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ISRAEL- A Delicious Culinary Journey

Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem, Israel
Photo by Roxanne Desgagnés

ISRAEL… it’s immersive, intriguing, and its food scene is absolutely worth diving into.

Aeolus Tours has created a fresh unique way to dine your way through the Holy Land while soaking up incredible flavors with visits to the most esteemed sites, travelers will be treated to tastings of beloved traditional treats from halva to hummus, Arabic Coffee to fresh ka’ak Al-Quds in Jerusalem.

Explore endless market stalls selling everything from stuffed pigeon to handcrafted sweet pastries, spices and cheeses before heading to the small village of Battir to observe a very traditional way of life in its farming methods across olive groves and vineyards.

Bethlehem will have you keeping an eye out for Banksy’s art and beyond that, you’ll embark on the “Salad Trail” in Negev to learn about the most advanced agricultural developments with greenhouses and orchards, sampling edible flowers and fruit along the way.

You’ll overnight in the desert and delight in a handcooked meal by Bedouin families before sauntering through Nablus for incredible architecture and endless tastings of sweet desserts while watching artisans produce their crafts. Round the journey out with discoveries at the Dead Sea, Galilee, Nazareth and Haifa with their remarkable topography and inner wonders before spending some time in Tel Aviv visiting local butchers, cafes, and purveyors of artisanal treats.