Jewish/Zionist Sites

Eretz Israel Museum

Kikar Kedumim Visitor’s Center (Jaffa)

Tel Gezer National Park

Tel Afek National Park

Old Courtyard Museum at Kibbutz Ein Shemer

Segway Tours Tel Aviv

The Collection House (Tel Aviv)

Neve Tzedek (Tel Aviv)

Rabin Square

Nahalat Binyamin Arts & Crafts Fair

The Yitzhak Rabin Center

Gush Katif Museum (Jerusalem)

Chagall Windows at Hadassah Hospital, Ein Karem

The Knesset Menorah

Mount Scopus (Hebrew University)

“But now, as soon as that legion that had been at Emmaus was joined to Caesar at night, he removed thence, when it was day, and came to a place called Seopus; from whence the city began already to be seen, and a plain view might be taken of the great temple. Accordingly, this place, on the north quarter of the city, and joining thereto, was a plain, and very properly named Scopus, [the prospect,] and was no more than seven furlongs distant from it.”

Josephus, The Jewish Wars, Book 5, Chapter 5, Verse 3.

Imagine Roman legions camped out here, overlooking the largest Temple of their time as they made plans to storm the seiged the city and plunder the riches inside the walled city. Today Mt. Scopus houses both the modern Hebrew University and the Mt. Scopus campus of the Hadassah Hospital. For anglophiles it’s also the site of a large and well-preserved Commonwealth war cemetery where one finds tomb stones belonging to fighters from Australia, New Zealand and the British Isles.

Israeli Supreme Court

The Knesset (Parliament)

The Israeli Parliament, known in Hebrew as the Knesset, is an important part of the Middle East’s only fully democratic government. The Parliament is the Israeli government’s legislative branch and is composed of members from 14 different political parties. Currently five of those parties belong to the government headed by the Likud party and the Prime Minister (who comes from the Likud) Benjamin Netanyahu. Tours are available of the Knesset for free, three times a day, on certain weekdays. Guests should bring their passports in order to gain access.

Rechavia Neighborhood (Jerusalem)

Scroll of Fire Monument

Oscar Schindler’s Grave

Overlooking the Valley of Hinom (Hell) lies the grave of one of the great 20th century examples of the redemption of man.

The First Station (Jerusalem)

Not to be confused with the First Station of the Via Dolorosa, this renovated area of restaurants and shops symbolized the coming of modernity to Jerusalem: it’s first railroad station, in 1892.

Haas Promenade (Tayelet, in Jerusalem)

Bible Lands Museum

Mount Herzl National Cemetary

Amid whispering pine trees Israel has buried thousands of its soldiers in this peaceful, contemplative forest.

Nachlaot (Jerusalem)

Rockefeller Archaeological Museum

Tomb of Zechariah

Tombs of the Children of Israel

Tombs of the Sanhedrin

Tel Be’er Sheva National Park

How to put together your Water and Wine tour of Israel

On our Water and Wine Tours website you will not find standard tours.

Don’t worry. We’ll make sure that you experience the must-see sites in the country. But we’ve also included a comprehensive list of sites, by region for people with many different interests, with enough description for you to ascertain whether it’s the sort of place you want to spend your time.

You know your budget and how much time you have to spend here.

So here are our recommendations, based on years of leading all sorts of tours throughout the country.

  • Ask yourself if this trip is a vacation. Do you want to see sites but also feel really relaxed at the end of each day? So that you don’t need a few days of sleep upon your return home? If this is the case then try to restrict yourself to three major sites per day. Between the sites, travel and lunch 8-10 hours will pass quickly.
  • If you’re more inclined to describe yourself as a pilgrim or someone who wants a survey of sites, then expect to visit up to five sites per day. You’ll be spiritually satisfied but you’ll also need to get a good night’s sleep every night.

“A life changing event”

"Our guide, Zach Levin, made the trip a life changing event for both Linda and me. He was very sensitive to our needs and went out of his way to make sure we got the full Israeli experience. Zach is very knowledgeable and his passion and enthusiasm contributed to our getting the full flavor of the country."
Harvey and Linda W

Your Tour Guide

Water & Wine Tours specializes in individually tailored tours catering to the interests of its clients. Our founder, Zach Levin, is an experienced, licensed tour guide who majored in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Our tour guides make the history and culture of Israel come alive. They understand that the customer is always right and want you to experience an unforgettable Israel. We’ll take you to places which you’ll love and never forget. When you need to be left alone we’ll sense it. When you need an extra hand we’re there for you.