Carmei Avdat Vineyard
Carmei Avdat Vineyard - Negev, Israel. Copyright - Alex Zablotsky
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Negev Region: Thriving Desert Agriculture - Ancient to High-Tech

The Negev region is a proud source of blooming desert agriculture.  On this tour we will focus on the similarities between ancient agricultural practices and the developments created in modern times. We will visit a variety of goat cheese farms, boutique vineyards, tour a UNESCO heritage site, and explore the culinary traditions of the Bedouin.

Trip Highlights Include:
  • Pick up from hotel and drive to the Negev region **
  • Tasting at the leading Goat Cheese and organic farms in the region
  • Tour and wine tasting at boutique vineyards in the middle of the desert
  • Lunch at a boutique vineyard with food typical to the region
  • Visit to Avdat National Park 
  • Visit to ancient Nabataean ruins to learn about Nabataean agricultural technologies 
  • Dinner with a Bedouin family and discussion of Bedouin culinary practices

**Pick up and drop off is from the Tel Aviv area.  Additional charge for transportation from other areas. 

This tour requires a minimum of three participants and is offered upon request.
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