We will begin the morning with a professional agricultural tour of Kibbutz Ortal.
Kibbutz Ortal was founded in 1978 and has 107 members. A collective kibbutz, agricultural in nature.its main agricultural industries: quality vineyards, apple orchards, cherry, peaches and nectarines, flowers, cattle and cowshed, and chicken coops.There is also a tourist site with wooden cabins and guest rooms.
“The Valley of Tears” – an audiovisual show that presents the stories of heroism in the Battle of the Valley of Tears and provides an emotional dimension to every trip in the Golan Heights. This is a lesson in the history and legacy of the IDF battle that emphasizes the fighters’ mental strength, the power of will, and the personal example.
Observation over the valley of tears, that became the Valley of Blessing – an observation point of the valley of tears in which the severe battle of containment took place during the early days of the Yom Kippur War between the armored forces of the IDF from Battalion 77 of the 7th Brigade, against armored Syrian forces advancing into The Golan Heights As part of the Syrian attack, the area is now used for fertile farming areas that produce many different kinds of fruits of great quality and wonderful taste.
Cherry picking – between the apple orchards and the wine vineyards of Kibbutz El Rom, in the pastoral and beautiful landscape, in the clear air, at a height of 1100 meters, is the cherry orchard of self-harvesting, exactly where the heroic battle of the armored battalion was intense during the Yom Kippur War.
We will get explanations about the cherry and its growth conditions (in the plantation grow 7 different varieties of cherries), and then we will go to experience the harvest, picked up and eat straight from the trees of the various varieties.
Breakfast at Alto, Kibbutz Shomrat – We will open the morning with a kosher dairy meal and a fascinating lecture that tells the story of the establishment of the dairy, the process of cheese production, an acquaintance with different cheeses and an explanation of the advantages of dairy products. The restaurant serves as a dairy, a factory store, a visitor center and an exciting and charming family-run cafe.
“Mavrhatey”, Kibbutz Evron – An Ethiopian house built of land and straw, just like countless other “gogs” scattered in Ethiopian villages. “Mavrhatey” which means “My light” began with the initiative of a special woman, Yonay Skiva, who hosts groups out of faith in the vision of bringing the hearts closer. Through the exposure of the visual and cultural languages of the Ethiopian community. Yoni is a veteran Ethiopian immigrant, group facilitator and psychodrama therapist and educator. An unforgettable, unique and exciting experience.
Exciting ride aboard Tornado boats, Achziv beach – strong boats equipped with a pair of powerful, high-speed engines. From Akhziv Bay through the Rosh Hanikra Islands to the border with Lebanon, including an observation point towards the city of Tzur, from the huge Rosh Hanikra cliff and the elephant’s foot, back along the beautiful coastline.
Lunch at the “300 gram” restaurant, Betzet – in the heart of the banana groves, next to a granary, in a large wooden house surrounded by a courtyard, is the chef Itay Hasson’s “300 gram” restaurant who fulfilled a childhood dream and opened a rustic restaurant in a Galilean atmosphere. The restaurant focuses on meat cravings, aging and smoking of high quality meat.The restaurant focuses on meat cravings, aging and smoking of high quality meat. The restaurant is Kosher LeMehadrin and offers high quality main dishes in the menu, which are the fruit of Chef Itay Hasson’s imagination.
Idan fruits, Moshav Betzet – The colorful and seductive display of “Idan Fruits” includes dried fruits that you have not yet encountered.”Idan Fruits” is a future empire that will bring Israel back the lost honor of the dried fruits from Turkey. The tour begins with a banana plantation where we will learn about growing bananas and various types and then to the visitors’ center. We will learn about the secrets of the dried fruits, and we will be helped to a glass of flavored tea and tasting of the fruits.
We are pleased to introduce you to a new experience that combines The “Escape-Room game at the Monastery of Euthymius” experience with a fun, self-driving, course in RZRs in the Judean Desert.
The trip passes through the Good Samaritan Range and the beautiful Og Stream and its mighty canyon. We will continue a challenging drive within a beautiful gorge to “the Cave” (an Ancient resevoir), Listen to an explanation about the northern Judean Desert and return to the Samaritan Range in front of the Adumim Citadel. Length of track: about an hour.Great experience guaranteed.
Secrets in the monastery – an “Escape-Room” game at the Monastery of Euthymius.
at the entrance, the participants will be greeted by a guide dressed in the traditional cloths of the monastery. After an explanation of the place and the nature of the activity,
we will reset timers, get a map of the monastery, and set off following the lost mosaic.
Only a team that works collaboratively, deciphers the codes on time , finds out where the lost mosaic of the monastery was planted. Participants will travel between 4 main sites throughout the monastery: the church, the large reservoir, the cisterns and the sacred crypt of Euthymius. Participants must locate and collect in an allotted time of approximately 90 minutes all parts of the lost mosaic that have been placed inside locked boxes
and various hideouts throughout the site. The activity consists of a variety of challenging tasks and requires full cooperation between group members, thinking outside the box,
and creats adrenaline, healthy competitiveness and a lot of good mood.
Minimum group of 30 people, max of 50.
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An unusual agricultural tour that takes you into the story of the most southern kibbutz in the world and is immersed in landscapes of gold, desert and sea. The tour will begin in the dining room area, which later became the “Kapot Tmarim” restaurant. The tour will be guided and accompanied by a founding member of the kibbutz. The story of Kibbutz Eilot / Terminal Yitzhak Rabin – Crossing the border to Jordan / The blossom of palm trees, The tale of Irac and how the dates were brought to the country. finally we will taste the juicy Mjhoul dates and drink a refreshing cocktail. The tour takes about two hours. September – April.
The northern landscape of Kibbutz Ortal invites you to professional agricultural tours in the northern Golan Heights. Kibbutz Ortal was founded in 1978 and has 107 members. A communal kibbutz, agricultural in nature. Our main agricultural branches: quality vineyards, apple orchards, cherries, peaches and nectarines, cattle and cowshed.
An agricultural experience at the only resort hotel in Jerusalem. Discover the story of nature and the integration of man and agriculture in the environment. Embark on a unique journey to familiarize yourself with kibbutz agriculture in the Jerusalem hills, and adapt it to the technology and methods of growth and marketing of the 21st century. There are several of tours to the cherry orchard, a tour of the bee hives and the olive grove.
A tour of the kibbutz offers a tour of the past and present, a visit to Netafim’s greenhouses park, a walk to watch the orchards and the area, an explanation of coexistence and a visit to the Masik Magal factory store and lunch in the kibbutz dining room.
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