Tours to Israel for Adults (active adults)
Discover Israel like never before with our comprehensive 13-Day Tour! This immersive journey will take you on an intensive exploration of the country, allowing you to experience the rich history, culture, and spirituality of Israel.
Extend your visit with our 16-Day Program and enjoy three additional nights that includes two nights in Eilat with the option of visiting Petra, Jordan.
Returning to Israel, join us on our Re-visitor 13-Day Tour. This tour is designed for those who have already experienced the highlights of Israel (Margaret Morse Tour 13-Day or 16-Day Tour) and want to delve deeper into the country's rich history and culture.
With more than 40 years of experience, we have identified the most significant points of interest to explore. Each tour package is accompanied by brilliant and experienced guides who are passionate about sharing their love for Israel and the Jewish heritage. They will provide insights into the history, culture, and traditions of the Jewish people, as well as the modern-day challenges and opportunities facing the country.
We take care of all the details, so that you can focus on enjoying your journey. Our tours include deluxe accommodations in top-rated hotels, most dinner options, all breakfasts, wonderful evening entertainment, and so much more.
Join us for our comprehensive 13-Day, 16-Day, or our Re-visitor Tour of Israel and discover the magic of this ancient land for yourself!
2025 Israel Tours
Adult Group Tour
16 Days- Adult Group Tour View/Print PDF
DAY 1: Tuesday – DEPARTURE DAY
Depart on your flight to Israel.
DAY 2: Wednesday – Arrival Israel
All passengers who are arriving today are met at the airport and transferred to the bustling cosmopolitan city of Tel-Aviv. Check in to our deluxe hotel on the beautiful beach promenade.
PM: WELCOME DINNER TONIGHT IN HOTEL MAIN DINING ROOM (from 7:00pm). OVERNIGHT TEL-AVIV.
DAY 3: Thursday – Tel-Aviv
BREAKFAST. We begin our tour at the Declaration of Independence, where on May 14, 1948, Israel became an independent nation. Then we will tour the Ayalon Institute, a secret factory camouflaged on a kibbutz producing millions of bullets for the Hagana. This was done right under the noses of the British authorities. Next, explore Sarona Market, one of the newest and more gourmet places to enjoy Israeli food. Continue to the new ANU Museum, an interactive adventure through the milestones of the Jewish People's struggle for survival and establishment of a state of Israel.
PM: Dinner on your own. OVERNIGHT TEL-AVIV.
DAY 4: Friday – Tel-Aviv / Caeserea / Haifa
BREAKFAST. Our first stop today is the open-air craft fair, Nachalat Binyamin Market. Continue north via Netanya to Caeserea. We visit the Crusaders’ Battlement, the Roman Theater – where concerts and cultural events take place all summer long, plus the ancient Aqueduct still standing for 2000 years. Next, an emotional visit to Atlit – a former detention compound for Jewish immigrants who arrived in Israel illegally during the British Mandate period. Stop at the beautiful Bahai Gardens for a quick view and pictures before arriving at our luxurious hotel atop Mt. Carmel.
PM: KABALAT SHABBAT SERVICE FOLLOWED BY OUR FRIDAY NIGHT TRADITIONAL DINNER. OVERNIGHT HAIFA.
DAY 5: Saturday – Haifa at Leisure
BREAKFAST. Sabbath at leisure. Enjoy a delightful stroll in the beautiful city of Haifa or visit a local Synagogue. Available – Optional tour to the incredible Tel Megiddo – the excavations that inspired James Michener’s book “The Source”. Next, drive to a Druze Village where we learn about their culture and customs in their environment. Browse and shop in their bustling bazaar.
PM: DINNER WITH ENTERTAINMENT. OVERNIGHT HAIFA.
DAY 6: Sunday – Haifa / Akko / Safed / Upper Galilee
BREAKFAST. Today we begin at the ancient port city of Akko to visit the prison where members of the Hagana and Irgun were held captive during Israel’s fight for independence. Here Leon Uris’s famous novel “Exodus” was filmed. Continue to the beautiful new Jewish development town Karmiel in the Galilee. Proceed to Safed, famous art colony and center of mystic Kabbalism. See its Synagogues and picturesque cobblestone streets and art galleries before arriving at our Kibbutz, located in the lush hills of the Upper Galilee.
