Israel ultimate desert tour

Day 1
Tour starts from Tel Aviv at 8:00 AM
Drive to the oasis of Ein Gedi for a 2 hours hike
along the Arugot stream all the way to the hidden waterfall.
If you are lucky you will get the chance to see the famous Ibex ( mountain goat ) of this region.
Check in to the Ein Gedi resort hotel and spend the afternoon at the Dead Sea mineral spa
Enjoy the unique experience of floating while reading the news 
Overnight and Dinner at the hotel

Day 2
Check out & Breakfast at the Hotel. Take the cable car up to Masada.
Tour the remains of the Herodias Places and hear the story
of the last battle of Jewish Zealots against the Roman Empire.
Drive to Sde Boker, the kibbutz that served as the home
of Israel's first Prime Minister Mr David Ben Gurion.
Take a short nature hike in this moon landscape beautiful desert
Continue for a panoramic view of the Ramon crater, a unique geological phenomenon
Overnight and dinner at the Isrotel hotel  in Mitzpe Ramon 

Day 3
Getting to know the Ramon crater
Visit the Multicolor sand dunes and the ancient spices road
that lead from Petra, Jordan, to the Gaza port.
Drive back to Tel Aviv 

3 days Visit to Eilat, the Israeli Acapulco, and Petra
one of the 7 wonders of the ancient word
* This tour will be available at the end of the symposium as well. Details below

Take a one hour flight from Tel Aviv 
Get comfortable at your hotel
Stroll the beautiful beach of Israel's most southern city
Take this opportunity for a tax free shopping & Explore the night life

Early morning leave for a day tour to Petra Jordan,
carved in red rocks it is considered to be the highlight
of the visit to Jordan

Enjoy another night in Eilat
Next  morning you can go to the underwater observatory or
take a jeep ride to the granit mountain surrounding the city (extra cost)
Take a flight back to Tel Aviv

Northern Israel
Leave Haifa for a beautiful day in the Upper Galilee where you will tour the most northern part of Israel.Visit the sacred city of Safed The birth place of “Kabala ", Jewish mysticism. Stroll down the narrow blue painted streets & visit the old synagogues & artists' colony, feel the city's atmosphere as it prepares for the Shabbat.Continue your trip with a visit to the picturesque town of Rosh Pina where we will have lunch besides the breathtaking view of Mount Beatitudes, the location of the" ceremony on the mountain ". Upon our return we will stop in the fisherman city of Tiberius to learn about the highlights of the archeological finds &end the day with viewing the peaceful sun as it sets over the Golan Heights prior to leaving back to Haifa. 

5/9/2009
Saturday
* 70€

Jerusalem's highlights
Drive from Haifa to Jerusalem via road 6 (approx 2 hours drive) on the way see the security wall &the mountains of Judeah.Enjoy a spectacular view of the old city from mount of olives or mount Scopus. Experience the ancient city by foot & start the day at Mount Zion, the site of the last supper & the tomb of King David.  Continue to the Jewish quarter & the western (wailing wall) to see the holiest place for the Jewish people & recognize its magnitude & humbling value. Walk the stations of the Via Dolorosa to the Holy Sepulture then enjoy bargaining in the colorful Bazaar –Arab Market Modest dress code required when visiting holy sites (covered shoulders & knees).
Comfortable shoes recommended. 

11-12/9/2009

Weekend in Jerusalem and the Dead Sea

Day 1, Friday 
Drive to the holy city, the place that inspired millions around the world and see firsthand the places that hosted prophets and warriors, kings, queens and pilgrims throughout 3000 years of existence. Visit the western wall, the most sacred site to Jewish faith, and take a walk on original roads from roman times in the Via Dolorosa leading to the church of the holy sepulture 
Enjoy bargaining at the Arab markets and feel the unique Jerusalemite atmosphere in an afternoon walk.  Embrace your senses in the ambiance of Jewish neighborhoods while people prepare to welcome the holy Sabbath all around you

*Prices include Shabbat Dinner,breakfast and Lunch
at the Dead sea & Tour guide for two days
Entrances to Masada via Cable Car and Dead sea Spa 

Day 2, Saturday - Masada and the Dead Sea  
Drive through the moon landscape of the Judean Dessert passing Jericho on our way to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on dry land in the world.
Take the cable car to the top of  Masada to visit places of king Herod and the remains of the fortress which served the zealots throughout  their three years war against the Roman Empire .
Lunch and Spa in the Dead sea, and then experience the most unique mud bath as you cover yourself in the healthy mud and float on the salty water of the Dead Sea.

Back to Jerusalem in late afternoon

 12-14/9/2009

391€

Includes :
Flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat and Back
(flights from Haifa are also available)
2 nights in a 4 stars BB hotel (can be upgraded )
Petra Day tour including Lunch

Does not include:
30€ Jordanian border taxes (in cash)

Early morning leave for a day tour to Petra Jordan,
carved in red rocks it is considered to be the highlight
of the visit to Jordan

Enjoy another night in Eilat
Next  morning you can go to the underwater observatory or
take a jeep ride to the granit mountain surrounding the city (extra cost)
Take a flight back to Tel Aviv