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Beyond the Guidebook: For Travelers in their 20s & 30s

December 27, 2026 - January 02, 2027

Ages 22-39
Winter Winter

A TRIP FOR YOU IN MIND – SEE A DIFFERENT KIND OF ISRAEL

This experience is for travelers in their 20s & 30s looking for an adventure filled with inspiration, connection, and space to recharge. Experience a curated journey with peers who care about Israel, community, and living with purpose. 

A high-end experience just for you.

What You’ll Experience: 

  • Jerusalem beyond the postcard, from hidden alleyways and panoramic views to moments of connection you won’t find on a typical tour.
  • Experience the energy of Tel Aviv through its art, start-ups, iconic neighborhoods & food scene.
  • Taste your way through Israel with street food, boutique wineries in the South, the Shuk & Shabbat on the beach.
  • Make an impact alongside Israelis by supporting farmers, rebuilding communities & giving back.
  • Take on the desert with a Jeep tour through Ramon Crater, then spend the night stargazing under the desert sky.
  • Meet new people, experience Israel together & make connections that last long after the trip ends.

What’s Included 

High-end accommodations • Group transportation to and from the airport (if arriving and departing on the start date and end date of the trip) • JNF-USA professional staff • Daily transportation to sites • Most meals 

5 Star Accommodation

High Quality Accommodations

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Pricing (Land Costs Only)
$1,800 Per Person

 

JNFuture Sabra: $1,200 Per Person

($500 to Annual Campaign)

 

JNFuture Root Society: $500 Per Person

($1,800 to Annual Campaign)
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TOUR CONTACT

Jason Churchfield

jchurchfield@jnf.org
516-678-6805 x833
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ITINERARY

  • Beyond the Guidebook - Day 1

    Sunday, December 27

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    Arrive in Israel and meet your fellow travelers in at Ben Gurion Airport before heading to Jerusalem. After checking in, gather for a welcome dinner—good food, new faces, and the start of an unforgettable journey. 

    Overnight: Nucha Hotel, Jerusalem
  • Beyond the Guidebook - Day 2

    Monday, December 28

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    Start the day with breakfast before exploring a thousands of years of history and seeing the Old City through a new lens as you rappel down the walls. Taste your way through Machane Yehuda, then visit Ammunition Hill and hear about the pivotal moments that shaped modern Jerusalem. Gather in the evening for group dinner and a night out. 

    Overnight: Nucha Hotel, Jerusalem
  • Beyond the Guidebook - Day 3

    Tuesday, December 29

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    Drive east towards the Dead Sea for a hike and swim at Ein Gedi before continuing to Masada for lunch and exploration of this iconic site. Take part in JNF-USA's Be Inscribed - a unique opportunity to have your own honorary letter written into a Torah by a Jewish sofer (scribe) on top of Masada. Continue into the Negev for a little refreshment and a tour of the Bedouin town of Wadi Attir. The day concludes with dinner and stargazing beneath the wide-open skies of the Ramon Crater. 

    Overnight: Daroma Hotel, Mitzpe Ramon


  • Beyond the Guidebook - Day 4

    Wednesday, December 30

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    After an early breakfast, discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Ramon Crater on a jeep tour before heading to Ramat HaNegev for agricultural volunteering with HaShomer HaChadash and a boxed lunch. Return to the hotel to refresh, then explore innovation at a local tech hub in Mitzpe Ramon and enjoy a tasting at Ramon Winery. Experience warm Israeli hospitality over a home-hosted dinner in Retamim before spending a free evening at Pub Ha'berech in the Spice Quarter.

    Overnight: Daroma, Mitzpe Ramon

  • Beyond the Guidebook - Day 5

    Thursday, December 31

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    After breakfast and checkout, visit ADI Negev to learn about its inspiring work before continuing to Kibbutz Re’im for lunch. At the Nova Festival Site Memorial, hear firsthand from a survivor in a moving experience of remembrance and resilience. Continue to Tel Aviv, where you’ll check into your hotel and enjoy dinner at your leisure before welcoming the New Year with a night out in the city.

    Overnight: Tal by the Beach, Tel Aviv
  • Beyond the Guidebook - Day 6

    Friday, January 1

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    Start the morning exploring Tel Aviv through its local flavors, with a taste of the city’s coffee culture and favorite baked treats. Enjoy lunch on your own at the bustling Carmel Market and explore the nearby Nahalat Binyamin Artists’ Market. Take time to prepare for Shabbat before gathering for a rooftop Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by Shabbat dinner together at the hotel.

    Overnight: Tal by the Beach, Tel Aviv
  • Beyond the Guidebook - Day 7

    Saturday, January 2

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    Today is yours to enjoy in honor of Shabbat, whether that means rest, wandering, or an optional walking tour with a guide. Enjoy a final group dinner to reflect on the journey and close the experience together. Depart for the airport—l’hitraot until next time.
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