Start-Up Israel

Day 1

Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport where you will be met by our representative.   We will visit Jaffa, the oldest port city in the world.  We see Simon The Tanner’s House and the alleys full of shops and galleries.  Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 2

In the morning, we will visit the Weizmann Institute, one of the leading research centers in the world.  Continue to visit start-up nation’s center in Tel Aviv.  We will develop a better understanding about Israeli innovation, and meet one innovator.  In the afternoon, we will visit an incubator and an accelerator in Tel Aviv, where we’ll learn about the start-up ecosystem and how an innovative idea can turn into an industry.  Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 3

In the early morning, we will drive to the Technion in Haifa, visiting the Innovation Center, and then continue to a half-day seminar including lectures about Israeli innovation, investment, and more.  In the afternoon, we will have open table meetings / mingling with a few Israeli hi-tech companies’ representatives.  Dinner and overnight in Haifa.

Day 4

In the morning visit hi-tech parks outside Tel Aviv, Matam in Haifa, Start-up Village in Yokneam, and the Caesarea Business Park.  In the afternoon, we will drive to the Sea of Galilee, visiting Capernaum, Tabgha, and Tiberias.  Overnight in the Galilee.

Day 5

Drive along the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea.  We will visit Qumran, the site of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.  Afterwards, we will visit Masada and learn the dramatic history that took place on the mountain fortress during the era of ancient Rome.  Dinner and overnight in the Dead Sea.

Day 6

In the morning, we will drive to Jerusalem.  We will visit Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) and learn about their vision.  In the afternoon, we will visit the Israel Museum to learn some of the country’s history, and gain a cultural understanding of Israel’s people.  Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 7

Today will be a full day of sightseeing in Jerusalem, including the Old City, Via Dolorosa, Mount Zion, Western Wall, Holy Sepulcher, and the colorful, vibrant markets.  Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 8

Depart to the airport for out flight back home.