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Dan Tel Aviv Hotel (Meeting Venue)

The Dan Tel Aviv Hotel is one of the best hotels in Tel Aviv, located on the city’s bustling Mediterranean Sea boardwalk; the cosmopolitan Dan Tel Aviv reflects the dynamic lifestyle of the city that never sleeps. Head north on the promenade and discover the Old Tel Aviv Port - a bustling entertainment hub with dozens of restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries. Head south, and you will arrive at the ancient port city of Jaffa, with its bobbing fishing boats, romantic artists’ quarter, and a flea market full of bargains. Visit gentrified Neve Tzedek, the first Jewish neighborhood to be built outside the walls of Jaffa. Explore the outdoor Eastern Carmel Market, where vocal vendors sell seasonal fruit and vegetables.

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	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Arrangement
Tel-Aviv Room	411€	435€	Bed and Breakfast
Deluxe Room	430€	454€	Bed and Breakfast

 *** Upgrade to Executive Sea view room – supplement of 120€ per night.

 

DAILY TOURS

Jerusalem of Gold

Introduction to Jerusalem. Ascend the mountains from Scopus to Mt of Olives for a breathtaking view of the city across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate; see the Chapel of Ascension, Dominos Flevit, and walk the Palm Sunday Road. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane. Drive to Mount Zion. Visit Caiphus House. Continue to the Upper Room and Tomb of King David. See the ancient Cardo Maximus and the reconstructed Jewish Quarter. Enter the Old City from Jaffa Gate. Walk through the oriental bazaars to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue along the Via Dolorosa, stopping at St. Anne’s Church and the Pools of Bethesda. Walk through the marketplace to the Western Wall and view the Temple Mount.

Special site visit during the day:
Option-1 Davidson Center and tour the archeological Garden and the Southern Steps excavation.
Option-2 Western Wall Tunnels, one of the most magnificent and significant remnants in Jerusalem from the days of the Second Temple, were destroyed approximately 2,000 years ago.

  

 
Jerusalem & Bethlehem

Visit Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, including the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, and Shepherd’s Field. Conclude the tour with a visit to the Haas Promenade, with its panoramic view of the city and the Kidron valley. This is where it is said that God showed Abraham where his descendants would one day build the Holy City. If time permits, visit YadVashem– the Holocaust Museum in memory of the 6 million Jews murdered by the Nazis. Continue to Mount Zion. Visit Caiphus House. Continue to the Upper Room and Tomb of King David. Enter the Old City from Jaffa Gate. Walk through the oriental bazaars to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue along the Via Dolorosa, stopping at St. Anne’s Church and the Pools of Bethesda. Walk through the marketplace to the Western Wall and view the Temple Mount.

 

 
Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Caesarea

We drive north along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit the Crusader Fortress built upon the ancient city of Caesarea, named after Augustus Caesar, who imposed the tax that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Continue to visit Old Jaffa. Walk through the cobblestoned alleyways and visit the home of Simon the Tanner. Your route will take you along Tel Aviv’s Rothschild Boulevard, known for its large collection of historic buildings of the Bauhaus era (a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site). Visit the Neveh Tzedek area. Conclude the day with a visit to Sarona – a newly renovated complex in the heart of Tel Aviv, originally a German Templar Colony, today the site houses boutique stores, artist galleries, quaint cafes, and some of the city’s hottest restaurants and bars.

 

 

Sea of Galilee & Nazareth

We begin the day at Nazareth, where Jesus spent his boyhood. Visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Well. Continue to Nazareth Village, a reenacted village from the time of Jesus. Step into the Bible at Nazareth Village and experience life in the first century. Drive through the Jezreel Valley and Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon. Board the boat for a cruise on the Sea of Galilee. Enjoy traditional St. Peter Fish lunch. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount. We then proceed to visit Tabgha, where 5,000 were fed by Jesus, who performed the miracle of the multiplication of fish and loaves. Visit Capernaum, where Jesus began his ministry.