PM: DINNER. After dinner, participate in an interesting talk on Kibbutz Life from one of the Kibbutz Members. OVERNIGHT KIBBUTZ.
DAY 7: Monday – Upper Galilee
BREAKFAST. We drive to the Golan Heights and enjoy a magnificent view of the entire Hula Valley. See the Syrian fortifications which threatened Israel for 19 years before the Six Day War. Continue to the Golan Heights Winery, situated in Katzrin, capital city of the Golan Heights. Enjoy tasting high quality wines. Next, we head to a beautiful ranch for a special culinary workshop. Optional walking tour of our Kibbutz upon our return.
PM: DINNER. OVERNIGHT KIBBUTZ.
DAY 8: Tuesday – Upper Galilee / Jerusalem
BREAKFAST. Depart to the new JNF Forest for optional Tree Planting. Then on to Beit Shean, the most exciting antiquity excavation in Israel. It is compared to Pompei of ancient Rome. Continue toward Israel’s capital – Jerusalem of Gold. Following in our forefathers footsteps, we enter Jerusalem and gather for a traditional special SHEHECHEYANU welcome.
PM: DINNER. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.
DAY 9: Wednesday – Jerusalem
BREAKFAST. Our first stop is Hadassah Hospital and Synagogue with its famous Chagall windows. Next, Military Cemetery, to view the gravesites of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and other past leaders of Israel. Continue to Mt. Herzl to view the final resting place of Theodore Herzl, father of modern political Zionism. Our last stop, an emotional visit to Israel’s National Memorial to the Holocaust – Yad Vashem, including the New Museum, the Children’s Pavillion, and the Avenue of the “Righteous Gentiles.
PM: DINE ON YOUR OWN at one of the many restaurants just steps away from our well-located hotel before gathering for a SPECTACULAR SOUND & LIGHT SHOW AT THE TOWER OF DAVID MUSEUM! OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM
DAY 10: Thursday – Old City
BREAKFAST. Begin this day with a visit to the Western Wall – the holiest site in Judaism, to witness unique Bar Mitzvahs – the boys and their families of many ethnic backgrounds. Enter the newly excavated Tunnel that runs along the Western Wall. Continue walking through the restored Jewish Quarter of the Old City, viewing the Hurva Synagogue and the Cardo.
PM:COCKTAIL AND CELEBRATION DINNER. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.
DAY 11: Friday – Jerusalem at Leisure
BREAKFAST. Free Day! The bustling shopping areas are yours to enjoy surrounding our centrally located downtown hotel. PM: THIS EVENING, AN EMOTIONAL VISIT TO THE “WESTERN WALL” TO WITNESS THE USHERING IN OF THE SABBATH – AN EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEVER FORGET!
PM: FRIDAY NIGHT TRADITIONAL SHABBAT DINNER. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM
DAY 12: Saturday – Jerusalem on Shabbat
BREAKFAST. Sabbath. Join us for services at the Great Synagogue. Then enjoy the fantastic Israel Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Shrine of the Book, and the renovated model of Jerusalem from the 2nd Temple Period.
Available: Optional Walking Tour of the Christian Sites in the Old City.
PM: FREE Evening “Out on the town” to explore and dine at your leisure for your last night in Jerusalem. Just steps from our well located hotel are restaurants, cafes, and shops to enjoy. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.
DAY 13: Sunday – Massada / Dead Sea / Eilat
BREAKFAST. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea passing the caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found to Massada. Ascend by cable car to the last stronghold of the zealots in their struggle against the Romans. See Herod’s Palace, the Synagogue and Bath houses. Descend by cable car. Then on to the exciting and rejuvenating floating experience at the Dead Sea known for its therapeutic healing qualities. Continue to Eilat via the Arava road.
PM: DINNER. After dinner, walk along the promenade and feel the excitement of this Middle-Eastern paradise! HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT. OVERNIGHT EILAT.
