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Mount Arbel rises sharply above the Sea of Galilee, with wide views across the water, the Golan Heights, and the hills of the Lower Galilee. The setting alone makes it one of northern Israel’s most rewarding viewpoints. A visit can include a walk along the rim, a descent toward the caves in the cliff, and stories of the people who lived, hid, and fought in this dramatic landscape. The route can be gentle or more active, depending on the group. The story of Mount Arbel is written in the land itself: the lake below, the roads crossing the valleys, and the cliffs above all explain why this small part of the Galilee has drawn communities, armies, pilgrims, and teachers for centuries.

Haifa rises from the Mediterranean shore up the slopes of Mount Carmel. It is a city of sea views, religious communities, neighbourhoods, gardens, ports, and migration stories. A private day can include the Bahá’í Gardens, the German Colony, Wadi Nisnas, the Louis Promenade, local food stops, and viewpoints from Mount Carmel. The day can focus on Haifa’s mixed communities, modern history, architecture, religion, food, or the connection between the city, the mountain, and the sea. Haifa offers a different way of seeing Israel. Rather than one central story, its character comes from the daily presence of different communities, languages, faiths, and family histories sharing the same steep slopes between Carmel and the Mediterranean.

Explore Israel’s wine country with David Perlmutter on a full-day private tour through the Judean Hills. The Judean Hills, west and south of Jerusalem, are one of Israel’s oldest wine-growing areas. Vineyards have been part of this landscape since biblical times, and ancient wine presses, terraces, and archaeological sites can still be found among the hills. In recent decades, the region has become home to some of Israel’s most respected wineries, from established estates to small family-run producers. This day is an introduction to the wines, people, landscapes, and stories of the Judean Hills. We will visit selected wineries, taste local wines, and learn about the region’s long connection to grape growing and winemaking. Along the way, there will be time to enjoy the countryside, stop for lunch, and take in the views. Each tour is planned around the group’s interests, the season, and winery availability. Whether you know wine well or simply enjoy good food, beautiful landscapes, and local stories, this is a relaxed day out in a part of Israel many visitors never get to see. Best for: • Wine lovers of all levels, from curious drinkers to experienced collectors • Couples, adult private groups, and small groups of friends • First-time visitors looking to spend a full day beyond Jerusalem, in a landscape they might not otherwise see • Returning visitors to Israel who want a slower, more specialised day • Kosher-observant travellers. A fully kosher winery route can be arranged Before you go: • No designated driver is needed. David drives • Wear comfortable shoes for walking in vineyards and around wineries • Bring a sun hat and water. The Judean Hills can be hot in summer • Expect a modest amount of walking at each winery • The day includes several wine tastings, so it is worth pacing yourself. David will guide the tastings. Included: • Full-day private guiding with David Perlmutter • Private off-road transport from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv • Two or three winery visits, arranged in advance • Tasting fees at the scheduled wineries • Lunch arrangements, with the meal paid separately Not included: • Lunch. David will arrange the restaurant; payment is made directly • Wine purchases at the wineries • Accommodation before or after the tour Other options: • A half-day Judean Hills tour is also available for travellers with less time. It lasts three to four hours and includes one or two wineries. • Longer wine trips can also be planned, including the Galilee and Golan, Negev boutique wineries, or a north-to-south wine journey. Ask for a custom quote.

Acre, also known as Akko, is one of the Mediterranean’s great historic port cities. Its Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with visible layers from the Crusader and Ottoman periods inside walls that still face the sea. A private walk can move through the underground Crusader city, including halls built for the Knights Hospitaller, then emerge into Ottoman markets, mosques, khans, sea walls, and the working harbour. There is room to focus on architecture, food, Jewish and Arab history, the Crusaders, the Ottoman city, or Acre’s relationship with the wider Mediterranean. After Jerusalem fell to Saladin in 1187, Acre became the capital of the Crusader Kingdom and the main Christian port in the Holy Land. Its story is about a city built around arrival: merchants, pilgrims, armies, refugees, spices, languages, and ideas all came through its harbour, leaving a city that still feels connected to the sea.

Explore Tel Aviv through its streets, neighbourhoods, food, and changing architecture. The city is built on contrasts: Bauhaus buildings and new towers, beach life and business districts, immigrant stories and contemporary culture. A private day can include the White City, Carmel Market, Neve Tzedek, Florentin, the old port of Jaffa, and stops shaped around your interests. It can focus on architecture, food, Israeli society, street art, fashion, or the story of how Tel Aviv grew from a small neighbourhood outside Jaffa into a major city. The route follows the making of modern Israel. Jaffa carries the memory of an ancient Mediterranean port, while Tel Aviv tells the story of a new city built by immigrants who brought different languages, ideas, trades, and hopes with them.

The Golan Heights combines open basalt landscapes, volcanic cones, waterfalls, vineyards, kibbutzim, and views across the Sea of Galilee and toward Syria. A private day can include waterfalls, short walks, local food, wineries, Gamla, Mount Bental, and viewpoints over the border. The route can focus on nature, the 1967 war, agriculture, wine, geology, or the history of the region’s different communities. The Golan’s story is written in layers of lava and politics. Its high ground explains both the region’s agricultural richness and why it has played such an important role in the modern history of Israel and Syria.