trips - Free Israel Trip! Birthright Israel: Israel Free Spirit

Sample Trip Itinerary

All trips include round-trip airfare, 2 meals a day, accommodations, tours and more! What's included →

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Day 1

Shalom & Welcome to Israel!

Visit Caesarea, an Ancient City along the Mediterranean Sea with a Roman aqueduct & authentic Roman amphitheater
Enjoy your first taste of Israeli cuisine
Arrive at your hotel in Tiberias, overlooking the Sea of Galilee
Watch the sun set behind the Kinneret over dinner

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Day 2

Ready, Set, Go!

Wake up for the first time in Israel
Hike through some waterfalls in the Golan Heights
Raft down the Jordan River
Cafe lunch and free time in Katzrin
Taste award-winning wines from the Golan Heights Winery and witness first-hand how wine is produced, packaged, and shipped around the world.
Tour an old bunker and observation point

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Day 3

Culture Crash Course

Officially a big fan of Israeli breakfasts #shakshuka
Meet up with your trip’s Israeli participants!
Tour the picture-perfect city of Tzfat
Explore a genuine artist colony
Meet with inspiring Kabballah artists
Learn about real life in Israel from our Israeli participants
Enjoy a relaxing night by the Kinneret

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Day 4

I Heart Tel Aviv

Chill on the best beach in the world!
Experience the past and present in the beautiful port city of Jaffa
Visit the famous Shuk HaCarmel Market
Free time to explore the city on your own
Unwind at the new hotel. These hotels SERIOUSLY have the best views!
Explore the best of Israeli nightlife

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Day 5

Jerusalem

Arrive to Mount Scopus overlook-what a view!
Indulge yourself at the famous Shuk Machane Yehuda Market
Tour through the streets of the magical Old City of Jerusalem
Experience the Western Wall for yourself for the first time
Enjoy some delicious Shabbat food

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Day 6

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat lunch at the Hotel
Get inspired discussing your identity and role in the world
Choose between a visit to local Jerusalem synagogues, a session on using meditation in everyday life, or just sleep in
Havdala ceremony - an uplifting experience as we conclude Shabbat
Night out in the city center of Ben Yehuda Street, the place for the best nightclubs, hookah bars, shopping and restaurants.

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Day 7

Past, Present, & Future

Get the latest information on what’s really going on in the Middle East from Neil Lazarus, the leader in political seminars for young adults.
Journey through the Jewish Quarter in the Old City and its changing roles from 2,000 years ago to the present day
See the Cardo columns that are still standing from 1500 years ago
Take a tour through underground water tunnels leading to ancient shafts, fortresses, and the site where kings were crowned

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Day 8

Remember & Respect

Visit Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust museum
Pay respects to Israel’s fallen soldiers, prime ministers, and other individuals who shaped the land of Israel at Mt. Herzl
Drink authentic Bedouin coffee with a real sheikh
Eat a traditional Bedouin hafla dinner
Explore the desert after dark
Have a bonfire under the stars
Sleep in a Bedouin tent

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Day 9

Health & Well-Being

Hike to the top of Masada
Celebrate bar and bat mitzvahs with new friends
Float in the Dead Sea
Cover yourself in mineral rich mud
Visit the Ein Gedi Oasis, a nature reserve featuring four waterfalls, both tropical and desert vegetation, and a first-century village
Enjoy your last dinner
Recap of where we've been and what to take from it into our lives back home

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Day 10

Goodbye...for now

Volunteer at a Farm in the Desert
Picked my own tomatoes on the Salad Trail
Wrap up your incredible adventure with good food, awesome new friends, and memories to last forever
Safe journey home!

What's Included

Roundtrip Airfare To/from Israel

All Accommodations Hotels & activities

2 Meals a Day Breakfast & lunch/dinner

Staff + Security Professional guides & safety

How far away is it?

Tel Aviv is an 11-hour flight from NYC. We also offer connecting flights from coast to coast.

How many days is it?

We have 7-day and 10-day options filled with action packed adventure and exciting exploration. (Check out the itinerary!)

Is it really completely free?

Yes! You only pay a $360 refundable deposit. Round-trip flights, 3-4 star hotels, meals, activities, and tours are all included. The trip is funded by Birthright Israel donors and the Israeli government.

Is it Safe?

Israel spends a lot of time in the headlines, and sometimes those headlines are alarming. But Israel, in general, is just as safe as any other developed country. On the contrary: violent crime, including terrorism, is less common in Israel than it is in the USA. As is required by Israeli law for any large group of travelers, we will be accompanied by armed security personnel/trained medic and will be keeping you in safe locations. To learn more about our current safety measures during this time, please visit our website.
Read our full safety & security information.

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