MIT Sloan MBA · The legacy continues

Israel Trek 2027

An unforgettable journey through Israel, where ancient history meets cutting-edge innovation. Join your Sloan classmates in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Jerusalem, and the Dead Sea.

This is an interest form only. Official registration and deposits open in the coming weeks.

The Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem’s Old City at dusk
When
March 21–28, 2027
Who
MBA Class of 2027 & 2028, plus significant others
Where
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Jerusalem, Dead Sea & the South
Price
From $999, subsidized by iTrek

The experience

What we’ll do in Israel

  • Trek participants in conversation with a speaker

    Meet high-profile speakers

    Meetings with companies, founders, investors, and other leaders.

  • Participants on an off-road buggy ride

    Fun activities

    Beaches, Tel Aviv’s famous nightlife, and an unforgettable desert party.

  • A plate of hummus with chickpeas and cherry tomatoes

    Discover the culinary scene

    Carmel Market, Mahane Yehuda, and the best restaurants in town.

  • Students listening to a talk in a community space

    Explore history, culture, spirit & current events

    The Old City, Masada, and the Nova Festival memorial.

Itinerary

Where we’ll go

Three regions over eight days. Durations are approximate.

Tel Aviv’s beach with the city skyline behind it

Tel Aviv-Yafo

3–4 days

Dive into Israel’s thriving innovation ecosystem, then enjoy the city’s beaches, food, nightlife, and energy.

  • Top VCs, startups, and tech leaders
  • The beach and Carmel Market
  • Tel Aviv’s well-known party scene
  • The best restaurants in the city
A busy market street in Jerusalem’s Old City

Jerusalem

2 days

Step into thousands of years of history: explore the Old City, visit iconic landmarks and holy sites, and experience the city’s unique culture.

  • The Old City and Mahane Yehuda market
  • The Western Wall and other religious sites
  • Food at the best restaurants
A person walking along salt formations in the turquoise water of the Dead Sea

Dead Sea & the South

2 days

Experience the lowest point on Earth: float in the mineral-rich waters, cover yourself in Dead Sea mud, and take in the desert landscape.

  • Masada and the desert
  • Wellness at the Dead Sea
  • A desert party to close it out
  • The Nova Festival memorial

Cost

Sign up early, pay less

Without iTrek’s subsidy, the itinerary would cost about $3,000 per person. The first students to sign up get the lowest prices.

  1. First 10 students

    $999

    Super early bird

  2. Students 11–20

    $1,100

  3. Students 21–30

    $1,400

  4. Students 31+

    $1,700

Registration and the $500 deposit open in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.

Included in the fee

  • 7 nights in 4-star, centrally located hotels
  • A dedicated bus for the entire trek
  • A full-time professional tour guide
  • All planned activities and entry fees
  • Speakers, venues, and meetings with companies, founders, and investors
  • Daily breakfast, plus 3–4 lunches and 3–4 dinners
  • 24/7 security and a dedicated support team on the ground
  • A trip photographer and swag
  • Tips for the tour guide and bus driver

Not included

  • Round-trip flights
  • Travel insurance
  • A visa or entry authorization, if you need one (apply after paying your deposit)

Safety

Your safety comes first

We understand that the current situation in Israel can be challenging, and we take your safety very seriously.

  • Fully refundable deposits

    In accordance with iTrek policies, deposits will be fully refundable.

  • We’ll cancel if it isn’t safe

    If the security situation does not improve and we don’t believe the trek can be conducted safely, we will cancel the trip.

  • Support on the ground

    24/7 security and a dedicated support team throughout the trek.

How to join

Next steps

  1. Fill out the interest form

    Mark “I’m coming for sure!!” if you’re in, and you’ll be among the first to hear when registration opens.

    Interest form (opens in a new tab)
  2. Join the WhatsApp group

    Get updates and announcements, and ask us anything.

    Join the group (opens in a new tab)
  3. Pay the $500 deposit

    Opens in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for the drop. Deposits are fully refundable.

    Coming soon