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23/01/2025

Ni**od Fortress is an archaeological site from the Hellenistic and Middle Ages, with the remains of a large fortress that was built over the years by the Ayyubid and Mamluk armies. The fortress is located at the peak of a narrow ridge, at the foot of Mount Hermon. The place is declared a national park.
Today the fort is named after the biblical commander Ni**od, however the earliest mention of the fort with this nickname is found in documents from the 19th century during the Ottoman rule in Israel. For many years, researchers believed that the Ni**od fortress was a Crusader fortress that was established in the late 12th century, when the Crusaders controlled the nearby city of Nias. Later studies showed that the fort was first built by the Ayyubids, about a hundred years later. In 2018, a new study found evidence that a fortress was already built there in the Hellenistic period.
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20/01/2025

The 1910 restaurant is located in the historic Hetzer Rishonim complex, in a beautiful space that belongs to the first group of buildings that were built in Kibbutz Degania A. The entrance to the complex reveals a row of pumice stone buildings surrounded by lawns and palm trees.
The concept behind the restaurant was born from the shared love of chef Oded Schurzbard, Alon Hadar and Shahar Hochler - for hospitality, people and food.
1910, is an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant, which on the one hand creates a warm and homely atmosphere and at the same time operates as a tight-knit culinary institution that maintains strict standards befitting a contemporary chef's restaurant.
Photo Credit: Photo Credit: restaurant1910 instagram account

16/01/2025

Chakra restaurant combines a meticulous hospitality experience and a personal relationship that naturally forms between the guests and the restaurant staff.
The restaurant menu changes daily taking into account the availability of raw materials and the season.
Along with a carefully selected alcohol and wine menu, Chakra produces a modern and indulgent dining and hospitality experience. The Mediterranean menu is aimed at a relatively broad common denominator, and offers classic dishes such as a perfect Caesar salad, jumbo shrimp, cheeseburger and more.
Photo Credit: Chakrarest instagram account

15/01/2025

It's been a while since we had a classic Christian tour and it was so much fun to finally deal with it all again :)

Visiting the churches and feeling the excitement of the Goodmans was such a great opportunity. Hilda & Steve were supposed to land here on Oct 9 2023 and while they were willing to come despite everything that was going on, we felt that back then we could not guarantee their safety. Over a year has passed and we finally got to make it happen for them.

The place of Jesus' birth (Bethlehem), Sea of Galilee and the many churches there, Nazareth, The Crucifixion site (Jerusalem), the Dead Sea and so much more. We got an amazing visit this time. When most aren't coming due to a misconception regarding safety, those who do get a private experience in sites that usually are swarming with people. Just ask the Goodmans if it's safe or not and see what they'll say.

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09/01/2025

a is the restaurant of chef Yuval Ben Naria. The food there is rich and varied, and the menu is based on a connection to nature and a return to the beginning. The kitchen is built on basic principles such as hunting and gathering and fire as a cooking technique. In the menu you can find different and diverse cooking techniques, as well as a diverse range of raw materials and dishes.
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06/01/2025

We are always grateful to have old friends visit :)

The Schwartz were here again over Hanukkah and we had a great time together. As I was guiding a different group, Avi was with them for a combination of serious learning, volunteer activities and pure fun in the midst of it all.

It's so wonderful to see tourism picking up again and to witness the trust people put in us to guarantee that it is indeed safe to travel here once more.

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02/01/2025

Ein Kerem is a neighborhood on the outskirts of Jerusalem. The place was inhabited since the Canaanite period; Between the 14th century and the War of Independence, there was an Arab village on the site that was abandoned by the war. New immigrants lived in the empty houses, and today the village is considered a neighborhood of Jerusalem. Even today, the neighborhood still has a rural character, due to its relative separation from the city and being surrounded by mountains, valleys and forests. Ein Kerem is also considered a holy place for Christianity and a place of pilgrimage for pilgrims, since it is known as the birthplace of John the Baptist; There are several churches and monasteries there, which are frequented by many tourists.
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31/12/2024

Today is New Year's Eve!
New Year's Eve is the night when the year changes according to the Gregorian calendar, that is, the night that begins on December 31 and continues on January 1. On this night, celebrations are customary in many countries of the world with parties that culminate at midnight, with the change of the year and it is customary to sign off with a kiss.
Happy New Year!
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25/12/2024

Happy Hanukkah to all our friends and clients 🙂
As we defeated the Greek all those years ago, we will defeat this evil once again and resume normality with plenty of tourists swarming the sites. It is not a new thing that some evil or another attempts to annihilate the Jews. It has happened numerous times before and undoubtedly will happen again in the future. However, we are still here and we are not going anywhere.
So, for better days to come, which are right around the corner 🙏

24/12/2024

Today we celebrate Christmas!
Christmas is a holiday celebrated in almost all streams of Christianity that details the birth of Jesus. According to the New Testament, Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary in the house where the Church of the Nativity is located today. Christians believe that the birth of Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecies of the Bible about a Messiah from the House of David, who will redeem the world from its sins and bridge the gap between God and mankind.
Merry Christmas to all our Christian friends!

