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… While Enjoying A VIP Adventure Through The Holy Land! This is your BIG chance to discover all the hidden riches today’s ISRAEL offers.    The Biotech VIP Tour of Israel featuring Marc Lichtenfeld Tel Aviv - Jerusalem - Bethlehem – The Dead Sea April 25 - May 6, 2013 Extension to Jordan through May 9 Dear Reader, For centuries, pilgrims from all over the world have flocked to the Holy Land of Israel. They’ve come from all over to see the Church of the Nativity… the hallowed Western Wall… the mystical Dead Sea… and the sacred slopes of Mount Meron… But lately, Israel has been attracting a different kind of pilgrim. A pilgrim in search of profits. That’s right. “New” pilgrims from all over the world are flocking to Israel in droves. And they’re taking advantage of what could very well be the most resilient, the most robust, and the most remarkable economy in modern history. “...transformed itself from a semi-socialist backwater into a high-tech superpower."” – The Economist Just how strong has Israel’s economy become? in the last 60 years! Today, Israel has emerged as perhaps the hottest place on Earth for foreign investors and entrepreneurs to seek “miraculous” profits. In fact, some of the world’s most visible companies are “getting in” on Israel right now:
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 Yes… BIG MONEY is now flowing into Israel. So what does this mean for you? Israel’s “economic miracle,” as well … just like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Warren Buffett and many more. AND… you can do it NOW… while Israel’s economy is hotter than ever. About Israel And Its Booming, Resilient Economy
How? Here’s what this is all about. On A Grand, VIP Tour! My name is Marc Lichtenfeld. I’m the Associate Investment Director of The Oxford Club. And throughout my career, I’ve had the good fortune of helping investors outperform the S&P 500 AND the S&P Healthcare Index by a wide margin. For example, my buy recommendations gained 17.8% versus the S&P 500’s 5.9% as a Senior Analyst with Avalon Research Group. My contrarian recommendations (including shorts) gained 12.6% annualized versus the S&P 500’s gain of 0.5% while I was a columnist for The Street. My articles have been published in the online version of The Wall Street Journal. I’ve even been featured on NPR’s The Story. Lately, as Associate Investment Director of The Oxford Club, I’ve scored some of my biggest gains for investors, including:
And my book, Get Rich with Dividends, is an Amazon Bestseller. But here’s the thing. After all my 17 years in this business… … and after all the successful moneymaking opportunities I’ve uncovered for my readers over the years… … I’ve never, ever, come across a more promising investing environment than what you’ll find in Israel right now. Ever. Quite frankly, Israel’s “miraculous” economic success story simply astonishes me. And I couldn’t be more bullish about the moneymaking opportunities in Israel as we head into 2013. Join us this spring for 12 eye-opening days in Israel, and you’ll get the “inside scoop” on some of the most promising moneymaking opportunities I’ve ever come across in my career. You’ll discover:
It’s definitely going to be a trip to remember – for both fun AND potential profits. For years to come! I’ll give you all the details on everything you’ll discover, learn and experience on this first-ever Oxford Club VIP tour of Israel in just a moment. But first, I’d like to show you why investing in Israel RIGHT NOW is smarter than ever. Investing In Israel Right Now “Look, we doubled our economic situation relative to America while multiplying our population fivefold and fighting three wars. This is totally unmatched in the economic history of the world.” – Israeli Political Economist Gidi Grinstein While it might seem counterintuitive to invest in a country that just got finished with a nasty skirmish with its enemies… … history shows that now is the best time to invest in Israeli companies. Let me explain. Over the past 12 years, if investors had the courage to invest their money at the start of hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians, they would’ve fared very well. In fact, they would’ve fared much, much better than if they’d invested in the S&P 500. For example, on September 28, 2000, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon made an appearance on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem – just steps from the Al-Aqsa Mosque. This led to clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians. Later that same year, the early stages of the dot-com collapse reared its ugly head. And, unfortunately, Israeli stocks were not immune. However, if you had invested in the TA-100 Index (the 100 largest stocks on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange) the day after Sharon’s infamous stroll, you’d be up 36% five years later… … while investors in the S&P 500 were still down 7%. Eight years later, in December 2008, things got a bit testy between Israel and Hamas. What’s more, the world was still smack dab in the middle of the global financial crisis. The collapses of Lehman Brothers and Washington Mutual were just three months old. And the bear market was raging. It was a scary time to invest. However, if you invested in Israel’s TA-100 in 2008, you would have seen a three-year return of 85% versus the S&P 500’s 55%. And if you still held those stocks today, you’d have doubled your money in the TA-100 (a 101% return) while the S&P posted 76% gains. Since November 14, 2012, when Israel and Hamas were at it again, the TA-100 jumped 4% in less