OPTIONAL TOURS

	Jerusalem – Center of Three Great Religions
	MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008 (half day)
	Panoramic overview from Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem - new city and the Temple Mount Esplanade of the old city. Travel along the Kidron Valley to view the Garden of Gethsemane and the walls of the city. Via the Armenian Quarter. Enter The Western (Wailing) Wall square via the local bazaar to the Christian Quarter, the Stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – the site of the crucifixion. Walk along the 1700 year old Byzantine main street, the Cardo, and the renovated Jewish Quarter. Ascend Mt. Zion - Hall of the last supper, David’s tomb and enter the 500 year old city ramparts. Return to Renaissance Jerusalem.
	Cost: US$ 35 per person
	Tel Aviv / Neve Zedek / Jaffa
	MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008 (full day)
	Depart Jerusalem to Tel Aviv for an orientation tour. Drive past Yitzhak Rabin Square, the Mann Auditorium and Habima - Israel’s National Theatre A walking tour takes you to Neve Zedek - one of Tel Aviv’s oldest parts (except for Jaffa which used to be a separate city). Originally, Neve Zedek was built as part of Jaffa, but later became an integral part of Tel-Aviv. Here you’ll find beautiful 19th century houses. The central square there is the Suzanne Dellal Dance Center. Proceed to the colorful and exciting Carmel Market, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, clothing and more. Continue to Old Jaffa for a tour of the ancient port with the Artists’ quarter in the renovated Old City. Return to Jerusalem.
	Cost: US$ 55 per person
	Dead Sea and Massada
	TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008 (full day)
	Depart Jerusalem and drive via the Judean Hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Ascend Massada by cable car to learn about the 2000 year-old fortress and palace built by King Herod where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. See the remains of the walls, palaces, the synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman bath, etc. Lunch at one of the hotels in the area and experience a swim in the Dead Sea. Return along the shores driving via Ein Gedi with a stop at Qumran to view the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Drive back to Jerusalem with an overview of Jericho and the Old Roman Road.
	Cost: US$ 99 per person

Note: Tours will operate with a minimum of 15 participants.