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Pre and Post Congress
Tours
The following tours are being offered exclusively to congress participants
PRE CONGRESS TOURS
A. MASADA DEAD SEA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1998
FULL DAY TOUR 08:30 - 18:00
Travel through a land of mesmerizing
beauty and contrast, to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. Ascend by cable car to
the remains of the fortress built by King Herod the Great, which served as the last place
of refuge for 965 men, women and children. Besieged by the Romans and loosing all hope,
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Follow history into the oasis of Ein
Gedi, the caves to which David fled from the wrath of aging Saul. Enjoy the beauty of the
Judean Desert and experience the unique sensation of an "unsinkable" swim in the
Dead Sea. Return to Tel Aviv via the Qumran caves, the site of the "Essenes"
where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Price per person: US$ 75
B. JERUSALEM AS THE CENTER OF THREE RELIGIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1998
FULL DAY TOUR : 08:30 - 17:00
Explore Jerusalem as the center of the
three great monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Visit and view the
original sites where the significant moments in the beginnings of the religions took
place. The wonders of the city unfold as you enter through the Jaffa Gate, viewing the
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Walk through the bustling oriental market, passing the spice dealers,
butchers, textile and jewellery merchants on
your way to the "Via Dolorosa". The roof tops offer a breathtaking view of the
Golden Dome of the Rock and the elegant El Aqsa Mosque, the Moslem connection to the city.
Descend along the path of the upper city dwellers to the "Western Wall" the last
monumental remains of the glorious Herodion Temple.
Return via some more of the city's sites.
Price per person: US$ 50
POST CONGRESS TOURS
C. NAZARETH -
TIBERIAS - CAPERNAUM
OCTOBER 23 - 25, 1998 (2 NIGHTS/2 DAYS)
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23,
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Travel through the Sharon plains back into
history as you enter the fortified crusader city of Caesarea . View the many Herodian and
Crusader remains. Continue to Nazareth, the sacred Galilean town where Jesus spent part of
his youth; visit the Church and Mary's Well. A late afternoon cruise on the tranquil Sea
of Galilee takes you to the town of Tiberias, situated on the lake's shores.
Dinner and overnight at a Kibbutz Guesthouse
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24,1998
Visit Capernaum on the Shores of the Sea of Galilee, a place of interest
to both Jews and Christians.
It was where Jesus lived for some time and where many Jews fled after the destruction of
the Temple. Visit Tabgha, the site where Jesus performed the miracle of the Multiplication
of Loaves and Fishes. Travel to Safed, one of the four cities holy to Judaism and continue
to Haifa, Israel's sparkling port city. View the golden-domed Bahai Shrine and enjoy the
breathtaking view from Mt. Carmel. Overlooking the bay of Haifa.
Return to Tel-Aviv in late afternoon for overnight in a deluxe hotel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1998
Departure for your homebound flight.
Prices:
Single room (one person): US$ 390
Double Room (two people): US$ 570
Price Includes:
1 overnight with dinner and breakfast at a Kibbutz Guesthouse in the Galilee
1 overnight in a deluxe hotel with breakfast
2 days touring in an air-conditioned bus with the service of an English speaking guide
Entrance fees as per itinerary, boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
Porterage
NOTE
FOR ALL TOURS
RATES FOR ALL TOURS ARE BASED ON 15 PARTICIPANTS PER
TOUR AND INCLUDE ENTRANCE FEES AS PER ITINERARY
PICK-UP AND DROP OFF WILL BE FROM CONGRESS HOTEL
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BRING SUN HATS AND COMFORTABLE SHOES.
FOR YOUR TOUR TO THE DEAD SEA PLEASE BRING A SWIMSUIT AND TOWEL
(Modest attire is requested for holy sites in Jerusalem and the Galilee,
men should wear long pants and women have their shoulders covered) |
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