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Source Events invites you to experience an unforgettable journey to Israel. Your adventure begins in the white city of Jerusalem, home to 3 great religions.
Experience the Magic of Israel & Fun of Tel Aviv Gay Pride
Source Events invites you to experience an unforgettable journey to Israel. Your adventure begins in the white city of Jerusalem, home to 3 great religions. Get ready for an historical and spiritual visit as you enter the Jaffa gates of the Old City and experience the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Temple Mount's Dome of the Rock, Islam's 3rd holiest site. As you leave Jerusalem, get ready for a day of adventure as you descend into the Judean desert towards the Dead Sea, ascend to the top of Masada via the new cable car, and swim in the world famous rejuvenating waters of the Dead Sea.
Fun, Sun, History & Gay Pride – Tel Aviv has it all
 After touring the Mt. of Beatitudes and ancient Roman excavations along the Sea of Galilee – it's time to enjoy Tel Aviv, where the city will be hosting its world famous Gay Pride celebration.
After the Gay Pride Parade, we'll head down to the beach for an amazing beach party on the shores of the Mediterranean. Tel Aviv offers all the advantages for the gay traveler. Sea and sun, culture and fun, beautiful people, and parties that last till dawn. All this and more is waiting for you here in Tel Aviv.
Day 1 - June 3, 2012, Sunday
Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, Sunday, June 3, 2012 Private transfer from Ben Gurion airport and welcome dinner at one of Jerusalem's local restaurants.
Overnight: Prima Royale Hotel, Jerusalem.
Day 2 - June 4, 2012, Monday
 Full day of touring in the Old City of Jerusalem
Today is a day to explore the city that is home to 3 great religions. Our appreciation of the Old City of Jerusalem begins as we enter through the gates of the city at the Jaffa Gate. While admiring the amazing architecture of the city walls, we can pay our respects in front of the two almost forgotten tombs on your left- those of the architects of the Old City Walls killed by the Ottoman Sultan Suliman the Magnificent in 1538 (as they were the only people that knew all of the "secrets of the wall") Walk past the Citadel of David through the Armenian Quarter and into the Jewish Quarter. Visit the Western Wall and the Southern Wall excavations. On to the Broad Wall and the Cardo, the shopping street of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. Enter the area of the Temple mount for a visit to Dome of the Rock, Islam's 3rd holiest site. Walk through the Rabbinical Tunnel to the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Christian Quarter. No visit to the Old City would be complete without testing your negotiating skills in the marketplace.
Overnight: Prima Royale Hotel, Jerusalem.
Day 3 - June 5, 2012, Tuesday
 An exciting day awaits you as we leave Jerusalem, driving through the Judean desert towards the shores of the Dead Sea. Drive to Mount Scopus, passing by the campus of Hebrew University. Proceed through the new underground tunnel through the Judean desert eastwards until you reach the shores of the Sea. From here we continue to Masada, the last stronghold in the zealots' battle again the Roman Empire... Ascend to the top via the new cable car. After a tour of this mountaintop fortress, we proceed to our hotel for lunch and an afternoon on the shores of the Dead Sea – swimming in the world famous rejuvenating waters and using the Spa facilities. After enjoying your "swim" in the Dead Sea we return to Jerusalem.
Overnight: Prima Royale Hotel, Jerusalem.
Day 4 - June 6, 2012, Wednesday
 We bid farewell to Jerusalem and drive through the Judean Desert. Proceed along the shores of the Jordan River passing by the ancient city of Jericho. Our first stop of the day is the amazing excavations of Beit Shean. First established during the 5th Century B.C. in the heart of the fertile Galilee area, excavations in Bet She'an have uncovered the remains of a Canaanite city, a Hellenistic city (renamed Scythopolis) and a Roman Byzantine city. During its Hellenistic period, the city was the capital of the 10 Greek Decapolis cities (including nearby Jerash). A short drive north through the Galilee brings us to the Sea of Galilee. Time permitting enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, with the Golan Heights off to the east. Drive along the shores of the sea of Galilee through Tiberias to Capernaum, home of St. Peter where the remains of a majestic synagogue were found.
