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PRE CONFERENCE TOURS
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MASADA,
DEAD SEA, EIN GEDI
SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1999
Full day tour |
Travel to a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrast: The
Judean Desert and Dead Sea Valley, fertile and ever-changing, remote desert canyons,
immense and still. This unique landscape, where you can find monuments from every age of
humanity is crowned by the rock fortress Massada. Built by King Herod the Great, King of
Judea in the Roman period, the founder of the Herodian Dynasty, this fortress served as
the last place of refuge for 965 men, women and children, survivors of the "Great
Revolt". Besieged by the Romans and losing all hope, they chose death rather than
surrender. Follow history into the oasis of Ein Gedi, the caves to which King David fled
from the wrath of aging Saul and where the last of the Bar-Kochba warriors found refuge.
Enjoy the beauty of the Judean Desert and experience the unique sensation of
"swimming" in the Dead Sea, the world's lowest point (390 m below sea level).
Return to Jerusalem.
Price per person:US$ 66.00
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JERUSALEM
OLD CITY, YAD VASHEM, BETHLEHEM
SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 1999
Full day tour |
Jerusalem is truly unique. It is certainly one of the
world's great cities, evoking such intensity of feeling in so many different corners of
the world. Step back into history as you travel along the beautiful stone walls built by
"Suliman the Magnificent". Enter the Old City along the route traveled by
generations of pilgrims. Walk through the oriental market: passing butchers, textile and
jewelry merchants through to the Cardo, view the colonnaded Roman city streets and
reconstructed Jewish Quarter. Follow the route taken by the upper city dwellers to the
Temple, via the "Western Wall", the site of both the first and second Temples,
the place where Abraham was called to sacrifice Isaac. Walk the route taken by Jesus as he
carried the cross to Calvary, and the Holy Sepulchre. Following the road traveled by Mary
and Joseph, you'll reach Bethlehem. Gaze at the amazing Church built by Emperor
Constantine on the site where Mary gave birth to Jesus. You will also visit Yad Vashem,
the Holocaust Memorial and pass by the "Knesset" (Israel's parliament), home to
Benno Elkin's famous "Menorah".
Return to hotels.
Price per person:US$ 46.00
POST CONFERENCE TOURS
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GALILEE
FRIDAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 1999
2 Days / 1 Night |
DAY 1
Step back into history as you descend the eastern slopes of the Judean Desert along
the path traveled by generations of pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem. Pass the Inn of
the Good Samaritan, Jericho, and the Jordan Valley on your way to Beit Shean, the amazing
Roman City recently excavated. Continue along the main city streets, theatres, baths and
shops of reconstructed Scitopolis. Continue to Tiberias, situated on the shores of the Sea
of Galilee. On to Capernaum where Jesus called upon Peter and Andrew to be "Fishers
of Man", and cured Peter's mother-in-law and to Tabgha, site where Jesus performed
the miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes.
Overnight at Kibbutz Guest House in the Galilee.
DAY 2
Ascend the Golan Heights for a breath-taking view of the Jordan Valley. Visit sights
on the Golan. On your way back, drive through the winding road to Cana. Here during the
wedding ceremony Jesus performs his first miracle changing water into wine. Travel to
Nazareth, in the Galilee, to the place where the Archangel Gabriel announced the birth of
Jesus to Mary.
Return to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem via the Jezreel Valley.
Price:Double room (2 persons) US $370.00
Single room (1 person) US $215.00
Price includes:1 overnight with dinner and breakfast at a kibbutz guesthouse in the
Galilee
2 full days touring in air-conditioned coach and licensed English speaking guide
All entrance fees and portage, boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
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TOUR TO
JORDAN
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 11-13, 1999
3 Days / 2 Nights |
DAY 1
Depart from your hotel, and drive through the Jordan Valley to "Sheik
Hussein” border crossing. After the border formalities, enter the Hashemite Kingdom
of Jordan. Take a short drive and visit the imposing Arab Castle of Qalaat el Rabad -
better known as Ajlun Castle, where the forces of Salah Eddin launched their campaigns
against the Crusaders. Proceed to the ancient city of Jerash, known as Pompeii of the
east, visit the triple arched gate, the huge hippodrome, the theatre and the only Roman
Forum surrounded by 63 ionic columns. Continue south to Jordan's capital, Amman.
Dinner and overnight in Amman.
DAY 2
Drive south along the desert highway, passing towns and villages to the Bedouin
village of Wadi Mousa. After a short horse ride, or walk, proceed into the chasm, or siq,
that ripped through the rock in a prehistoric quake. The siq dramatically ends opposite
Petra's most famous monument, the Treasury, only the first of Petra's secrets. A number of
walks and climbs reveal literally hundreds of buildings, facades, tombs, baths and rock
drawings. Stroll through the 7000 seat theatre, the Palace Tomb and the monastery.
Following the visit to the red city of the Nabateans, drive back to Amman.
Dinner and overnight in Amman.
DAY 3
Begin the day with a tour of Amman. Visit the ancient Citadel, situated high above
the city. Pass by the many mosques and churches of the city. Drive along the King's
Highway as it winds its way south to the town of Madaba, the City of Mosaics. Enter the
church of St. George, with its amazing sixth-century mosaic map depicting the entire
middle east, with Jerusalem at its center. A short ride west brings us to Mount Nebo,
where Moses climbed to view the Promised Land, but could not enter. From the plateau in
front of the church at Mount Nebo you have a breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley to
the Dead Sea and on a clear day even to Jerusalem. Cross the Allenby bridge and return to
Israel.
Return to Tel Aviv.
Price (Prices are based on a minimum of 15 participants per tour):
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Deluxe Hotel |
First Class Hotel |
| Double room (2 persons) |
US $ 900 |
US $ 800 |
| Single room (1 person) |
US $ 550 |
US $ 470 |
| Price includes: |
Group transfer to/from Jordan
3 days of touring in an air conditioned bus with the services of an English speaking
guide
2 overnights in a deluxe hotel in Amman, including dinner and breakfast
Entrance fees as per itinerary and porterage |
Price does not include:
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Lunches
Israeli and Jordanian border taxes
Visa to Jordan |
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR YOUR TRAVEL TO JORDAN:
A valid entry visa to Jordan should be obtained at the
Jordanian embassy/consulate in your home country prior to arrival to Israel. It is your
responsibility to obtain this Jordanian visa and re-entry visa to Israel if required.
To speed up border facilities we require a photocopy of your passport including the
visa obtained for Jordan. Please ensure that this copy will be readable. If not, kindly
send us the following information: name and first name (as in passport), birthday,
nationality, passport number, date when passport was issued and validity of passport.
Dates must be day/month/year.
Click Here for Jordan Tour Form.
FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO EXTEND THEIR STAY IN ISRAEL , KINDLY
CONTACT KENES TOURS BY FAX OR EMAIL WITH YOUR REQUEST.
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