Designed for: Emory University MBA Program Tel Aviv, Israel February & March 2016 Designed by: Rachel Velebny Date: 09/14/2015
Itinerary Your eye-opening, educational trip. Learn more. Emory University, Tel Aviv, February 24 - March 04, 2016 Wed, Feb 24, 2016 arrive Israel day 1 morning arrive Tel-Aviv own arrangements evening transfer to, drop-off luggage lunch on your own check-in free to relax welcome dinner return to bus transfer/restaurant Thu, Feb 25, 2016 Israel's innovation paradise day 2 morning evening orientation talk by ISP Program manager presentation: Israel's entrepreneurial ecosystem e.g. Start Up Nation Central coffee break presentation: from idea to profit - starting and growing a business in Israel e.g. StoreDot lunch on your own free to relax OR optional cultural event: guided tour of Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa Visit Jaffa to experience a great view of Tel Aviv from the south. Walk around the art galleries and the narrow alleys of this ancient city of Neve Zedek - the new in area that used to be the first neighborhood of the new city Tel Aviv. recommendation for evening: Israel's n.1 sport - basketball! study the fixture list and book in advance to experience a fiercely contested Israeli Premier League encounter that gives you an opportunity to experience the unique playing style and rampant atmosphere of continental basketball conference room conference room conference room sts pay individually 2 Learn more
Fri, Feb 26, 2016 Dead Sea day 3 early morning transfer to Masada (approx. 3 hrs) cultural event: tour of Masada Visit this ancient fortification from 37-31 BC which is hiding a lot of stories, including the first Jewish-Roman war. time for shopping at Masada transfer to Herods Resort at the Dead Sea (approx. 30 mins) group lunch free time at the Dead Sea take a quick dip in the Dead Sea and enjoy the "floating" swim experience return to (approx. 3 hrs) cable car restaurant Sat, Feb 27, 2016 day at leisure day 4 free day for sightseeing & shopping OR optional cultural event: full day tour of the Israel coast: Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Explore Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the Holy land. See the excavations of the Roman statues, the aqueduct and the amphitheater, which was restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Continue to Haifa which was Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city & the bay, admire the Persian Garden of the Bahai Shrine. In Akko you will visit the Crusaders and Turkish underground city, explore the old city and the Oriental market. sts pay individually rest of the day at leisure Sun, Feb 28, 2016 a closer look at key sectors day 5 morning visit: Israel's thriving life sciences industry - bridging scientific breakthrough and commercial success e.g. Teva Pharmaceuticals lunch on your own visit: exporting ideas & technologies to the world e.g. ISCAR, tour of facilities rest of the day at leisure bus full day 3 Learn more
Mon, Feb 29, 2016 North Region & Golan Heights day 6 early morning morning networking event: I have a great business idea! What next? e.g. Startupbootcamp presentation, startup pitches open to student feedback, networking cultural event: Holy sites in the Galilee Visit Capernaum, ancient synagogue of the Second Temple period and the house of St. Peter. Continue to Tabgha, where the miracle of the multiplication of the Loaves and the Fishes was performed. Drive to the summit of the Mt. of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. boxed lunch visit: safeguarding volatile borders - business lessons from the military e.g. IDF presentation, discussion return to Tel-Aviv bus full day walk Tue, Mar 01, 2016 Jerusalem day 7 box early morning transfer to Jerusalem (approx. 1.5 hrs) bus full day morning visit: how to build a sustainable culture of innovation? e.g. Zuta Labs cultural event: Old City Tour Visit the Chuch of the Holy Sepulchre then continue to Mt. Zion to see David's Tomb, the room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Continue walking through the old city of Jerusalem, see the Western Wall, view the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock and walk along Via Dolorosa. lunch on your own free time to explore the market area cultural event: Yad Vashem - Holocaust Memorial Museum Visit the memorial to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. return to Tel Aviv (approx. 1.5 hrs) walk walk Wed, Mar 02, 2016 industries of the future day 8 morning visit: user-friendliness, cost efficiency and customization in the digital arena e.g. Waze lunch on your own visit: rewriting the future of cyber security e.g. TowerSec rest of the day at leisure bus full day 4 Learn more