than a month. History shows that investing in Israeli stocks during times of turmoil is a great way to make significant profits over the next few years. And that’s exactly what I’d like to show you how to do first hand in Israel. Join us on The The Biotech VIP Tour of Israel… and our investment research experts will show you the fastest, easiest ways to get in on Israel’s most promising moneymaking opportunities. Marc Lichtenfeld Associate Director, The Oxford Club Marc’s investment career started out at the trading desk of Carlin Equities in San Francisco, CA, where he executed dozens of trades each day for his clients. Throughout his career, Marc has outperformed the S&P 500 and the S&P Healthcare Index by a wide margin. As a Senior Analyst with Avalon Research Group, his buy recommendation gained 17.8% versus the S&P 500′s 5.9%. While there, Marc started and headed the technical research products division, in addition to his fundamental duties. Marc also looked at the market with a journalist’s skeptical eye as a columnist for The Street, where he broke several stories on companies in the biotech sector. His contrarian recommendations (including shorts) gained 12.6% annualized versus the S&P 500′s gain of 0.5%. Marc has been published in the online version of The Wall Street Journal, The Street, and was featured on NPR’s “The Story.” This will be Marc’s fourth visit to Israel. Martin S. Gerstel Chairman of the Board, Compugen Martin S. Gerstel has served as Compugen’s Chairman of the Board of Directors since 1997, other than from January 2009 to March 2010 when he served as either CEO or Co-CEO and, in both cases, as a member of the Board of Directors. Prior to Compugen, Mr. Gerstel was Co-Chairman and CEO of ALZA Corporation, which he helped found in 1968. Mr. Gerstel is the Chairman of Evogene Ltd., Keddem Bioscience, Mada Ltd., the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Itamar Medical, and serves as a director of Yissum Ltd., Yeda Ltd. and the Foundation for the U.S. National Medals of Science and Technology. He is a member of the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee of the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Board of Governors of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is also an advisor to the Burrill Life Science Funds and the board of the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (“BIRD”) Foundation. Mr. Gerstel holds a B.S. from Yale University and an MBA from Stanford University. Anat Cohen-Dayag, Ph.D. President and CEO, Compugen Dr. Cohen-Dayag joined Compugen in 2002, and has held the positions of Director of Diagnostics, VP Diagnostic Biomarkers and Drug Targets, and VP R&D. In 2009, Dr. Cohen-Dayag was appointed, together with Mr. Martin Gerstel, as Co-CEO of Compugen. In 2010, Dr. Cohen-Dayag was appointed Compugen President and CEO. Prior to joining Compugen, she was head of R&D and a member of the executive management at Mindsense Biosystems. Dr. Cohen-Dayag holds a B.S. in Biology from Ben-Gurion University, and an M.S. in Chemical Immunology and a Ph.D. in Cellular Biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science. In addition, Dr. Cohen-Dayag is an external director of Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd. Dikla Czaczkes Axselbrad Chief Financial Officer, Compugen Ms. Dikla Czaczkes Axselbrad became Chief Financial Officer of Compugen in 2008. Prior to her current position, Ms. Czaczkes Axselbrad served as director of finance for Compugen from 2002 through 2007. Before joining Compugen, Ms. Czaczkes Axselbrad was Chief Financial Officer of Packet Technologies Ltd., a mobile internet security hardware and software start-up company. Before that, she was an audit manager at Ernst & Young Israel. She holds an MBA in finance and a BA in accounting and economics, both from the Tel Aviv University, and is a certified public accountant in Israel. Amir Naiberg CEO, Yeda Amir Naiberg was appointed as CEO of Yeda in 2006. Yeda is ranked as one of the top three technology transfer organizations in the world. Yeda’s best-known business partners include Teva, Merck Serono, BMS, Abbott, Baxter, Biolex, News Group, Xennex, Lilly (Imclone), as well as many start-up companies. Amir works closely with various branches of the Israeli administration including the Knesset. Amir serves on several BODs and is one of the founders of Israel Technology Transfer Organization. Amir Naiberg holds a LL.M. degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law, a LL.B. degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is a graduate of the Israeli Executive Leadership Program – Merage Foundation. Prior to his appointment as Yeda's CEO, Amir served as Yeda's General Counsel for six years. Before joining Yeda, Mr. Naiberg worked for a private law firm specializing in intellectual property, privacy and cyberspace law. Dr. Dov Rubin CEO, Itamar Medical Dr. Dov Rubin is President and CEO of Itamar Medical Ltd., a company developing state-of-the-art biomedical products involved in non-invasive, early detection of heart disease and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Rubin has a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Southern California, an M.Sc. from Case Western Reserve University and a B.Sc. from the Jerusalem College of Technology in Electro-Optics and Applied Physics. He was a pioneer in the development of the first transcutaneous oxygen sensor as well as the first microprocessor-based patient ventilator with Puritan Bennett. Dov was a Co-Founder of NDS, which he started in 1988 along with News Corporation’s Rupert Murdoch, took to Nasdaq in 1996, and