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Stella Maris Monastery

The Stella Maris Monastery or the Monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for monks is a 19th-century Discalced Carmelite monastery located on the slopes of Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. Another Carmelite monastery of the same name is reserved for nuns and is located higher up on Mount Carmel. The complex of buildings, including the lighthouse, is known as “Stella Maris”. The Carmelites form to serve and live the Gospel for their spirituality. Their knowledge of spirituality comes from the experiences of the “great prophets” of the Discalced Carmelite Family: Teresa of Jesus, John of the Cross, Therese of Lisieux, Edith Stein.

The monastery’s main church resembles the shape of a cross. Its dome is decorated by colorful paintings based on motifs from both the Old and New Testament: Elijah rising to heaven, David stringing his harp, the prophet Isaiah, the Holy Family and the Four Evangelists. Latin inscriptions of biblical verses are written around the dome.

The altar stands on an elevated platform situated above a small cave associated with Elijah. The cave can be reached from the nave by descending a few steps and holds a stone altar with a small statue of Prophet Elijah. The altar above the cave is dominated by a statue of the Virgin Mary carrying Jesus in her lap and holding the Scapular in her right hand, known as Our Lady of the Scapular. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the patroness of the Carmelites, and as such is known as “Our Lady of Mount Carmel”. New embossments dedicated to Carmelite figures are hoisted on all four corners of the central hall. On the western wall of the church is a large organ that is played during religious ceremonies and at special church music concerts.

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Shmuliko, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons;
Iliakriv, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Little Tiberias Restaurant

Little Tiberias is a quality chef-restaurant with a menu featuring gourmet French Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant is located inside a building that forms part of the ancient city wall of Tiberias and that dates back to Roman times. Its special setting, as well as the beautifully planned interior, grant Little Tiberias an exclusive European atmosphere, like a little French Riviera on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.

The restaurant is family-owned, and was opened by Rafi, the head of the family and the founder. The whole family are culinary specialists, with generations of acquired knowledge. They are headed by the restaurant’s chef, David Oudiz, whose kitchen produces excellent original dishes – starters, appetizers, soups and pastas, and succulent main dishes of fish, meat and seafood.

As befits a beautifully designed, romantic restaurant in a tourist destination, the clientele of Little Tiberias is very varied – guests are of all ages, foreign and Israeli tourists, couples, and regular clients from the city and the surrounding region who enjoy their dining experience and come back again and again. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a blend of harmonious background music – classical jazz, romantic music, and popular hits.

In the 1980s, the building housed a famous pub that was a major leisure attraction in Tiberias and for residents of the region. Later, an Italian restaurant was opened, but in recent years the site was renovated and improved. Some dishes on the menu (like our renowned steak with pepper and cream), remain as before, with all the tradition and know-how that the family accumulated.

The restaurant, designed by architect Gadi Shamir, has two wings: the old, authentic wing, with beautiful wood elements of old telephone poles carved in classic style, with wooden wine racks, and a mural painted by the famous Tiberias-born artist – Amos Yaskil. The beautiful new wing is larger, and now offers a bar that’s perfect for drinking wine and spirits, and for dining too. You can also sit on the spacious balcony, with its windows offering impressive views. We are happy to cater private events in a separate room.

Only Hummus

Rak Hummus is a unique eatery that was established in 2014 in Katzrin. It specializes in…you guessed it…hummus! But not only do they serve delicious hummus, they also excel in tasty falafel, their flagship Sabich, their Malabi rose-water dessert (referred to by some as “addictive”), and their legendary Crème Brulee. If you like surprises, on Tuesdays, in addition to the regular menu, a special dish is served, always based on fine chickpeas, with unique (and sometimes crazy) toppings.

The restaurant was started Chef Tom Kabbalah, who worked at reputable restaurants abroad and returned to fulfill his dream of opening a small place that serves only hummus in his hometown of Katzrin. He incorperates the cooking skills he learned abroad into his unique hummus dishes for some amazing flavor combinations. In addition, he prepares some of the best hummus in the entire Golan.

Avi’s Restaurant

Avi’s restaurant is a strictly kosher restaurant in Tiberias that stands in front of the Leonardo Club hotel, near the magical shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Its location, inside an old and classic Tiberian structure with its unique appearance and design (stone walls and arched windows with stained glass) creates a pastoral atmosphere that is enhanced by the colorful aquarium.

The restaurant was established in 1977 with the name, My Father’s Tea Houseand, selling over 20 types of tea as it was decorated in a regal English style. The winter ended, and with it, the demand for warming tea. Then, Italian dishes and pizzas began to be served at the place in accordance with the hot Tiberian summer. Pizzas have become a household name in the city and the place has become a major entertainment hub that attracts people from all over the area.

In 1982, on the advice of a friend and restaurateur from Tel Aviv, the place was converted into a restaurant and renamed “Avi’s Restaurant”. The place is characterized by a warm atmosphere, professional and pampering service and of course quality meat that has no competition. The meat is carefully selected and professional grills treat it with love. The restaurant staff is committed to optimal and dedicated service and serves the delicacies professionally and courteously. A large and loyal diner from Tiberias and the region, as well as tourists from Israel and abroad come to “Avi’s restaurant” to eat a good meal that will be engraved in their memory, as the culmination of the trip they make in the region.

