A Woman`s Journey of Empowerment

 A Woman's Journey
of Empowerment &
Enlightenment in Israel
Set Departure Northern Trip
Spring/Summer 2016
Available March to July
Day 1 Welcome to Israel This day is based on an afternoon arrival in Tel Aviv ­ if arrival is in the morning or the previous day, then more extensive arrangements will be made for the day ● Land at Ben Gurion International Airport, meet with Puzzle Israel representative and drive to your hotel in Tel Aviv ● Settle in at the hotel and relax ● Dinner party at a restaurant (included) ● Choose one of the following: ○ Evening walking tour of Tel Aviv promenade ○ Short social gathering to get to know each other ○ A woman’s laughing workshop / meeting with a Tel Avivian successful career woman / possible visit to a VIP women’s lounge (extra 50$ pp ­ min 10 participants) ● Accommodation at the ​
Hilton​
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Royal Beach​
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Carlton Tel Aviv​
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or similar Day 2 A Day in Tel Aviv to Acclimatise ● For the early risers: an early guided yoga session to wake up the mind body and soul . ● Breakfast at the hotel ● Choose one of the following: ○ Guided tour of Jaffa and a meeting with a local craftswoman; guided tour of Tel aviv ­visit Neve Tzedek the first Hebrew neighborhood, see Shenkin and Dizengoff streets, the hubs of city life ○ Visit ​
Beit Ha’Shanti​
to learn about their special social agenda of returning youth at risk, danger, runaway and homeless youth to an optimal way of life ○ “TLV style” tour with a local city stylist and meet the best of the best Israeli designers ● Grab lunch ­ enjoy some great street food! (included) ● Evening drive on the coast to Caesarea ● Light dinner and orientation session (included) ● Accommodations at ​
Nahsholim Hotel​
located on the most beautiful seashore Day 3 Heading Up the Coast ● Breakfast at the hotel ● Tour of the ancient Roman city of Caesarea ● Army activities with guest Danny Hii ­ using : ropes, paintball guns, masks and IDF uniforms​
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(all with the proper gear) ● Authentic lunch and Druze hospitality in a local northern village on top of the Carmel Mt. (included) ● Tour the city of Haifa ­ visit the Bahai Gardens and the German Colony ● A wine and chocolate evening with a professional chocolatier ● Dinner at a local restaurant (included) ● Accommodations at ​
Nahsholim Hotel​
located on the most beautiful seashore Day 4 The Western and Upper Galilee ● Early yoga session to wake up the body, mind and soul ● Breakfast at the hotel ● Solve riddles and clues playing the Puzzle Northern Scavenger Hunt ­ each group will be given their own car, maps and other tools to help them move forward in their journey. ● Lunch will be served during the game by Margolis Catering (included) ● ODT (Outdoor Training) activities at a local goat’s farm ● Evening lecture from a local resident ● Dinner at the hotel (not included) ● Accommodations in at a villa in Rosh Pina ­ ​
Pina Balev​
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Yasmin​
(or similar) Day 5 The Hula Valley and Exploring Jewish Settlement in the Galilee ●
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Breakfast at the villa by Margolis Catering Explore the Artists Colony of Rosh Pina Bike ride through the ​
Hula Valley Nature Reserve Lunch at a local restaurant (not included) Hike through the Banias waterfalls Team Building activities in the ​
Nimrod Fortress Poike dinner and relaxing around the fire with music and a group discussion (included) ● Accommodations in at a villa in Rosh Pina ­ ​
Pina Balev​
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Yasmin​
(or similar) Day 6 The Northern Borders and Hidden Natural Spring Water Pools in the Golan Heights ● Breakfast at the Villa ● Jeep tour through the Golan Heights ● Visit to Bel Ofri Boutique Winery for tour and tastings, lunch will be served from the products of the farm. ● Fruit picking in a local orchard (to be made into liqueur) ● Optional:​
Have a relaxing evening with a spa and massages at Hamat Gader​
hot spring resort (not included) ● Dinner at the famous chinese house in Tiberias (included) ● Accommodations in at a villa in Rosh Pina ­ ​
Pina Balev​
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Yasmin​
(or similar) Day 7 From the Northern Valleys and Galilee Sea to the Holy City of Jerusalem Jezreel ● Breakfast at the Villa ● Visit to ancient Gamla: the ruins of the Old City and the protected eagle habitat ● Outdoor lunch ­ joint cooking with Margolis Catering ● Choose one option​