  

     
 
Masada & The Dead Sea

Descend through the Judean wilderness to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth, to the ancient caves of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive to the fortress Masada, the last stronghold and stand of the zealots against Rome, on the edge of the barren Negev Desert. Ascend and descend the site by cable car.
Take a lunch break to relax on the beautiful shores and experience the amazing float in the dead sea’s water. (towel, shower, and beach entrance included). Shopping time: unique cosmetic products air enriched with Dead Sea minerals from international companies such as Ahava and others.

 

  
 
Acre (Akko), Safed & Golan Heights

Drive to the Banias River Canyon for a hike along the new hanging path to the Banias waterfall, OR visit the Dan Nature Reserve with a biblical archaeological site and easy hiking routes.
Proceed to Safed, famous for Jewish “Kabbalah”. The Kabbalist mystics lived, studied, taught, and wrote in the city. Walk through the picturesque ancient alleyways of the Jewish quarter with hidden niches and beautiful synagogues whose rich past is seen from the high ceilings, colorful decorations, and ancient Torah scrolls. Visit the small galleries in the artists’ quarter.
Drive to the Mediterranean coast to visit the ancient Phoenician and Crusader seaport of Akko (designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site), with ancient walls and underground Knight’s chambers, the Templar Tunnel, and the Hospitaller Castle.

 
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Online booking will be available via the Meeting registration form. 

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 Mendeli Street Hotel

 (150 m from Venue)

Mendeli Street Hotel is a boutique hotel in the center of Tel Aviv, located less than one minute's walk from the beach. A design hotel that reflects the contemporary spirit of Tel Aviv, the all new Mendeli Street Hotel is located moments away from the beach and is more than just a place to rest your head.

Sixty six elegant rooms, cool sophisticated design with inspired interiors and connoisseurs’ restaurant and bar, set against the backdrop of the latest in Israeli art and design trends.

	Single Occupoancy	Double Occupancy	Arrangement
Standard Room	210€	220 €	Bed and Breakfast

Transportation in Tel Aviv

Welcome to Israel! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as you walk through centuries of history, explore vast terrains, and experience a melting pot of culture, unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

But before we set off to explore, we must know how to travel around the country! Follow along for these insightful tips on transportation in Israel, specifically Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv, the largest metropolitan area in Israel, is a dynamic center of innovation, culture, and creativity. Beyond being a mere slogan, “Tel Aviv Nonstop City” perfectly captures its welcoming and upbeat essence. With its stunning beaches, diverse cultural offerings, exceptional cuisine, and lively nightlife, there’s always something captivating to experience in this city. Tel Aviv serves as a meeting point between the past and the present, seamlessly blending tradition, history, and the embrace of innovation, pluralism, and diversity.

The Tel Aviv Tourist Information Centers provide useful tips in English and Hebrew on points of interest, tours, attractions, and events around the city. The City of Tel Aviv works around the clock to ensure its tourist attractions, modes of transportation, and accommodations are accessible to all.

 

Traveling to Tel Aviv:

Tel Aviv is about a 20-35-minute drive (depending on traffic) from Ben Gurion International Airport, one of the largest travel hubs in the Middle East. The high-level security standards at Ben Gurion Airport are unmatched, and there are several means of transportation between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv.

1.      InterCity Train (Rakevet Israel) – Utilizing the express train is the greatest and most affordable way to travel to Tel Aviv. The train station is located at the lower level of Ben Gurion’s Terminal 3 and there are direct routes from the airport to Tel Aviv. The train from Ben Gurion to Tel Aviv generally leaves Platform 1, and you can take a train back to the airport from any train station in Tel Aviv. The train ride is about 11 minutes time (directly to Tel Aviv’s HaHagana Station) and costs 13 -18 NIS (about $5 USD). Please note that after midnight, the train stops only at Tel Aviv HaHagana and Tel Aviv Savidor Center. Due to Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath), the train does not operate from Friday morning to Saturday evening, so be sure to check train schedules here.

