Druze Culinary Tour of the Western Galilee
Overview
Inclusions
- guiding
- Lunch
- tastings
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Julis, Julis, Northern District
We start with coffee, as is the custom in the middle east, as Anil coffee roaster, where we learn (and taste) about middle eastern coffee, always served laced with cardamom
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yarka, Yarka, Northern District
In taka we will visit a local flour and bulgar wheat mill, spice shop and store where you will find all the ingredients needed in the Galilean kitchen.
From there, a home hospitality meal with a Druze family
We finish the tour with the best sweets in the North. Knaffeh, Fatayer, Baclava. If you don't know what they are now, you will when we finish
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- The Druze do not drink alcohol, so we will not be serving it on this tour
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- We work in strict accordance to Israel's Purple certificate guidelines
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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My family recently participated in the Druze Culinary Experience with Paul and Pnina. From start to finish, it was an incredible experience that enhanced our knowledge of the Druze religion and the food was delicious. Paul and Pnina were extremely knowledgeable and very engaging with our three...
My family recently participated in the Druze Culinary Experience with Paul and Pnina. From start to finish, it was an incredible experience that enhanced our knowledge of the Druze religion and the food was delicious. Paul and Pnina were extremely knowledgeable and very engaging with our three children, ages 13, 11 and 6. The kids were active participants in the kitchen and as a result were willing to try the dishes they made (which is huge as they are picky eaters). It was definitely a highlight of our 2-week trip to Israel.We had a fantastic time with Paul! He is passionate about the area, the cultures and the culinary gifts. This was a great way to see, learn and experience more than we could in our own. The food was great, and we may not need to eat for a few days. The goat cheese was stunning, lunch in Roudina’...
We had a fantastic time with Paul! He is passionate about the area, the cultures and the culinary gifts. This was a great way to see, learn and experience more than we could in our own. The food was great, and we may not need to eat for a few days. The goat cheese was stunning, lunch in Roudina’s home a delight, and so nice to get to meet her lovely family. The food was delicious- can’t wait to try some at home. Add olive trees and oil, a granary and pita bakery, great wine tasting and market visit, plus great conversation and you have an amazing day!I loved meeting everyone and everyone was so kind to us. Love you woodlands and everything else. Yeah
I loved meeting everyone and everyone was so kind to us. Love you woodlands and everything else. YeahThe Druze Cooking with Galileat was phenomenal! It was very special meeting the Druze family and cooking and eating with them. They were extremely hospitable and our guide Paul was exceptional! An outstanding experience!
The Druze Cooking with Galileat was phenomenal! It was very special meeting the Druze family and cooking and eating with them. They were extremely hospitable and our guide Paul was exceptional! An outstanding experience!Wendy, Lorie and I spent two weeks touring Israel in Oct 2022. A very special highlight of our trip was a visit (arranged by Galileat) to a Druze family for a hands-on cooking class. Our hosts had us all very busy in their kitchen preparing a multi-course meal from fresh, local ingredients. ...
Wendy, Lorie and I spent two weeks touring Israel in Oct 2022. A very special highlight of our trip was a visit (arranged by Galileat) to a Druze family for a hands-on cooking class. Our hosts had us all very busy in their kitchen preparing a multi-course meal from fresh, local ingredients. Then, the payoff: eating what we'd help prepare with our hosts. It was delicious. But our visit to their home was much more than the cuisine. Before our fun in the kitchen, we spent an hour in conversation with our hosts in their living room, sippiing tea. They shared stories of their family and explained much about the Druze faith and community customs. It was a wonderful experience---much enhanced by the active participation of Paul Nirens (Galileat)!This was an incredible experience. It was an honor to be welcomed into Pnina's home and learn about her religion and heritage. The kids enjoyed cooking with her and tasting foods they had never heard of before. Paul was an amazing ambassador and translator. If you are looking for an intimate ...
This was an incredible experience. It was an honor to be welcomed into Pnina's home and learn about her religion and heritage. The kids enjoyed cooking with her and tasting foods they had never heard of before. Paul was an amazing ambassador and translator. If you are looking for an intimate cultural experience this is what you want to sign up for. Make sure to try Pnina's olives that she grows!