subsequently acquired by Cisco in 2012. NDS is still the leading supplier of open conditional access software for the secure delivery of entertainment to digital TVs to over 140 million viewers worldwide including such customers as DirecTV (U.S.), Sky Television (U.K.) Cablevision and Israeli customers as HOT and Yes. Dr. Yuval Avni, M.D. Partner, Giza Giza Venture Capital Yuval Avni M.D., 39, is a Partner in Giza focusing on Healthcare and Cleantech. Dr. Avni, a Medical Practitioner, joined Giza in 2008 after completing two years of general surgery internship, focusing on vascular surgery. Dr. Avni is a trained medical doctor, with four years of clinical experience in general surgery and vascular surgery. He has conducted clinical research in the areas of human genetics, general surgery and vascular surgery. Yuval received his medical training at the Technion and holds a Bachelor's degree (with honors) from the Technion in medical science. Dr. Avni serves as an airborne rescue and evacuation physician in the Israel Air Force (Reserves) and a consultant on new technologies to the IAF chief medical officer. Prior to his medical studies, Yuval served for five years in the IDF as an officer in an elite intelligence unit. Yuval has led and co-led investments in TaKaDu, VisionCare, Navotek and LifeBond. Yuval is a member of the boards of directors of four Giza portfolio companies – Navotek, IceCure, VisionCare and LifeBond. He is also a Venture Partner at GPV. Mr. Ofer Haviv President and CEO, Evogene Prior to being named CEO of Evogene in late 2004, Mr. Haviv held the positions of company COO and CFO from 2002 to 2004. He was also involved in Evogene's spin-off from Compugen. Prior to the spin-off, he held the position of Director of Finance and Treasurer of Compugen for four years. During this time, the company completed two private placements and an IPO on NASDAQ. Earlier, Mr. Haviv was the CFO of Klei Zemmer. He was also an auditor with a leading accounting firm belonging to a network of the "Big Five." Mr. Haviv holds a B.A. degree in Economics and Accounting from Faculty of Management, Tel Aviv University and is a Certified Public Accountant in Israel. Mr. Assaf Kacen Executive VP – Technology Platform Evogene Mr. Kacen is responsible for the technology platform at Evogene, which includes 11 units. These units include Bioinformatics, Information Management, IT, Molecular Biology, Tissue Culture and Plant Transformation units as well as the Plant Growth, seed bank and seed production units. Prior to joining Evogene, Mr. Kacen was Product Manager at Nokia Siemens Networks (2008-2009). He has substantial R&D management experience leading Lateral Software Groups with multiple teams of engineers (2004-2008). He implemented advanced development procedures and management methods with proven results. Mr. Kacen served in the Israeli Air Force, where he held a variety of command and management positions. Mr. Kacen holds an MBA from Interdisciplinary Center, Herzlia, with a specialization in Finance and a B.Sc in Communication Systems Engineering from Ben-Gurion University in Beer Sheva, Israel. Dr. Karnit Flug Deputy Governor, The Bank of Israel Israel’s Central Bank has done a fantastic job navigating the financial crisis. What’s more, it hasn’t suffered any mortgage meltdowns like many other modern economies. All this and more is why it’s such an incredible honor to have Dr. Karnit Flug – Deputy Governor of The Bank of Israel – join us as a very special guest. Dr. Karnit Flug has been the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Israel since July 2011. She was appointed as Deputy Governor by the Israeli Government with the recom-mendation of Stanley Fischer - Governor of the Bank of Israel - and widely regarded as one of the best heads of a central bank in the world. Dr. Flug completed her M.A (cum laude) at the Hebrew University in 1980 and her Ph.D. in Economics at Columbia University in 1985. In 1984, Dr. Flug joined the IMF as an economist. In 1988, she returned to Israel and joined the Research Department of the Bank of Israel, where she worked and published papers on topics related to the labor market, balance of payments and macroeconomic policies. In 1994-1996, while on leave from the BOI, Dr. Flug worked at the Inter-American Development Bank as a senior research economist. In 1997, upon return to the BOI she was appointed Assistant Director of the Re-search Department. In June 2001 she was appointed Director of the Research De-partment and a member of the BOI's senior management. Dr. Flug has served on a number of public committees, including the committee on a multi-year defense budget (the "Brodet" committee). Currently, she serves on several public committees, including the committee aimed at ensuring the long term financial stability of the National Insurance Institute, the committee aimed at enhancing competition within the Israeli markets, the committee for social and economic change (the "Trajtenberg" committee), and several others. We’ll show you why the timing couldn’t be better for investing in Israel right now. What’s more, we’ve secured a local tour organization that’s been in business for over 30 years. They’ve escorted visitors from all over the world throughout Israel. And they’ll take every precaution to ensure you have the most fun and safe adventure you can possibly imagine. Here’s what you can expect to discover on this epic 12-day tour:
On Friday, you’ll fly from the U.S. to Tel Aviv. Your trip to Israel begins! NOTE: You can use part of this time getting ready for your trip to Israel with the Special Bonus you’ll get! (More on this in a minute.)
