JERUSALEM
4-9th November 2008 With pre-conference extension 1st-5th November toAMMAN & PETRA
Of all the cities in the world Jerusalem is the one that will live in your memory forever; of all the sights in the world none can compare with the incredible setting and beauty of Petra. Experience them both on our latest Conference Plus course.
Take Jerusalem the centre of the spiritual world. A city of immense antiquity that forms the cornerstone of the Bible. As you walk through its atmospheric streets you are treading the path of David, Saul and Solomon, of Jesus and of the prophet Mohammed it is the very centre of the monotheist faiths. From the ancient city of the Jews and site of Solomon’s temple meander a few hundred yards to the Via Delarosa and walk the very steps of Jesus as he headed for his crucifixion, a spot marked by the eclectic and multi sectored Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
As you look up over the city the sky line is dominated by the golden topped Dome of the Rock, a mosque of intense beauty built over the site where Mohammed ascended to heaven, the same rock where Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac or Ishmael.
Within its ancient walls Jerusalem contains a vibrant mixture of faiths, this is reflected in its contemporary occupants, black robed Greek Orthodox Priests hurrying through the narrow streets; fur hatted bearded Orthodox Jews lost in prayer; the bustling markets and tempting spicy smells of the Muslim Quarter; the Friday prayers at the Al Aqsa mosque easing as the Sabbath prayers at Wailing Wall start and then in turn give way to Sunday worship at the cluster of churches of Christian denomination. There is nothing like Jerusalem in the whole world!
Mind you Petra comes close! It is impossible to describe the magnificence of this rose city carved out of the warm sandstone rocks of the desert hidden in natural clefts. A great Nabataean staging post on the Spice Route its wealth allowed it to ascend to troglodyte wonder as whole rock faces were transformed into masterworks of beauty. Voted one of the wonders of the present world, this archaeological marvel just has to be experienced!
Leave the UK a few days earlier and Visit it on our pre conference extension to Petra Amman & Jerash to combine this Nabatean wonder with the Roman antiquities of Amman and Jerash and an optional half day tour to the Dead Sea. Jordan is a world away from its modern Westernised neighbour and makes a perfect contrast with its gentle and relaxed way of life and its ancient Bedouin traditions.
Explore some of the other sights of the Holy Land too with a trip to Nazareth, to Bethlehem, a tour of the Sea of Galilee the site of the miracle of the loaves and fishes and Mount of Beatitudes.
Of course our academic faculty will compliment the venues that we have chosen and you will be able to feast your mind on interactive GP focused education.
HOTEL: we have upheld the standards you would expect from Conference Plus and chosen a hotel to match the experiences that await you; our conference will be based in the most famous and luxurious hotel in the City - the King David Hotel. Situated overlooking the walls of the Old City in the heart of Jerusalem itself with spacious gardens and grounds. This hotel has hosted world’s leaders and celebrities and is an icon in itself.
The time has come to turn to Jerusalem!
Experience our superb academic conference with high quality interactive teaching from a carefully selected faculty PLUS
Direct flights on British Airways from Heathrow (other airlines may be available)
Four nights and early check in at the world famous King David Hotel
Optional day trip to Nazareth and the Galilee
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Superb optional programme to make this city come to life
Escort and support from our highly acclaimed Conference Plus team.
PRE CONFERENCE EXTENSION:
Fly out on 1st November direct from Heathrow to Amman where you will be met and taken to your hotel for your stay – the luxurious 5* le Meridian in the city. Stay for four nights bed and breakfast at this well-appointed hotel. On 2nd enjoy a city tour of Amman with free time to explore or take an optional half day tour to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. On 3rd there will be a full day tour to PETRA whilst on the 4th you will enjoy a tour to Jerash. All tips tours guides and entrance fees are included (please note: gratuities not included).
On the 5th we shall take the short journey to the Allenby Bridge and cross into Israel for the equally short transfer to Jerusalem.
Travel
Flight to Jerusalem on |
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Night flight Tues 4th November |
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BA163 |
Dep Heathrow 22:30 |
Arr Tel Aviv 05:25 |
Transfer time 40 minutes |
Return Sun 9th November |
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BA164 |
Dep Tel Aviv 16:40 |
Arr Heathrow 20:10 |
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(Flights schedules from Luton and Manchester on Thomson are awaited) |
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Flights for Amman & Jerusalem - |
Depart Sat 1st November |
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BD913 |
Dep Heathrow 13:20 |
Arr Amman 20:30 |
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Cross over the Allenby Bridge to Israel on 5th November |
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Return Sun 9th November on British Airways |
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BA164 |
Dep Tel Aviv 16:40 |
Arr Heathrow 20:10 |
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Cost £899
Includes return flights on British Airways to Tel Aviv
Transfers
Four nights bed and breakfast at the famous 5* King David Hotel
Early check in on 5th November
Services of Conference Plus.
Extras
Course fee £349
Single room £325 (In standard room)
New City deluxe Room £60 per person
Old City view deluxe room £125 per person
Amman & Petra Extension £449
Includes
Four nights Bed & breakfast in 5* Le Meridian Amman
Full day Tour to Petra
Half Day City Tour and Half day tour to Roman City of Jerash
All transfers and assistance at border
All entrance fees and guide fees (except gratuities)
Extras
Single supp £110
Departure tax £5
Optional half day tour to Dead Sea £TBA
Academic Faculty (To Include):
Dr Anthony Bradlow,
Consultant Rheumatologist, Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading,
"Fibromyalgia, aches and pains" "Polymyalgia, GCA, and inflammatory conundrums" "Painful reality of gout"
Dr Jeremy Rees,
Consultant Neurologist National Hospital for Neurology Queens Square London
Joined by Dr. Zvi Israel,
Department of Neurosurgery,
"Advances in surgery for Parkinson's Disease", "Red Flags in Neurology", "Dizziness" "Parkinson's Disease"
Mr Michael Stearns,
Consultant ENT Surgeon Royal Free Hospital London
"Overview of thyroid disease" "Otology Quiz" "Rhinology and Sinusitis Update"
Combined session at the Hebrew University School of Medicine - Hadassah Hospital Mt Scopus:
Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef,
Director General of Hadassah
"'healing the divide' how Hadassah deals with the ethnic divide in modern Israeli society."
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Amitai Rotem,
Manager of Marketing at Hadassah
"Medical advances at Hadassah and the potential for health tourism"
Prof. Meir Liebergall,
Head of the Orthopedics,
"Computer-Guided Joint Replacement"
tour of Rehabilitation Department and the Museum Henrietta Szold (founder of Hadassah)
Guide Books
Enhance your understand and appreciation of these marvellous destinations with the famous Lonely Planet series of guide books. Order the guide to Israel and/ or JORDAN through us and we will.
Give you a £1 discount off the cover price
Post them to you, in the UK (or even Iceland) absolutely free!
Order them now on our booking form.
JERUSALEM, AMMAN & PETRA 2008 BOOKING FORM |
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