TOURISM

LEARN & EXPLORE

SPECIAL 5 DAYS PROGRAM

We invite you to enjoy a unique Star Tour, departing from the Hilton Tel Aviv hotel, combining fascinating meetings with the cardiology innovation representatives, two days of the Conference at Expo Tel Aviv and visits in the Israeli hot spots.

 

*During the conference hours, accompanying persons will enjoy guided visits in the North of Israel.

 

DAY 1 | Tuesday 12 MayPre-conference (Cardio-high tech experience)

Meet the most Cardio-Innovating representatives in Israel in their professional environments such as: hospitals, start-ups, etc.

 

(Detailed program will be published closer to the tour's date.)

DAY 2 | Friday 13 MayThe Northern Coastal Cities

*For accompanying person*

 

Visit Caesarea, originally an ancient Herodian port city, a magnificent national park where amazing ancient harbor ruins, beautiful beaches, and impressive modern residences sit side by side. Continue to Haifa for a scenic view of the port city and magnificent Bahai Gardens. Drive to Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site. Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port. Visit the remarkable underground Crusader City & crypt learning about their fascinating history & culture. Continue to Rosh Hanikra, an incredible geological creation, descend by cable into the limestone grottoes.

DAY 3 | Saturday 14 MayThe Highlights of Biblical Galilee

*For accompanying person*

 

Depart Tel Aviv via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus. Visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue, via Kana, to Tiberias, the lovely resort town on the Sea of Galilee. Drive along the sea to visit Capernaum, Jesus' "own city", view the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to Tabgha, the site of Miracle of the five loaves and two fish, located at the foot of the Golan Heights. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous Baptismal Site, where the Jordan River flows out of the Sea of Galilee towards the Dead Sea.

DAY 4 | Sunday 15 MayPost-conference (Jerusalem & Bethlehem)

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David's tomb, room of Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey.

Enter to the old city and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and Restored Cardo, the Roman Road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, The Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter.

Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherds' Field and finish up visiting the Church Of Nativity and Manger's Square.

DAY 5 | Tuesday 16 MayPost-conference (Masada & Dead Sea)

Depart Tel Aviv drive via the Judean Hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Arrive to a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Then, drive along and ascend by cable car to the fortress of Masada which was built in the year 30 BCE by King Herods, where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Explore the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings. Continue to the Dead Sea shore, where you can cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic mud and enjoy the unique experience of floating in the Dead Sea. At the end of this day we will return to the hotel.

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

TEL AVIV PUB CRAWL

The Tel Aviv Nightlife scene is world renowned, gaining greater international fame every year and the city is now widely considered to be one of the best nightlife destinations in Europe.

 

Tel Aviv ‘Pub Crawl’ Nightlife Tour, led by a Tel Aviv nightlife insider, is the ideal way to get acquainted with Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife. Departing two evenings a week, this tour will bring you up close with a selection of the trendiest Tel Aviv nightlife institutions, diverse in nature, but equally exhilarating experience.

TEL AVIV DIAMOND EXCHANGE
EXCLUSIVE INSIDER TOUR

A unique tour of the Tel Aviv Diamond Exchange takes you on an exclusive visit inside the world’s largest diamond trading complex.

This is not a visit to a gift shop or a museum, but an exclusive visit inside the high security and secretive Tel Aviv Diamond Exchange ‘Bursa’, where around 15,000 diamond professionals and 1,000 related businesses trade with the world.

Our exclusive and fascinating tour takes you inside a secretive world which even locals do not know exists.

TEL AVIV CULINARY TOUR

You won’t want to miss this ride!

 

A unique tour from the international brand “Gault Millau” offers stops at 12 culinary establishments in Tel Aviv for an exclusive tasting.

The tour, given by a team of guides takes you through 12 stops of colorful and diverse experiences made up of a rich culinary mosaic.  At each of the 12 stops, participants will receive an explanation of the establishment, dishes offered, and even partake in a special tasting prepared especially for them. 

TAILOR MADE PRIVATE TOUR

Make your tour special and unique for your own needs and interests.

 

Our team can arrange a tailor-made itinerary with a private licensed guide of all language.

 

Travel around the country within one day or more, our teams are available and qualified to create your dream tour in Israel according to your interests and budget.

