Sightseeing Tours
Participants are invited to join the pre/post-conference regular daily tours departing from Jerusalem. In order to facilitate participation in the pre/post conference tours, rooms have been secured in Jerusalem by Diesenhaus-Unitours. (see Accommodation page). Registration for tours and pre/post conference hotel accommodation in Jerusalem should be made on the Registration & Accommodation Form.
Pre/Post Conference Optional Tours
Tour A - Jerusalem: Old City
Jerusalem is a meeting place for East and West, new and old, beauty and ruins, sacred to the three major monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - all adding to its uniqueness. On this tour you will visit the most significant sights of Jerusalem. Experience its religious sanctity, its historical sites, scents and colors. Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Jewish quarter to the excavated and restored Cardo (the Roman ancient road). See the Jewish Wailing Wall and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Note: modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
Tour B - Massada and Dead Sea
Drive to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Visit the rock fortress of Masada built by King Herod the Great, King of Judea during the Roman period. Ascend by cable car and tour this ancient fortress where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73AD. Continue for a relaxing floating adventure on the Dead Sea. This extremely dense and saline sea, with great concentration of minerals is a world-renowned attraction for its therapeutic qualities. Note: comfortable walking shoes, head covering, sun screen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
Contact Details
For additional information on sightseeing tours please contact the conference travel agent Fax: +972 -3-5610152 or E-mail: meetings@diesenhaus.com .
Tours Cancellation Policy
Notification of cancellation of tours should be made in writing only and sent to the conference travel agent: Diesenhaus-Unitours – Conventions Department Fax: +972 -3-5610152 or E-mail: meetings@diesenhaus.com For cancellations received by May 25, 2015 - full refund will be made. Thereafter - no refund.