All registered Accompanying Persons are invited to the social events of the Symposium, as well as the following two half-day tours:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2001

CAESAREA

Drive along the coastal road section of the ancient "via maris" to Caesarea, the amazing maritime city built 2000 years ago by King Herod the Great. View the remains of the palaces, theaters and temples that adorned this city during Roman and Byzantine times. Walk along the crusader walls built 900 years ago as part of the western defense of the kingdom of Jerusalem. Continue to the ancient aqueduct located on the sand dunes. Return to Tel Aviv.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2001

OLD JAFFA AND FLEA MARKET

Drive to Old Jaffa, to view a panorama of the Tel Aviv shoreline. Proceed to the orange colored Church of St. Peter administered by Franciscan fathers. Enter Kikar Kedumim, the focal point of Old Jaffa; a square scattered with cafes, shops and studios. Visit the excavations of buildings dating back to the 2nd century BC. Continue to the flea market, which teems with interesting artifacts, antiques, household goods, art and modern furniture.

Both tours depart from the lobby of the David Inter-Continental hotel at 09:00 hours, and return at approximately 13:00 hours.