Join us for one of our exclusive ‘Histillery' Tours, where Israel’s rich historical legacy meets the spirit of the present with a winery or distillery visit
Our 1st stop is Tel Gezer, an archaeological site that revealed the "Gezer calendar" a 3,000-year-old tablet showing the agricultural yearly cycle
Tel Gezer's historic vineyards were crucial during the 1st & 2nd Temple eras as a vital stop on the pilgrimage route from the port of Jaffa to the Temple in Jerusalem
Then to Elul Vineyard, the first kosher organic winery in Israel, which crafts wine from 13 varieties of organic grapes, embracing traditional agricultural methods avoiding pesticides & chemical fertilizers
Our visit includes a vineyard tour & wine tasting paired with cheeses & more
Then to Tel Azeka with a panoramic view of the Valley of Elah, where David slew Goliath with a slingshot
Finally to Nahal Sorek where Delilah enticed Samson to reveal the secret of his strength leading to his capture by the Philistines
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✖ The Elul winery tour cost
Pickup Locations
1. Royal Jerusalem
2. Ella Residence
3. Harmony Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
4. Mamilla Hotel
5. Reggenza Hotel
6. Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem
7. Eden Jerusalem Hotel
8. Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
9. Holyland Hotel
10. Ritz Hotel
11. Dead Sea Spa Resort
12. Kaplan Hotel
13. Tal Shahar Room
14. Jerusalem Gate Hotel
15. New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem
16. Jericho Resort Village
17. Legacy Hotel
18. Hillel 11
19. Lady Stern Jerusalem
20. Roso Rooms & Suites
Additional Info: I will pick you up from your location within 50km of Jerusalem.
Itinerary
1
Tel Gezer
We will travel to Tel Gezer an archaeological site that has revealed important finds including the "Gezer calendar." Discovered in 1908, this small limestone tablet features an inscription, describing monthly or bi-monthly periods attributing to each a duty such as harvest, planting, or tending specific crops. An image of the tablet can be found on each bottle of Elul wine.
Tel Gezer's historic vineyards, celebrated for centuries, were crucial during Solomon's era as a vital stop on the pilgrimage route from the port of Jaffa to the Temple in Jerusalem.
We also will see the 6 chambered gates constructed by King Solomon as described in the Bible. The site is over 5000 years old.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Karmei Yosef
By the small modern village of Karmei Yosef is Elul Organic Vineyard. The first kosher organic winery in Israel was founded by Moshe Elul in 2014. Renowned for its distinctive approach, Elul crafts wine from 13 varieties of organic grapes, without the use of bisulfites, relying on wild yeasts for the fermentation process. The vineyard embraces traditional agricultural methods, steering clear of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or mechanical harvesters. Our visit includes a tour of the vineyard and a luxurious wine tasting paired with cheeses.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Tel Azeka
Tel Azeka, the backdrop for another biblical tale, provides a panoramic view of the Valley of Elah. It was here that David, armed with a slingshot and stones, slew Goliath.
The site was an ancient Judean town mentioned several times in the Bible from the time of Joshua to the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE. There was continuous settlement here up to Roman times and we can see tunnels and caves constructed during the Bar Kochba revolt in 135CE. The city then faded from history until 20th-century archeologists discovered the site and excavated it.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Believed to be where Delilah enticed Samson, and he ultimately met his death at the hands of the Philistines
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Remaining hours are for transportation to and from the locations.
