Private Tour

Druze Culinary Tour of the Western Galilee

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

This is the only tour in the region where you get to first hand experience Druze life in The Galilee. The Druze are an Arabic speaking sect that are part of main stream Israeli society, who live in the Galilee region of the North. Our tour allows a glimpse into their beliefs and lifestyles, through their rich culinary traditions.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

tastings

Lunch

guiding

Hotel pickup

Hotel drop-off

gratuities

Transportation to/from attractions

What To Expect

Julis

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

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Yarka

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

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Druze culinary tour with wine

with wine
Duration: 4 hours: The regular tour lasts 3.5 hours. We finish the day visiting a local winery, lengthening the program to 4.5 hours
food and wine

half day culinary tour

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Rachel review
Rachel5699,
Feb 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I loved meeting everyone and everyone was so kind to us. Love you woodlands and everything else. Yeah
Lori G
E1360HQlorig,
Feb 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Cooking and Much More with a Druze Family
rlgibney,
Jan 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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)!
Intimate Cultural Experience
E780XBandrewf,
Jan 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
An evening to remember
andreamR8914JY,
Aug 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Fantastic day!
SunnySanDiego5336,
Feb 1, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!