DAY 14: Monday – Eilat
BREAKFAST. This morning we tour Eilat visiting the Egyptian and Jordanian borders. The afternoon free to relax at pool side and private beach front.
AVAILABLE: Optional full day tour to Petra, Jordan, one of the wonders of the ancient world (SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS).
PM: DINNER. HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT. OVERNIGHT EILAT
DAY 15: Tuesday – Eilat / Tel Aviv -Last Day of Touring
BREAKFAST. Today we head north to the great crater of Mitzpe Ramon, the “Machtesh”, viewing a unique geological phenomenon comprised of ancient rock strata that dates back 200 million years. Then we visit David Ben Gurion’s gravesiteoverlooking the wilderness of Zin. Continue to a suburb of Tel Aviv for our final dinner.
PM: FAREWELL DINNER followed by late evening transfer to the airport. We leave the great land of Israel for our return to the U.S.A. with unforgettable sights and memories etched in our minds of this extraordinary, incredible country. SHALOM!
DAY 16: Wednesday – Flights depart between midnight and 1:00am
13 Days- Adult Group Tour View/Print PDF
Day 1 - Tuesday - Depart on your flight to Israel.
Day 2 - Wednesday Shalom
Arrive at Ben Gurion airport. All passengers arriving today are met and transferred to our deluxe hotel located on the beach promenade.
PM: WELCOME DINNER AND MEET AND GREET AT TOUR HOTEL TONIGHT. Overnight Tel Aviv.
DAY 3 - Thursday - Tel Aviv
BREAKFAST. We begin our tour at the Declaration of Independence, where on May 14, 1948, Israel became an independent nation. Then we will tour the Ayalon Institute, a secret factory camouflaged on a kibbutz producing millions of bullets for the Hagana. This was done right under the noses of the British authorities. Next, explore Sarona Market, one of the newest and more gourmet places to enjoy Israeli food. Continue to the new ANU Museum, an interactive adventure through the milestones of the Jewish People's struggle for survival and establishment of a state of Israel.
PM: Dinner on your own. OVERNIGHT TEL-AVIV.
DAY4 - Friday Tel Aviv / Haifa
BREAKFAST. Our first stop today,Old Jaffa, where we walk along the ancient streets viewing archaeological excavations and charming galleries. Continue north to Caeserea. We visit the Crusaders’ Battlement, the Roman Theater - where concerts and cultural events take place all summer long, plus the ancient Aqueduct still standing for 2000 years. Next, an emotional visit to Atlit - a former detention compound for Jewish immigrants who arrived in Israel illegally during the British Mandate period. Stop at the beautiful Bahai Gardens for quick view and pictures before arriving at our luxurious hotel atop Mt. Carmel. PM: KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE FOLLOWED BY OUR FRIDAY NIGHT TRADITIONAL SHABBAT DINNER. OVERNIGHT HAIFA.
DAY 5 - Saturday Haifa at Leisure
BREAKFAST. Sabbath at leisure. Enjoy a delightful stroll in the beautiful city of Haifa or visit a local Synagogue. Available - Optional tour to the incredible Tel Megiddo - the excavations that inspired James Michener’s book “The Source”. Next, drive to a Druze Village where we learn about their culture and customs in their environment. Browse and shop in their bustling bazaar - a fun way to end an exciting tour before returning to our hotel around 3:00
PM: DINNER WITH ENTERTAINMENT. OVERNIGHT HAIFA.
DAY 6 - Sunday Haifa/Upper Galilee
BREAKFAST. Today we begin at the ancient port city of Akko to visit the prison where members of the Hagana and Irgun were held captive during Israel’s fight for independence. Here Leon Uris’s famous novel “Exodus” was filmed. Continue to the beautiful new Jewish development town Karmiel in the Galilee. Proceed to Safed, famous art colony and center of mystic Kabbalism. See its Synagogues and picturesque cobblestone streets and art galleries before arriving at our Kibbutz, located in the lush hills of the Upper Galilee.
PM: DINNER. After dinner, participate in an interesting talk on Kibbutz Life.
OVERNIGHT KIBBUTZ.
