Baseball

Sunday, July 2nd: Tel Aviv Vicinity
Shalom! And Welcome to Israel. We will meet at Kfar Hamaccabiah where you will be able to check-in and get used to your new environment. After checking in and enjoying lunch, we will board our bus to Tel Aviv for a tour. We'll drive through the town, passing such sights as Rabin Square, Independence Hall, and the famous Bauhaus Architecture. Afterwards we'll head to Jaffa, a 5000 year old port town on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. In the early evening we'll enjoy a light dinner along the Mediterranean at the new Tel Aviv Port. At 7:00pm we'll transfer to the Yarkon Baseball Field for an 8:00pm game where we will play against the Israel National Baseball Team. Game #1
Overnight, Kfar HaMaccabiah

Monday, July 3rd: Coastal Route
Today we leave Tel Aviv and head northwards to the Galilee. On the way we'll stop in the ancient Roman city of Caesarea, built by Herod in the first century. It was subsequently inhabited by the Byzantines and the Crusaders, whose influences can be seen in the layers of spectacular ruins. Be sure to check out the myriad of multimedia forums that bring the ancient city to life. We'll also visit the beautiful wine country of Zichron Yaacov. Afterwards we'll travel up Mt. Carmel to Haifa, a beautiful city on the Mediterranean coast. There we can get a stunning panoramic view of the city and the sea down below and visit the beautiful Bahai Hanging Gardens. We'll then proceed to the geological wonder of Rosh Hanikra where the Mediterranean Sea carved out beautiful grottos over thousands of years. Next we'll drive to our kibbutz for dinner and overnight.
Overnight, Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, Galilee.

Tuesday, July 4th: Upper Galilee
After breakfast proceed to the mystical city of Tzfat, known for its quaint artists' colony and beautiful synagogues. After, we'll drive up to Golan Heights. There we will tour an IDF Base and enjoy lunch. Before returning to Tel Aviv, we'll have a chance to visit JNF's security roads on the northern border and learn about how JNF is helping the local communities. Then we will return to Tel Aviv where we'll participate in another Baseball game to be followed by a 4th of July Barbeque Dinner. Game #2 Return to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight, Kfar Hamaccabiah.

Wednesday, July 5th: Tel Aviv and Vicinity
In the morning we'll leave our hotel to visit Latrun military museum and Mini-Israel to see the sights of this amazing country model-sized. Then we'll take a tour of Tel Aviv including a visit to the interactive Palmach Museum (pending confirmation)as we'll as Independence Hall to see where Prime Minister Ben Gurion announced the independence of the State of Israel. In the evening we will experience another great game and Pizza dinner. Game #3 Then we will return to our hotel for a good night rest.
Overnight, Kfar Hamaccabiah.

Thursday, July 6th: Dead Sea & Massada
After breakfast we'll drive to the ancient oasis of Ein Gedi. Then onto Massada, sight of the Zealots' last stand against the Romans in 73 AD. Then we will proceed to the Dead Sea where we can float in the buoyant waters. In the late afternoon we'll proceed to Jerusalem, practicing the age old tradition of saying the Shechechiyanu.
After Check-n and a bit of relaxation, we suggest an evening at leisure, on Ben Yehuda Street.
Overnight, Grand Court, Jerusalem.

Friday, July 7th: Jerusalem
In the morning we'll enjoy The First Baseball Expo in Jerusalem. Afterwards we'll drive past the the Knesset and the Supreme Court. We'll also go to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and Museum. In the late afternoon, we will proceed to the Western Wall for Kabbalat Shabbat. Afterwards we'll enjoy a festive Shabbat Dinner at our hotel.
Overnight, Grand Court, Jerusalem.

Saturday, July 8th: Jerusalem
Shabbat Shalom! In honor of Shabbat our day will be at leisure. Consider walking around some of Jerusalem's neighborhoods, like Yemin Moshe. In the afternoon you can also go to the Israel Museum, which includes the Shrine of the Book, home to the priceless Dead Sea Scrolls. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner in one of Jerusalem's local restaurants.
Overnight, Grand Court, Jerusalem.

Sunday, July 9th: Jerusalem & Enroute
Our last day in Israel will be spent enjoying some of Israel's archeological and geological wonders. First we'll go to Beit Guvrin to participate in some ongoing archeological excavations. Next we'll visit Kibbutz Gezer (home of Israel's first and most beautiful softball fields) for lunch and some baseball clinics (pending approval). Onto Beit Shemesh to see some amazing Stalactite Caves. Before returning to our hotel, we will participate in a tree planting ceremony at one of JNF's forests. We'll then return to our hotel for late checkout.
Overnight, Enroute.

Please be advised that this is a suggested itinerary and subject to change.

Outline of Schedule for 8-day tour, 7 nights
 

Day 1 Saturday
Day 2 Sunday
Day 3 Monday
Day 4 Tuesday
Day 5 Wednesday
Day 6 Thursday
Day 7 Friday
Day 8 Saturday
Day 9 Sunday

Dates

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If you would like more information on playing in Israel send an email to Dennis@DennisMc.com

Included is: • 7 night accommodations at 3-4 star hotels • Continental breakfast daily, 5 lunches & 6 Dinners • 3 exciting Baseball games played against the Israel Nat'l Baseball Team at Yarkon Baseball Field! Former Major League players will also be joining in on the fun! • Exciting special events including , 4th of July BBQ, lunch with IDF soldiers, First Annual Israeli Baseball Festival and much more! • Visit Israel's own "Field of Dreams" at Kibbutz Gezer, where you will conduct baseball clinics with Israeli kids • 7 days of exciting touring around Israel (see reverse side for scheduled itinerary) • Gratuities to guide and driver

Not included is: • Air Transportation—please call for lowest available airfares • Travel Insurance & Expenses of personal nature

Contact

For Travel information contact:
Shirley Shchory, JNF Missions
877.JNF.Tour ext. 366
shirleys@giltravel.com
For Mission information contact:
Richard Grayson
(H) 914-235-1345
(W) 914-682-0037
(E) richard@israelbaseball.com
or
Larry Baras
Israel Baseball League
617.987.0635
info@israelbaseballleague.com

Sign Up
To sign up for this trip you need to let me know you are interested and I put your name on the list.  When we have enough players, I will work out the details and inform you of the program.

This trip is for amateur baseball players.  Wives, girl friends, family members or other tourists may also attend.  You will need a valid passport, a visa is not required.

Roster
We needed a minimum of 10 players with a maximum of 14.  Friends, relatives, girlfriends, kid and others may also attend.

Roster  of Interested Participants Player  Status  Positions Richard Grayson Yes IF,C Non Players Status Positions We need another catcher, some pitches plus several position players.