Student Tour
The Light Horse Centenary Charge at Beersheba
The Light Horse Centenary Charge at Beersheba
Open to all Year 9 & 10 Australian Student
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COMMEMORATING THE CENTENARY OF THE LIGHT HORSE VICTORIOUS CHARGE
A-ONCE-IN-A-LIFE-TIME-OPPORTUNITY
This is the ONLY
interactive educational program which is based on
Australian High School History Curriculum , which includes
Australian High School students, to personally witness the re-enactment of the charge
and participate in the Centenary events with the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Malcolm Turnbull
at Beersheba, Israel, on the 31st of October 2017.
Our 10-day program is from the 27th of October to the 5th of November 2017
Our 10 Day Program Offers 4 Main Educational streams
ABOUT THE TOUR AND EVENTSWatch the Video
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A bit about Paul:
Managing Director of Tayalitours (Tour Guide Company), Paul Hakim is dual national, born and
educated in Sydney and is a Science graduate of University of New South Wales.
Paul has studied History of Maritime Civilisation for Master Degree at the University of Haifa.
Paul moved to Israel in 1987 and is a licensed tour guide with the Israel Ministry of Tourism.
He has specialized in educational tours for students, managing and conducting inbound tours across Israel, as well as historic
Israeli outbound tours of Poland and Czech Republic for Australian and
American high school students, and educational tours (EF) for American school students with Contiki International in Australia.
Paul is also a supplier to the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv and regularly takes politicians and diplomats on cultural, historical and technology tours throughout Israel.
He has delivered this high value service via the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Paul brings a wealth of experience to this project, sharing both his Australian heritage and his expertise of Israel and its cultures.
Our 10 Day Program
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Day 1 - Leaving Australia
Sydney - Hong Kong - Tel Aviv:
Leaving Sydney on Friday, 27th October - (fly through Hong-Kong)
Arrive Tel-Aviv Saturday, 28th October early morning.
Meet and greet Tour Director and Guide –Paul Hakim, at Ben-Gurion Airport, Tel-Aviv.
Day 2 - Jaffa / Tel Aviv - Ramle
28th October
Welcome breakfast at the ancient port city of Jaffa on the Mediterranean Sea.
Jaffa visitors center:
Archaeological site in Jaffa learning history of the Fertile Crescent and Ancient Maritime Civilizations.
• Learn the time line of history of ancient civilizations till modern day
• Anzac History – Capture of Jaffa Port and the Yarkon River.
• Lunch
Ramle:
• Learn of the Anzac offensive after Jerusalem demonstrated by a tour in Ramle including the underground pools
• Ramle War Memorial Cemetery
• Dinner: Middle Eastern Restaurant
• Accommodation: Tel Aviv
Day 3 - Tel Aviv - Innovation Day,
Caesarea, Tel Gezer, Tel Sheba
29th October
Taglit innovation Centre:
Taglit - Birthright Israel built the “State of Mind” Innovation Center in partnership with Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
The exciting and cutting edge Innovation Center allows you to learn about the new advancements Israeli Start-Ups are making in different fields, such as science, medicine, security, space and more.
There is an interactive exhibition and continues with one on one, meet up with a leading Israeli Entrepreneur.
Caesarea including lunch:
• Caesarea: The port city built by Roman King Herod as a jewel of Roman architecture and maritime civilization.
Today, it features an intact hippodrome - the site of ancient chariot races and gladiator fights, as well as public bathhouses and an impressive Amphitheater.
• Introduction to marine archaeology and the importance of aquatic conservation of the Mediterranean.
Students will dive or snorkel to see a Roman underwater city including roads, pillars and anchors.
Day 4 - Anzac Trail Bike Ride, Tel Sheba, Neve Midbar
30th October
“The ANZAC Trail retraces and memorializes the route the ANZAC horsemen took when they conquered Beersheba. “
• We start at the Anzac Memorial site at Beeri
• Ride to locations: Tel-Gamma, Eshkol Park, Golda Park (Bir-Asluj) and Hanging Bridge.
