andsplendid 18th-century ramparts of the Old City.

>Experience Israel’sdiverse religious heritage as you visitsites steeped in Islam,Christianity and Judaism.

>Tour cosmopolitan TelAviv and Old Jaffa onthe Mediterranean coast.

>Engage with a localDruze family whileenjoying lunch in theirhome.

>Discover Jerusalem’scaptivating ambience andMachane Yehuda market.

>Witness the stark beautyof the Dead Sea, aunique phenomenon.

>Savor crisp falafelsand buttery olive oils,Israel’s delectable flavors.

>Enjoy a home-hosted dinner and experience an authentic Shabbat observance.

A World Apart

Cover: Jerusalem | Above: Jaffa

Our travel experts have selected these first-class properties, each in a prime location, for yourcomfort. Details in the design and décor celebrate the local culture and enhance the ambience ofeach hotel. Their restaurants feature menus of elegantly prepared local and international cuisine.Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations,allowing you to maximize the enjoyment of your stay.

In Tiberias, check in to the U Boutique KinneretHotel by the Sea of Galilee.

Enrichment: Modern Israel. Learn aboutevents that have shaped contemporary Israel.

Day 5 | Tabgha | Capernaum | Golan

Discovery: Upper Galilee and Capernaum.

Embark on a scenic cruise on the Sea of Galilee(weather permitting), and visit Tabgha, a fishingvillage on the northwest shore. Continue to theMount of Beatitudes, believed by many to be the site of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. InCapernaum, visit an ancient synagogue withJewish motifs, and see the House of Peter, a home where Jesus is believed to have lodged.

Discovery: Local Olive Oil. Savor fresh oliveoil during a factory tour. Learn about olive oil production, taste local wines and enjoy lunch.

Discovery: Golan Winery. From Merlot tosauvignon blanc, relish local vintages during atasting at a winery in the Golan Heights region.

| ELECTIVE |THREE-NIGHT POST-TRIP EXTENSION IN JORDAN

Journey to Jordan for an educational and enthralling adventure. Enjoy three nights at the

Kempinski Hotel Amman; daily breakfast, three lunches and one dinner; guided tours of Madaba

and Mount Nebo, Petra and Jerash; services of an AHI Travel Director and AHI Hospitality desk;

transfer from your hotel in Israel to your hotel in Jordan; baggage handling on all transfers; guide

and driver gratuities; and all taxes and service charges.

Price: $1,395 per person, double occupancy; $1,625 single occupancy

Top: The Dead Sea | Above: Interior of the Church

of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

Art | Architecture | Culture | Cuisine | History

A Note About Activity Levels

We want you to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. That’s why we haverated all of our excursions with activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical expectations. Depending on the excursion,more leisurely alternatives may be available.Please call or visit our website to review theitinerary for full details about our activity levels.

Excursions on this program require:

>walking on unpaved paths and/or unevensurfaces

> getting on/off motor coaches and boats