Holy Land (Gastro Tour)

Overview

This 11-day Israel Faith and Food tour blends spiritual exploration with rich culinary experiences. Starting in Tel Aviv, the journey includes visits to Nazareth, Cana (with vow renewal), the Sea of Galilee, and key biblical sites like Capernaum, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem. Alongside these spiritual highlights, guests enjoy farm-to-table meals, a Druze cooking class, Galilean wine tastings, a Jerusalem “little bites” food tour, and a rooftop wine and cheese tasting. The tour ends with a visit to the Dead Sea and a farewell dinner before departing from Tel Aviv.

Inclusions and Upgrades

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip Airfare (all Taxes and Surcharges)
  • Four Star Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner each Day
  • All Transfers (Airport and Touring)
  • Assistance of a local Tour Escort/Guide throughout.
  • Sightseeing and Admission Fees (where needed)
  • Curated Tastings (Wineries, Restaurants, and Spice Markets)
  • Daily Mass
  • Ceremony in Cana: Wedding Vow Renewal.
  • Tips to Hotel/Restaurant Staff and Porters.

Upgrades:

  • Five Star Hotel accommodations
  • Lunches daily.
  • Farewell Dinner on final evening.
  • Conference Room Rental for Sharing / Lectures etc.

Welcome Meeting with your Escort.
Welcome Dinner.

Visits to Nazareth – and Cana (Renewal of Vows).
Culinary Experiences:
“Farm to Table” Lunch in Bethlehem-of-Galilee.
Walking Tour of a nearby Spice Farm.

Boat Ride on Sea of Gailee – Magdala – Valley of the Doves – Capernaum – Tabgha – Mount of Beatitudes – and Yardenit (Jordan River).
Culinary Experiences:
Exclusive Wine Tasting at a Galilean Vineyard.
Authentic Galilean Dinner at a local restaurant – using locally sourced ingredients.

Visits to Banias and the Golan Heights.
Culinary Experiences:
Special “Druze” Cooking Class led in a local household with a family.
Enjoy the local dinner you created with the family of the household.

Visits to Mount Tabor and Genesis Land.
Culinary Experiences:
“Farm to Table” Lunch in Genesis Land.

Visits to Bethlehem and Shephard’s Field.
Culinary Experiences:
Wine Tasting at the renowned Domaine du Castel Winery (located in the Judean Hills).

Visits to Mount of Olives and the Church of St. Anne.
Culinary Experiences:
“Little Bites” Tour through the heart of Jerusalem – including Pies, Cheeses, Zatar, local Bagels, local Hummus, local Falafel and much more.

Mt. Zion – Jewish Quarters – Wailing Wall – and
Culinary Experiences:
Meeting with a famous Chef in Jerusalem who will walk you through a “Wine and Cheese” Tasting at the famous Machne Yehuda Market.
“Sunset” Cocktails and Tapas at a popular Jerusalem Rooftop overlooking the Old City.

Walk the Via Dolorosa.
Visits to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Jericho – Jordan River – and the Dead Sea.
Culinary Experiences:
Traditional “Old City” Breakfast
Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for return flight(s) home.

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Process

The following are suggested Itineraries/Sites to visit based on the location of the Courses. Select or customize your itinerary as you would like. When requesting a Proposal, be sure to include the following notes:

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  • Dates / Duration

  • Hotel Accommodations (Four Star or Five Star)

  • International Process Information

  • Sightseeing you want to include, request, or eliminate.

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