 

One of our possible tours especially created for you:

 

From St. Helene to Sultan Abdulmejid I – Christian Jerusalem under different rulers: How did they treat the holy sites of the Holy City of Jerusalem?

 

Join the fascinating tour of the ancient Christian cities of the historic Jerusalem from St. Helena, who laid the foundations for the holy sites in Jerusalem, through Byzantine rulers, Crusader and the Ottoman regime.

 

How the Christian story fits into the antiquities of the Holy City, what was the impact of the major wars and conflicts between the empires of past?

 

Find out what made Napoleon III to rehabilitate the Beit Hasda pools? What led to the status-quo agreement at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher? How is WWI related to the reconstruction of the Basilica of Agony at Gethsemane?

 

The Answers to these questions and more create will lead you through the exiting story of the holy sites, and will provide a broad new perspective to the Christian Jerusalem along it's long and complex history.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Departing from Tel Aviv, discover the whole Israel. Travel back in time with its ancestral history but also immobile trip at the crossroads of many cultures, Israel can be visited in no time and offers the opportunity to go from sea to desert, from mountains to high-tech cities within a very few days.

 

Beaches and idleness

 

With access to four seas – Mediterranean, Sea of ​​Galilee, the Dead Sea and the Red Sea – Israel offers miles of sandy beaches. No way to think of them as mere places to lie down! Here, they reflect a lifestyle where friends meet, where athletes come to carve a perfect body, where dancers form traditional rounds, …

 

Spirituality & Culture

 

Crucible of the three monotheistic religions par excellence, Israel allows a journey in the footsteps of Jesus, King David, the patriarchs… a jump back into the Old and New Testaments where every verse is replayed in front of our eyes: relive the Miracle of the multiplication of the loaves at Tabgha, collect yourself facing the Wailing Wall, experience wandering in the desert…

 

A booming gastronomy

 

cultures hub is played as much in the plate and allows to bring unexpected flavors and mixtures. Whether street food or chefs' tables, the art of the table and the delights in the souks full of spices and fresh fruits are a central point in the art of living in Israel.

 

Unique experiences

 

Floating on the Dead Sea, sleeping under a Bedouin tent, visit the Holy Sepulchre and much more.

ISRAEL HOT SPOTS

TEL AVIV-JAFFA

Tel-Aviv Opens new window – majestic in beauty and rich in culture – with a unique history all of its own. Tel-Aviv proudly boasts museums, opera, theatres, music and dance, and fine cuisine.

 

If Israel is a culinary superpower, Tel Aviv is its capital. Between the falafel stands and the gourmet restaurants that earn multiple forks in the Gault-Millau guide – not to mention a wide spectrum of Chinese, Italian, seafood and meat restaurants – a unique culinary culture has blossomed, unmatched by any other food mecca.

 

The Tel-Aviv-Jaffa metropolitan area is comfortably situated along the shores of the Mediterranean. Visitors can enjoy a 10 km promenade, clean sand beaches, lounge chairs, ice-cream vendors and diehard beach-lovers that swim daily, winter and summer, no matter when.

 

Tel-Aviv, the first Hebrew city in modern times, was founded in 1909. The center of the city is mostly a result of a pioneering urban design by Sir Patrick Geddes in 1927-1929. In July 2003, UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, proclaimed the unique urban and historical fabric of Tel-Aviv-Jaffa, known as the “White City", as a World Cultural Heritage site.

 

By this proclamation, the international community recognized the exceptional architectural qualities of the buildings, streets, squares and avenues of Tel-Aviv. This is the world's largest cluster of buildings in the International Style, also known as Bauhaus.

 

JERUSALEM

Jerusalem welcomes its visitors with a perfect mix of modernity and history, culture, and religion. The city is bursting with iconic venues and innovative spaces, rich with a tapestry of identities, faiths, and narratives. Over three billion people of faith look to Jerusalem for inspiration and to connect with the cultures that converge on this unique hilltop.

 

Alongside the city’s 3,000 years of history, for the discerning and well-travelled millennial, Jerusalem provides an exotic location with a vibrant nightlife and cultural scene, and is just a short haul destination for tourists from the UK and Europe.

 

Jerusalem has many attractions for culture lovers and offers an array of events and festivals that take place throughout the year.

