A fascinating new tour starting from the Caesarea Golf Club and includes the Roman Villa and the amazing aqueduct. Helmets will be provided and are mandatory. Riding a Segway is allowed from age 16 and up (according to the Ministry of Transportation) and is not recommended for pregnant women.
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Chagall Windows & Heritage Center Tours
Come visit us in the Abbell Synagogue, home to the famous Chagall Windows, in the Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem.
The twelve stained glass windows, which Marc Chagall created for the synagogue and donated to Hadassah in 1962, represent the unique characteristics, attributes, professions and strengths of the twelve sons of the biblical patriarch Jacob. Marc Chagall’s main inspiration is derived from the Bible, particularly Jacob’s blessings to his twelve sons and Moses’ words to the twelve tribes.
The colorful light that emanates from the twelve stained glass windows bathes the Abbell Synagogue at the Hadassah University Medical Center in a special glow. The sun filters through the brilliant hues of the stained glass capturing their radiance. Even in the misty haze of a cloudy day, Chagall’s genius transforms time and space.
The tour of the Hadassah Heritage Center and the Chagall Windows is the best way to discover one of the most famous and splendid works of Marc Chagall and the incredible humane work of the Hadassah organization throughout the past 100 years.
Ramat HaNadiv Guided Tour
On your arrival at Ramat Hanadiv, you will be met by a specially-trained guide. The tour begins at the Visitors Pavilion with a screening of the film “Beyond the Gardens”. It describes the history of the Rothschild family; the crucial role played by the ‘father of the Yishuv’, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, in establishing the modern Jewish settlement in the land of Israel; and the range of activities that take place today in the Memorial Gardens and the Nature Park surrounding them.
After the film, the tour moves on to the exquisitely designed and maintained Memorial Gardens, stretching across 70 dunams (about 17 acres) and filled with expansive lawns, venerable trees, ornamental plants, and fragrant herbs. The gardens are characterized by a disciplined, European style combined with unassuming, native Mediterranean plants ‒ a reflection of Baron Edmond de Rothschild’s heritage of modesty and respect.
At the heart of the gardens lies the tomb of the Baron and his wife Ada, where you can pay your respects to the ‘father of the Yishuv’, the ‘well-known Benefactor’.
The tour lasts about 1 1/2 hours. Suitable for groups of 40 or less.
Jaffa Highlights Tour
Jaffa is one of the oldest cities in the world, steeped in stories and atmosphere. Recently, the Old City of Jaffa underwent an exhilarating process of renewal. New Restaurants and Galleries opened, and the oldest port in the world is rejuvenating. Come join us on a magical tour between the picturesque alleys, artist galleries, and culinary delights. Our guides bring to life the ancient streets with stories from Greek mythology, Chrisitian history, jewish lore and contemporary folklore. Set for the sunset, it is truly a magical mystery tour.
Jaffa Old City Tour
Old Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world, is one of the magical places to visit in Israel. A city that has existed for over 4000 years in which many peoples have conquered, ruled, lived and left their mark to this day. From Ramesses and other Egyptian kings, through the Philistines, the Byzantines, the Ottomans and the English to the establishment of Israel and its union with the Hebrew city of Tel Aviv.
The city is full of diverse and fascinating history ranging from myths from Greek mythology, the beginnings of Christianity as an independent religion, the Eichmann Prison, the rise of Old Jaffa as a stronghold of artists and many other events and stories. Prepare your eyes, and heart for an interesting and exciting tour!
YIVO’s 2022 Study Tours
Lithuania & Poland
Join YIVO for an enlightening journey to Lithuania and Poland. Examine the life that was lived as you reconnect with your own heritage. Discover the remarkable treasures of old Warsaw, Kraków, Vilnius, and the magical Białowieża Forest.
