Cherry Festival Tour – A Day of Health and Heritage – May 13th
Join me for this this special full-day tour to the Yatir region.
Price is Only 260 200 Shekels per person including lunch, bus and all entrance fees!
The tour is in English.
Tour leaves Jerusalem at 9 am and returns at 6 PM.
Pickup and drop off at Cinema City at the bus stop outside of Discount Bank
Update Motzaei Shabbat May 12th- There’s still space available. I’ve made a special last minute discount. Book now!
Here’s the full itinerary:
Cherry Picking in the Yatir Region
The South Hebron/Yatir Region is famous for its sweet delicious cherries. The high elevation of 900 Meters gives the trees enough cold nights to produce this luscious fruit that can only grow in a few areas of Israel.
We’ll get to pick our own cherries to take home with us. They will definitely enhance your Shavuot dishes! The first container is included in the price of the tour. Only 10 shekels per additional container.
Ancient Susiya
Susiya was a Jewish village in the time of the Talmud. Its impressive synagogue is well preserved with a spectacular mosaic floor with many inscriptions in Hebrew and Aramaic. We’ll tour this site and learn about the history of Jewish life in this area.
Natural Kosher Lunch at Cafe Ronel in Mitzpeh Yair
Included in the price of the tour!
Organic Wheat Farm
We’ll visit the Har Sinai Farm – one of the first organic farms in Israel. They grind their own organic wheat to produce high quality whole wheat flour is known for its rich, nutty flavor. We’ll learn about ancient agriculture techniques in this area including the use of water cisterns. This is the area where the barley was brought to the Temple for the Omer Sacrifice, making this especially appropriate for the week before Shavuot.
Herbs of Kedem Factory Tour and Demonstration
Researchers from the village of Carmel have discovered a range of herbs and plants that are endemic to the edge of the Judean Desert. Many of these varieties have unique therapeutic qualities. They’ve used their finding to create a range of natural medicinal and cosmetic products which are now sold around the world. We’ll get a tour of their factory and learn about what makes their products so unique.
For questions or to book by phone call 0527242256
