Independent wine tours are not hard to find with the help of a car, a map and regional information. Hiring an independent tour guide is also a good option. Israel's regional climates differ greatly, making each wine-producing area unique. Wine enthusiasts flock to the northern region of Golan Heights, home to the famous Golan Heights Winery and other smaller wineries like Chateau Golan and Pelter Winery. On the Mediterranean coast, the Mount Carmel region is the home of well-known Binyamina, Tishbi and Carmel wineries. Visit the Tzuba Winery in the Jerusalem and Judean Hills region, the Galil and Dalton wineries in the Upper Galilee region, and the Recanati Winery in the Central Coast.
Even the arid southern region is home to a handful of wine producers. The entire country features several wineries for touring.
My Israel Wine Tours arranges custom wine tours around Israel. The company coordinates tours with certified guides and drivers, and tours may be customized according to length, region and interest. The website provides sample tour options along with regional historical information. Most of the guides are native English speakers with a vast knowledge of Israel. The founder, Esther Cohen, is an American-born recent immigrant to Israel. Call or email for more information and to schedule a tour.
My Israel Wine Tours
Esther Cohen
Zichron Yaakov, Israel
+011 (972) 52 738 6923
myisraelwinetours.com
The Israel Travel Company offers custom tour services. According to its website, it provides tourists with a mix of education and an "off-the-beaten path" travel adventure designed to create a fun and memorable experience. For instance, its sample wine tour itinerary is a bicycle tour of wineries around the Golan and Galilee regions. The company, which designs all types of active tours, is run by Australian-born and licensed tour guide Zel Lederman. Call or use the online contact form for more information and to schedule a tour.
Israel Travel Company
Zel Lederman
+ 011 (972) 2 563 0611
israeltravelcompany.com
Israel Wine Tour, run by Alon Yitzhaki, leads tours each Monday and Friday. Each month's tour focuses on a particular region, and each tour samples at least one vineyard and three wineries. These tours are suitable for individuals interested in joining a group tour. Call or email for more information and to join a tour.
Israel Wine Tour
Alon Yitzhaki
+011 (972) 54 476 1194
israelwinetour.co.il