23/12/2024

Moshbutz is a restaurant located in the Golan Heights. They are also farmers, and see value in bringing their produce directly to the diner. They grow vegetables and fruits on their farm and make sure to buy the rest of the products from other Israeli farmers. The restaurant is updated according to the local ingredients and the seasons. The restaurant is characterized by a rich meat menu, alongside local wines.
Photo Credit: Photo Credit: moshbutz instagram account

19/12/2024

Migdal Afek (also called Migdal Tzedek) is a national park that was declared in 1994, within its domain are the remains of a Jewish settlement from the Second Temple period, which was destroyed by the Romans during the Great Revolt in 67 AD, and a Crusader fortress, Mirabel (as opposed to Tel Afek, which has the Fort of Antipatris on it). Migdal Afek is surrounded by the remains of the Arab village that lived there until the War of Independence, where the village was Majdal Yaba or Majdal Tzadak. After the war, new immigrants settled there. Migdal Tzedek was known by its ancient name from the time of the Second Temple - Migdal Afek. The site has scant remains from the Bronze Age and the Iron Age.
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16/12/2024

1868 is a restaurant located in one of the first houses built outside the walls of the Old City in 1868 by Jews who left the walls of the Old City. It is located in a space with high ceilings arched with Jerusalem stones. The chef of the restaurant is Yankela Turgeman, and the menu served is based on seasonal and high-quality ingredients from the local markets using modern cooking techniques. The restaurant serves meat and is kosher and combines an extensive and varied wine menu.
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12/12/2024

Mount Meron Reserve is a declared nature reserve in the Galilee, which is the largest nature reserve in northern Israel. The reserve was declared in 1965, and has undergone several expansions and land reductions since then.
Apart from the peak, which is closed to visitors because of the military base located there, the main site for visiting the mountain is the summit path that circles it about 100 meters below the mountain’s surface. From the path there are views of most of the Upper Galilee area. From several points in the Meron Mountains you can see the entire width of the Land of Israel, from the Mediterranean Sea, the Lower Galilee, the Sea of Galilee and the Golan. The Sde Har Miron school is located in the reserve.
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09/12/2024

Pereh is a restaurant that is characterized by a cuisine of raw materials from Europe and the Mediterranean. The menu is seasonal and changes from day to day, and the restaurant also emphasizes a rich and special variety of wines. Pereh is considered one of the best restaurants in Tel Aviv.
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05/12/2024

Ya'ar Yehudiya Forest Reserve is a nature reserve located in the south of the Golan Heights.
A number of streams pass through the reserve, Nahal Yehudia, Nahal Gamla, Nahal Daliot, Nahal Meshushim, and the tributary is Nahal Zavitan. The streams reveal basalt shale in layers of varying thickness.
The main tree that grows in the Yehudia forest is the tabor oak, and it is accompanied by a lot of diverse flora. The origin of the name of the reserve is the name of the abandoned village of Al-Yehudiah, which is located in its center. In the village there are antiquities, including buildings with arches, capitals, ash stones decorated with a five-reed lamp, as well as flint tools from the early Neolithic period.
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02/12/2024

The Magdalena restaurant by chef Yosef (Zuzu) Hana is a restaurant that presents a combination of atmosphere, art, aesthetics and harmony with unique authentic Galilean flavors. The restaurant overlooks an amazing view of the Golan Mountains, the Sea of Galilee and Mount Harbel and has a special and pastoral atmosphere. The restaurant is located near the ancient Magdala which was an ancient city at the foot of the Sea of Galilee and today has one of the 7 known synagogues in Israel.
Photo Credit: Magdalena_restaurant instagram account

28/11/2024

The Hexagon Pool is the name of a natural pool located in Nahal Mashushim in the Golan Heights. The pool got its name thanks to basalt rock pillars with a hexagonal cross section.
The waters of Nahal Meshushis form several small waterfalls. The forces of mechanical weathering over the millions of years created the pool. The walls of the pool are built of basalt columns in the shape of polygons, which look as if they were shaped by human hands.
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The Or Torah Synagogue is a synagogue that was founded by immigrants from Tunisia, and it is also called Djerba synagogue after the large synagogue on the island of Djerba in Tunisia. The synagogue was built in 1955 and the building is covered on the inside with millions of mosaics produced in Kibbutz Eilon. The colors of the stones are natural, and none of them have been painted. All the stones were brought from different places in the Land of Israel. In addition to the mosaics, the synagogue also has about 140 stained glass windows and a dome. It is today, one of the most unique synagogues in Israel and is very much worth your time when you visit. . . . . . . . . . . Video Credit: Instagram page @wanderingisrael

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In recent years we have planned and executed numerous varied tours. The tours have all been customized to the customer's demands and were built with great care after consulting them in regards to the content delivered, the sights chosen, guiding style and more. We pride ourselves today on being able to plan and execute almost any style of tour you can imagine in the land of Israel and we would love to do it with you.

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