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"I want the family farm - the backbone of our country's heritage - to thrive and survive for future generations."

Eckert AgriTours:
Israel: An Agricultural Visit and Spiritual PilgrimageEckert AgriTours to Israel: Agricultural Visit & Spiritual Pilgrimage

January 4-13, 2011

Highlights:

  • Accommodations at first-class kibbutz guesthouses and hotels
  • Conference with an official from the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture
  • Two informal "farm chats" hosted by Jane Eckert
  • Connect with fellow farm operators on a meaningful and edifying tour experience
  • Educational visits to kibbutzim, farms, and nature preserves
  • Swim in the Dead Sea
  • Lecture by Biblical scholar/archaeology professor
  • Comprehensive touring of historical, Biblical, and archaeological sites

What is the continuing appeal of this tiny piece of arid land, tucked along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean? How have the Israelis managed to make the desert bloom? How are entrepreneurial farmers making the most of their natural resources while capitalizing on Israel's thriving tourism industry?

Come visit this remarkable land that has cradled the faith of three major world religions: Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.

This uniquely designed tour allows you to view unforgettable sights and take in the history of this ancient culture, while learning about today's agricultural systems and engaging with those whose labors yield a fruitful harvest with limited resources.

It is an agricultural tour with a spiritual focus!

This is definitely going to be an unforgetable AgriTour! 

Arrangements include roundtrip air from Newark to Tel Aviv.

Final Details and Pricing are now complete: