Israeli food in Kiryat Tiv’on with a wide selections of falafel, sweet potato pancakes, chard/zucchini/chubja patties, french fries, salads, and soups.
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Kedem Hotel
A home for body and soul located between the eastern slopes of the Carmel Forest and the Mediterranean Sea, is a personalized, intimate and inspiring facility whose rare vision of combining the beauty of nature with man’s vast creative abilities resulted in a hotel whose unique architectural design exists in complete harmony with the surrounding environment.
Mantur Beit Oren
Awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2012, Beit Oren is home to Kfar Mantur by Selina, a pastoral ecosystem in the heart of the Carmel mountain range. Just a 20-minute drive from Haifa City, The Ecological Fairy Forest, and Atlit Beach you’ll find endless ways to fall in love with the region’s rich culture and natural beauty. Features include an on-site wellness retreat and workshop center, a locally-inspired coffee shop and bar, a swimming pool, bonfire pit, activity center complete with local tours of the region, and of course, picturesque views.
The perfect destination to unwind and disconnect, Kfar Mantur by Selina is a sanctuary from the non-stop pace of day-to-day living. Wake up and stretch out with a yoga session at our wellness center, explore mountain ranges, wildflowers, and crystal clear waters with our local guides or kick back and relax by the pool. As the sun sets, enjoy a locally-sourced dinner at our restaurant, check out a live music performance or grab a beer from the bar and head to the bonfire pit where you’ll meet locals and travelers from all over the world.
Neve Hagar
Neve Hagar Guest House in Bethlehem of Galilee is a red-tiled roof country style getaway in an original Templar stone building. In the village, nestled among hills of Israel’s oak trees forest, guests can enjoy the rich historical heritage and explore the myths tying the village to Nazareth and Bethlehem, as well as explore parts of the route travelled by Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. The suites at Neve Hagar are fully equipped with modern amenities and offer exceptional hospitality in a historical ambiance and picturesque surrounding.
Carmel Forest Spa Resort
The largest health spa in Israel, the Carmel Forest Spa Resort is a 7.5 hectare oasis, nestled among beautiful gardens and a magnificent grove in the heart of the Carmel Forest Reserve.
In recent years, the Resort has been named “The Best Spa in the Middle East” by the highly-respected Spafinder spa magazine.
Guests seeking a secluded spa where they can disconnect and enjoy an exclusive vacation that combines all forms of enjoyment need look no further than the Carmel Forest Spa Resort. Features include relaxation opportunities for body and soul, culinary indulgences, choice treatments, beautifully-decorated spaces and, above all, flawless service.
The Resort’s 126 rooms and suites overlook incomparable vistas and are exquisitely decorated down to the smallest detail. Guests are sure to enjoy this genuine escape from their daily routines. Between relaxing treatments, swimming in the impressive pools, savoring delicious gourmet meals, and sipping exotic drinks at the Resort’s cocktail bar, there’s no end to the ways you can unwind and recharge.
• Part of the Isrotel Exclusive Collection, officially rated 5+ stars by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
• Ideally-situated at the heart of the Carmel Forest Reserve, with 126 rooms and suites all overlooking the forests and nearby grove
• The exclusive Carmel Forest Spa offers more than 70 relaxing body, health and beauty treatments
• A variety of workshops, lectures, treatments, and professional classes complement the health and spa experience
• The Resort’s cocktail bar, serving a variety of snacks and alcoholic beverages is ideal for unwinding at the end of your day
Gidi Friedman
Hi, I’m Gidi, a native English speaker from Tiv’on – a small town near Haifa.
I am an experienced tour guide that believes in a sustainable way of life, and I’d love to show you this beautiful and endless country. From one-day tours, to much more, follow me on and off the beaten tracks, be it treks in the desert or day tours in the city.
Whatever your desires and wishes are, Let me plan and guide the best trip for you!
Avi Jeep
Hey! I am Avi Levy, a certified jeep tour guide with many years of experience in organizing and leading tours in general and field trips in particular.
I live in Kiryat Tivon with my wife, Dalit, and my seven children. From here I go for walks on the valley and mountain roads, the sea and the desert.
The SUVs we have have 6-8 seats.
The drivers I work with are some of the best veteran off-road drivers in Israel.
Yuval De Joannes
My Name is Yuval De-Joannes. I live in Moshav Tzafririm in the Ella Valley and I lead tours throughout the country for over twelve years. My passion for traveling began in my early school days, when I’ve joined the school of environmental studies in the Negev desert. Upon completing my military service as a paratrooper, and traveling the world for a couple of years, I’ve joined Ben-Gurion University and started my academic life.
First, I’ve achieved a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral sciences, and then through Haifa university, a Master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology. My fieldwork took place in Ireland, on one of the Islands off the west coast, where I stayed for nearly two years. Upon my return, I tried to put into practice the knowledge of people and history I’ve gained and completed an International tour guiding course, conducted by the Open University, and another tour guiding course conducted by the ministry of tourism.
A third course I’ve completed was conducted by the ministry of education. Through the years I’ve received special expertise certificates, from the ministry of tourism in Christianity, Zionism, desert tourism and wine tourism. From here the road was open to a new career. I’ve decided to focus on Israel, and to put all my energy in exploring it in depth. For me guiding is a passion, if not a call. Every tour I take is different for me. Even if the sites might repeat themselves, they are always fresh for me, cause every time I see them through different eyes, the eyes of those I travel with.
When I’m not guiding I enjoy hiking in Israel and around the world, mountain biking and reading. I guide families and individuals in Hebrew, English and Italian, and offer a wide range of focal points – theological, archaeological, historical, botanical, geological and more. It could be a day tour or a full package tour, all customized to your needs and desires. I use a luxurious Mercedes van, so you can be sure to travel in comfort and safety.
Kobby Lubashevsky
Your expert travel guide for the best experience in Israel and abroad
Beth Shearim with Shalom Israel Tours
Visitors to Israel are often amazed by the juxtapositions of ancient and modern that define their tour experiences. With findings dating back to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th centuries, Beit She’arim National Park definitely falls on the ancient side of the continuum. Located approximately 12 miles east of Haifa, Beit She’arim is best known for its range of intact burial sites. The most famous is the grave of Rabbi Judah HaNasi, the compiler of the Mishnah, a central Jewish reference text that is still studied today.
So impressive are the archeological finds at Beit She’arim that it appears on a tentative list for being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the past five years, two new caves were opened to the public here, so that there are now more than 20 burial caves to explore.
The Beit She’arim burial caves are richly decorated with reliefs and paintings rich with Jewish symbols, including the shofar, which is associated with the Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur holidays; the lulav and etrog, which are still used on Sukkot; and the Ark of the Covenant and a menorah with seven branches, which are symbols of the Temples in Jerusalem. Other images that are not specifically Jewish – such as boats, animals and geometric patterns – can be found here as well. Images of Greek gods in human form are also pictured. Inscriptions appear most often in Greek, but there are some in Hebrew, Aramaic and in the obscure Aramaic dialect known as Palmyran.
In addition to touring the caves, the top of park’s hill has many ruins of the ancient city of Beit She’arim to explore. Look for the bronze statue of Alexander Zayid, who was among the founders of two Jewish defense organizations in the early 20th century, including Hashomer. Literally, Hashomer means “the guard.” It was an organization of Zionist pioneers that defended and protected the nascent Jewish agricultural settlements in pre-state Palestine. Also on the hill is the tomb of the Muslim Sheikh Abreik, distinctive because of its double dome.
In 1956, a construction crew at this site unearthed what was eventually identified as a nine-ton piece of glass. When a furnace for glassmaking stood here, ancient Beit She’arim must have been home to a remarkable glassmaking operation.