: 1. Cool off in a water hike along the Zaki stream 2. Horseback riding tour through Golan Heights (extra $40 pp) 3. Kayaking down the Jordan River (extra $25 pp) ● Drive to Jerusalem ● Dinner at a local restaurant on the way (not included) ● Accommodations at​
Inbal​
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David Citadel​
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Mamila Day 8 101 Layers to Jerusalem ● Breakfast at the hotel ● Choose one option​
: 1. A fun Scavenger hunt in teams around Jerusalem 2. A tour of the old city of Jerusalem and the secret gems of the jewish quarter. Meet local women artists along the narrow streets and hidden corners of the jewish and christian quarters ● Lunch in the Old City (included) ● Tour of the underground tunnels of the western wall ● Visit the City of David ­ the most ancient part of Jerusalem ● Dinner together at a fun Market­to­Plate restaurant (included) ● Accommodations at​
Inbal​
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David Citadel​
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Mamila Day 9 ­ Choice 1 Closing Day in Jerusalem ● Breakfast at the hotel ● Tour of Me’ah She'arim with an orthodox guide and learn about the life of the ultra religious ● Choose one of the following: ○ Visit the home of Yemina and Reuven Barneis in Jerusalem (Tamar’s parents) and hear their fascinating stories about making aliyah to Israel and living in Jerusalem and of their work in the area of conflict resolution with the Israeli and Palestinian communities. Enjoy a family style lunch cooked By Nir and his Team at the Barneis’s residence (included) ○ Tour of the open market ​
Machne Yehuda​
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tasting everything we can! (this will be our lunch for the day) ● Summary meeting ● Return to Ben Gurion International Airport Day 9 ­ Choice 2 A Taste of the South and the Dead Sea ­ the Lowest Place on Earth! (extra $500 pp ­ min 6 participants) ● Leave the hotel very early and head to the desert. Have an early breakfast cooked on the fire served at first light ● Drive to the Kumeran Riverbed National Park ● Challenging hike through Kumeran Riverbed (rappelling all the way down) ● Optional​
: An easier hike option to choose from ­ Nahal David and the old ruins of Ein Gedi or Nahal Tamar ● Visit Masada ­ climb or take the cable car up to the ruins ● Lunch by Margolis Catering and relax by the Dead Sea (included) ● Spa treatments to relax after this challenging day (extra $40 pp) ● Summary meeting and say our goodbyes! ● Return to Ben Gurion International Airport Pricing For the Summer 2015 tour: Early birds discount! register by July 1st 2015 and get a $400 discount! ​
Register by September 1st 2015 and get a 200$ discount! 6­9 participants 10­14 participants 15+ participants $​
5,820 $​
5,420 $​
5,220 Notes on pricing
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Staying at 4* level hotels will provide a reduction of $400 on the above price Single supplement: $600 per person for the entire trip Person in a triple room: 100$ reduction Child under 12 sharing parent's room at 20% reduction Terms of Payment for Land Service ● All reservations will be made following a credit card deposit on your name. This card ​
will not be charged​
and will act as a security deposit on reservations ● A non refundable deposit of 10%​
of total trip price is required at the time of booking. ● Final and full payment is required ​
30 days prior to arrival​
. ● Payment may be made via check or wire ● All above prices and all payments must be made in U.S. Dollars Touring Services Include ●
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VIP meeting / assistance upon arrival. Puzzle driver will await you as you exit customs. Transportation services for all tour sites and destination per itinerary Transportation services for all tour sites and destinations per itinerary 8 days touring with a professional English speaking tour guide and Puzzle Israel logistical escort team member ● All tour coordination services ● All entrance fees to national parks, museums, and visiting centers ● Specified activities and attractions as listed in the itinerary Accommodations As listed in itinerary Food and Beverages As listed in itinerary Gratuity in Israel It is customary to tip your Israeli guide some $20 ­ per day, per guide (this sum will depend on the size of the group and how many guides are assigned, our general policy is 1 guide per 20 participants). It is customary also to tip your airport drivers, bellboys and hotel staff. This is of course to your discretion. Passport Validity
