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  • From ShUM to Statehood: A Jewish Journey Through Europe’s Riverways

    Prof. Berk’s European

    RIVER CRUISE

    Dusseldorf - Cologne - The ShUM Cities - Strasbourg - Basel

    June 15 – 22, 2026

    Pre-Tour Hamburg: June 7 – 10, 2026

    Pre-Tour Berlin: June 10 – 15, 2026

    Post-Tour Paris & Colmar: June 22 – 26, 2026

    Led by esteemed scholar Professor Stephen Berk and guided by expert local voices, our itinerary is rich with insight and meaning. From medieval synagogues and cemeteries to contemporary Jewish communities and vibrant cityscapes, we engage deeply with the legacy and future of Jewish Europe. Aboard our luxurious river cruise, we enjoy panoramic views, elegant comfort and immersive excursions — all infused with Jewish context and community. From vibrant Düsseldorf to the roots of Zionism in Basel, this once-in-a-lifetime journey traces the flow of Jewish history, memory, and resilience through the heart of Europe. Along the banks of the Rhine River, in the historic ShUM cities of Mainz, Worms, and Speyer, and in modern centers Cologne and Strasbourg, we uncover the stories of Jewish life that shaped — and were shaped by — the course of European civilization. Enhance your experience with a pre-tour to Hamburg and/or Berlin, and a post tour from Basel through Colmar to Paris, France!

    Early Bird Special – Save $250 per person when you book by September 15, 2025!

     

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  • GROUP INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE to add to your booking.
    For your convenience, we offer a travel insurance plan through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information and rates, refer to the 360° Group Choice flyer here. Travel insurance is offered on behalf of and under the direction of Travelex Insurance Services.
    If choosing the group insurance policy, it will be added to your invoice later to cover the full land tour plus up to $2,000 in airfare.
    If selecting Yes, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the policy, which includes the full coverage term details, including exclusions and limitations, and Travel Protection Plan flyer, which includes important consumer information, plan highlights, and rates.
    To view/download the policy, visit: https://partner.travelexinsurance.com/policy/?plannumber=GCZ-1023
    To view state specific fraud warnings, visit: https://www.travelexinsurance.com/company/fraud-warning. Travelex Insurance Services Inc. (“Travelex Insurance”) maintains an updated list of alerts and financial defaults on its Glad
    https://www.travelexinsurance.com/customer-service/travel-alerts/travel-supplier.
    Insurance coverages underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance

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                Single Deposit
                $1,000.00
                  
                Double Deposit (2*$1,000)
                $2,000.00
                  
                Shared Cabin Deposit
                $1,000.00
                  
                Single Junior Suite Deposit
                $2,000.00
                  
                Double Junior Suite Deposit (2*$2,000)
                $4,000.00
                  
                Shared Junior Suite Deposit
                $2,000.00
                  
                Total
                $0.00

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              • DISCLAIMER: Ayelet Tours and our partners act only as agents for the tour members in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants or any other services in connection with the itinerary. We will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity to person and property because of an act of default of any hotel, airline carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tour. The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries, speakers or scholars or operations staff or to substitute comparable service without notice. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any tour passengers should such person's health or general deportment impede the operation of the tour to the detriment of the other tour participants. Risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place. COVID-19 is a contagious virus which can lead to severe illness or even death according to the CDC. Participants voluntarily assume risks related to COVID-19 exposure.

                TRAVEL INSURANCE is recommended, and we offer a group plan.

                PASSPORTS must be valid for 6 months past your travel dates and have space for the new VISA stamps. Israeli Passport Holders (traveling to Israel only): VAT is charged to Israeli citizens past or present, according to the B2 visa provided at passport control upon entering Israel. VAT will be charged to your credit card upon request by suppliers. Non-Israeli citizens should retain the B2 visa to present, as needed.

                Ayelet Tours and the cruise line reserve the right to cancel or change itineraries, speakers, scholars, entertainers, or operations staff and/or to substitute comparable service without notice.

                In case of Group cancellation by Ayelet Tours in consultation with group leader, or cancellation by individual participant due to political instability, pandemic, acts of terrorism, government intervention, security concerns or US State Department warning, participants remain subject to the above cancellation penalties and terms. Should Ayelet Tours make the decision to cancel a departure for any of these reasons or other situations outside our control, we will make our best effort to obtain refunds from suppliers, however credit card fees are always non-refundable and any supplier penalties will be passed along to participants.

                Group insurance is offered and recommended. If purchased, group travel insurance policy becomes non-refundable 21 days after purchase.

                When offered, space on group air allotments can be reserved by checking the box that indicates “Land & Air” on your paper registration form, selecting Land & Air when making an online booking, or by emailing a request to our office to hold group air space for you. If you confirm a seat on our group air allotment, and then cancel that space within 90 days of departure (even if still traveling on the land portion of the tour), airline penalties will apply.

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