Those who are unable to ride will be taken by bus along the way and meet at every site of interest.
Tel Sheba:
• The site before the charge took place
Neve Midbar:
• We finish the day at Neve Midbar Bedouin village
• Ride a camel like the camel corps, experience Bedouin culture and campfire
under the stars ready for the big events tomorrow -
The Centenary Events
Day 5 - The Centenary Event
31st October
• We join the Parade at Beersheba city; march with Australian Light Horsemen
• Memorial Ceremony: (Televised live by the ABC)
• Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and other dignitaries lay wreaths for the fallen soldiers.
• Our tour participants will lay wreath on behalf of the Australian youth
• Memorial ceremony at the Turkish monument
• Witness the re-enactment of the charge
• Final ceremony of the charge
• Welcome ceremony at the Australian Soldier Park and BBQ
• Drive to Masada, sleep over at Masada Youth hostel
Day 6 - Masada, Dead Sea, Jerusalem
1st November
• Masada sunrise climb, King Herods fortress and last Jewish sanctuary against the Roman 10th Legion
• Picnic breakfast
• Float on the Dead Sea and Lunch
• JERUSALEM - Commonwealth War Memorial Cemetery, Mt Scopus
• View from the Mt. of Olives looking over the Temple Mount (Old City)
• Accommodation in Jerusalem
Day 7 - Jerusalem
2nd November
• Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
• Israel National museum, see The Dead Sea Scrolls on display and model of Jerusalem during Roman times.
• Picnic overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem and explanation of the Holy city, home to the three Monotheistic religions.
• King David City including Hezekiah aqueduct system, literally walking through history, water knee deep with flashlight.
• The old city of Jerusalem including visiting all 4 quarters:
- The Jewish quarter including the King David tomb
- The Western Wall
- Remnants of king Herod’s 2nd temple
- The Cardo Roman road
- The Christian quarter including parts of the Via Delarosa (way of the suffering) - Jesus site of last supper
- Church of the holy Sepulcher
• Walk through the Old Arab Shuk (market place).
• Dinner in down town Jerusalem
• The Sound and light show on the walls of Jerusalem - excellent, showing by art the different conquests over Jerusalem for thousands of years.
Day 8 - Sea of Galilee & Haifa
3rd November
• Drive through the Jordan Valley; pass the Allenby Bridge, a vital position that the Australian Horsemen kept intact against a perpetual attack.
• We visit Tzemach Junction, a heroic and tough battle fought and won by the Australian Light Horsemen
• Visit Christian sites including Mt of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum and a dip in the sea!
• Drive to the Haifa War Memorial Cemetery, our last Anzac Ceremony. A special farewell dinner
• Sleep over in Haifa
Day 9 - Leaving Israel
4th November
Ben Gurion Airport - Departures to Hong Kong
Day 10 - Back Home
5th November
Hong Kong – Sydney, arrive at Sydney 20:45
Please Note:
• There will be an information evening for this program at a date yet to be announced.
• Program subject to change
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Our Partners
ALEXANDER MUSS HIGH SCHOOLS IN ISRAEL
Alexander Muss High School in Israel – 45 years’ experience organizing
and managing incoming international High School tours in Israel as part of an educational Curriculum.
Alexander Muss High schools in Israel is the operator of the land content in Israel and has significant experience in developing and operating tours designed for high school students.
TRAVEL PARTNERS AUSTRALIA
Travel Partners Australia is an established company with offices around Australia with over 20 years’ experience.
Core strengths include ticketing and all aspects of pre-travel logistic management.
TAYALITOURS Paul Hakim
Tayalitours is a tour guide company in Israel, Owned and Managed by Paul Hakim.
Pauls passion to world history drives him to guide the tours himself in Israel and Europe.
The "Light Horse Charge in Beersheba Student Tour" is Pauls latest creation based on the Australian curriculum and is the only existing interactive student tour.
Special Offer:First 30 students
5% off
Contact Us
Call now 02-9345-4800
Sydney, NSWadmin@lighthorsecentenarystudenttour.com.au
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