On Saturday, you’ll arrive at the ultra-modern Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Congratulations! You’re now in Israel! Here’s where the fun starts. As soon as you get off the plane, you’ll enjoy VIP assistance every step of the way. Our VIP guides will escort you from the airport to your hotel (the luxurious David Tel Aviv – an InterContinental City Hotel) as quickly, easily and hassle-free as possible.  You’ll have a bit of time to freshen up once you get to the David Tel Aviv. Then, you’ll get to enjoy a welcome cocktail with the rest of the group before retiring for the evening. You’ll love the David Tel Aviv. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the David Tel Aviv is located right in the middle of the trendy Neve Zedek district and its many restaurants, bars, galleries and shops. It’s also right by the world-famous Tel Aviv Promenade and Tel Aviv’s spectacular beaches. You can take a stroll along the beach… pop into a few art galleries… shop for bargains at the city’s main market… listen to some live jazz… and much, much more all within minutes of the front door of the luxurious David Tel Aviv.
After breakfast at the hotel, we’re off to explore Old Jaffa in grand style! Jaffa is over 5,000 years old… and one of the world's most ancient port cities. It’s a place where stone buildings, narrow passages and picturesque courtyards recall the rich past of this charming city. Its twisting passages reveal antiquities and coin dealers, ceramics, silk art, impressionist paintings, hand-woven goods and exquisite jewels – all born in an atmosphere inspired by the surroundings.   After exploring Old Jaffa, we’ll dine at The Old Man and the Sea restaurant at the Jaffa Port. The Old Man and the Sea ("Hazaken Vehayam") specializes in fish, seafood and meats in the famous Jaffa style, located at the Jaffa Port overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll then spend the rest of the evening back at the David Tel Aviv.
Sunday begins with a tasty breakfast together at the David Tel Aviv. It’s also when you’ll get to sit in on your first financial seminar… and find out some of the most promising moneymaking opportunities in Israel right now. This morning, you’ll hear from Dr. Yuval Avni, M.D., partner at Giza Venture Capital. Giza Venture Capital has been at the forefront of Israel's venture capital industry for more than 20 years, supporting innovative entrepreneurs and helping them build great businesses. Since its establishment in 1992, GizaVC has placed over $500 million in more than 100 startups and has achieved 35 successful exits. After breakfast and the seminar, we’ll head out to visit the always-bustling Tel Aviv Stock Exchange – the heart and soul of Israel’s booming economy. Here, you’ll get to see Israel’s wheels of commerce spinning faster than ever. We’ve arranged for a tour guide to show us around the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.  And while you’re there, you’ll even get to meet the CEO of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange during a private meeting! After our visit to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, we will make our way to the popular Shawatina Restaurant for lunch.  Then, once we’re finished lunch, we’ll take a private chartered bus to visit Compugen – one of Israel’s leading biotechnology companies, with shares traded on both the Nasdaq and on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Over the years, Compugen has partnered with companies like Pfizer, Novartis, Abbott and BioLineRx.  What’s more, Compugen’s first computer, dubbed the “Bioccelerator,” boasted speeds of up to 1,000 times faster than any other computer at the time. While you’re at Compugen’s headquarters, you’ll get to see first-hand what this upstart company is doing at the moment… … PLUS… … find out some promising opportunities from Compugen’s President and CEO – Anat Cohen-Dayag, Ph.D., and Compugen’s Chief Financial Officer – Dikla Czaczkes Axselbrad. After our visit to Compugen’s headquarters, we’ll return to the David Tel Aviv via our private chartered bus. You’ll then have some free time to explore Tel Aviv a bit on your own, relax and freshen up for dinner… … which promises to be a real treat. We’ll enjoy dinner at Rokach 73 – one of the very best restaurants in Tel Aviv.  Rokach 73 is the elegant bistro of Chef Eyal Lavi. Chef Lavi’s menu features a delightful range of dishes that present the best of Mediterranean and Provencal cuisines. After dinner, it’s back to the David Tel Aviv for the rest of the evening.
