In the span of a few hours this tour will take you from ancient industrial
installations to one of the most sophisticated Industrial Parks in all of
Israel. You'll learn about ancient methods for producing olive oil (and
olive oil soap) and get to see a working olive press that still utilizes
methods used hundreds of years ago.
You will also see some amazing burial sites from the Byzantine period.
Your guide will tell you about "White Gold", the people that produced it
and the economic influences that it had on the country at the time. Your
tour will continue to a place where you will see a model of an Industrial
Park that has been duplicated throughout the world with great success.
You'll hear about a concept that places emphasis on the integration of
modern technology and art. Your guide will also show you how with the
assistance of one of Israel's leading industrialists, a Druze woman-owned
business is utilizing the extraordinary combination of ancient production
technology in a high-tech setting with innovative marketing techniques that
must live up 21st century market demands.
The tour will conclude with a stop to view some famous works of art that
will provide an understanding of the vision of one extraordinary man
that brought it all together.
Type of Tour: Driving
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Comments: Wear slacks (not shorts) and shoes. This tour may be
combined with an authentic (homemade) Arabic meal, in the Christian Arab village of Meilya.
Suitability: Not recommended for small children.
Cost: Available as private tours.Contact us for details.
This route also
includes two entrance fees: 50 NIS/ (group) Meilya Olive Press, 18 NIS/pp
Tefen.
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We are also in the process of developing numerous other specialized tours.
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