ISRAEL TREK 2013 TODAYS AGENDA Intro Trek highlights

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ISRAEL TREK 2013

ISRAEL TREK 2013

TODAY’S AGENDA • Intro • Trek highlights • Last year’s testimonials • Your next

TODAY’S AGENDA • Intro • Trek highlights • Last year’s testimonials • Your next steps • Q&A

OVERVIEW • Dates: Wednesday, May 15 th – Sat, May 26 th • Trip

OVERVIEW • Dates: Wednesday, May 15 th – Sat, May 26 th • Trip Capacity: ~70 people − First-come, first-serve (spots go fast, ~1 min) − Open for Wharton Students and Partners • Places we’ll visit: − Tel Aviv, Dead Sea, Eilat, Jerusalem, Golan Heights, Red Sea, Sea of Galilee, Desert Craters, − Extension for those interested: Petra, Jordan • People we’ll meet − Tech and VC industry leaders − Israeli thinkers and officials − Cost − Only $2600 for the wildest Wharton experience

Haifa WE WILL BE TRAVELLING ACROSS ISRAEL Galilee Tel Aviv Dead Sea Eilat Jerusalem

Haifa WE WILL BE TRAVELLING ACROSS ISRAEL Galilee Tel Aviv Dead Sea Eilat Jerusalem

MAIN THEME: EXPLORE, HAVE FUN! Explore during the day, party during the night •

MAIN THEME: EXPLORE, HAVE FUN! Explore during the day, party during the night • • • Lively beach life Incredible weather Spectacular food Unusual desert landscape Unique historical & religious sites Exciting activities and sports

EXPLORING HISTORY Old city of Jerusalem • Muslim, Armenian, Christian and Jewish quarters. •

EXPLORING HISTORY Old city of Jerusalem • Muslim, Armenian, Christian and Jewish quarters. • Holy Sepulcher (church where Jesus was buried) • The Wailing Wall Judaism's holiest place Sea of Galilee • Golan heights • Where Jesus walked on water

VISITING UNIQUE PLACES The Dead Sea - Lowest place on earth • Unusual mix

VISITING UNIQUE PLACES The Dead Sea - Lowest place on earth • Unusual mix of desert and water • Effortless floating, all about relaxing • Massages on the beach • One of a kind mud baths Other Desert Specials • Climb the Masada mountain at sunrise • Drive through the amazing scenery of Ramon Crater, one of the world’s largest craters West Wall Tunnels – night tour Yad Vashem - Newly designed holocaust memorial museum The Knesset - Israeli parliament house

TEL AVIV AND JERUSALEM Jerusalem • Capital of Israel • One of the world’s

TEL AVIV AND JERUSALEM Jerusalem • Capital of Israel • One of the world’s most sacred cities t • Holy sites (Islam, Christianity, Judaism) • Shopping in the old market: colors, tastes and scents of the spices, traditional food and clothes. Tel Aviv • Modern Sin City on the coast • Religion: Hedonism; #bars >#synagogues • God is a DJ. Everyone’s body is a temple • Israel’s most international city, large gay community • Among world’s top ranked nightlife scenes Lonely Planet, Ranked Tel Aviv 3 rd Best City in the World in 2011

EAT, DRINK AND PARTY Variety of styles and tastes! • Best Breakfasts. Period. •

EAT, DRINK AND PARTY Variety of styles and tastes! • Best Breakfasts. Period. • Various types of cuisines • Mix of Gourmet & Street Food • Visit to a top Israeli winery • Gourmet dinner and fine wine in one of the most holistic sceneries in Israel. Eilat • Vacation capital of Israel • Beach & Snorkeling • Fun restaurants • Nightlife! Desert Poyke • Open fire Poyke dinner into the night.

WITNESS INNOVATION, LEARN FROM VC AND ENTREPRENEURS 65 year old country, developed & OECD

WITNESS INNOVATION, LEARN FROM VC AND ENTREPRENEURS 65 year old country, developed & OECD member What’s the story behind Israel’s success? We’ll meet industry leaders and entrepreneurs

AND… MORE FUN ACTIVITIES • Rafting in the Jordan River • Jeep trip through

AND… MORE FUN ACTIVITIES • Rafting in the Jordan River • Jeep trip through the valleys and mountains of the Galilee. • Sun and water activities in Eilat • Take a sunset cruise or just relax on the beach and swim with dolphins Camel rides, massages and more…

OPTIONAL – PETRA, JORDAN • Petra = rock in Arabic • Chosen as one

OPTIONAL – PETRA, JORDAN • Petra = rock in Arabic • Chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 • World Heritage Site • Chosen by the BBC as one of the “ 40 places you have to see before you die" • Historic, archaeological city with rock cut architecture and water conduits system • Established in the 6 th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataean’s • A symbol of Jordan and its most visited tourism attraction

TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

NEXT STEPS Sign Up Pay Deposit Learn More • Sat, January 19 th @

NEXT STEPS Sign Up Pay Deposit Learn More • Sat, January 19 th @ 7: 00 pm – Online Signup First come first served basis • Thursday, February 7 th @5: 00 pm – 700 USD non-refundable deposit Paypal or check payable to Aviad Ohayon (details on email) • March – another information session for trek participants Including exact details on itinerary, price and logistics for trek • Visit Israel trek website for additional info http: //whartonisraeltrek. wordpress. com/

YOU ASK WE ANSWER For additional questions feel free to reach out Israel_trek 2013@googlegroups.

YOU ASK WE ANSWER For additional questions feel free to reach out Israel_trek 2013@googlegroups. com

SEE YOU IN ISRAEL THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

SEE YOU IN ISRAEL THANK YOU FOR LISTENING