On to Mount of Beatitudes, the traditional site of Jesus' delivery of the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his boyhood. The New Testament mentions Nazareth many times, referring to it as the home of Mary and Joseph, the town that inspired Jesus during his childhood and early manhood, the place of the Annunciation and his clash with fellow citizens who disapproved of his non-conventional way of thinking. Proceed through the Jezreel Valley passing by the Druze Villages. Arrive to the Mediterranean coast, passing the towns of Netanya and Herzlya – and finally to Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel, Tel Aviv.
Day 5 - June 7, 2012, Thursday
 Drive along Tel Aviv's coastline to Jaffa. Visit the artists' quarter and Jaffa's ancient flea market. Passing the renovated Turkish train station, proceed to Neve Tsedek, Tel Aviv's first neighbourhood. On to Rothschild Blvd where there are over 5000 Bauhaus buildings, the largest number in any one city in the world; a fact that led UNESCO to recognize it as a "World Heritage Site." Tel Aviv is also known as, "The white city", named so in account of the bright colors of the building style: white, off-white, light yellow. On to Rabin Square, the large public square in front of Tel Aviv's city hall, where, in November 1995 Prime Minister Rabin was assassinated.
Enjoy free time this afternoon to get acquainted with the city on your own or to meet the locals on the beach.
Evening: We will advise you of all of the pride events taking place in the city.
Overnight: Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel, Tel Aviv.
Day 6 - June 8, 2012, Friday
 Meet at Meir Park for Tel Aviv Gay Pride and enjoy the Pride Parade down to the beach, where we join an amazing beach party on the shores of the Mediterranean. The beach party is a 4-minute walk from your hotel.
Overnight: Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel, Tel Aviv.
Day 7 - June 9, 2012, Saturday
Day at leisure in Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel, Tel Aviv.
Day 8 - June 10, 2012, Sunday
Departure transfer to Ben Gurion for flight home.
Jerusalem - Prima Royale Hotel (3 nights)
 Located on a quiet residential street in Jerusalem's Talbieh neighbourhood, the Prima Royale Hotel is well-positioned for exploring the city's old quarter, historical sites and commercial area.
The Prima Royale features 133 neatly furnished guest rooms and suites. Rooms are contemporary in design and feature modern furnishings and include a range of home comforts. The spacious junior suites even feature their own Jacuzzi bath.
 The hotel is located half a mile (one km) from the Yemin Moshe neighbourhood and only half a mile (one km) from the Old City.
Dine in the autumn colored restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if you so desire; they offer buffet style dining and a great menu.
The public areas are cool and chic, hosting modern furniture and modern design.
Relaxing, beautifully designed and completely modern, this is an excellent hotel for guests to explore vibrant Jerusalem.
Tel Aviv - Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel
(4 nights - Premium Seaview room)
 Hotel Carlton has a great position in the city centre, facing the Tel Aviv Marina. It offers a free rooftop pool and health club, and ocean and city views.
Beaches, the Tel Aviv Promenade, and the Gan Haatzmaut Park are all nearby. The main train station is a 5-minute drive away. Friendly staff can organise transfer services on request.
 The Carlton's rich breakfast buffet comes with a wide variety of foods including champagne and caviar.
Rooms at the Carlton Hotel are clean and quiet. Each one has an LCD TV, a private balcony, and Wi-Fi access.
The hotel also features sun decks, a restaurant, a bar, a conference centre, and its own synagogue.
Extend Your Vacation and Explore one of the World's Wonders - Petra, Jordan!
Extend your vacation with an unforgettable journey to Jordan. You'll go on a jeep ride in the desert headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia, and have lunch in the Red Sea port city of Aqaba. Then you will spend a day exploring the magnificent "rose-red city" of Petra, which was lost for 1,000 years, emerging from its veil of antiquity in 1812. The "rose-red" city is a stunning architectural masterpiece carved out from a mountain range by the Nabataeans in the third century BC. Walking through the siq, a natural channel of rock leading to the Treasury will give you memories to treasure for a life-time.
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