We had another big breakfast at the hotel before leaving for Independence Hall at 9 AM. We were given a talk and shown a short film about the history of Tel Aviv and the signing of the Israel Declaration of Independence. Then we visited the hall where the actual declaration was signed on May 14, 1948. We were given a presentation about the events on the day of the signing. We then drove to Caesarea where we visited the Roman ruins, theater and ancient aqueduct that is 2000 years old. Caesarea is on the Mediterranean and is a gorgeous setting. Had a great falafel at a restaurant on the beach then went to Atlit, a British detention compound for Jewish immigrants who arrived in Israel illegally during the British mandate. We arrived at our hotel on Mt. Carmel in Haifa (great views) late afternoon. Haifa is built on hills like San Francisco. We had a short Shabbat Service in the hotel dining room then a buffet dinner.
To Haifa via Caesarea and Atlit
Friday, October 22, 2010
Haifa, Israel
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1Israel Itinerary
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2Early Departure to JFK and beyond
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3Arrival in a New Country
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4Touring Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa
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5To Haifa via Caesarea and Atlit
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6Haifa & Tel Megiddo/Druze Village Tour
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7To the Galilee via Akko & Safed
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15Petra
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17The Long Flight Home, 1st Leg
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