Tour Schedule
1 Arrival
Whether you decide to come by plane or through the Land Borders, we'll be waiting for you and provide the transfer to your selected hotel.
Welcome to a region rich in cultures, religions, and nationalities in which you will feel at home.
Enjoy a full-day tour of Jerusalem, starting with a walking tour of Via Dolorosa (the Way of the Cross) in the Old City. Stop at one of the city's favorite eateries and watch a master prepare "mutabbaq" – a stuffed pancake of Yemeni origin.
Your leader can assist you in purchasing one to try if you wish. Continue Via Dolorosa & the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. On our way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, we'll walk on the same path that Jesus walked to the site of his crucifixion and resurrection.
Then walk through the Four Quarters of the Old City. You'll experience four different cultures, culinary delights, and atmospheres; the Muslim, the Christian, the Jewish, and the Armenian.
For lunch today, sample the local hummus and Falafel at one of the most popular places in the Old City. Later, continue to West Jerusalem, finishing at the renowned Machane Yehuda food market. You will catch these great food stalls is with a Machane Yehuda Bites Card – where you'll be able to sample a broad selection of foods while you wander.
We have a special dinner planned for you! On this night, you'll get to eat a home-cooked- meal in a local's home. You'll finally get to know Palestinians' everyday life and customs and taste the dishes that aren't on restaurant menus.
Take a short drive to World Heritage-listed Battir, where villagers continue to practice ancient agricultural methods. The village is surrounded by an impressive Roman-era system of stone-walled terraces and a unique irrigation system fed by seven springs. Continue to the holy city of Bethlehem, and along the way, pass through a gap in the contentious separation wall. Pass by the museum that is packed with artworks by Banksy. Get a great walking tour of this acclaimed city, passing Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity. For lunch, enjoy the traditional dish "Mahshi," which is stuffed vegetables with minced beef and rice cooked in a tomato sauce. Just delicious!! Head back to Jerusalem.
This morning, drive to Akko, visit the Old Town and explore the Templar Tunnels built during the Crusades. Then take a drive up to Golan Heights to visit a Druze village. Historically, the Druze have been agricultural, tending olive groves and fruit orchards and mainly growing apples and cherries. Many families also produce their vegetables, bake their bread, and live on a largely vegetarian diet. Here, you will be greeted by a lovely host family and be invited in for a cooking demonstration, where you'll share local culinary secrets and a delicious Druze lunch. Afterward, travel to Nazareth and settle into your hotel for the evening.
After breakfast, visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary's Well – two of the most significant sights in Nazareth. Then head to Tiberias for a stroll along the famous Sea of Galilee.
Continue to the city of Nablus, well known for the sweet of knafeh. You'll visit the local branch of the 'Slow Food' network converging on some classics of Palestinian cuisine. Enjoy your creations over lunch and discover what life is like for women in this Palestinian town.
After lunch, visit a knafeh maker for insight into local sweet making, and of course, to taste! Drive to Ramallah for your night's stay.
6 Ramallah
Our day will start with a delicious Palestinian breakfast at one of the best traditional places in this contemporary city.
We will begin exploring Ramallah by visiting the Mahmoud Darwish Museum renowned museum, which was built in honor of the cherished Palestinian poet, Mahmoud Darwish. Proceed to the Yaser Arafat Museum, which was created in honor of the late Palestinian leader. It is an excellent opportunity to get a glimpse of Palestine's political history.
Now we will savor a unique Palestinian plate for lunch, composed of roasted chicken baked with onions, sumac, allspice, saffron, and fried pine nuts served over taboon bread; it is known as "Musakhan."
We will continue to experience Panoramic views and a wine tasting in Taybeh. This small village perched high above the Judaean Hills overlooks the Judaean Desert, the Jordan Valley, Jericho, and the Dead Sea. Named "The Goodly" for the warmth of its inhabitants, it provides you with the opportunity to meet locals and taste Palestinian wine & beer at the Taybeh Brewery. Drive to Jericho for your night's stay.
This morning, the ancient Jericho, then continue to the Dead Sea – the lowest-altitude place on Earth! You will pass by the most remarkable sites of this area, and you will have the chance to experience what it's like to float in the World's saltiest body of water.
In the afternoon, drive to Jerusalem via the famous Mount of Olives – an important pilgrimage site and home of the Garden of Gethsemane.
You will taste the famous maqluba for dinner – an 'upside-down' style dish consisting of chicken and vegetables.
We ave that you enjoyed your food adventure tour. After breakfast, we can transfer you to the airport or the land border.















