MaryAnne, Joel & Friends-Day Tours

• Jerusalem lookout from Mount of Olives ridge east of the Old City of Jerusalem has a history that dates back to biblical times and has a beautiful panoramic view of the city and iconic sites.
• Dominus Flevit and Gethsemane Church–  The Church of All Nations, or the Basilica of the Agony, on the slope of Mt of Olives, where Jesus prayed before his arrest on Thursday night
• Miriam Tomb at Kidron Valley
• Mount Zion-King David Tomb & the Room of the Last Supper
• Western Wall- The Kotel- the most sacred place for Jews from around the world
• Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) is a route through the Old City of Jerusalem that is believed to be the path Jesus walked to his crucifixion. The route was established in the 18th century and marked by the 14 Stations of the Cross.
• The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is one of the holiest and most special sites in Christianity. It is the site where Jesus was crucified (Calvary), and the tomb where Jesus was buried and then resurrected.
• Exit through Jaffa Gate and drive to MachneYuda Market– a colorful and bustling marketplace of fresh fruits and vegetables; nuts, seeds, and spices and variety of cuisine for lunch

• Tour Organi Green: an organic agriculture project, specializing in the production of organic agricultural produce in greenhouses, open fields, and orchards. The project includes a goat dairy farm and free-range egg production. Walk around the farm, see the facilities, and hear about the various projects in under-developed countries around the world.
• Caesarea– Tour the remains of the Roman capital city built by King Herold in the 1st Century AD along the Mediterranean Coast.
• Ramat Hanadiv Garden is a nature park and garden in the southern part of the Mount Carmel ridge. The park is a living memorial to Baron Edmond de Rothschild, who was a major figure in the establishment of the modern State of Israel, and who is buried here together with his wife.
• Lunch in Ein Hud Arabic village
• Ein Hod artists’ village is located on a hill at the foot of Mount Carmel, overlooking the Mediterranean coast. In the 1950s, a group of artists led by the acclaimed Dada artist Marcel Yanko decided that Ein Hod would be a place where they could work. Today the village hosts a range of artists ranging from early Israeli to contemporary artists, who share space with various craft media.
• Prehistoric caves. The 4 caves of Nahal Me’arot in the Carmel mountain range are a UNESCO Site of Human Evolution. The caves were used for habitation by prehistoric humans, and contain unique evidence of very early burials and the way of life some 100,000 years ago
• Drive to Akko
• Dinner: Uri Buri fish restaurant

Overnight: the Effendi Hotel, Akko

• Safed Kabbalah Center meeting and tour- Stroll along the picturesque alleys to learn about Jewish philosophy mysticism and Kabbalah, while enjoining a variety of artists’ displays
• Ice Cream-making Workshop An Arab-Jewish collaboration between Adam Ziv and Alaa Sweitat led to the creation of an excellent ice cream-making workshop with strong Galilean roots, and many branches in Israel. In their production place in Kibbutz Sasa you can taste or participate in an ice cream workshop, mix flavors and prepare ice cream using various techniques.
• Goren Park is situated in the heart of the Western Galilee oak woodland overlooking the Kziv river canyon and the remains of the Monforte Crusader fortress
• Rosh Hanikra Grottoes are a beautiful geological formation formed by the sea action on the soft chalk rock. Located on the border between Israel and Lebanon, the site has been developed into a tourist attraction.
• Private yacht sail– Meet Dorit and Maoz on their beautiful sailboat, the “Manyana”, and join them for a private yacht sail on the Mediterranean Sea with delicious food and beverage onboard.

Overnight Effendi Hotel, Akko