 

The Old City, with its quaint alleys and captivating heritage, is highly recommended. Whether you seek religious sanctity or cultural enrichment, the Old City offers it all. The Western Wall, The City of David, The Via Dolorosa and The Dome of the Rock, are just a few of the many historical and biblical sites which attract visitors.

 

Once you leave the Old City, the new city offers many other sites of cultural, music, art, and gastronomical interest. There are many museums to visit, including the top ranking Israel Museum with the Shrine of the Book, Bible Lands Museum, Museum for Islamic Art, etc. Visitors may also stroll through neighborhoods with inspiring, magnificent views, such as Yemin Moshe, the German Colony and Ein Kerem.

 

Ben Gurion Airport is merely a 40 minute drive from Jerusalem, while other major cities and important sights such as Masada, Dead Sea, Haifa and Tel Aviv are easily accessible.

 

THE DEAD SEA

The Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth, a place of beauty, and a place you should really visit during your time in Israel.

 

Really just a lake, the Dead Sea is part of the long border between Israel and Jordan whose towering mountains can be seen from the Israeli side, part of the Judean and Negev deserts. The Dead Sea is a place popular with Israeli’s wanting a few days relaxation, people, taking advantage of the medical properties of the water, as well as tourists staying for a short time to experience the unique Sea and surroundings. People famously cover themselves in the mineral-rich mud and float in the salty waters at the beaches which line the shores of the Dead Sea.

 

Masada & Ein Gedi

 

Masada, is, aside from the Dead Sea itself, the great attraction of the area. Atop a mountain to the side of the Sea lies this ancient fortress. With a steep history and ascent, Masada is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is traditionally climbed early in the morning by tourists wishing to see the ruins at the top as the sun rises over the Dead Sea and mountains of Jordan in the distance. Today it is not necessary to climb, as a cable car has been built.

 

Further North near the Dead Sea is the Ein Gedi National Park. Situated in the famous Kibbutz, this park contains a range of cool water hiking trails which allow you to cool off in the heat. The higher you go, the quieter it will be and the more likely you will be able to find your own little oasis.

 

Ein Gedi also has a public beach and spa which is much closer to Jerusalem than the majority of the beaches, if you have less time.

 

THE NORTH

The North of Israel is a land of immense natural beauty, historic and religious significance, and demographic diversity.

 

Israel’s Northern Coastline is home to some of the most impressive historical sites, natural beaches and works of nature, and diverse and interesting places to visit. The north coast of Israel includes areas like Mount Carmel, Ramat Hanadiv, Nahariya, Akko and much more. Exploring the north coast of Israel offers breathtaking beauty, pristine nature and some of the most stunning views in all of Israel. Read more here about the north coast of Israel and what areas should be included when exploring this region.

 

The Galilee is one of the most beautiful regions of Israel. Situated in the north of the country, it is characterized by its beautiful lush landscape with agriculture, amazing natural landforms, historic sites, and quaint rural villages.

 

The Golan Heights are a green rocky plateau located to the east of the Sea of Galilee in the far north of Israel. About 40 miles from north to south, and an average of 12 mils from east to west, it is a relatively small region. Despite its size, the Golan Heights is very important, supplying Israel with over one third of its water, and, historically as the site of many important battles.

 

The Golan Heights contains some of Israel’s most beautiful spots, shaped by the rugged and in places lunar landscape. Its great resource – water has created green landscapes, and some beautiful water-features. The Saar Falls are arguably Israel’s most spectacular waterfalls, competing for the honor with the Banias Waterfall, the most iconic and largest waterfall in Israel set within the Banias Nature Reserve, with a great selection of hikes as well as some important history.

 

Mount Bental offers literally breathtaking views across both Israel’s Galilee and the flat plains of Syria. A cafe here called Koffee Anan is a clever pun – it means Coffee in the Clouds in Hebrew, and is the name of the past head of the UN – you’ll see the significance of this if you visit.

 

The Sea of Galilee (the Kinneret) is a magnificent geographical marvel surrounded by pretty rural agricultural settlements.

 

Famous because of its prominence among New Testament writings (as is the whole of the Galilee as the place Jesus lived), the Sea of Galilee is one of the earliest settled areas in the Land of Israel and boasts archaeological ruins sitting alongside some of the first pioneering settlements in Israel, as well as religious sites, modern cities, and endless outdoor pursuits.