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	March 26 - 30, 2000

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IEEE INFOCOM 2000 Tours in Israel

Israel is expected to be crowded with tourists during the year 2000.
Furthermore, the Pope is scheduled to visit Israel the week before the conference.
Hence, it is advised to make tour reservations before or after the conference as soon as possible.

TOURING SERVICES FORM (handled exclusively through ESHET Conferences)

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For any questions or inquiries regarding the tours please send e-mail to infocom@eshetil.co.il or call ESHET at +972-3-691-0999.

Description of tours:

Tour 1

Full day tour to Jerusalem (on Fridays): The main highlight of this tour will be a walking tour in the old city. We'll reach the Western Wall, surviving relic of the magnificent Temple built by Herod. Following the different stations of the Via Dolorosa we reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the holiest Christian site in Jerusalem. We will also visit the Citadel and the Museum of the History of Jerusalem, which is located on the highest point in the Old City, allows a most impressive view of the Old and New City. After lunch (not included) the tour continues with a visit to Mt. Zion (Tomb of King David), the Cenacle (Room of the Last Supper) and the Dormition Abbey. Return to Tel-Aviv in the afternoon.

Tour 2

Full day tour to Dead Sea area and Massada (on Saturdays): This tour combines the discovery of a unique natural phenomenon, the Dead Sea, with one of the most famous historical and archaeological sites in Jewish history, Massada. A cable car makes the ascent from the east side of this cliff towering above the Dead Sea basin. The excavations of Massada unearthed major findings. The well-appointed fortress built by Herod, decorated with frescoes, mosaics, handsome patios and colonnades was the last stronghold of the Zealots, a Jewish faction resisting the Romans. We will then proceed to Ein-Gedi Spa for a refreshing pause and for lunch (not included). Part of the Afro-Syrian Rift, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth, about 380 meters below sea level. Rich in minerals, the Dead Sea attracts vacationers from around the world who come to enjoy the thermo-mineral springs. The Dead Sea is extremely buoyant, a float is a must!

Tour 3

Three-day tour in Israel

Day 1 - Departure from Dan Panorama hotel in Tel-Aviv. Drive north along the Mediterranean coast. Visit Caesarea, Haifa and Akko in the morning. Lunch is at leisure (not included). Drive to the Sea of Galilee. Visit the main historical and religious sites around the lake (Capernaum, Tabgha). Arrival to your hotel in Tiberias. Dinner in the hotel and overnight.

Day 2 - Breakfast in the hotel. Drive south along the Jordan Valley visiting Bet Shean on the way. Drive to the Dead Sea for a visit of Massada fortress (by cable car). Lunch at leisure (not included) and swim at the lowest point on earth. In the afternoon, drive to Jerusalem. Dinner at leisure (not included). Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 3 - Breakfast and departure from hotel. Full day visit of old city in Jerusalem including the Western Wall and Via Dolorosa. Lunch at leisure (not included). In the afternoon, visit the Church of Nativiy in Bethlehem. Return to hotel in the afternoon. Dinner at leisure (not included). Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 4 - Breakfast at the hotel. End of Eshet’s services.

Pre or post-conference tours to Egypt and/or Jordan are available upon request.

Important information:

Hotel accommodations include Israeli buffet breakfast.

Tour rates do not include beverages with meals and tips to the driver and the guide.

Operation of tours 1 and 2 is guaranteed.

Operation of tour 3 is subject to a minimum of 20 participants. If this minimum is not met, ESHET will cancel the tour and 100% of the money received for this service will be refunded to the participant.

The itinerary of the tours is subject to change.

Children between 5 and 12 years old get 10% discount for tours 1 and 2. Children under 5 years old are not accepted on these tours.

For tour 3: One child (less than 18 years old) sharing parents room in standard accommodation gets $91 discount on the regular rate per person. For superior accommodation the discount is $111.

All tour reservations must be accompanied by a deposit (total due or $100 per person, whichever is lower) in order to guarantee the reservation.

The balance of the reservation must be paid to ESHET by March 1^st. If the deposit was paid by credit card, the balance due will be charged automatically on March 1^st to the same credit card, unless advised otherwise.

A reservation is not guaranteed until payment is received.

Once payment is received by ESHET, a confirmation letter will be issued and sent to the participant.

Rates are inclusive of applicable tax for foreigners and exclusive of VAT for Israeli participants, who should add 17% VAT to the above rates.

Cancellation and refund policy:

For tours 1 and 2: In case of cancellation up to 72 hours before the tour, full deposit will be refunded. No refunds for cancellations during the 72 hours before the tour.

For tour 3 the deposit of $100 is non-refundable. If a participant cancels a reservation before March 1^st, ESHET will refund all the amount paid up to that date except $100.

For tour 3, should a participant cancel a reservation after March 1^st, 50% of the total amount of the tour will be refunded by ESHET to the participant.

If ESHET cancels a tour, 100% of the money received from the participant will be refunded.

For a cancellation to be eligible for the appropriate refund, it has to be notified to ESHET according to the above given time and confirmed back to the participant. Note that it is the participant responsibility to make sure that ESHET got the cancellation notification on time.

There will be no refunds for no-shows to any of the tours.

TOURING SERVICES FORM (through ESHET Conferences)

For any questions or inquiries regarding the tours please send e-mail to infocom@eshetil.co.il or call ESHET at +972-3-691-0999.

Last updated 9/16/99