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Seattle & The Pacific NorthWest

Join us on a 7 or 9 day adventure through Seattle and the Pacific Northwest surroundings.

Sunday: Arrival Day, check-in and enjoy a delicious dinner to kickstart the trip.

Monday: Day 1 We explore the streets of Seattle and Pike Place Market and then take a scenic boat ride of the city’s seafront and Ballard Locks on an Argosy Cruise. Then, we’ll visit the Chihuly Garden and Museum and end the day at the iconic Space Needle.

Tuesday: Day 2, we’ll embark on a scenic journey to Mount Rainier and enjoy a one-kilometre walk to the Narada Waterfall. We’ll also visit the Henry M Jackson visitor center and Tipsoo Lake.

Wednesday: Day 3, starts with a tour of the Jewish heritage, rich history, and landmarks in Seattle. Enjoy a delicious Kosher restaurant lunch, followed by an immersive experience at the Boeing Museum.

Thursday: Day 4, we’ll visit Snoqualmie Falls and enjoy a scenic view of the waterfall, the nearby Hydroelectric Museum and the Northwest Railway Museum. We’ll end the day with a mini hike on Tiger Mountain.

Friday: Day 5, Sipping and Sightseeing in Seattle, a tour of the Starbucks Roastery, and early finish of the day after the Sky View Observatory, taking in the 360-degree views of the city from the top.

Prepare for a relaxing Shabbat. Enjoy inspiring shiurim, delicious meals in the hotel, and well-deserved rest on Shabbat before checking out after Breakfast on Sunday morning.

* Seattle Jewish history click here https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2007/05/12/jewish-traveler-seattle

Optional extra 2-day adventure in Washington’s Olympic National Park! Add $1600 per person.

You’ll kick off the Sunday Day 8, by exploring the historic Fort Warden Military Base National Park and the Marine Science Museum in Townsend, followed by a delicious packed lunch at the park. After a quick coffee break in Water Street, we’ll embark on a breathtaking drive to Mount Olympus and the Hurricane Ridge Centre overlook, where you’ll get to witness panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, followed by short 0.5-mile loop with stunning views and 220ft of elevation gain. Stay the night at the cosy 7 Cedars Hotel.

On Monday, Day 9 embarking on a journey to Salmon Cascades, where you’ll stretch your legs along the river on the way to the Sol Duc Falls trailhead. This spectacular waterfall is a 1.5-mile out-and-back hike and a must-visit for nature lovers. Following, we’ll head to Rialto Beach for a 1-hour lunch break, with an optional 1.5-mile hike to the famous Hole in the Wall for the best tidepools in the park.

Our adventure continues with a visit to the Hoh Rain Forest, where you’ll explore the Hall of Mosses, a 0.8-mile loop trail through the towering conifers and maples covered in moss. After a day filled with breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences, we’ll make our way back to Seattle for a sumptuous Kosher restaurant dinner. We will spend the night back at the luxurious Hyatt Regency, before departing back to the airport on Tuesday Day 10 after breakfast.

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the beauty and wonder of Olympic National Park with Kosher Travelers! Book now for the adventure of a lifetime!

Kosher Travelers is committed to providing all meals of the highest quality and under strict kosher supervision. We choose the hotels based on the hotel’s willingness and ability to accommodate our kashrut needs and/or the proximity to kosher restaurants if available.

On this tour, all meals will be under the supervision of www.seattlevaad.org

Temple Mount Tour

The Temple Mount – Haram a Sharif, Holy to Jews, Muslims and Christians. International Flashpoint.

The most contested piece of real-estate in Jerusalem and maybe in the world. * Please make sure to contact the guide directly to confirm and get precise coordinates for the meeting place and time

* Limited hours to non-Muslim visitors via designated entrance only.

* Please see bottom of this description for important details on rules for non Muslim visitors. Holy to Jews as the site of the First and Second Jewish Temples Holy to Islam in connection to the Night Journey of Muhamad as described in the Koran. See artifacts from the ancient history dating back to King Herod and before and see the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock earliest Islamic shrines dating back to the 7th century in the early Islamic period.

Important details on rules for non Muslim visitors to. Religious items and books of other faiths are not allowed through the security check leading to the Temple Mount. If you are carrying this type of item in your bags you might be turned away at the security gate.