DAY 7 - Monday Upper Galilee
BREAKFAST. We drive to the Golan Heights and enjoy a magnificent view of the entire Hula Valley. See the Syrian fortifications which threatened Israel for 19 years before the Six Day War. Continue to the Golan Heights Winery, situated in Katzrin, capital city of the Golan Heights. Enjoy tasting high quality wines. Next, we head to a beautiful ranch for a special culinary workshop. Optional Walking Tour of our Kibbutz upon our return. PM: DINNER. OVERNIGHT KIBBUTZ.
DAY 8 - Tuesday Upper Galilee / Jerusalem
BREAKFAST. Depart to the new JNF Forest for optional tree planting. Then on to Beit Shean, the most exciting antiquity excavation in Israel. It is compared to Pompei of ancient Rome. Continue toward Israel’s capital - Jerusalem of Gold. Following in our forefathers footsteps, we enter Jerusalem and gather for a traditional SHEHECHEYANU welcome. PM: DINNER. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.
DAY 9 - Wednesday Jerusalem
BREAKFAST. Our first stop is Hadassah Hospital and Synagogue with its famous Chagall windows. Next, Military Cemetery, to view the gravesites of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and other past leaders of Israel. Continue to Mt. Herzl to view the final resting place of Theodore Herzl, father of modern political Zionism. Our last stop, an emotional visit to Israel’s National Memorial to the Holocaust - Yad Vashem, including the New Museum, the Children’s Pavillion, and the Avenue of the “Righteous Gentiles.
PM: DINE ON YOUR OWN at one of the many restaurants just steps away from our well-located hotel before gathering for a SPECTACULAR SOUND & LIGHT SHOW AT THE TOWER OF DAVID MUSEUM! OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM
Day 10 - Thursday Old City
BREAKFAST. Begin this day with a visit to the Western Wall - the holiest site in Judaism, to witness unique Bar Mitzvahs - the boys and their families of many ethnic backgrounds. Next we enter the newly excavated Tunnel that runs along the Western Wall. Continue walking through the restored Jewish Quarter of the Old City.
PM: COCKTAIL AND CELEBRATION DINNER . OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.
DAY 11 - Friday - Masada and the Dead Sea
BREAKFAST. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea passing the caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found to Massada. Ascend by cable car to the last stronghold of the zealots in their struggle against the Romans. See Herod’s Palace, the Synagogue and Bath houses. Descend by cable car. Then on to the exciting and rejuvenating floating experience at the Dead Sea known for its therapeutic healing qualities. Return to Jerusalem.
This evening, an emotional visit to the “WESTERN WALL” to witness the ushering in of the Sabbath- AN EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEVER FORGET!
PM: FRIDAY NIGHT TRADITIONAL SHABBAT DINNER. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.
DAY 12 - Saturday - LAST TOURING DAY (late check out has been arranged)
BREAKFAST. Sabbath. Join us for services at the Great Synagogue (not required). Then enjoy the fantastic Israel Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Shrine of the Book, and the renovated model of the city of Jerusalem from the 2nd Temple Period. 6:00 pm CHECK OUT PM: Dine on your own for the last night in Jerusalem before heading to the airport for your evening flight home. A late transfer will be provided to all families who are heading home.. We leave the great land of Israel for our return to the U.S.A. with unforgettable sights and memories etched in our minds of this extraordinary, incredible country. SHALOM!
DAY 13 - Sunday - Flights depart between midnight and 1:00am
13 Days- Re-Visitor Adult Group Tour View/Print PDF
DAY 1: TUESDAY – DEPARTURE DAY
Depart on your flight to Israel.
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY – ARRIVAL TEL AVIV
Arrive at Ben Gurion airport. All passengers arriving today are met and transferred to our deluxe hotel located on the beach.
PM: WELCOME DINNER. Overnight Tel Aviv.
DAY 3: THURSDAY – TEL AVIV
BREAKFAST. Our tour begins at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot. Learn about Israel’s premier research center, with more than a thousand exciting projects ranging from cancer to computer science. Visit Dr. Weizmann's personal residence, a spectacular example of 1930's Bauhaus architecture. Next, we visit Sarona, one of the more happening places in the heart of Tel Aviv. Continue to the Israel Intelligence Heritage & Commemoration Center, a site devoted to shedding light on the more secretive chapters of Israel’s history including the Mossad agents and intelligence operatives who have waged this country’s shadow wars.