Thu, Mar 03, 2016 day at leisure day 9 evening free day for sightseeing & shopping OR optional cultural event: Ein Gedi Nature Reserve Visit this dessert oasis, located west of the Dead Sea, near Masada. One of the most exciting places in Israel, Eig Gedi combines a wild, natural setting with primeval panorama, history & archeology, tourist attractions and spa. farewell dinner return to sts pay individually bus transfer/restaurant Fri, Mar 04, 2016 depart for US day 10 morning check-out, transfer to the airport depart for US own arrangements 5 Learn more
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Pricing The price for this program is USD 2,555 per student * * based on 30 students and 2 faculty members/administrators traveling with the group Total program price is USD 76,650. The price for this program is USD 2,405 per student * * based on 35 students and 2 faculty members/administrators traveling with the group Total program price is USD 84,175. Note 1: The prices above are based on the exact number of participants. Should the number of participants change, the price will be subject to change as well. 7 Learn more
Services Academics & Facilities Connecting the classroom to reality. Learn different. Your proposed itinerary includes: 6 x company visit 2 x presentation 1 x networking event at a Startup 1 x half day use (max 4 hrs) of conference room including technical equipment & coffee break Accommodation A good night s sleep. Sleep well. Twin rooms for the students* Single rooms for faculty members/administrators One single room for one odd student for the 35 students quote Breakfast each day Internet Porterage City taxes *Should a single room be required by either an odd number of students, or an odd ratio of male to female students, or should a single room be requested by (an) individual student(s), a Single Room Supplement will be added to the trip cost. Single Room Supplement for this proposal: USD 980 per person per entire stay Proposed s: Tel Aviv e.g. Dan Panorama, 4* - www.dans.com Meals You can t learn on an empty stomach. Eat well. Welcome dinner 1 x group lunch (2-course menu, 1 drink included) 1 x boxed lunch Farewell dinner (3-course menu, 2 drinks included) Cultural events Immersion is essential to understanding the country, its people, and their businesses. Experience more. 1 x tour of Masada including a guide, a bus, entrance fees and cable car tickets 1 x visit to Holy sites in Galilee including entrance fees 1 x tour of Old City Jerusalem including a guide, a bus, and entrance fees 1 x tour of Holocaust Memorial Museum including a guide and headsets 8 Learn more
Program Management and Ground Support Relax and leave the details to your dedicated ISP staff so you can be part of the experience. Worry less. 1 x ISP Program Manager to accompany the group throughout their trip 1 x ISP Tour Coordinator to accompany the group throughout their stay Transportation ground Safe and comfortable. Nap more. 2 x airport transfer (one way from/to the airport) 2 x full day bus use (maximum 8 hours within city limits) 2 x full day bus use (maximum 8 hours outside city limits) 2 x evening bus use (return transfer) *water on the bus included StudentZone mobile app Tips for guides and drivers Miscellaneous 9 Learn more
Additional Services Anything extra? We re capable and flexible even at the last minute. Get more. Single Room Supplement per person, for the entire trip $980 10 Learn more
Important notes Validity of prices The prices quoted here are valid for 90 days. Exchange rate fluctuations ISP can arrange a currency exchange contract to secure your program s price in USD. Visas ISP is happy to assist with any necessary visa arrangements. Please contact us for more information about the visa process and associated fees. Insurance ISP holds extensive liability insurance. Should you require copies of our insurance policies please contact us. And should you wish to have additional group insurance for your trip or need special insurance arrangements, please discuss this with your ISP contact. Emergency Plan ISP has a comprehensive emergency plan for two unlikely events: an emergency on the ground, and the need to relocate or postpone a trip due to the situation in the particular destination. During the program phase we will go through the Emergency Plan with you. All ISP employees are fully trained in first aid and emergency situations handling. Confidentiality The recipient agrees to retain and protect the confidentiality of this document and its parts herein. This document, its contents and any attachments thereto are intended for use solely by the addressee(s) named herein, and the contents may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. This document should not be shown to or forwarded to a third party without the explicit prior consent of ISP. ISP is proud to be associated with the EMBA Council. ISP is a registered Seller of Travel in the States of California (2099020-40), Washington (602 980 413), and Iowa (971). Please note that travel providers are no longer required to be registered in Nevada. 11 Learn more