Share your Birthright Israel gift with fellow students from Washington University in St. Louis.
Based on our flagship Quest itinerary, get ready to explore Israel’s natural beauty, its epic 3,000-year history, and its many colorful cultural traditions, alongside fellow students from Washington University in St. Louis. And as an active travel experience, you’ll be spending less time on the bus and more time on the go—discovering the past, present, and future of Israel with all your senses!
Travel with friends (or soon-to-be-friends) from school, along with a group of Israeli peers who meet us along the way, and immerse yourself in the fascinating sights, sounds, flavors, and feelings that you can only get on a Birthright Israel experience. Learn more at washuhillel.org/birthright.
Ages: | 18-22 |
For: | Wash U Students & Friends |
Days: | 10 |
Partner: | |
Campus Contact: | Rabbi Jordan Gerson [email protected] 314.935.9037 |
You’ll be taken to the Birthright Israel website to register. Remember to select Israel Outdoors as your trip organizer!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ancient and modern Jerusalem
- Negev and Judean Deserts
- Sea of Galilee and Golan Heights
- Tel Aviv and the Mediterranean Coast
- The Dead Sea and Masada
- The mystical city of Tsfat
- Watch the sunrise from Masada
- Gain a new perspective at Yad VaShem
- Celebrate an Israeli-style Shabbat
- Be inspired by models of co-existence
- Experience floating in the Dead Sea
- Tap into the innovative spirit of Tel Aviv
- Camel care and desert tent dinner
- Raft down the Jordan River (summer)
- Explore archeological tunnels
- Beach time and night life in Tel Aviv
- Browse colorful open-air markets
- Cool off under a desert oasis waterfall
- Bond with fellow travelers
- Forge friendships with local Israelis
- Gain insights from your staff team
- Discover a rich culture and diverse people
- Experience current events first hand
- Develop a deeper sense of perspective
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Each itinerary is unique according to your exact dates, the time of year and so many other factors. Browse the sample itinerary below for a taste of the journey that awaits you