We are proud to welcome you to the 6th Israel Where Else convention, the official tourism conference for the world travel industry held by the Ministry of Tourism annually.
To date, more than 950 wholesalers and agents have participated in the convention, and we're expecting 200 more this year.
During the conference, we invite you to experience the variety Israel has to offer like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, just an hour apart but a world of difference. Tel Aviv with its urban beaches, vibrant night life and culinary scene is the perfect complement to the spiritual atmosphere in Jerusalem, home to the world's 3 largest religions, with its holy sites and breathtaking biblical landscapes as well as an emerging culinary and art scene.
In addition we will offer you a variety of tours, allowing you to select the one that most interests you – be it the amazing Baha'i gardens of Haifa, the Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth, the Crusaders halls in Akko, Eilat on the red sea, the Christian sites and the green hills of the Galilee and active tourism in the desert.
For first time visitors, we are sure Israel will exceed your expectations, and for return visitors, we are sure you'll experience Israel from a whole surprising new angle.
We look forward to welcome your clients to Israel in the nearest future.
Please don't hesitate to ask any of our IGTO directors for further information.
Thursday, December 1, Welcome day
Beginning of Arrivals, and transfer to hotels from Ben Gurion Airport.
A representative will be waiting for you with a sign before Passport Control.
Pick up from hotel lobby
Opening event: Opening cocktail and greetings
Dinner, A unique culinary experience of local Israeli food and culture with eatwith
Overnight stay at your hotel
Friday, December 2
Breakfast at your hotel
Pick up from hotel lobby to Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem hoteliers workshop
Tour of Rothschild Boulevard, Neve Tzedek and the New Station compound
Lunch in Jaffa
Tour of Jaffa, the ancient seaport including the Visitors’ Centre within an archaeological site, fishermen’s ports and Artists’ quarter in the renovated Old City
Return to hotel
Pick up for dinner
Night life tour – optional
Saturday, December 3
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Pick up from the lobby. Drive from Tel-Aviv to the north
Visit Caesarea
Drive to Nazareth, Drop off at Mary’s Well
Lunch
Visit the following sites: Mary’s Well, Cactus Gallery and the ancient bath house in Nazareth, Basilica of Annunciation, Old city of Nazareth
Visit local guest houses
Mary of Nazareth International Center
Check-in at your hotel
Evening event and shared dinner
Sunday, December 4
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Visit Christian Holy sites around Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret): Mount of Beatitude, traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount near Korazim. Tabgha, traditional site of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and the fish at Capernaum, ancient Jewish fishing village where Jesus began his Ministry. Visit the excavations of the ancient synagogue and the house of Peter.
Visit kibbutz Ginosar to view the restored remains of a 1st century wooden sailing vessel from the time of Jesus that was discovered in the lake
Visit ancient Magdala, traditional home of Mary Magdalene, with excavations of a Jewish village from the time of Jesus and see the new Catholic Magdala Center
Lunch in Magdala
Proceed to Tiberias, historical resort town on the Sea of Galilee, visit to the hot springs (bring bathing suites)
Visit the Dona Gracia Museum
Check in at your hotel
Pick up from the lobby for Dinner and a night activity
Overnight stay at your hotel
Monday, December 5
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Pick up from the lobby
Cruise on the Sea of Galilee in a replica of a wooden sailing boat from the time of Jesus
Visit the Yardenit Baptismal site on the north part of the Jordan River
Continue to Qasr el-Yahud, the traditional Baptismal site on the Jordan River
Lunch
All groups drive to Jerusalem
Saturday, December 3
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Morning tour of Sarona / Tel Aviv
Drive to the north
Visit to Amphorae Winery and wine tasting
Lunch
Visit to the Lavido visitor center, a natural face and body care company, to learn about therapeutic herbs and oils and the ways in which they enable us to sustain a better and healthier way of life
Visit to Gamila Secret, natural herbs and oils based soaps, to learn about the various herbs and pure oils used by Gamila, their medicinal and cosmetic properties, as well as the preparation methods of the soap and the herbs