All passports need to be valid for at least six months from the date of departure from your home country. Puzzle Israel Cancellation Policies Any cancellations or request for refunds must be submitted in writing and will only be considered in effect as of the date received. 1. Up to 30 days before arrival date ­ full refund will be made excluding non­refundable deposit of 10% as indicated. 2. Within 7 days of arrival 100% non­refundable 3. Cancellation of various elements in the program less than 48 hours prior to the event may well result in a full cancellation penalty. NEW VAT TAX REGULATIONS Please be aware that according to the new Israeli tax laws, being strictly enforced by all hotels, all guests holding an Israeli citizenship, even those with dual citizenship/passports both for individual travelers and guests part of a group, or invited local guests, will be charged VAT tax. Therefore required documentation must be received within 14 days prior to arrival in order to finalize the bill. Should we not get this information in advance, and hotels charge us VAT tax, please be aware that you will be charged with the VAT accordingly. Responsibility Puzzle Israel (hereinafter called the Tour Coordinator), acts only as an agent for the various companies, owners or contractors providing the means of transportation, accommodation and other services. All exchange orders, coupons and tickets are offered subject to the Terms and Conditions under which such services are offered or provided. The issuance and acceptance of such tickets shall be deemed to be damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in any vehicle, or through the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger/s or of any hotel proprietor, personnel or servant otherwise in connection therewith. The airline and transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act; omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour mentioned in this program and to make such alterations to the itineraries as may be found desirable for the proper execution of the tours. We reserve the right to amend or alter all or part of the arrangements scheduled in the event it becomes necessary at the Tour coordinators discretion to ensure the safety or comfort of the passengers without penalty to the Tour Coordinator. The Tour Coordinator reserves the right to change any hotel/s listed and replace with a property of a similar category if circumstances necessitate. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passenger/s. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of any group at any time should they require services beyond those which can be provided. If room requirements are altered due to cancellation of one or more passengers, the passengers still travelling must pay the applicable rate for the accommodation to be occupied. If you must leave the tour early, regardless of reason, no refunds will be granted for unused services. Participants should expect to pay extra for the use of facilities such as sauna, health clubs, safety deposit box, etc. Regardless of the flight arrival or departure time, most hotels have a check in between 1 PM – 4 PM. Requests for immediate check in outside of the normal check in times will be subject to additional fees. Prices quoted are based on current tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without prior notice. We reserve the right to cancel a departure should there be an insufficient number of participants to make the tour viable. Important Resources ● Puzzle Israel website for sample itineraries, ideas, testimonials and pictures www.puzzleisrael.com ○ We do our utmost to ensure that the information on our website is as accurate as possible. However, pictures and descriptions are representations and not a guarantee that everything will be exactly as described or operational year round. ● Margolis Catering website for reviews, pictures, sample menus and a bit about Chef Nir www.margolisbynir.com ● Nir’s Direct Israeli Phone number: +972 (52) 226 1323, American Phone: 215­764­6412 ● Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns or trip ideas. In addition, we’re happy to connect you with our past participants so that they can share their wonderful experiences We look forward to sharing this adventure with you! The Puzzle Israel Team