Galilean agricultural cuisine, dairies with fine cheeses, a Shavuot celebration kibbutz-style, and more! All activities in honor of Shavuot for all ages are waiting for you in the Western and Lower Galilee!
Visit the dairies, agricultural farms, and boutique wineries of the Galilee! Shavuot is the perfect opportunity to get to know Galilean agriculture up close and personal.
In honor of Shavuot, we talked to the cheesemakers, owners of the Galilean boutique dairies, who produce handmade cheeses all year round, who have a deep connection to the land, animals, and traditions. We asked them a few questions about the behind-the-scenes of their day-to-day work. Here’s what they say about themselves. Full Article >>
We can’t forget all the lovers of fine wine! We recommend a visit to the Galilean boutique wineries. You can also arrange tastings and sit and enjoy a glass of fine wine in nature. (Goes well with the picnics detailed below)
Pelech Winery ― Pelech
Pelech Winery was founded in 2022 in the old barn and milking parlor buildings of Kibbutz Pelech. There is a new open and covered visitor center on site, overlooking the Galilee landscapes from Rosh HaNikra to the Haifa Bay.
Opening Hours: Holiday Eve (Sunday) and Holiday (Monday) 11 am – 7 pm. Recommended to book in advance.
Phone: 072-3971207
Stern Winery, a family-owned, boutique winery in the Galilee, was founded in 2004 by Johnny Stern and is situated on one of the mountain peaks at Kibbutz Tuval, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
By Appointment Only
Ofir Farm — Winery & Apiary in Alon HaGalil
A family farm. The winery is located in the heart of a green grove, and visits and tours can be arranged.
Opening Hours: Holiday Eve (Sunday) & Holiday (Monday) 10 am – 3 pm
Julia Winery in Mi’ilya
A family winery in the Christian village of Mi’ilya. You can arrange a tour of the winery, tastings including cheeses, and get to know the charming Araf family, who own the place, up close.
Opening Hours: Holiday Eve (Sunday) – Closed, Holiday (Monday) – 11 am – 6 pm
Lotem Winery — Organic Boutique Winery in Lotem
The organic concept accompanies the Lotem Winery both in the winemaking process, quality wines produced in a production process that protects the environment and nature, and in the hospitality experience. The winery’s visitor center is open all week and provides a unique experience that combines wine tastings, an open Galilee view overlooking the Sea of Galilee, and a varied food menu.
Opening Hours: Holiday Eve (Sunday) & Holiday (Monday) 11 am – 6 pm. On the day of the holiday, participants can enjoy in the “I Want Galilee” Festival and the winery complex will have craft stalls, jewelry, clothing, cheese and chocolate workshops, and a live performance.
Kishor Winery – A Boutique Winery in Kibbutz Kishorit
Kishor Vineyards and Winery belong to Kibbutz Kishorit, a kibbutz for people with special needs. The winery includes a vineyard, a visitor center, and integrates the village residents into daily activities.
Opening Hours: Holiday Eve (Sunday) 10 am – 3 pm, Holiday (Monday) – Closed
Lechem Tenne in Kibbutz Gesher HaZiv
At Lechem Tenne, a cafe located in a natural forest, you can enjoy fine coffee, fresh pastries baked on site, and sandwiches made with high-quality sourdough bread baked by David, the owner of the cafe.
Operating Hours: Thursday 7 am – 2 pm, Friday 7 am – 3 pm
Tupelo — Wheat Free Bakery & Cafe in Ma’alot-Tarshiha
A gluten-free bakery and cafe in the heart of the ancient and picturesque village of Tarshiha, which combines a bakery with a variety of gluten-free products and pastries.
Operating Hours: Open the entire holiday 8 am – 3 pm
In Noalush, a true and fragrant gem, you can enjoy a delicatessen, bakery, flower shop, pastry shop, and a delicatessen, all in one complex!
Follow the scent. You won’t miss it!
Opening Hours: Holiday Eve (Sunday) 7:30 am – 4 pm, Closed on holiday (Monday)
Achu Cafe in Clil
The Achu Cafe is a cafe in nature, in the ecological village of Clil, offering an experiential, unique, and quiet culinary space, with a connection to nature.
Kamah Cafe & Gallery in Kibbutz Harduf
The cafe is part of a therapeutic occupational workshop system, and on its shelves are displayed for sale the workshop products – bakery, weaving, paper, and ceramics – all handmade by members of Beit Elisha: adults with special needs.
Opening Hours: Holiday Eve (Sunday) 9 am – 1 pm. Closed on holidays.
Shavuot is the perfect time to go out into nature and enjoy a pampering picnic with Galilean delicacies amidst all the blooms and beauty of the Galilee. Get a list of recommended places for a picnic in the great outdoors and where you can get picnic baskets filled with all the goodies throughout the Western Galilee.
You can’t do without recipes for this delicious holiday. So here are some Galilean recipes courtesy of the Western Galilee Now Small Businesses!
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Old Akko
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Old Akko
Tamar and Meir Davidson came to Akko and fell in love with the Old City - with the ancient buildings, the impressive wall surrounding it, the authentic markets and the friendly people of the city. Inspired by their trips to Nepal, India and Southern Italy, they decided to develop local eco-urban tourism, combining the authentic experience of being hosted in luxurious and modern rooms with the human and cultural fabric of the Old City.
Old Akko
Arabesque is a boutique hotel and artists' residence located in the heart of the old city in a spectacularly beautiful Ottoman building. When Professor Evan Fallenberg, writer and translator, founded Arabesque, he saw in his vision a home for artists, people of culture and spirit, a house of connections and community. The dream became reality and today Arabesque hosts a diverse crowd of Israelis and tourists from all over the world, alongside creators from various fields of art who come to the "Residency", an artist program, which allows them to devote themselves to their work and develop it in the heart of ancient Akko full of magic and inspiration.
Old Akko
