Habo Dror Tour '25
Following the Success of Tour ’24, Habonim Dror UK is excited to be running a unique programme for 2025! See the brochure below for an outline of what the programme will entail!
Please note that we have a maximum capacity of 2 buses. Tour ’24 sold out and had a waiting list so we recommend applying as soon as applications open on the 9th of December. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
INFO NIGHT
We are running a Tour Info night on the 3rd of December, before applications open! Email lottie@habodror.org.uk for more information
Tour Brochure
See below our exciting Tour Brochure with lots of information about the programme! Click on the brochure to scroll through it
Tour details
Cost:
Europe Only: £3,699
Add 9 days in Israel: £1,100
Includes:
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- Return travel to and from airport where appropriate. More information will be given nearer the time
- Flights;
- Basic travel, medical and baggage insurance;
- All meals;
- Private transportation;
- Tours, hikes and entrance fees;
- Tour guides;
- Madrichim (leaders)
- Accommodation;
- Security.
Who is the tour for, and when?
Israel tour is for 15 and 16-year olds (English school year 11, Scottish S4).
If you are interested in finding out more details about Tour, please contact our Tour Rakezet (organiser) Lottie Blankstone at lottie@habodror.org.uk.
Dates*:
Europe: 8th – 22nd July 2025
Israel: 22nd – 31st July 2025
Dates are subject to change
Israel Cancellation:
We are offering extended cancellation only for the Israel portion of the trip until the 18th of March – have longer to make up your mind!
How we stay in Touch during Tour
Daily Emails and Live Updates
We’ll send you an email every day with updates of what they’ve done, some pictures and outline of what the plan is for the following day. In addition to daily emails, you will receive any relevant updates about local security, weather events etc. when necessary.
Social Media
There will be an Instagram created especially for Tour, as well as photo uploads to Facebook!
24/7 Availability
You can always contact us on our office phone or email – and during tour, we have an emergency line available for out of hours, so we are always reachable.
Pre-Tour Information Evenings
Whilst it’s not during Tour, we understand how important communication is leading up to Tour! As well as email updates and phone calls from us, we have an information evening on the 3rd of December that we would love to see you at. In addition, we will hold an information evening as we get closer to Tour, where you can ask any questions you have, as well as hear more about the programme and logistics.
Participant reviews
“My Israel tour with Habonim was an unforgettable experience. Tour allowed me to create life long friendships with people from different cities, as well as enabling me to develop my knowledge on the history of Israel and the Jewish people, through touring historic and scenic sights. Habonim showed me the importance of community building and how to be selfless but more significantly made me grow as an individual by realising what is important in life and to not take things for granted. My madrichim were amazing and very inspiring and so I wish to carry on with Habonim and become a leader.” Lily C, Liverpool
“I started in Habo Dror 4 years ago for one reason – to meet the people I would be going on Israel tour with in 4 years time. Best decision I made. Those 3 and a half weeks were the most surreal, breathtaking, enjoyable, and educational weeks of my life so far. There’s too many words to describe the experience. I learnt about the history and past of the holy land, learnt about my Jewish identity more, and understood what it meant to be Jewish. I’ve made so many new friends, created so many memories that will never ever be forgotten and inside jokes that’ll forever make me laugh.” Rachel M, Glasgow
“Going on tour with Habo is a decision I’ll never regret. Having been attending their summer camps for 4 previous years, I really expected the best experience in Israel – and that’s exactly what I got. The madrichim were absolutely wonderful, as were the chanichim, and I made many friends for life along the way. My Kvutzah formed an unbreakable bond as we travelled the country, sharing snacks, kuppah, and life stories together in a comfortable and friendly environment. And as for the experiences, I can safely say that we saw everything Israel had to offer in the best way possible! If given the option, I would happily go again, and highly recommend the life-changing and eye opening experience to anybody thinking of going on tour.” Josh Y, London
Reviews from parents
“Habonim provided a professional, well organised opportunity for our child to explore the land, customs, people and ways of life in Israel which will leave him with life long memories, experiences, friendships and a love for Israel. The leaders were responsible and caring, enabling the participants to feel at ease. There were plenty of pictures on Facebook and the UJIA website, and a regular and detailed blog of what the chanichim had been doing, which was emailed every few days – great for putting parents’ minds at rest”
“Our daughter came back oozing with confidence, thrilled to have new Jewish friends that will be there for life. Facebook photos were fantastic and an email each night a pleasure to read. Habonim Dror offered a professional, well organized tour.”
“A quote from my son, ‘I didn’t think I would enjoy it as much as I have. I have literally had the time of my life.’ As a parent, it doesn’t get much better than that!”
“My daughter has come back from Tour having had an amazing time, she made so many friends and just seems to have matured so much in her attitude to her Jewish identity and responsibilities to her peers. It is quite a change in such a short time. She is now looking into becoming a leader for the group. I just wanted to thank the organization so much for the opportunity afforded to her to be part of such a wonderful experience.”
“Habonim provided a professional ,well organised opportunity for our child to explore the land, customs, people and ways of life in Israel which will leave him with life long memories, experiences, friendships and a love for Israel. The leaders were responsible and caring, enabling the participants to feel at ease. Communication was spot on. There were plenty of pictures on Facebook and the UJIA website, and a regular and detailed blog of what the chanichim had been doing, which was emailed every few days -great for putting parents’ minds at rest.”
“Habonim Dror is an organisation committed not only to the Jewish Youth Movement within the UK Europe and Israel, but to act as a moral organisation in the teaching and passing on of a commitment to Zionism and self-respect from generaton to generation.”
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