Simha And Sons Grill

Simcha and Sons Skewers Restaurant is located in the center of Tiberias and offers a rich selection of grilled meats. The restaurant was founded in 1980 and over the years has become the leading meat restaurant in the Sea of Galilee area.The taste of the traditional kebab in the restaurant has become the flagship dish and many guests from around the country who come to the Sea of Galilee area do not miss a visit to the restaurant.

The restaurant has kosher rabbinate from Tiberias, and offers an abundance of meats, salads, baked goods and home-cooked dishes on select days.

Shirat Hayam Boutique Hotel

The Shirat Hayam Boutique Hotel lies on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, in front of the Golan Mountains scenery. This rare structure was built entirely of basalt blocks and arches typical of numerous Ottoman style constructions, and in 1850, it opened up with the name “Haifa hotel”. The hotel is among the first hotels to opened in Tiberias, in a time that hotels were called the names of cities in Palestine. In 1946, the hotel was hosted a famous Egyptian singer, Umm cul-tum, nicknamed “the star of of the East” and following the her visit – the hotel was renamed “Oriental star”

After the establishment of Israel the famous artist Shimshon Holzman lived in in the building, where he created an art gallery that was available to visitors. Among the numerous bohemian visitors that stayed at the hotel, a few are many famous artists: Nahum Gutman, Reuven Rubin, Amos Yaskil, and obviously, Holtzman himself. One of the most famous paintings of the place drawn by Gutman called “the promenade in Tiberias”.

For several years the hotel was reconstructed from its foundations, the unique rooms and porches were preserved and its now knows today as “Shirat Hayam” boutique hotel. Preserving the nature beauty of the structure, while creating a perfect harmony and well-planned integration between the old and the new, the compound provides an atmosphere of peace and tranquility in front of the scenery of the Sea of Galilee.

Shirat Hayam Boutique Hotel is located on the “Yigal Allon” promenade in the city of Tiberias, on the shores of Lake Kinneret. The Hotel is located in the heart of an open museum where sculptures are displayed of the best-known sculptures, among them Ilana Goor, Amos Yaskil, Payne and many others, and represents the renewing core of the Tabernacle of culture and Arts.

Dona Castle

The Dona Castle was built in 1745 by Chulaybee’s the older son of Dahar El Omar, the Bedouin ruler of the Galilee. The citadel was connected as part of the Ottoman wall that surrounded the city. Ancient walls of the castle are visible on the eastern wall of the citadel, engraved in the basalt stone. In 1837, a major, devastating earthquake destroyed much of the city. The walls of the city fell and the citadel damaged, later being restored.

In 2007, the castle was purchased and underwent a lengthy process of restoration and reconstruction in order to convert into a boutique Hotel and artist workshops. The Castle was restored with great sensitivity while preserving all original features including restoring the original stone arches in the rooms and maintaining the original partition, they aim to give our guests a periodic and intimate experience that combines history and hospitality with the highest standards. The intimate structure allows groups or families to enjoy the entire castle for their own privacy.

The Scots Hotel

The Scots Hotel was built by the Church of Scotland on the site of the over 120-years-old historical medical complex, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and overlooking the Golan Heights. The luxurious hotel is a unique fusion of 19th century basalt rock buildings dating from the time of the original hospital compound (offering 16 Antique rooms) and a modern building (offering 50 Unique and Deluxe rooms).

For a culinary & a leisure experiences the hotel offers The Torrance Restaurant which is well known for the fine cuisine and rich gourmet food; the Gazebo Terrace with the beautiful botanical gardens overlooking the stunning vista of lake & mountains; the Ceilidh Bar with the authentic Scots Pub atmosphere; the Wine Cellar, the Visitor’s Centre and the Lakewiew Spa wellness center with Turkish Haman, Gym, Sauna and a large variety of special spa treatments.

Beny Shlevich

My name is Beny Shlevich. I’m a licensed tour guide in Israel, and I’d like to show you around the fascinating country I call home. Coming from a migrant family, I’ve been trying to make sense of the vibrant, beautiful and head-spinning mess that is Israel all my life. These past three years, I’ve found the best way to do so is to introduce the country to curious visitors of all backgrounds. Whether you’re Christian or Jewish, a family or a youth group, a pilgrim or a hiker — my mission is to help you untangle the intricacies of history, religion, nature and the peoples of Israel.

Before guiding, I devoted my life to sustainability education and activism for a just life for all who share this land. I bring these approaches to my tours as well; I tell a multi-narrative, often conflicting story of the peoples of Israel.

Having traveled myself, I believe in slow travel. I encourage you to take the time and experience this tiny and packed country by foot or bicycle, and get an intimate feel of the land. I would be glad to guide you in English, Russian, or Hebrew. All of my tours are fully insured.

Liran Gabay

Shalom! I’m Liran Gabay, a licensed private tour guide and tour-operator in Israel. Whether it is your first trip to Israel, my country, or the 5th, my job is to assist you with planning the best itinerary, fine-tuned to your interests and expectations. I have been a favored choice by families interested in “boutique-style” tours, dedicated to experiencing Israel as a whole and Jerusalem in particular.

My specialty lies in the Jewish and Christian heritage as well as modern Israel. I have planned, arranged and guided numerous tours for individuals and groups, families as well as VIP visitors. Additionally, I am a tour guide driver owning ultimate VIP shuttle – a specious 6 passengers Mercedes sedan, licensed and insured for tourist. I invite you to look at some of the tours I offer, see what you like, add your wishes and contact me so that together we can tailor-plan an unforgettable trip to the one and only Holy Land, Israel.

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