CHAINE DES RÔTISSEURS 50 TH JUBILE GRAND CHAPITRE d ISRAEL JERUSALEM 27th April to 3rd May 2015
Welcome to Israel & Jerusalem Monday 27 th April 2015 Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. A shuttle service is available upon request Transfer time to one of the selected Hotels in Jerusalem will take about one hour. Event Hotels: All three Hotels are located very near the Old City of Jerusalem and short distance from the main attractions and night life areas. The Waldorf Astoria and The King David Hotels are considered the top two best Hotels in Israel. The Inbal Hotel is a good 5-star Hotel. Welcome Dinner Monday 27 th April 2015 Time: 07:30 pm. Program: Welcome Dinner will take place at Olmaya, a first class restaurant situated on the beautiful Sherover Promenade with a magnificent view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Shuttle buses from the Hotel (10 min drive) will bring the participants to the event hall. Prior to dinner, it is recommended to stroll along the promenade and savor the special view of the holy city. The Chaine des Rotisseurs international President and the Chaine s Israeli president will welcome the participants for the festive welcome dinner. Price: US$ 199 per guest Dress Cose: Dark Suits \ Gowns with Ribbons Inclusive of: Transportation to and from your Hotels to the event, music and entertainment, service and all taxes. - 4 -
Fascinated Old City of Jerusalem Tuesday 28 th April 2015 Time: We offer 2 optional tours of the Old City of Jerusalem. Morning tour at 09:30 am to 02:30 pm / Afternoon tour at 12:00 am to 05:00 pm Program: For 2,ooo years Jerusalem has been holy for all three Monotheistic religions. It is full of history, cultural and religious significance as well as unique. Our tour will explore the major sites and holy places of Christians, Jews and Muslim. The Wailing Wall, The Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. In addition we will tour the narrow alleys, colorful markets and experience the multitude of cultures, people, smells and sounds that make Jerusalem one of the most fascinating cities on earth. At the end of the tour, we will have a light meal featuring Mediterranean traditional food and salads. The afternoon tour will start with lunch, then take the Old City tour. Price: US$ 88 per guest Dress Cose: Casual Inclusive of: Transportation, 4 hours guided walking tour in the Old City (different languages are available), Light meal. - 5 -
Spectacular Night Tuesday 28 th April 2015 Time: 07:00 pm to 10:30 pm Program: We begin this special evening in the Rooftop restaurant of the Mamila Hotel. We will have dinner overlooking the magnificent view of the Old City ramparts and David s Citadel. After dinner we will take a ten minutes easy walk through the outdoor modern Mamila Mall, to David s Citadel. The walls of the citadel serve as an exclusive sound and light Spectacle. The story of Jerusalem will unfold via breathtaking virtual reality images. With the stones of the ancient walls as a backdrop to the scenes and the screened images and original soundtrack, the viewers are involved in a one-ofa-kind multisensory experience Price: US$ 210 per guest Dress Cose: Smart Casual with Ribbons Inclusive of: Transportation, Dinner in Mamila Rooftop exclusive restaurant, Night Spectacular sound & light private show Price for Night Spectacular private show only: US$ 45 per guest - 6 -
Down to the lowest Place on earth Wednesday 29 th Aprii You are invited to spend an exciting day at the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth (400 meter below Sea Level). Dead Sea & Masada Time: 10:00 am to 06:00 pm Program: Depart on a beautiful drive from Jerusalem, down into the Judea Desert. We pass by Jericho, the oldest city on earth, then take a scenic drive beside the Dead Sea and the oasis of Ein Gedi to arrive at the Beach resort area of Ein Bokek. At a private beach where we will experience the special sensation of floating on the Dead Sea water and covering ourselves with medicinal black mud full of minerals. Cold Juice, shakes, Ice creams, soft drinks, Cocktails and fruit will be free to enjoy. There are many spa treatments available for fee at the Crown Plaza Hotel. We will have lunch at the Crown Plaza Hotel, then have more time to enjoy the beach and spa. In the afternoon we will explore with an expert guide the formidable fort-palace of Masada. Built as a desert luxury palace by King Herod 2,000 years ago and later became a stage for an heroic fight of thousands Jewish worrier against the might of three Roman legions, Masada, a World Heritage Site, is the most visited historical site in Israel. We will drive up to the mountain by a cable car and walk around the exciting site with the beautiful view of the Desert Mountain and blue lake at sun set. Price: US$ 199 per guest Dress Cose: Casual and Bathing Suit Inclusive of: Transportation, Private Dead Sea beach, Spa facilities, Lunch, Private tour in Masada. - 7 -