PM: Dinner on your own. Overnight Tel Aviv.
DAY 4: FRIDAY – TEL AVIV / HAIFA
BREAKFAST. Start today with a visit to the town Zichron Ya’acov nestled in the mountains and founded by Baron Edmond de Rothschild. During World War I it served as the headquarters for the Nili spy organization that included Sarah and Aaron Aaronsohn. Visit the home, now a small museum devoted to the family’s history and visit Rothschild’s Grave. Enjoy some free time in this charming beautiful town. Arrive at the beautiful Dan Carmel Hotel atop Mt. Carmel. PM: Kabalat Sabbath Service Followed by our Friday Night Traditional SHABBAT DINNER.Overnight Haifa.
DAY 5: SATURDAY – HAIFA
BREAKFAST. Sabbath at leisure. Visit a local Synagogue or enjoy a delightful stroll in the beautiful city of Haifa down to the German Colony situated below the Bahai Gardens. Some shops and museums will be open. AVAILABLE OPTIONAL TOUR: Zippori, the ancient city that boasts of having the most incredible mosaic floors in the country & to Bet Shearim, the site of the catacombs of the great Rabbis of the Talmudic period. The site was one of the cities where the Mishna was written and where Rabbi Yehudah Ha Nasi was buried. PM: Dinner with live music and more … Overnight Haifa.
DAY 6: SUNDAY – HAIFA / AKKO/ ROSH HANIKRA/ UPPER GALILEE
BREAKFAST. Today we head to the port city of ACCO to visit a unique Tunisian Synagogue, viewing the incredible mosaics covering the entire interior. After we will stroll through the old Acco Market. Then we head to the most northern kibbutz in Israel, Kibbutz Misgavam, surrounded on three sides by the Lebanese border. It is from this unique location that you are certain to gain a deeper understanding about daily life along the border.
PM: Dinner. Overnight Kibbutz.
DAY 7: MONDAY – GALILEE
BREAKFAST. Our tour begins at the Katzrin Olive Oil Press. Learn about olive oil harvesting and enjoy tastings. After we head to the famous art colony and center of mystic kabbalah, Safed. Enjoy hearing a lecture at the Kabbalah Center before some free time exploring the art galleries and picturesque cobblestone streets. PM: Dinner. Overnight Kibbutz.
DAY 8: TUESDAY – GALILEE / JERUSALEM
BREAKFAST. Depart for Old Gesher, located on the Jordan River and the border with Jordan, a site encompassing archaeology, ancient history, current history, the kibbutz concept, and current events. Then to another wonderful site down the valley to Sde Eliyahu, a religious kibbutz that is at the forefront of ecofriendly farming and agro industry. Continue to Jerusalem stopping on route to say the traditional “shehechiyanu” blessing. PM: Dinner. Overnight Jerusalem.
DAY 9: WEDNESDAY – JERUSALEM - THE OLD CITY
BREAKFAST. We begin today at the City of David to learn about the history of ancient Jerusalem. Continue in the Old City to the Davidson Centre, which offers an audio-visual introduction to the history of Jerusalem. Then we visit the historic Hurva Synagogue.
PM: Dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants just steps away from our well-located hotel. Overnight Jerusalem.
DAY 10: THURSDAY – JERUSALEM - NEW CITY
BREAKFAST. Today we begin with touring the Supreme Court building known for its exceptional architecture. Then we will visit the Knesset , Israel’s parliamentary building learning about their legislative and justice system. Next we head to the new Herzl Museum, for a spectacular audio-visual encounter with the visionary of the Jewish State. You will be an active participant in understanding Herzl’s aspirations and his journey.
PM: Cocktails and Dinner!. Overnight Jerusalem.
DAY 11: FRIDAY – JERUSALEM
BREAKFAST. No wake up call today. The bustling shopping areas are yours to enjoy. 5:30pm Departure for the Western Wall. Usher in the Sabbath, an experience you can enjoy more than once in a lifetime!. PM: Traditional Shabbat Dinner. Overnight Jerusalem.
