ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
19:00 – 20:30 Welcome Cocktail at the Hotel
Reunite with your colleagues and friends and enjoy a splendid and entertaining cocktail reception at the Hotel.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2010
09:00 – 14:00 Stalactite Cave Nature Reserve & "Mini Israel"
Drive to the Stalactite Cave Nature Reserve (Soreq Cave), an 82 m. long, 60 m. wide cave on the western slopes of the Judean Hills outside the city of Beit Shemesh. The cave was discovered accidentally by workers at a nearby quarry. Although relatively small, the variety of its unique formations rivals those of larger stalactite caves. Some of the stalactites are 300,000 years old! The tour includes an interesting slide show inside the cave.
Continue to Mini Israel - a virtual "must-see" for every visitor. Mini Israel, a fascinating and detailed miniature city, is Israel's newest tourist attraction. It features over 350 beautifully crafted exact-replica models of historical, religious, archaeological, and modern-day sites.
The tour includes lunch at a Kibbutz guesthouse.
Tour includes an air-conditioned bus with a licensed, English-speaking guide and lunch.
Tour does NOT include tips and personal expenses.
18:00 Walk, Wine and Dine - Tel Aviv (Optional)
Experience the distinctive aromas, flavors and colors of Tel Aviv's fine international cuisine. Enjoy superb late-night dining and the imitable nightlife that has rendered Tel Aviv "the city that never sleeps". From the lavish dining rooms of the innumerable 5-star beachfront hotels, to local family-run restaurants and intimate bistros and cafes, an after dinner stroll in Tel Aviv brings the city's splendor to life. The evening commences with a selection of magical guided tours of your choice all set in the heart of Tel Aviv, and concludes with dinner at the restaurant of your choice.
Click here for list of tours.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010
09:00 – 15:00 Zichron Ya'akov & Haifa
Enjoy an adventurous day in one of the first Jewish settlements in Israel and visit the famous "wine route" in splendid Zichron Ya'akov. Perched on the spectacular Carmel hills, the city is home to the renowned "Carmel" winery as well as other popular wineries. Zichron Ya'akov offers quaint shops and museums, artists' studios, and a myriad of restaurants and cafes.
Continue north to Haifa, the mountain city by the sea, Israel's third largest city, and home to a large, bustling international port. Situated in a natural bay between the beautiful Mediterranean and the inspiring Carmel mountains, the city's terraced landscape offers a rich variety of panoramas. Visit the famed Bahai shrine, world center of the Bahai faith and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy the Carmelit monastery of Stella Maris (Star of the Sea), headquarters of the Roman Catholic order. Dazzling by day, sparkling at night, Haifa is alive with sun and sand, cool mountain breezes, and deep forest trails.
Tour includes an air-conditioned bus with a licensed, English-speaking guide and lunch.
Tour does NOT include tips and personal expenses.
19:00 Gala Dinner (Optional)
Join your colleagues for a lavish Gala dinner at the Congress hotel. Enjoy fine cuisine and a choice selection of special dishes in an elegant atmosphere. Uniquely designed for the Congress, this gala evening includes a rich and varied menu served in high style - truly an evening to remember.
Tours require a minimum of 15 participants.
If there are less than 15 participants, an alternative will be offered.
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