Learn & Explore
We invite you to enjoy unique experiences in Israel for the ACC 2023 Conference!
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.
Cost of tour per person: US$ 205
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 Chapel of Ascension, Dominos Flevit, 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, destroyed approximately 2,000 years ago.
Cost of tour per person: US$ 190
Sea of Galille & 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, 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.
Cost of tour per person: US$ 250
Jerusalem & Bethlehem
Visit of Bethlehem, 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 Kidronalley. 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.
Cost of tour per person: US$ 190
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 at 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.
Cost of tour per person: US$ 240
Tourism Terms and Conditions
- Entrance fees are based on a minimum of 10 participants
- If a minimum of 10 participants are not met for full package rates, it can be adjusted according to the final number of participants and the price may change accordingly.
- Pick up and drop off is at the Hilton Tel Aviv
- Registration for daily tours will be open until June 22, 2025
- Meals are not included
- Rates are subject to changes and depends on staff salary tariff, sites and transportation rates
- Tours on Saturdays has a supplement of $20 per person
- VAT for Israeli passports holders will be added according to the law
- Please note the sites are closed for tours as here below:
- Jerusalem on Saturday: Yad Vashem, Western Wall Tunnels and Davidson Center
- Nazareth on Sunday: the Nazareth Village
- Safed on Saturday
- Prices may change
Tourism Cancellation Policy
- Refunds of payments received for tourism services will be refunded upon written notification to the Conference Registration Department by email, pamela@gtgevents.com as follows:
- Until June 22, 2025 – Full refund with deduction of US$ 35 handling fee
- From June 26, 2025 – No refunds on cancellations
For further information please contact the Registration Department at: pamela@gtgevents.com
Half Day Tours
The Magic of Jaffa
Depart from the Clock Tower. Stroll through the picturesque alleyways of Old Jaffa, passing by art galleries and studio spaces. Followed by observation of the lighthouse and recall some stories associated with the history of the oldest port city in the world.
You will cross the street for a guided glimpse of the Flea Market and become familiar with the special human fabric that comprises Jaffa.
Cost per person: US$ 180
Sarona Tel Aviv
Depart from the visitor center of Sarona. Founded in 1871 by German Templers, this unique site underwent amazing changes. It’s residents were first appreciated for introducing advanced farming and manufacturing practices to the region; but later expelled for being Nazi subjects – in the heart of the First Hebrew City. Sarona transformed into a British military base, then the headquarters of both the Israeli Army and the Mossad – and finally one of Tel Aviv’s mots popular shopping and recreation sites.
Cost per person: US$ 230
Optional supplement: Sarona Market tasting tour (up to 2.5 hours). Cost for group of 10-15 PAX: US$ 1,700
Prices includes: Transfer from the Hilton Tel Aviv Hotel to Jaffa/Sarona market by bus with A/C, and an English speaking licensed guide.
You are kindly asked to be at the Hilton lobby at 09:15. Transfer to tour departure points will leave the hotel at 09:30.
All tours end at the visited area by approx. 12:00.
Note: rates and hours may change