Today after breakfast, we’ll all get into a private chartered bus and make our way to the city of Rehovot – 12 miles south of Tel Aviv. Rehovot is known as “The City of Science and Culture.” It’s also the citrus capital of Israel. While we’re in Rehovot, we’ll visit two upstart companies brimming with potential. The first company visit will be at Evogene.  Evogene’s mission is to be the world leader in applying “Plant Genomics” to improve plant performance and address the global demand for food, feed and fuel. With the world’s population expected to hit 9 billion by 2050, it goes without saying that Plant Genomics will be an absolutely booming industry. Here, Ofer Haviv, President and CEO of Evogene, and Assaf Kacen, Executive VP of Technology Platform, will show you everything you need to know about the soon-to-boom Plant Genomics industry… and how you can get in on Plant Genomics before most other people even find out what it is! After our visit to Evogene, we’ll take a break for lunch at the chic Leonardo Boutique Hotel.   Then, we’ll stop by Yeda Research and Development Company, Ltd. for your second company visit of the day. Yeda is the commercial arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Yeda focuses on research and technologies in some of Israel’s hottest, most promising industries, including:
While you’re at Yeda, CEO Amir Naiberg will show you why these industries are so critical right now… and are poised to grow even more in the near future. He’ll also show you some opportunities in these industries that very few people know about. After our visit to Yeda, it’s back to the hotel to freshen up, relax and enjoy some free time. If you want to do some sightseeing on your own in Tel Aviv and enjoy the lovely spring weather while you’re there, this will be an ideal time to do so. Later on that evening, we’ll have dinner at the charming Cordelia Chef Restaurant.  The Cordelia Chef Restaurant is located in a hidden narrow in the old city of Jaffa, not far away from the flea market and the busy clock square. The restaurant was established in 1999 in an ancient Jaffa building… and its architecture was inspired by classic French restaurants. Crystal chandeliers hang from the high ceilings, as well as candle-lights, picturesque floor tiles, unique serving cutlery and an eclectic collection of objects and items from around the world. After dinner, it’s back to the David Tel Aviv for rest, relaxation and a well-earned sleep.
It’s your last day in Tel Aviv! We’ll have breakfast at the hotel, check out, then depart by private chartered bus to the Caesarea Industrial Park and visit a booming company called Itamar Medical Company. Itamar Medical Co. is dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of a wide range of medical products based on the PAT (Peripheral Arterial Tone) Technology in order to improve the quality of healthcare.  It develops state-of-the-art biomedical products involved in non-invasive, early detection of heart disease and obstructive sleep apnea. Today, Itamar Medical Co. is fast-emerging as a world leader in heart healthcare. Dr. Dov Rubin, CEO of Itamar Medical Co., will show you the latest developments in heart healthcare… as well as provide you all of the information to help you determine whether Itamar is an investment worthy of your consideration. Once we’re done with our visit to Itamar Medical Co., we’ll take a well-deserved break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, it’s time to explore! In the afternoon, we’ll explore the ancient town of Caesarea.  Caesarea has a population of only 4,500 people… yet it’s a history-rich town and a great place to visit. Herod the Great built the town over 2,000 years ago. It served as an administrative center during the Roman Empire. And you can see the still-standing Roman Amphitheatre and Crusader walls in town. After Caesarea, we’ll make our way to Haifa for a panoramic visit of the splendid Bahai Gardens. Haifa is Israel’s major port and its third-largest city behind Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. It’s often compared to San Francisco because of its hills and overall beauty.  Later on that evening, we’re off to the Hagoshrim Kibbutz and Resort Hotel… where you’ll stay for the next two nights. 
We’ll start off the day with breakfast at the hotel… then make our way by private chartered bus to the history-rich Golan Heights. The Golan Heights is a green rocky plateau located to the east of the Sea of Galilee in the far north of Israel. Despite its size, the Golan Heights is very important… supplying Israel with over one third of its water. What’s more, it’s been the site of many important battles. While we’re in the area, we’ll stop at Mount Bental, which offers breathtaking views across Israel’s Galilee. After that, it’s time to sample some of the region’s surprisingly excellent wine! You’ll enjoy a private wine tasting and gourmet lunch at the Golan Heights Winery – an award-winning winery famous the world over amongst discerning wine enthusiasts. “Yarden,” “Gamla” and “Golan” are its three main commercial labels… with Yarden wines being the most expensive… and Golan the least. The winery also has one exquisite label: “Katzrin,” which is produced from a different mixture every year using only the best crop. Once you’ve had your fill of fine wine, we’ll return to the Hagoshrim Kibbutz and Resort Hotel to freshen up before dinner. Then, you’re in for a special (and rather unusual) dinner treat. That’s because this evening, you’ll get to enjoy an authentic, gourmet dinner at a local farm! You’ll dine at the Dubrovin Farm - a 120-year-old building with a spectacular garden.  The owners of the farm – the Dubrovins - came from Russia 115 years ago and founded the new settlement. You’ll notice the atmosphere of Russia in everything: pottery, furniture, clothes and more. What’s more, special authentic Russian dresses were designed for the restaurant’s waiters and waitresses. After dinner at the Dubrovin farm, we’ll return to the Hagoshrim Kibbutz and Resort Hotel to retire for the night.
