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Nick Warner

Haifa, Galilee and the northern regions of Israel are fast becoming world-renowned for their wineries. At Tulip Winery, after a day exploring the vineyards, wine can be enjoyed in the gardens and visitor centre.

There’s a visible passion and love for producing wine in Israel. Arabic labourers pick grapes during harvest time in the winemaking regions of Galilee. The district’s wine is fast becoming popular around the world.

Tulip Winery hires inhabitants of Kfar Tikvah, a community for those with special needs. Here, the winemaker shovels out all the grape pulp for pressing and the rich reds of the fruit stain the walls of the tank.

Dating back to the 1800s, Tishbi Winery produces around one million bottles of fine wine each year. Founded by Lithuanian immigrants, the winery is located in the heart of the Israeli countryside and is currently run by Golan Tishbi. Today, you can enjoy extensive tours of the vineyard and wine tastings in the on-site restaurant.

Under the midday sun, Jewish men pray at the Western Wall, a renowned site in Judaism. Praying often involves folding up written prayers and sliding them into the cracks of the wall.

This restaurant in Jerusalem’s Machaneh Yehudah Market is not only known for its malawach flatbread — a staple in Yemeni Jewish cuisine — but also for the high tosses performed for the crowds.

Overlooked by hungry diners, a chef plates up octopus. One of Jerusalem’s beloved restaurants, Machneyuda takes its name from the nearby market called Machaneh Yehudah.

The golden Dome of the Rock is the oldest surviving work in Islamic architecture, while The Western Wall, an ancient limestone facade, sits below and attracts millions of worshippers each year.

Herbs and spices are in abundance in Akko’s markets. Richly coloured seasonings are piled in bags ready for customers to scoop and serve. Shouts from stallholders fill the air.

Charismatic and deeply passionate about his craft, chef Uri Jeremias runs Uri Buri. As famous as his restaurant, Uri is interrupted constantly by local fans for photos.