DAY 12: SATURDAY – JERUSALEM / LAST DAY
BREAKFAST. Sabbath. Enjoy the renewed Israel Museum now the largest cultural institution not only home to the Dead Sea Scrolls but houses collections of leading art and archaeology dating from prehistory to present day. AVAILABLE OPTIONAL TOUR – Christian Sites in the Old City. PM: Dine on your own for your last night in Jerusalem before heading to the airport for your evening flight home. We leave tonight with unforgettable NEW sites and memories of this incredible country, Israel. Shalom!
Accommodations
The Carlton
Tel Aviv
Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Overlooking the Tel Aviv Marina, promenade, and the white sandy beaches of Tel Aviv. The Carlton hotel features stunning views and modern style.
Dan Carmel
Haifa
Hagoshrim Kibbutz & Resort Hotel
Upper Galilee
Kfar Giladi Hotel
Upper Galilee
The Inbal Jerusalem Hotel
Jerusalem
The Royal Beach
Eilat
Queen of Sheba
Eilat
Extend Your Stay
Arrive Early or Stay Later
Do you need extra time to acclimate or do you have family/friends you wish to visit in Israel?
You may want to consider adding a night or two at the beginning of our program or at the end of the program.
Please contact our office for more details.
Travel Resources
Travel Insurance
Travel Guard offers insurance plans designed to cover travelers worldwide. Plans can include valuable medical coverage, trip interruption, emergency travel services and more.
Travel Tips
In our 40+ years of travel within Israel, we have been asked more questions than you can imagine. We have compiled all of our answers here to help you prepare for your upcoming trip.
Registration Form
Travelers must complete their registration form in order to guarantee their tour seat. You will need to know the names and birthdates of those traveling with you prior to registering and a trip deposit will be taken at this time.
Travel Downloads
Download copies of forms and full color brochures to print or share with your traveling companions. Here you will find copies of the registration form, as well as our 16, 13, and optional tour brochures
Travel Terms & Conditions
It is imperative that all travelers review our travel terms and conditions prior to travel. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be delighted to assist you.
ALL TOURS INCLUDE
- The Finest Guides and Drivers – Israel’s BEST!
- Travel comfortably on new luxury motor coaches
- Complimentary water provided on the bus
- Exciting Comprehensive Itinerary
- Deluxe 5-star hotels in great locations
- Headsets or Whisperers – hear your guide with ease
- All Spectacular Buffet Breakfasts
- All Dinners Included (except three nights)
- Memorable evening entertainment
- All entrance fees – no waiting with Group VIP access
- Gratuities to Maids, Waiters, Porters
- PLUS, Wonderful surprise extras… always!
YOUR TRAVEL
- EL AL Airlines operates NON-STOP FLIGHTS to Israel from New York, New Jersey, Boston, Los Angeles, and Miami
- Airport Transfers are provided for all passengers arriving on our scheduled tour arrival and tour departure days only.
- Travel days are included in tour days/dates
- Speak with your Travel Professional before booking your flight to coordinate with tour schedules
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Adult Tours are physically ACTIVE!
- You must be in good health to participate
- You will be required to walk reasonable distances
- Many tours are in ancient sites and old city quarters with unpaved and uneven terrain
- You must be able to walk up and down stairs
- The amount of walking you do is at your discretion
- Unfortunately, our programs are not able to accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters
- Unfortunately, we are not able to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs
NOT INCLUDED AND COVID POLICY
- Airfare
- Daily lunches + 3 dinners
- Optional Saturday Tour from Haifa: Tel Megiddo and Druze Village – $75 pp
- Optional Saturday Afternoon Tour in Jerusalem: Christian sites in the Old City– $50 pp
- Optional Day Tour to Petra from Eilat (available with 16-day tour only) - $475 pp
- Bonus Tip to Guide $100 pp / Driver $50 pp
- Travel Insurance - highly recommended and required for travel to Israel
- Airport Transfers for passengers not arriving or departing with tour schedule
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