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Dine on a Combo Druze Culinary and History Tour

5.0(12 reviews)Jerusalem, IsraelOperated by Imagine Israel Tours
  • Duration10 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Simon says: “Come dine with me on a Combo Druze culinary & history tour" We will visit 2 Druze towns in the north of Israel, experiencing 2 businesses that have won awards - a beautiful garden & an amazing place where Gamila Hiar has been using her knowledge of nature to create products made from 15 healing herbs grown only in the Galilee along with a combination of pure plant oils - with no artificial colours or fragrances - to produce face oils, hand & foot cream, cleansing bars, candles & more. For brunch you will enjoy Galilean Druze salads, eggs, cheeses, olives, falafel & more, served with freshly baked Druze pita & fragrant, black coffee. Our last stops are to the ancient 2000-year-old town of Peki'in which has a population of Druze, Christians, Muslims & 1 remaining Jewish woman. There we will visit the old synagogue & hear the story of this ancient Jewish community. There is also the cave of Rabbi Shimon who hid from the Romans in 149 CE Pick up from any location in Israel

What to expect

10 hours5 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Al- Muna Gardens

    Julis, Israel

    1 hour 30 minAdmission included

    Our day begins with a visit to the beautiful Al Mona Garden where you will hear the incredible story of Naji Abbas, who created this gorgeous garden – which won 2nd place in a competition to find the most beautiful garden in the world - & dedicated it to his beloved parents, Mona & Rasheed. From his personal story, you will learn a bit more about the Druze community in Israel, his father’s unwavering support for the IDF way back in 1948 & learn about various aspects of Druze culture.

  2. Julis

    Julis, Israel

    2 hours

    Brunch will be at a kosher Druze restaurant established by Basma Henno in the center of Julis. The owner is an IDF war widow, who named it after her son Noor; breakfast is based on local cuisine & produce that is freshly picked from the surrounding fields & served in traditional dishes. You will enjoy Galilean Druze salads, eggs, cheeses, olives, falafel & more, served alongside freshly baked Druze pita, ending your meal with fragrant, black coffee.

  3. Gamila Secret

    Peki'in, 24914, Israel

    1 hour 30 min

    After brunch, we will drive to Grandma Gamila’s soap factory, where for over 30 years, Gamila Hiar has been using her knowledge of nature to create products made from fifteen healing herbs grown only in the Galilee along with a combination of pure plant oils - with no artificial colours or fragrances - to produce face oils, hand & foot cream, cleansing bars, candles & more. Gamila employs Druze, Muslim, Christian & Jewish women, & is a world leader in producing natural beauty products. There will be an opportunity to buy products if you wish

  4. Peki'in

    Peki'in, Israel

    30 minutes

    Our next stop is to the ‘Cave of The Rashbi’ - Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai; he & his son, Rabbi Elazar fled from the Romans in the year 149 CE & hid in this cave in Peki’in, sustained by the fruit of a carob tree & water from a spring. It is said they did not leave the cave for 12 years

  5. Peki'in Old Synagogue

    Peki'in Center, Peki'in, 2491400, Israel

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Our final visit is to the ancient town of Peki’in inhabited by Jews for 2000 years old, now sadly only one elderly Jewish woman remains. The visitor center tells the story of this community who fleeing the destroyed Temple in 70CE settled in Peki’in. Next door is the ancient synagogue, which has 2 plaques on the wall, recently carbon-dated by the Israel Antiquities Authority to the time that the Cohanim fled Jerusalem to escape the Romans - legend has it that these plaques were brought with them from The Second Temple.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations260

The operator lists 260 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Royal Hotel Jerusalem8 Ze'ev Vilna'I, Jerusalem, 9611004, Israel
  • Ella Residence21 Ha-Dishon, Jerusalem, 9695621, Israel
  • Mamilla Hotel11 Shlomo Ha-Melekh, Alrov Mamilla Avenue, Jerusalem, 94182, Israel
  • Reggenza HotelAl Nahda Street 37, Ramallah, Palestinian Territories
  • Leonardo Hotel JerusalemSaint George Street 9, Jerusalem, 9720911, Israel
  • Eden Jerusalem Hotel4 Gil'adi, Jerusalem, 9338504, Israel
  • St Thomas Guesthouse - JerusalemNablus Road 86A, Chaldan6, Jerusalem, 19787, Israel
  • Leonardo Boutique JerusalemRehov Monbaz 3, Jerusalem, 9515003, Israel
  • Holyland HotelNezer David Street, Bayit Vegan, P.O.Box 2461, Jerusalem, 91023, Israel
  • Dead Sea Spa ResortSweimeh Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, 18168, Jordan
  • Kaplan Hotel1 Hahavazelet, St', Corner of 42 Jaffa St’, Jerusalem, 94224, Israel
  • Tal Shahar Room267, Nehar Hayarden St., Tal Shahar, Israel
  • Jerusalem Gate Hotel43 Yirmiyahu Street, Center 1 Shopping Mall, Jerusalem, 9446728, Israel
  • New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem17 Salah Eddin St, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Jericho Resort VillageBisan Street, Near Hisham Palace, Jericho, 00162, Palestinian Territories
  • Legacy HotelDerech Shchem 82, Jerusalem, 9721154, Israel
  • Hillel 11 ResidenceHillel St. 11, Jerusalem, 9458111, Israel
  • Lady Stern JerusalemJaffa Street 204, Jerusalem, 2423625, Israel
  • Roso Rooms & Suites38 Moshe Yatom, Rehovot, 7639238, Israel
  • Ibis Jerusalem City Center4 Elisar Street, Jerusalem, 9423604, Israel
  • Ein Kerem HotelHadassah Hospital, Jerusalem, 9112002, Israel
  • Saladin Boutique HotelAl-Wad St.22 Old City, Jerusalem, 9160401, Israel
  • Grand Park Hotel JerusalemIbn Jubair Street 9, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Mount Zion HotelHebron Road 17, Jerusalem, 93546, Israel
  • Olive Tree Hotel23 Saint George, Jerusalem, 9720928, Israel
  • Alegra - Boutique Hotel13 Derekh ha-Akhayot, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, 9574612, Israel
  • Jerusalem Gold Hotel234 Jaffa, Jerusalem, 9438316, Israel
  • Habait Believ Ha-ir1 Beit ha-Kerem, Jerusalem, 9634301, Israel
  • Brown Jerusalem Hotel & Convention Center24 Shachrai Street, Jerusalem, 96470, Israel
  • Brown Hotel Jerusalem24 Shacharai Street, Jerusalem, 96470, Israel
  • Kikar Zion25 Shamai, Jerusalem, 9463127, Israel
  • Prima Vera HotelHillel St 23, Jerusalem, 9458123, Israel
  • Golden Walls Hotel17 Sultan Suleiman, Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, 9761190, Israel
  • City Center Jerusalem17 King George Street, Jerusalem, 94230, Israel
  • King David Hotel23 King David St, Jerusalem, 9410147, Israel
  • Mount of Olives Hotel97 Ruba Al-Adawiya Street, Jerusalem, 91190, Israel
  • Lark Hotel4 Latin Patriarche Road, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Eyal Hotel by Smart Hotels21 Shammai St, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Avital Hotel141 Jaffa Street, Jerusalem, 9434241, Israel
  • Caesar Premier JerusalemRehov Yaffo 208, Jerusalem, 9438303, Israel
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

I will pick you up from your location and will contact you when I arrive to get you.

What's included

Included

  • We provide water and snacks for the day
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Additional information

  • The time of the tour of 10 hours includes transportation times from your location to the attractions and return journey.

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Jerusalem
Product code
385765P4

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (12).

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