Tours to Israel » Туры » Wine & Cheese Trail Tour
In recent years, ancient agricultural traditions such as winemaking and cheesemaking have experienced a true renaissance in Israel. Today, more than 250 wineries across the country offer an impressive variety of wines.
Modern Israeli winemaking is reviving traditions that date back over 3,000 years, fulfilling the words of the biblical prophet Amos:
“I will bring back my people Israel from exile.
They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them;
they will plant vineyards and drink their wine.”
A glass of fine local wine accompanied by an outstanding selection of artisanal Israeli cheeses has become an essential feature of both friendly gatherings and elegant official receptions throughout the country.
The order and scheduling of the tours may vary depending on the arrival date.
Changes to the excursion schedule and itineraries may occur during national holidays, Jewish and Christian religious holidays, as well as due to circumstances beyond the company’s control, including weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport.
Transfer to Tel Aviv and hotel check-in.
Visit to ancient Jaffa (Joppa), where, according to tradition, Noah built his Ark and Perseus rescued Andromeda. We will stroll through its historic alleyways that remember the times of Alexander the Great, Richard the Lionheart, and Napoleon Bonaparte. It was from here that the ancient pilgrimage route to Jerusalem once began.
Optional: dinner at a gourmet restaurant featuring an extensive wine selection (payable locally).
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv — Israel’s cultural and tourism capital. Visit to the famous Israel Diamond Exchange, one of the world’s largest diamond trading centers. At the exhibition showroom, professional consultants will assist guests in selecting jewelry created by internationally renowned Israeli designers.
We then continue to Zikhron Ya'akov, a picturesque town located on the southern slopes of Mount Carmel and considered the heart of Israel’s historic wine region. The first vineyards here were planted in the 1880s under the patronage of Edmond James de Rothschild. The town is home to the largest wine cellars not only in Israel, but in the entire Middle East.
Wine tasting at one of the local wineries.
Continuation to Haifa for a panoramic city tour. Highlights include the world-famous Baháʼí Gardens, the sacred Mount Carmel with the Cave of Elijah, the Stella Maris Monastery — spiritual center of the Carmelite Order — and the historic German Colony district.
Transfer to Tiberias, one of Judaism’s four holy cities, beautifully situated on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Optional: dinner at a gourmet restaurant with an extensive wine selection (payable locally).
In the evening, guests may enjoy the spectacular “Singing Fountain” light and music show on the Sea of Galilee.
Overnight in Tiberias.
Today we explore the scenic wine regions of northern Israel.
Our journey begins in Safed, the ancient capital of the Galilee with over 2,000 years of history, renowned worldwide as a center of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism, as well as a city of artists and musicians.
The regions of Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights are considered Israel’s premier wine-producing areas thanks to their unique climate — long hot summers, short cool winters, high elevations, and fertile volcanic soil.
Wine and cheese tastings will be held at some of the finest wineries in the region.
Optional: relaxation at the famous Hamat Gader hot mineral springs. This renowned spa complex was built around natural thermal springs that were already chosen by the Romans as the site for one of the largest bathhouses in the Roman Empire.
Optional: dinner at a gourmet restaurant with an extensive wine selection (payable locally).
Overnight in Tiberias.
Today we explore the sacred landscapes of Lower Galilee and the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
We begin with a visit to Capernaum, where, according to the Gospel tradition, Jesus healed the possessed man, restored the life of a rabbi’s daughter, and cured the mother-in-law of Saint Peter. We will also visit the Monastery of the Twelve Apostles.
Panoramic stop at the Mount of Beatitudes — traditionally regarded as the site of the Sermon on the Mount.
Continuation to Tabgha, the site associated with the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, and where Jesus is believed to have walked upon the waters of the Sea of Galilee.
Visit to Yardenit, the traditional baptismal site on the sacred waters of the Jordan River.
We then continue to Nazareth, the city closely connected with the earthly life of Jesus Christ and revered by Christians as the City of the Annunciation. Highlights include the Basilica of the Annunciation, built above the site believed to be the home of the Holy Family, and the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation near Mary’s Spring.
Wine tasting in the region surrounding Mount Tabor — traditionally associated with the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ.
Transfer to Jerusalem.
Optional: dinner at a gourmet restaurant with an extensive wine selection (payable locally).
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Today we visit the sacred cities of Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
In Bethlehem, we explore one of the oldest churches in the Holy Land — the Church of the Nativity, built over the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ. Highlights include the Grotto of the Nativity, the cave of Saint Jerome, and the miraculous icon of Our Lady of Bethlehem.
We then continue to the Mount of Olives for a magnificent panoramic view over Jerusalem — the site traditionally associated with the Ascension of Jesus Christ. We will also visit several churches and monasteries on the Mount of Olives, as well as the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, commemorating the Agony in the Garden.
Inside Jerusalem’s Old City, we walk through the Christian Quarter along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
On Mount Zion, we visit the traditional site of the Last Supper in the Room of the Last Supper.
In the Jewish Quarter, we explore the ancient alleyways and visit the Western Wall — Judaism’s holiest prayer site.
From the Muslim Quarter, we enjoy views of the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, followed by a stroll through the lively Arab market.
Optional: dinner at a restaurant serving dishes inspired by biblical-era cuisine, accompanied by a wide selection of Israeli wines.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Today we explore the picturesque regions of the Judean Hills and the Judean Foothills, now considered among Israel’s most popular wine destinations thanks to the remarkable concentration of boutique wineries scattered throughout the area.
We begin in the Ayalon Valley, traditionally associated with the biblical stories of David and Goliath, as well as Samson and Delilah.
Wine and cheese tastings will be held at selected local wineries.
We will also visit the Beit Jamal Monastery, a Franciscan monastery where monks continue the centuries-old traditions of cultivating vineyards and producing wine.
Continuation to Beit Guvrin National Park — a unique archaeological and natural reserve featuring the ruins of an ancient city, underground labyrinths, burial caves, dwellings, a Roman amphitheater, and the remains of a Crusader fortress.
Optional: dinner at a gourmet restaurant with an extensive wine selection (payable locally).
Optional evening experience: “Night Spectacle” — a spectacular sound-and-light show in Jerusalem’s Old City. Using advanced projection and audiovisual technology, the performance brings 3,000 years of Jerusalem’s history to life directly upon the ancient stone walls.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Today we journey through the dramatic landscapes of the Judean Desert — the region considered the birthplace of Christian monasticism, where ancient monasteries stand alongside modern desert communities.
Wine tasting at one of the local wineries.
We then continue to the legendary Dead Sea, a unique natural health resort located approximately 420 meters below sea level — the lowest point on Earth.
Visit to the historic fortress of Masada (ascent by cable car), the symbol of Jewish heroism during the Roman conquest of Judea.
Guests will also discover the famous therapeutic properties of Dead Sea cosmetics, with opportunities to purchase skincare and wellness products.
Time to relax and float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea.
Optional: spa experience and lunch at a Dead Sea hotel. Spa facilities include a heated indoor Dead Sea water pool, jacuzzi, sauna, showers, fitness center, and outdoor freshwater swimming pool. A wide range of wellness and beauty treatments is available at an additional cost. Buffet lunch included with a rich selection of dishes.
Optional: dinner at a gourmet restaurant with an extensive wine selection (payable locally).
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Transfer to the airport.