Following the Abraham Accords: Explore the United Arab Emirates

Best Moments

Art & Culture

Food & Wine

Heritage

Innovation

Local Specialists

Stroll through the spice and gold markets of Dubai.
Take in the incredible views from Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world.
Get to know the local Jewish community and meet with one of its leaders.
Embark on a desert safari including a traditional Emirati and Arabic dinner.
Explore the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world
Spend the day at Expo 2020 Dubai, the world's greatest show.
Attend Kabbalat Shabbat services with the local Jewish community and Jews from around the world.
Enjoy a Dhow dinner cruise and explore Dubai's vibrant landscape.

Program Outline

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ON THE WAY TO THE UAE Sunday, March 20, 2022

Depart the US.

Overnight Flight

WELCOME TO THE UAE Monday, March 21, 2022

FROM A FISHING VILLAGE TO A GLOBAL REAL ESTATE & TOURISM HUB Tuesday, March 22, 2022

CITY AND DESERT WONDERS Wednesday, March 23, 2022

DISCOVER ABU DHABI Thursday, March 24, 2022

CONNECTING MINDS, CREATING THE FUTURE Friday, March 25, 2022

SHABBAT AT LEISURE IN DUBAI Saturday, March 26, 2022

FAREWELL Sunday, March 27, 2022

Expert Educator

Yoav Hermoni

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EXPERT TOUR EDUCATOR

Yoav Hermoni was born on Ma’agan Michael, a Kibbutz in northern Israel, located on the coast of the Mediterranean between Haifa and Hadera. He grew up in Jerusalem, where his family moved when he was 13.
Becoming a tour guide was, for Yoav, a nature enthusiast at heart, a very simple decision. As a teenager, he hiked with the Society for the Protection of Nature and spent his military service as an armored force commanding officer.
After his discharge from the IDF, Yoav traveled to South America, and when he returned, he enrolled in a tour guiding course. Since earning his guiding license, he has guided Birthright groups, Federation groups, family groups, and many more.
In addition to his tour guide diploma, Yoav holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Middle East and Islam Studies and a master’s degree in Middle East Studies. His academic knowledge of politics and Israel’s security situation is woven into his guiding.
Yoav takes special pleasure in guiding in the Upper Galilee, which he considers a true paradise. He currently lives with his wife and three children on Kibbutz Dan, located in the north of the Hula Valley, at the foot of Mount Hermon. Along with guiding in Israel, Yoav guides groups for Da’at in Spain, Morocco, and South America. He speaks Hebrew and English, as well as some Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
When he’s not guiding, Yoav enjoys reading and spending quality time with his family.

Rates & Lodging

# of participants 20+

ADULT PRICE (SHARING DOUBLE ROOM) $2995

Single Supplement $750

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Choice Lodging

Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Dubai

Nights: 3 Room Category: Deluxe Room

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Sofitel the Palm, Dubai

Nights: 3 Room Category: Classic Room

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What to Expect

Included
Excluded
The small print

Included

6 nights' accommodations.
5 days of touring in a luxury, air-conditioned bus.
6 days of touring with a Da’at tour educator and a local guide.
Individual transfers to and from the airport.
All site entrance fees and program fees as per itinerary.
Meals: daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 4 dinners.
Mineral water during all touring days.
Portage at the hotel.

Excluded

Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
Gratuities: We recommend the following guidelines for tipping (amounts in US dollars):

Da'at Expert Educator: $10 | Local Guide: $3 | Driver: $2 - per participant per day

Seaplane flight is estimated at $300 and will be quoted separately.

The small print

Group rates: Group rates are per person based on double occupancy and a minimum of
20 full-paying participants. Should the number of participants drop below the minimum
listed, the cost of the trip will be adjusted to reflect the additional expense of operating the
program.

Currency: Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach
transportation, special dinners, sightseeing, admissions, luggage handling and the services
of local guides, drivers, and the tour guide/educator are included.

Payment policy: Da'at Educational Expeditions reserves the right to adjust its terms of
payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits. Notification of any changes will
be made explicitly to the participants where relevant.

Initial deposit of $500 per person, non-refundable, non-transferable is due at the time of reservation unless another amount is indicated.
Final payment is due 90 days before the scheduled trip begins, or as specified in
your invoice.

Cancelation policy: All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee
depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to
cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.

Cancelation fees made:

90 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit.
89 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost.
45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full
trip cost.

Cancelation fees may also included:

Hotel or supplier cancelation fees.
For trips in Israel only: The cost of the PEACE OF MIND TRAVEL PROTECTION PROGRAM (POM), if this was purchased.
Group airfare penalty fee.

Travel insurance: We strongly recommend that you purchase your own travel insurance.
Please discuss land, air and health insurance options with your insurance provider or contact
Travel Insured at 1-800-344-6226, ext. 257. Some insurance programs provide more
comprehensive coverage when the policy is purchased in close proximity to the initial trip
deposit. We, therefore, recommend that you secure insurance within 14 days of your initial
deposit payment date.

Choice lodging:

Room categories are based on standard Run of House unless otherwise noted.
Our standard is to provide the best available hotels while considering value. Although the level of accommodations may differ slightly from hotel to hotel, we are committed to your comfort.
We reserve the right to make substitutions with hotels of equal standard. No refunds will be issued for the differences between hotel prices.
The standard hotel room in Israel is generally smaller than in the US, comfortably accommodating two people in either one queen-size bed or two single beds. Some hotels offer triple rooms consisting of standard twin beds plus a sofa/folding bed or cot for the third person.
Special requests such as room selections, bed types, and smoking preferences are subject to availability and are strictly at the discretion of the hotel's management on a run-of-house basis.
All hotel rates are non-negotiable and are based on the agreements made between Dalat Educational Expeditions and its suppliers.
Hotel check-in time is generally not before 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is prior to noon. If you are taking a late-night flight, make sure to organize adequate arrangements for accommodation until you are ready to leave for the airport. If a day room is included in the itinerary, check-out time will usually be at 6:00 p.m.

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