Here is some information and some pictures of the Hotels we will staying in on our trip. I’ve also added a few links in case you want to look further. Hotels are rated differently in Israel than in the US. They do not use a "star" rating, rather they use the terms "deluxe" (4 to 5 star), "first class" (3 to 4 star), and "tourist" (below 3 - like a hostel or kibbutz). I’ve used the travel.yahoo.com ratings for the hotels listed here:
The Blue Bay Hotel - Netanya - 1 night - 4 stars
Netanya is halfway between Tel Aviv and Haifa. The hotel sits on cliff overlooking the Mediteranean. We’ll spend our first night here on the way to Galilee and Tiberias. The rooms have a coffee maker and hair dryers. (By the way - don’t forget to pack your European power adaptor so you can charge your camera, laptop or cell phone). Here’s a little more info: http://www.inisrael.com/mercure/bluebay/facilities.htm
The Caesar Tiberias Resort and Spa Hotel - 2 nights - 5 stars
Has spa with fresh springwater, suana and massage facilities. The hotel is on the Sea of Galilee. Here is a plethora of pictures: http://www.caesarhotels.co.il/english/download.html
The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Jerusalem - 4 nights - 4 stars
It is downtown near the entrance to the old city and the Knesset. They offer 2 restaurants, a spa, internet connections in all rooms and most public spaces - see some more photos here: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/jrscp?_requestid=536502
Those of us going on to Egypt will depart from the rest of the group from Jerusalem and travel south through the desert to Sinai where we will stay overnight.
Morgenland Village Hotel - Saint Catherine Protectorate - 1 night - not rated
Just a few kilometers from the Saint Catherine Monastery and just opposite the St. Catherine Cathedral. 80 modern double rooms at the foot of Mt. Sinai. http://travelegypt.biz/bdh/h-st-Catherine-Morgenladn-Village.html
Pyramid Park Intercontinental Resort - Cairo - 2 nights - 5 stars
5 minutes from the Giza Pyramids. Pool, Spa, 2 restaurants. 40 minutes from Cairo Airport. Here are some more pictures and information: http://cairo-pyramids.intercontinental.com/crohb/index.shtml
Each of these hotels will provide our breakfasts and dinners each day. They will consist of a buffet-style meal with traditional foods. Be sure to let us know if you will require a special diet.
Click here to print a registration form and mail in your deposit as soon as possible.