2.      Taxi – You’ll find both private and shared taxi services at Ben Gurion Airport located at Terminal 3 Arrivals Hall Exit. A private taxi to Tel Aviv costs approximately between 110- 185 NIS ($30-50 USD). Payments for taxi rides can be made either using cash or a local app called Gett (available for download on iOS or Android). There’s no need to book ahead for the trip, just be sure to have enough cash as not all taxis accept credit cards. Please note by law, taxis must have a meter running. The driver may try to negotiate a fixed price but that is generally illegal.

3.      Shared Taxi (Nesher Sherut) – A Nesher Sherut (shared taxi service) is a cheaper alternative to a private taxi and is popular way to travel around Israel. You’ll find Nesher vans outside the Arrivals Hall on Level G and they make stops all over the city. The service runs 24/7. Please note that travel from Ben Gurion Airport with this service does not require pre-booking. The shared taxi changes in rates; you’ll find the current rate clearly posted outside the terminal.

4.      Bus – There are airport shuttles to Tel Aviv from Ben Gurion Airport that run daily, at the top of the hour. It’s an easy way to reach your hotel and the service offers pick-ups and drop-offs to and from hotels in the city. The buses can be found at Terminal 3; the journey is approximately an hour (it could be less depending on traffic) and costs 16 NIS (about $5 USD). Bus fare is only accepted through a card called Rav Kav, which you can purchase here.

 

Traveling Around Tel Aviv:

Tel Aviv is a large and vibrant coastal city with a buzzing nightlife, world-class cuisine, and stunning beaches. It is very easy to get around Tel Aviv without a car (it is inadvisable to rent/ use a car), although car rentals are available throughout the city. Each neighborhood in the city is within walking distance, making the city extremely walkable. If you know your destination and have the proper app or website, you are set to go. Due to the compact size and scope of the city, Tel Aviv has an extensive and typically reliable bus service. It is easy to get around by bus, taxi, and car in Tel Aviv, and information is generally in Hebrew and English.

Another alternative way to travel around Tel Aviv is by publicly available motorized scooters or bikes, which you can find pretty much everywhere. Tel Aviv is mostly flat, and many areas provide bike lanes, so biking or riding scooters is a convenient means of getting around.

1.      Bus – The buses in Tel Aviv follow an efficient network of routes, with many stations scattered throughout the city. The standard bus fare for a single ride in Tel Aviv costs 5.90 NIS (about $1.60 USD). Bus companies Dan and Metropoline have a wheelchair-accessible ramp as well as a designated spot for wheelchairs. For more information on accessibility on public transport, visit Israel’s accessibility website.  

a.      Paying for public transportation (buses, trains, light rail in Jerusalem) is done by using a ‘Rav Kav’ with a smartcard chip. See below for more information.

b.      NOTE: No public transport on Shabbat – The bus and rail systems shut down for Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath) on Friday afternoon. Buses stop about an hour before sundown, and light rail a few hours before. Service resumes after sunset on Saturday night (buses start about an hour after Shabbat ends, and the light rail a few hours later).

2.      Share-Route Taxis – Yellow minivans, known as “Monit Sherut” in Hebrew, serve as shared taxis, providing transportation within and beyond Tel Aviv. These vehicles run throughout the week and typically follow the routes of public buses. However, unlike buses, they offer the convenience of stopping anywhere along their designated path, irrespective of bus stops. To hail one, simply wave your hand as you would when flagging down a regular cab.

3.      Taxi – Taxis in Tel Aviv are ubiquitous within the city limits. All drivers are required by law to turn on the meter. Taxi ordering apps such as Gett or Yango operate in the city and be sure to ask for a receipt at the end of the ride. It is also recommended that you download the ‘Waze’ app to ensure that your driver is taking the shortest route.