A Fairy-tale Evening under the Stars Wednesday 29 th Aprii Time: 07:00 pm 11:00 pm Program: A fairy-tale evening under the desert sky with millions of stars in an exciting outdoor location. Just when you think you come to the end of the road, a no men land, the desert will suddenly transfer into millions of lights and the excitement will start. You will be treated to an Argentinean Asado meal, music and special entertainment. A memorable evening indeed!! Price: US$ 222 per guest Dress Cose: Casual and Warm Clothes Inclusive of: Transportation, Dinner and special entertainment under the stars. - 8 -
Day of Grand Chapitre Thursday, 30 th April, 2015 Morning Winery Tour Time: 09:00-01:00 pm Program: After breakfast, we will depart Jerusalem and drive through forested roads to visit two boutique wineries. The wineries are situated in a beautiful hilly countryside, near the Biblical battlefield of David and Goliath. In each winery we will taste wine from their exclusive production. At noon time we will return to our Hotel to some rest and preparation to the Induction ceremony. Price: US$ 55 per guest Dress Cose: Casual Inclusive of: Transportation, guided tour, wine tasting The Induction Ceremony Time: 03:00 pm 05:30 pm The Induction ceremony will be held at the Grand Court of the David Citadel. It is the same location where the Israeli Chapter been established 50 years ago. Dress Cose: Black Tie \ Gowns with Ribbons Gala Dinner Time: 19:30 PM Program: We gather at the Grand Hall at Waldorf Astoria Hotel for a special Gala Dinner with entertainment, dances and comradeship. Price: $225-9 -
Cosmopolitan Tel Aviv Friday 1 th May, 2015 Tour to vibrant Tel Aviv Time: 09:30 am 05:30 pm Program: Today we drive toward the Mediterranean coast to visit the cultural and economic power house of Tel Aviv. We start the tour in ancient Jaffa. Walk the narrow colorful alleys with many galleries and artists workshop, visit the port and end our walk at the Tahana, the renovated ancient train station, which is a heaven for s souvenirs hopping. Continue to the White City, the earliest neighborhoods of Tel Aviv. We learn about the beginning of the city and enjoy the special architecture that gave this part of Tel Aviv the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch will be held at Abragh resturant In the afternoon we will visit the renovated area of Tel Aviv old port which is one of the major entertainment and shopping areas. It is a colorful dynamic area with hundreds of people enjoy the beach and the atmosphere. At the end of the tour we return to Jerusalem. Price: $99 per guest Dress Cose: Casual Inclusive of: Transportation, guided tour, lunch Special Shabbat Dinner Time: 07:30 pm Friday dinner has a very special place in the Jewish Tradition. The whole family is sitting together, sing songs and prayers. We will enjoy a Friday traditional dinner with blessings, songs and prayers at the Beit-Shmuel hall with unique view to the Old City. Location: Beit Shmuel Price: $95 per guest Dress Cose: Smart Casual and Ribbons - 10 -
Tours to Bethlehem \ The Sea of Galilee Saturday 02 nd May, 2015 Nazareth & Sea of Galilee Time: 07:30 am 07:30 pm Program: Nazareth & Sea of Galilee are the area where Jesus ministry and many of the biblical stories took place. We will drive from Jerusalem to Nazareth and start the visit in the Basilica of Annunciation, among the largest in the world. The basilica stand where according to tradition, Jesus home was standing. Continue to a panoramic view point over the Izrael valley where many of the Biblical stories took place. Continue to the Sea of Galilee and a visit to Capernaum, among the most important sites of Jesus ministry, where ancient synagogue and early church stand side by side and testify to the early development of the Christian religion. We visit the church of the miracle of Fish & Bread and then have lunch in Magdalena restaurant. In the afternoon we sail on the lake with a replica of an ancient boat and enjoy the beautiful lake. Return to Jerusalem at 19:30 Price: $130 per guest Dress Cose: Casual Inclusive of: Transportation, guide, lunch, entry fees to all the sites - 11 -
Israel Museum and Bethlehem Saturday 02 nd May, 2015 Time: 09:00 am 05:00 pm Program: We start the day at the Israel Museum, where we visit the model of Jerusalem during the temple period, then visit the Shrine of the Book, contain the 2000 years old ancient scrolls. We will have some time to free exploration of this fascinated museum, before continue to Bethlehem. In Bethlehem, we will visit the church of Nativity, the traditional site where Miriam gave birth to Jesus. It is among the most important and ancient churches in the world. We will have lunch in a traditional Arab restaurant, then visit the Shepherd Field church, the site where the Angel of the Lord visited the shepherds and informed them of Jesus birth. Return to Jerusalem at around 17:00 Price: $110 per guest Dress Cose: Casual Inclusive of: Transportation, guide, lunch, entry fees to all the sites Dinner on the roof Time: 08:00 pm Program: Farewell dinner with wine chesses and salads at the Noter - Dam, Roof Bar with beautiful view of Jerusalem. Price: $45 per guest Dress Cose: Smart Casual and Ribbons Inclusive of: Transportation, dinner - 12 -
Time to say farewell Sunday 03 rd May, 2015 Shuttle service to the airport is available upon request. Transfer time to airport is about 50 minutes. Those who stay longer and want to have more tours, are welcome to contact with our team and get itinerary and price. - 13 -