Literary Tour of Jewish Galicia
Due to popular demand and the success of the 2018 tour, YIVO will host its second Literary Tour of Jewish Galicia, where we will read the works of writers such as Peretz, Bruno Schulz, Agnon, Celan, Babel, and many others in the places that they were written, and travel through the historic landscape that shaped them.
St. Petersburg – Moscow – Prague
YIVO is proud to announce a study tour to St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Prague. This tour will explore the history of Russian and Soviet Jewry, as well as visit some of the major attractions of these two Russian capitals. The tour will conclude in Prague, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in Europe.
Jewish Seville: La Judería
Discover with us the most beautiful corners and the most illustrious characters of what was the most extensive Jewish quarter of the Iberian Peninsula.
The Jewish Quarter of Seville is the ultimate place to retrace the footprints of Jewish history in Spain. A neighborhood of singular beauty described by the great romantic travelers of the 19th century. A place to discover the fascinating history of the Jews in the capital of Andalusia.
This visit can be combined with a visit to the Real Alcazar, the oldest royal palace in use in Europe. In the Royal Palace of Seville, Jewish intellectuals, musicians and poets played an important role both in the court of the Muslim king Al-Mutamid and in the court of the Christian kings Fernando III and Alfonso X.
Discover with us the heart of Jewish Andalusia and the fascinating story of the Royal Jews of Seville.
13-Day Jewish Heritage Tour
Discover China’s Jewish history as well as the most popular attractions. This Jewish Heritage Tour offers a special experience, visiting sites in Beijing, Harbin, Kaifeng and Shanghai.
Day trip from Vienna: Fun, Art, Food & Culture
We will leave early morning to explore the most peaceful and relatively unknown part of Austria.
Vienna woods is just a few minutes away and so different. Lets plan some amazing photo-stops and lets walk a little bit around the tranquil area.
After a scenic drive through the southern vine street, we will reach BADEN – former residence city of the Habsburg family. After a coffee break we will continue to Forchtenstein castle.
It is the only fortress in eastern Austria, that was never captured during the Turkish wars. The strong walls served as the treasury of the Esterhazy’s princes, safeguarding all costly and precious possessions. This collection of family treasures and way more, can still be seen there today.
Next stop will be the charming city of Eisenstadt, capital of Burgenland.
Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt is one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Austria and presents a fascinating view of the resplendent life once lived at the court of the Princes Esterházy. But the palace is still the hub of the cultural scene today and regularly provides the picturesque backdrop for festivities and social events.
Only a few minutes to recover, because the next sight is a “bloody window to Hungary’s past”.
The iron curtain memorial!!!!!! The end of the soviet empire! See the place where the iron curtain was opened in 1989, even before the wall in Berlin was destroyed.
Burgenland and Hungary share the Neusiedler See, a lake known for its reeds and shallowness, as well as its mild climate throughout the year. The Neusiedler See is Austria’s largest lake, and is a great tourist attraction, bringing ornithologists, sailors, and wind and kite surfers into the region north of the lake.
We will spend the rest of the day at and on the lake. Your personal, private guide, will now be your captain. The boat ride is included – does not have extra costs. Unique experience – explore Lake Neusiedl like a local, together with your captain Peter. Especially for families with KIDS a most entertaining excursion. Bring your sun glasses, sun cream and don’t forget your swimwear.
Enjoy the superior service and the personal atmosphere of this unique private tour to Austrias east and Hungary!
Jewish Quarter and Museum Group Tour
The Austrian Jewish Museum was very fortunate to be able to set up itself in a historic building in Eisenstadt’s former Judengasse . It is therefore located in a place where a well-known Jewish community was settled for more than 250 years. The museum was founded in 1972 as the first Jewish museum in Austria after 1945.
During a visit you can not only see the oldest synagogue in Austria preserved in its original function and the museum collections , but also get an impression of the old ‘Jewish houses’ and the two Jewish cemeteries .
We are happy to offer guided tours for groups of 10 or more, both for the museum and for the Jewish quarter with the two Jewish cemeteries.
