the details
What is included?
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12 nights accommodation
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13 days of activities
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Daily Breakfast
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8 lunches, 8 dinners and other Culinary experiences
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All entrance fees as per the itinerary
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Tips and gratuities
The Cost
$5100 USD per person
The Dates
*The March program commences in Israel on Wednesday morning the 9th of November 2022 and concludes Monday evening 21st November 2022.
*The Spring program commences in Israel on Wednesday morning the 26th of April 2023 and concludes Monday evening 8th May 2023.
Flights
Flights are not included in the cost of the program and participants are free to make their own arrangements. That said, if there are sufficient people who wish to fly together, we will endeavour to arrange a group flight.
Beyond Israe works alongside Amy Wasbutzki through FBI Travel in Melbourne and Miriam Rosenman through Rose Bay Travel in Sydney.
Miriam and Amy are able to arrange individual flights and accommodation as needed and can be contacted at amyw@fbitravel.com or miriam@rosebaytravel.com.au.
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Participants are free to make their own arrangements.
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Deposit
A $500 deposit is required to guarantee your place on IBeyond Israel The deposit is fully refundable if participants withdraw more than six weeks prior to the commencement of the program.
Insurance
Participants (up to the age of 85) will be covered for medical insurance whilst on the program. This includes cover for COVID-19 related illness. Participants are strongly advised to purchase general travel insurance prior to departure.
Number of participants
The trip will proceed with a minimum of 18 participants and a maximum of 35.
Hotels
We will be staying at 4-5 star hotels throughout the duration of the program.
Our Staff
Our program staff are English speaking and have a wealth of experience working with travel groups. Please note that there will be a staff member with the group at all hours. See below:
Staff
Director and Tour Educator: Avi Cohen
Avi is the Director of Israel Unbound and the tour educator for the May group. Avi has been involved in both informal and formal Jewish education for decades. Following his undergraduate studies in African history he furthered his studies in the modern Middle East and has lectured at universities in both Israel and Australia. He has worked as a tour guide in Israel with a particular interest in Jerusalem.
Avi is an engaging educator and utilises multiple methods and sources to engage his audience. So expect music, film, poetry and of course the bible. On the culinary level Avi has a well developed nose for a good whisky.
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Israel Coordinator: Shafrira Breuer
Shafrira has been directing long and short term travel to Israel for as long as she can remember! With a B.A. in Political Science and Jewish History from Bar Ilan University and a teacher’s diploma, she has been responsible for educator recruitment and training for many years and has run many successful leadership seminars.
Shafrira is an extremely passionate and dedicated coordinator and educator, ensuring that the Unbound program runs like clockwork — a miracle in Israel!
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Tour Guide: Ian Brown (TBC)
Our primary tour guide is Australian born and has lived in Israel for the last 30 years. He has an MBA from Melbourne University and worked for many years in solar energy. He brings enormous energy and knowledge to his guiding . Ian looks forward to being part of a team facilitating this wonderful Israel experience.
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Ian is an accomplished chef and looks forward to sharing his knowledge of Israeli cuisine and wine with the group.
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