Today, after breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you’ll visit one of the most sacred cities in the world. Nazareth – childhood home of Jesus Christ. Nazareth is an unforgettable experience. While you’re in this world-famous city…
Here, we’ll visit the ancient fishing village of Capernaum on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is here where Jesus healed a paralytic and St. Peter’s mother-in-law. We’ll also visit the hallowed Mount of Beatitudes – the place where Jesus gave his important sermon on the mountain to the multitude that assembled to see and hear Him.  For lunch, we’ll dine at the Marinado Port Restaurant. Then, we depart for perhaps the holiest and most religiously significant city in the entire world. The city of Jerusalem! Once we arrive in Jerusalem, you’ll enjoy a fast check-in into the lovely Mamilla Hotel Jerusalem and then enjoy some welcome cocktails.  Then, after some free time to freshen up, we’ll hit the town for an authentic dinner at the Bulghourji restaurant.  This restaurant is located in an ancient and highly impressive building which was once a burghul/bulgur factory. And it’s evoked in the name that has remained unchanged for centuries. Bulghourji is renowned for its wonderful Armenian dishes – all based on fine meat prepared in traditional style, and the best home cooking. The warm atmosphere in the restaurant draws together elements of Jerusalem old and new. After dinner, it’s back to the Mamilla Hotel Jerusalem for the night.
Today will be a day you’ll remember for a long, long time. We’ll start with a gourmet breakfast at the Mamilla Hotel Jerusalem. And during this gourmet breakfast, I will give you my overview on Israel’s investing climate… and the best ways for you to play it. I’ll also answer any questions you may have at this point. Please… feel free to ask me anything about investing in Israel! Then, right after breakfast, we’ll board our private chartered bus and take a tour of none other than Bethlehem – birthplace of Jesus Christ. It is here that you’ll get to see, feel and experience one of Christianity’s most sacred sites: The Church of the Nativity, birthplace of Jesus Christ.  Situated on Manger Square 5 miles from Jerusalem, the church is built over a grotto where the Virgin Mary is said to have given birth to Jesus. Christians have venerated the site since St. Justin Martyr identified it as the site of Jesus' birth in the second century. It is the oldest church in the Holy Land still in use and one of the oldest churches in the world. For lunch, we’ll go the world-famous Masada National Park – famous for its stunning rock plateaus.  Masada is one of the most famous historical and archaeological sites in Jewish history. The abundance of well-preserved ruins unearthed by the diggings make this visit an interesting and impressive experience. A cable car makes the ascent from the east side of this cliff towering above the Dead Sea basin. The excavations at Masada unearthed two major findings: The well-appointed fortress built by Herod, decorated with frescoes, mosaics, handsome patios and colonnades – and traces of remarkably simple and functional structures for housing and command headquarters were left by the Zealots, a Jewish faction resisting the Romans. The site served, for a short period, as a refuge for these inspired patriots. Looking down to the base of the cliff it is possible to see the remains of Roman camps used during the siege of Masada. We’ll also make a brief stopover at the mystical Dead Sea – the lowest place on earth at 1,388 feet below sea level and famous for its salt content and near-miraculous healing properties.  Rich in minerals, the Dead Sea attracts vacationers from around the world who come to enjoy the thermo-mineral springs, in Dead Sea water, the bromine-saturated air – and of course a float in the salty waters is a must! If we have time, we’ll grab a refreshing drink at the Dead Sea Hotel & Spa. Then it’s back to Jerusalem and the Mamilla Hotel Jerusalem to freshen up before dinner at the Arabesque Restaurant in the American Colony Hotel. Situated in a hotel famed for hosting ambassadors and international figures, this venue serves a selection of Oriental and international food on its outdoor terrace. Traditional Middle Eastern specialties include shashlik kebab, grilled to taste with market vegetables; a selection of mezze and musician, a Bedouin dish of roast chicken, rice and marinated vegetables. Those with more European taste will find the usual steak, veal and fresh fish to choose from. After dinner, we’ll spend the night at the hotel.