Many Rabbis rule that it is forbidden to enter the Temple Mount because of the holiness of the site. Those who do ascend first prepare themselves by immerging in ritual bath and do not wear leather shoes. Jewish visitors should look into this and make their own decision pre arrival. Please send a direct message to the guide of this tour to let me know if you are an observant Jew and plan to come on this tour as I can plan the path appropriately.

Introduction to Machane Yehuda Market

Jerusalem’s famous Machane Yehuda Shuk open market is bustling with activity day and night.

During the day this is a popular site for shopping for fresh produce, vegetables, fish, meat, and dairy products as well as multiple options for Israeli street food, Falafel, shwarma, and others. In the evening the Shuk takes on an additional “personality” and becomes one of Jerusalem’s most exciting nightlife locations with endless choices of restaurants and bars filling the place of the fruit stands that have closed down for the night. You have to see it to understand. After hours of work by street artists who have painted the doors of the shops with hundreds of graffiti murals including portraits of many Israeli and international historical figures.

On this tour, we will hear the stories and learn the unique history of the Shuk and enjoy the special culture of this place. Food tasting available for additional cost.

Tel Aviv Highlights Running Tour – 10k

Come run with us through the alleys of old jaffa and the modern streets of Tel Aviv.
We will start our run outside of the old train station ” HaTachana” and then we will run through some of the well-known architectural, cultural, culinary, and historical highlights of Tel Aviv- Jaffa. The tour includes The Jaffa port, Old Jaffa, Neve Tzedek, Independence Hall, and Rothchild avenue. Habima, Rabin Square, and Tel Avis’s Boardwalk.

We will have many photos ops and also share our great energy-filled date balls.

Classic Tour of Georgia

8 days tour: Classic cultural tour involves four main regions of the South, West North and East Georgia – you will visit Caucasus mountains and lowlands, rocks and caves, taste Georgian wines and discover the country’s peculiar culture. The trip is designed for travelers’ who like to enjoy the professional guided and chauffeured traveling.

9 days in Georgia. Georgian Jew

The tour includes sightseeing tours around Jewish places of Georgia: synagogues in Tbilisi and Batumi, synagogue in Oni, Jewish districts, Jewish Museum, an old Jewish cemetery. Tourists will be able to drive through these places in an organized tour, hear the story. You will take a journey through the centuries-old history of the Jewish people’s life in Georgian lands.

Jewish Tour Across Uzbekistan

Traveling in major tourist cities of Uzbekistan. The Bukharian Jewish Community still counts more than 50 families. Their ancestor’s contribution to the arts, the music, the crafts, the textiles which made Bukhara at one time the mysterious and coveted destination of many a tradesman and adventurer cannot be stressed sufficiently.

Tour package consists of historical components and Jewish monuments, best 8 day tour package for visiting the memorial complexes of Khiva – open air museum, legendary Samarkand – visit the Synagogue and other monuments, holy Bukhara – visit the Synagogue, the Jewish school and other monuments, homeland of Amir Temur (Tamerlan) – Shahrisabz and Tashkent.

History Of Bukharan Jews

Bukhara, a central hub in Central Asia and an important stop on the Great Silk Road, has long been a desirable destination for traders. Although it is not known exactly when Jewish settlements began in Central Asia, it is believed that they have been present in the region for at least 800 years.

Jewish Heritage Tour to Uzbekistan

Explore historic Jewish sites and cultural treasures in Uzbekistan, including synagogues, merchant houses, Jacob’s Well, the Tomb of Daniel, Silk Road cities and villages, museums, minarets, madrassahs, handicraft workshops, bazaars, and tea houses. Attend services at local synagogues and enjoy kosher meals, traditional music and dance performances, and meet local families, craftsmen and merchants.

Organized trip to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, which markets itself to tourists as the “Land of Fire”, is a tangle of contradictions and contradictions. at the seam between Europe and Asia. A country of dusty desert in the shadow of the Caspian Sea and at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains. The cordial hospitality and the flavors of the local cuisine will put a smile on the face of every traveler in Azerbaijan. A comprehensive trip that includes: a full program from morning to evening (except for flight days), according to the trip plan.

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