Two local guides – in the kibbutz and the fisherman's village
Entrance fee to Caesarea National Park (39 ILS per person)
There are a lot of different tours of Israeli towns and villages, but this one is really special. You get a guided, in-depth, informational tour of an Israeli kibbutz. Our guide around the kibbutz, Hadas, was very nice and highly informative.
Departing from Tel Aviv mid-morning, you'll travel northward along the coast as the Mediterranean Sea shimmers in the sunlight to the west. At Caesarea National Park, the ruins of an ancient Roman harbor city await you. Caesarea was one of the most significant Roman cities outside of Rome during the time of Herod the Great, with its remaining ruins displaying a Hippodrome, aqueduct, palaces, and houses.
Next, you'll reach the Arab fishing village of Jisr az-Zarqa, situated on a beautiful northern coastal stretch. A local tour guide will take you around the town to reveal what authentic village life and culture entail in the village.
The day continues at Kibbutz Ma’agan Michael where you'll learn about the communal community from a local member. As one of the key segments of early Zionist communities in Israel, Kibbutzim are collective communities based upon a socialist philosophy, providing a lifetime membership for their residents.
After a delicious buffet in the communal dining hall, you’ll experience firsthand the welcoming culture and history of the Kibbutz movement with an in-depth tour, including observing its extensive fish pools which provide a key source of income.
As one of the last remaining truly communal Kibbutzim in Israel, a tour of Kibbutz Ma’agan Michael is a fascinating and unique experience immersing you in one of history’s most influential community structures.
Following the tour, you'll go back to Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv in the late afternoon.