4.      Car Rental – There are several car rental agencies in Tel Aviv.  However, it is inadvisable to rent a car as gas, parking, and the rental itself are all expensive. Available parking spots within Tel Aviv can be difficult to find and are typically pricey. Curbside parking in Tel Aviv is either prohibited or costs money; paying for parking can be hard without subscribing to local parking services.

a.      If you do decide to drive: Driving is on the right side of the road. For visitors coming in from some U.S. states, be advised that turning right on a red light is prohibited.

5.      Auto-Tel City Cars – “Auto-Tel” is a vehicle-sharing service managed by the municipality, allowing both residents and visitors to rent cars on a per-minute basis within the city of Tel Aviv-Yafo. See how it works below:

a.      1. Join: The registration process is quick, easy, and user-friendly.

b.      Choose: Select your preferred vehicle from a wide range available across the city.

c.       Go: Unlock your car using the app or a smart card and start your journey.

d.      Convenient Parking: There are over 300 designated parking spots throughout the city, where you can park the car for free.

e.      Remember to cancel your subscription before leaving.

f.        For pricing and further information, please visit the Auto-Tel website.

6.      Share-Israel Car Sharing – Another car-sharing service that allows residents and visitors to rent a car for a few hours, suitable for trips within or outside Tel Aviv-Yafo. See how it works below:

a.      1. Download the Share-Israel Car Sharing app.

b.      Find a nearby car.

c.       Unlock the car using your phone

d.      Drive to your desired destination, available 24/7.

e.      For pricing and additional details, please visit the Share-Israel Car Sharing Website.

7.      Bicycles and Scooters – Tel Aviv, with its flat terrain and pleasant climate, is an ideal city for biking and scooter rides. There are over 175 green Tel-O-Fun bike stations scattered throughout the city. This bike-sharing service, managed by the municipality, allows riders to conveniently  pick up and return standard or electric bikes as needed. Additionally, several private companies offer bike and electric scooter sharing services - useful apps include Moovit, Google Maps, Telobike, Mobike, Bird, Wind, Lime, and Bike. See how it works below:

a.      1. Locate one of the Tel-O-Fun stations in the city.

b.      Choose a daily, 3-day, or weekly access card.

c.       Rent a bicycle and begin your ride. The first 30 minutes are included in the rental fee, with additional charges based on usage time.

d.      When you’re finished using the bike, return it to any Tel-O-Fun station.

e.      Be sure to check out the Safety Rules and Tips online.

8.      By Foot – Walking is the best way to experience the city and enjoy all its beauty. Traveling by foot in Tel Aviv is remarkably easy and convenient due to its flat terrain and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. The city features well-maintained sidewalks, designated pedestrian crossings, and an extensive network of walking paths and promenades. With numerous attractions, shops, cafes, and restaurants within walking distance, exploring the city on foot allows for a delightful and immersive experience.

Intercity Travel:

Despite its small size, Israel offers a wealth of diverse experiences that can easily be explored in day trips from Tel Aviv. For example, there are several destinations that are less than one hour away from Tel Aviv such as Jerusalem, Caesarea, Netanya, Herzliya, and more. If you’re interested in exploring around Israel, a 2-hour drive will lead you to Tiberias in Northern Israel, while the Dead Sea in Israel’s Negev Desert can be reached within an hour and a half from Tel Aviv.

How to purchase tickets for public transportation:

Every train station has an electronic machine to purchase train tickets. If you hold a digital wallet on your phone, you may utilize the Moovit app and pay with your phone for every ride.

Google Maps is another helpful alternative to use while navigating the city.

Please Note: Due to infrastructure works taking place across Tel Aviv, it’s recommended to use transportation apps for real-time information.

Google Play                 Apple Store

               

Paying for public transportation (buses, trains, light rail) is done by using a ‘Rav Kav’ with a smartcard chip. Rav Kav cards are available at kiosks, the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem, all Cofix branches, Super-Pharm, etc. throughout the city, and all Rav Kav cards are reloadable. You may also buy tickets digitally through the ‘Moovit’ app and scan a QR code on the buses to pay for your trip.