Cheese Wine and Home Hospitality half day culinary tour

Summary

We meet at the Ein Camonim goat's cheese dairy, where we will taste cheeses that won medals at the 2016 and 2017 "mondial de fromage" in France. Everything at the farm restaurant is made on site, from the bread, olives, jams and of course, the cheeses. From there we continue through the beautiful Galilee to a local winery. After touring the winery and hearing from the winemaker about his craft, we will taste a range of his wines. To finish the day we travel the short distance to the local village of Yarka where we meet our Druze host in her home. After introductions and explanations regarding the Druze people and their mysterious faith, we sit at the table and eat a home cooked meal like no other you have ever tasted. The ingredients are all seasonally grown in the region and cooked with love by your host. This is food that is not found in any restaurant in the country. You will have finished the tour experiencing the old and the new, the modern and the traditional, which typifies Israel today. And you will have tasted the best of Israel's Galilee  produce.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours - 6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This is the only tour in the region that has you tasting award winning goat's cheeses, sample wine from boutique producers and have a delicious home cooked Galilean lunch. You will also see a part of the Galilee that you wouldn't otherwise be able to see. We have an optional addition to visit an olive press and in season (mid October - end of November) you can go into an olive grove and pick olives with a local family in their field. This is a food and culture trip like no other.

What’s included?

  • guiding

  • Lunch

  • tastings

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Hotel pickup

  • Hotel drop-off

  • gratuities

  • Transportation to/from attractions

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4-6 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

We work in strict accordance to Israel's Purple certificate guidelines

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Galileat

About operator:

Are you travelling in Israel and looking for something off the beaten track? Galileat brings you different types of activities that the whole family will love.Makluba, Hubeza, Sinya…Maybe you've heard the names but never realized that it's authentic Galilean food. Galileat gives you an authentic experience that will make your trip to Israel an unforgettable one. We will show you Israel through the eyes, and palate, of a local. Our culinary adventures allow the participant a hands-on, true to life cultural immersion. It is a unique experience, unlike anything else you've ever done in Israel. You complete one of our cooking workshops having learnt how to cook something that you might, or might not have heard about , having eaten what you prepare with your host, and will understand a little better how people live in the rural Galilee. Oh, and let's not forget…it's a whole lot of fun!!!We have Druze, Moslem and Christian hosts, all of whom exemplify the middle-eastern custom of hachnasat orchim; warmly welcoming guests into their homes. The day starts (after tea and coffee, of course) with approximately 3 hours of hands-on preparation of traditional dishes. In the winter and spring, it is many wild greens, picked fresh from the fields. Late spring and summer, frikki (smoked green wheat) is on the menu. The menu changes seasonally, in keeping with the cycle of life in the Galilee. Once we have finished preparing the delicacies, we all sit and enjoy our feast. Culinary tourism is not just about good eating. That you can do at home. It's about exploring foreign cultures through taste, smell and experience.

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