Today will likely be one of the most memorable days of your tour… if not your entire life. Here’s why. Today, you’ll get to see some of world’s most famous religious sites. After breakfast in the hotel, we’ll start our tour with a stop at the Mount of Olives for a breath-taking overview of the Old City of Jerusalem. You’ll visit at the area of the garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem (Gethsemane), most famous as the place where Jesus and his disciples prayed the night before Jesus' crucifixion. We’ll then start the walking tour from the Jewish Quarter. Our first station will be the Western Wall.  The Western Wall is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded the Jewish Temple's courtyard. It’s one of the most sacred sites in Judaism outside of the Temple Mount itself. Some Of Israel’s Greatest Inventions However, because of the heavy emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship in its business culture, Israelis have produced a disproportionately large number of world-changing inventions. Here’s a “short list” of 25 critically important inventions from Israel:
Then, it’s time for one of the most spectacular culinary tours you’ll ever experience! This culinary tour – inside Jerusalem’s Old City – offers the best of the best of the area's foods and beverages. This culinary tour includes:
Then, we’ll continue to the Ethiopian church to a short roof tour of Old City of Jerusalem roofs. This will be followed by a walk through the Armenian quarter of the Old City… where you can glance at the incredible Armenian paintings. We’ll then drive back to the hotel and freshen up before dinner at the Dolphin Seafood Restaurant. The restaurant is located on Ben-Shetach Street in one of the city's hottest restaurant and bar districts. It’s famous for its fried calamari and its oven-baked blue lobsters in wine and Roquefort dressing. The restaurant also has a massive selection of both traditional Israeli fish (musht, burri and denis) and fish from further afield (sea bass). After dinner, it’s back to the hotel for the evening.
Today you’ll enjoy two up-close and personal meetings with some of Israel's most influential business leaders. You’ll start today with breakfast in the hotel. Then, you’re in for a special treat. You see, right after breakfast, you’ll get to sit in on an exclusive presentation with Dr. Karnit Flug, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Israel. Dr. Flug is second only to Professor Stanley Fischer at Israel's Central Bank, widely regarded as one of the most well-run central banks in the world. During this special presentation, Dr. Flug will discuss the Israeli economy, its central bank and Israel’s investing climate right now. She’ll also answer any questions you may have. After Dr. Klug’s presentation, you’ll then get to spend the lion’s shore of the day on your own exploring all the sites of Jerusalem.  However, in the afternoon, we’ve arranged yet another special treat for you. You’ll be going to the home of Martin S. Gerstel – Chairman of Compugen – for a private wine tasting! Here, you can enjoy some great wine in a relaxed, casual atmosphere and have a nice chat with Martin – Chairman of one of Israel’s most prestigious biotech companies! (By the way, this is quite a big deal! That’s because Martin S. Gerstel boasts an extremely impressive career track record… to say the least. For example, he’s the former founder and CEO of ALZA Corporation –which he eventually sold to Johnson and Johnson for US$10.5 billion!) Once we leave Martin’s historic house, it’s time for a farewell dinner at the authentic Lavan Restaurant. You’ll then spend your final night back at the hotel.
It’s our last day in Israel. Today you’ll check out of the hotel, head to the airport, and fly back home. Indeed, this epic trip to Israel promises to be one of the most amazing (and potentially profitable) experiences of your life. * Schedule subject to change.
For those continuing onwards to Jordan, after breakfast, you will be transferred by private vehicle to Yitzhak Rabin/Arava border. Upon arrival at Arava border/the Jordanian Side, our local Jordan representative will meet and assist us through visa procedures – transfer to Aqaba Hotel for check in and overnight. We will also have dinner together as a group. Accommodations: Moevenpick Aqaba (1 night)
Breakfast at the hotel and free time – to experience the Red Sea by snorkeling, parasailing and water skiing, or simply lounge by the water and soak up the warm rays in the sun-drenched beaches and gaze at the horizon until the sun kisses the water goodbye. You can also just relax at this resort or go into the town to shop and explore. Then we will drive to visit Wadi Rum – one of the most enchanting deserts in the world. An open space and a setting that resembles that of the moon, Wadi Rum will engulf you with its enigmatic lure. Whether you’re an avid adventurer or a novice wanderer. We will arrange for a jeep tour for 2 hours in the desert. This evening we will experience Bedouin dinner. Dinner with Zarb. Accommodations: Movenpick Petra
After breakfast at the hotel, depart to visit Petra the Rose Red City. The visit will include the main sites such as the "Siq" – a long winding fissure between two walls of overhanging cliffs, the "Khazneh" – referred to as the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Court House and the Amphitheater. Dinner will be at the hotel. Accommodations: Moevenpick Petra
After breakfast transfer to Arava for an assisted departure at Arava Border. At the other side you will be met by the Israel representatives, who will transfer you to the Eilat airport for a domestic flight to Tel Aviv to connect to your international flight. * Schedule subject to change. Israel’s “Economic Miracle” I want you to be as prepared as possible for this epic trip to Israel. 
That’s why I’ve arranged this Special Bonus for you.
