SPIRITUAL JOURNEY IN THE HOLYLAND
BUS 8,9
Hotel: DAVID CITADEL JLM
Welcome to the hotels. Check-in from 3 pm and free time.
18:15-18:30 Leaving the hotels and transferring to the Gala Dinner in Israel Aquarium.
Hotel: DAVID CITADEL JLM
08:15 The day will start where everything began: The city of David. Ancient stories from thousands of years ago and the histories of King David, King Salomon, and Jesus can be told through the incredible archeological remains at this site. We will walk along the Pool of Siloam and Davidson Archaeological Park To the Museum of Islamic art, devoted to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting art objects and archaeological artifacts from the 7th to the 19th centuries. Next, we will visit the Machane Yehuda Market, ‘the shuk’ in downtown Jerusalem for an incredible Israeli food-tasting experience and Lunch. Afterward, we will travel to the old city to tour the Muslim, Christian, and Jewish quarters. We will close the day with a Visit to the Tomb of King David and the last supper room, the Cenacle, considered one of the holiest sites for Christianity in Jerusalem.
17:30 return to the hotel to freshen up and prepare ourselves for a Shabbat dinner home hospitality.
18:30 pick up for dinner.
Hotel: Kibbutz Ginosar
08:00 check out from the hotel. Drive to the Mt. of Olives, a significant landmark for Jews and Christians, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem and the Judean Desert. We will continue to visit the Museum of Terra Santa that preserves and promotes Christianity's archaeological and artistic heritage, safeguarded by the Custody of the Holy Land for more than 800 years. The Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem represents Jesus walking on the way to his crucifixion. Lunch will be in a local restaurant in the Armenian quarter. After lunch, we drive to the Jordan Valley, to Qasr al-Yahud, the Baptismal Site of Jesus. To finish the day, we will ride up north in the area of the Lake of Galilee. An introduction to life in the area at Jesus’ time will be shown at the archaeological excavation of Magdala, and finally, we will get to the hotel.
Hotel: NAZARETH GOLDEN CROWN
08:30 checkout from the hotel. We will then visit the historical "Jesus boat" at the Igal Alon visitor center. Continue to surround the Lake of Tiberias and visit the church of Capernaum, Tabgha, and the Church of Mt. Beatitude. On to Korazim national park, which presents an ancient town with a beautiful synagogue. Lunch in a local restaurant. We will continue to Mt. Arbel national park, where several documented Jewish cliff dwellings expanded from natural caves, dating back to the Second Temple period. Drive to Nazareth to check in at your local hotel. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant in Nazareth.
Hotel: BRUT BROWN TLV
08:30 Check out from the hotel and start the visit t Nazareth holy sites. The church of Annunciation. Mary's Well, where as per the Christian tradition, Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, mother of Jesus, and announced that she would bear the Son of God – an event known as the Annunciation. Visit the Nazareth Village, and an authentic first-century farm accurately recreated as the hometown of Jesus with real ties to the life and time of His friends, family, and fellow Nazarenes. Lunch on site. Continue to the Sea shore along the Mediterranean sea and arrive at Caesarea national park, where incredible ancient harbor ruins, beautiful beaches, and impressive modern residences sit side by side. Continue to Tel Aviv Hotel for check-in and freshen up before the Farewell dinner in Jaffa Tel Aviv.
Hotel: BRUT BROWN TLV
IMTM in Tel Aviv EXPO, including presentations, B2B meetings, and light lunch:
09:00 After breakfast, leave the hotel.
10:00 Opening ceremony.
11:30-14:30 B2B meetings.
14:30-15:30 Presentations by regional managers.
15:30 Neve Tzedek, through its small streets, rich history, secrets, and significant artistic and cultural influence, is nicknamed by the locals the little Paris. We walked around this area, the very first Jewish area built, and thanks to Tel Aviv, it was born. As its name means, Neve Tzedek, the Oasis of Justice, is the perfect location to escape the city inside the city. After that, we will eat an early dinner.
21:00 Return to hotel
The official IMTM after-party. Register at: IMTM After Party – IMTM 2023 (imtm-telaviv.com)
Flight
Check out from Hotel till 11am and flight back home.