Check-in at your hotel and overnight stay
Dinner
Sunday, December 4
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Pick up from the lobby
Drive to Akko, the ancient Phoenician and Crusader seaport (designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site) for a tour of the Old Walled city including a tour of the Effendi Hotel
Lunch in Akko
Drive to Haifa, Israel's third largest city and second largest port, on the slopes of Mount Carmel
Panoramic view of the city and the bay from the Louis Promenade Baha'i Shrine, tour of the Gardens and library - world center of the Bahai Faith with hanging gardens and the German Colony
Check in to your hotel
Pick up from the lobby for Dinner in the city
Overnight stay at your hotelOvernight stay at your hotel
Monday, December 5
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Pick up from the lobby
Visit to Cramim Resort & Spa, located in the Jerusalem mountains
Visit to YVEL Jewelry visitor center
Lunch
Saturday, December 3
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Pick up from the lobby & Drive to the Dead Sea
Visit to Masada, ascend by cable-car to see excavations of the fortress - palace built by King Herod, last stronghold in the Jewish revolt against Romans (in 73 CE)
Lunch
Visit to the Qumran caves, where the remains of a Jewish settlement from the 2nd century BC were found. These caves are the location of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls - the most important archaeological find of the 20th century
Late check-in at your hotel
Pick up from the lobby for Dinner and overnight stay
Sunday, December 4
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Visit Mamshit, the Nabatean city of Memphis, which was an important station on the incense trade route
Visit Ben-Gurion’s Tomb
Lunch: Bedouin traditional style and camel riding
Jeep tour at the Ramon Crater
Check in to your hotel
Pick up from the lobby for Dinner
Professional workshops and networking
Desert night activity under the night sky (bring warm clothes)
Overnight stay at your hotel
Monday, December 5
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Bicycle tour
Visit to Beresheet Hotel, overlooking the desert and the Ramon Crater
Lunch
All groups drive to Jerusalem
Saturday, December 3
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Pick up from the lobby & Drive to the Dead Sea
Masada, ascend by cable-car to see excavations of the fortress - palace built by King Herod, last stronghold in the Jewish revolt against Romans (in 73 CE) Visit to the Qumran caves, where the remains of a Jewish settlement from the 2nd century BC were found. These caves are the location of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls - the most important archaeological find of the 20th century
Lunch
Travel to the shore of the Dead Sea and enjoy the opportunity to experience a float and put on the black mud (please bring bathing costumes and appropriate shoes) - at your hotel
Late check-in at your hotel
Pick up from the lobby for Dinner and overnight stay
Sunday, December 4
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Pick up from the lobby and drive to Eilat
Lunch and cruise on the Red Sea
Drive to the underwater observatory
Check-in at your hotel
Going out to the Singing Fountain
Pick up from the lobby for Dinner
Monday, December 5
Breakfast at your hotel and check out
Professional workshops and networking
Flight from Eilat to Ben Gurion airport/Sde Dov airport and drive to Jerusalem
*Lunch will be served as a lunchbox
Monday afternoon, December 5
Check in at your hotel
Incoming Tour Operators workshop
Dinner at the location of the workshop
An outdoor Night Spectacular at the Tower of David Museum in the Citadel - a Sound & Light Show of the 3,000 years’ history of Jerusalem (weather permitting) – bring extra warm clothes!
Overnight stay at your hotel
Tuesday, December 6
Breakfast at your hotel
Pick up from the lobby
Morning tours (Options through early sign-up)
Old city, or
The city of David, or
Hotel inspection - visit unique hotels in Jerusalem
A light lunch, seated
Afternoon tours in rotation
Machane Yehuda market tasting tour
A Segway/bicycle tour
Return to your hotel for rest time
Pick up from the lobby
Conference closing event
Nightlife tour of Machane Yehuda market - optional
Overnight stay at your hotel
Wednesday, December 7
Departure for Ben Gurion airport for your homebound flight - 4 hours before your flight.
For the agents whose flights leave after 15:00
Breakfast at your hotel & check out (luggage can stay at the hotel)
Pick up from the lobby
Tasting tours of the Bible Lands Museum and of the Israel Museum
Return to hotel
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