Sign up to attend The The Biotech VIP Tour of Israel, and you’ll receive a copy of Dan Senor and Saul Singer’s critically acclaimed book, Start-Up Nation – The Story Of Israel’s Economic Miracle, free of charge. This book goes into great detail on all the reasons Israel’s economy has survived, thrived and prospered even in the most difficult of times. It’s a very easy read. And the kind of book you’ll want to read again and again. You’ll find out:
And here’s something you’ll appreciate. You can receive Start-Up Nation – The Story Of Israel’s Economic Miracle in either print or Kindle format. Just let us know which you’d prefer when you sign up for the trip. But you better act quickly. You see… Will Sell Out FAST – Here’s How To Guarantee Yourself A Spot To sign up for this event, call Opportunity Travel; Tel: +800.926.6575 or 561.243.6276. Or Email: info@opportunity-travel.com. As you may expect from this first-class itinerary, this is not an inexpensive trip. It is special, limited to a small group, and includes a highly experienced Israel guide throughout. Also covered are most meals, wine and beer with dinner, cocktail receptions where noted, all the transportation within Israel, several guided insider tours, five-star accommodations, all gratuities and over eight high-level financial get-togethers throughout the tour. The price does not include international flights however, we have blocked United flights from Newark for anyone flying from the United States or Canada. That being said, we worked hard to make the price of the tour as reasonable as possible: $5,600 per person for the land tour, with additional discounts for Chairman’s Circle and Lifetime Members and past travelers. Plus, in the next 30 days we will send you the critically acclaimed book: Start-Up Nation: The Story Of Israel’s Economic Miracle, free to you as a registered tour attendee. I urge you to call Opportunity Travel as soon as possible as this unique excursion will sell out quickly and we already have a good number of members interested. To sign up for this event, call Opportunity Travel; Tel: +800.926.6575 or 561.243.6276. Or Email: info@opportunity-travel.com. I believe the cost of this tour will be minimal compared to the potential earnings you can gain by taking advantage of the first-hand recommendations and knowledge provided along the way, as well as the lifetime of priceless memories and friendships. This will be our first trip EVER to Israel. What’s more, with Israel proving itself over and over again as one of the most resilient economies in the world, this is the ideal time to find out how to profit in Israel right now. I hope you'll join us for what promises to be one of the most enlightening VIP financial trips we've ever embarked on. Yours most sincerely,  Marc Lichtenfeld December 2012 P.S. Our tour director just told me that there are less than 30 spots available. We expect this tour to sell out fast. So don't miss the deadline. The Biotech VIP Tour of Israel featuring Marc Lichtenfeld Tel Aviv - Jerusalem - Bethlehem – The Dead Sea April 25 - May 6, 2013 With an optional add-on to Jordan – May 6-9, 2013 Price per person, based on double occupancy:
If you're a Lifetime Fellowship Member with The Oxford Club, you save $100.00 per person. Chairman’s Circle Members of The Oxford Club save $200.00 per person. *Additional Discounts: If you’ve traveled with us in the past, you will save $100.00 per person. *Please note that only one discount will apply for this tour. To reserve your place for this tour, we require a $1,000.00 non-refundable deposit per person and full payment will be due on February 8, 2013. Price for the main program includes:
We would be happy to help you book your add-on flights from your home and square you away with the necessary visas, if applicable. We are currently holding seats for our group on the following flights. And can also book through fares from your departure city to and from Newark: April 25 United Flight 084 departs Newark at 4:05PM and arrives April 26 into Tel Aviv at 9:45AM; May 6 United Flight 085 departs Tel Aviv at 11:45Am and arrives Newark at 4:50PM. Simply ask us about these services when you reserve your place on this trip. You can reach us by phone at 800.926.6575, or email us now at info@opportunity-travel.com. Note on Single Price: If you are traveling alone and wish to share a room with another participant, we will try to find a roommate for you, although we cannot guarantee a match. The single pricing is due when you register. If a roommate is available, we will issue you a credit for the difference. RESERVATIONS: A non-refundable deposit of $1,000.00 per person is due at registration time. Full payment is due on February 8, 2013. We accept VISA, MC, AMEX, money orders, or wire transfers. If you are paying by credit card, it will show up on your bill as being paid to Opportunity Travel. Make money orders payable to Opportunity Travel, 235 NE 4th Ave., Suite 102, Delray Beach, FL 33483. AIRLINE TICKETS: Opportunity Travel will assist with booking international airline tickets from your home gateway, just ask when making your tour reservation. CANCELLATION POLICY: This Opportunity Travel Life Adventure to Israel is completely non-refundable. If you cancel due to medical reasons that are covered by your purchased travel insurance policy, we will advise the insurance company that your travel and conference fees are non-refundable. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT: We strongly suggest you protect your investment by purchasing trip-cancellation insurance, and we would be happy to recommend a policy to you. Please ask us about it. Click here for more info about the rates. CLICK HERE for our full TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy Opportunity Travel 235 NE 4th Avenue, Suite 102, Delray Beach, FL 33483 USA Toll Free: (800) 926-6575 | Local: (561) 243-6276 | Fax: (561) 278-8765 email: info@opportunity-travel.com www.opportunity-travel.com |