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tart dreaming of Israel as you’ve never imagined it b efore. S and dunes, waterfalls, craters and the Dead Sea are just a few of the natural wonders this country has to offer. Puzzle Israel welcomes you to a land rich in breathtaking sights, multiple languages, and diverse cultures. Our goal is to show you Israel through enthusiastic
local eyes and leave you with unforgettable memories and long lasting friendships. We focus on personalized hikes, tailor-made tours, and aim to accommodate any type of traveler. Nir and Guy, the co-founders of Puzzle Israel, together with their dedicated Puzzle team, invite you to join them on a journey to find a ‘piece’ of Israel to call your own...
The Founders Nir Margalith
Guy Marom
Nir, co-founder and CEO, grew up in Yuvalim in the Lower Galilee. Hikes and trips in the nature have always been in his soul and over the years he has traveled extensively with his family, friends, and on his own. In addition, Nir developed a passion for cooking and cuisine and after years of experience, Nir established his own catering company that now works in cooperation with Puzzle Israel. Every single day Nir makes a habit of taking a moment to explore new areas, discover new places, and meet new people.
Guy, co-founder and president, was born and raised in Koranit in the Lower Galilee. Guy’s appreciation for nature and love for Israel stems from his grandparents’ history as pioneers, who helped build Israel with their own hands. Guy loves horseback riding, cooking, traveling, music, and has a B.A in behavioural sciences from Bar Ilan University. Guy’s extensive travels around the world have given him a fresh perspective and understanding of what makes his homeland unique, something he feels he must share with others.
Israeli Culinary Blend P
uzzle Israel invites you to take a delicious bite out of Israel's world-acclaimed food culture. From the country's north to south, experiences that will awaken each of your five senses. Fresh fruits and vegetables, locally pressed
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olive oil, delicious ovenbaked breads and boutique farm cheeses are a few of the tastes and aromas you will explore. Come discover a unique fusion of cultures and traditions that join together to form Israeli cuisine.
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ccompanying you on your tour will be our Israeli chef, Nir Margalith, along with his professional logistics crew primed to meet all traveler's needs.
Enjoy a French cuisine cooking workshop and dinner with Chef Nir Margalith and Chef Ran Rosh
Private yacht sail around the ancient city walls of Acre ◉ ◉ ◉ Visit a local winery and chocolate factory in the Golan Heights Hot-air balloon ride over the Jezreel Valley ◉ ◉◉ Enjoy a variety of activities at Shuk HaCarmel, Tel Aviv
Israeli Yoga Journey D
yoga poses and mindfulness meditation.
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uzzle Israel invites you to find spirituality beyond the four corners of your mat. Join us for a week of physical and spiritual experiences in the setting of Israel’s finest landscapes. While overlooking a magnificent green valley or a vast crater, skilled instructors will guide you through
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iscover Israel’s most magical spots, which will fill you with good energy and vitality. Learn how to incorporate Yama (self-control), Niyama (personal observance), Asana (practice) and Pranayama (breathing) as a Yogi in the modern world. We believe that the outdoors bears an uplifting effect, leaving you with long-lasting memories and friendships.
Afternoon yoga practice in front of the beautiful Jordanian Red Mountains
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Enjoy a bonfire and musical evening under the stars ◉ ◉◉ Tour Massada after a morning meditation practice on the mountaintop
Outdoor cooking workshop and brunch in the heart of the desert
Women’s Desert Discovery S
eeking to discover the inner strengths you always knew you had? Puzzle Israel offers you a once-in-a-lifetime groupunifying experience. Come meet strong women like yourself and set out together on a physically, mentally and spiritually challenging journey. With
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different backgrounds and personal life stories, each participant adds their piece to the "women of valor" puzzle.
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et ready for scavenger hunts, wine and cheese tastings, cow milkings, group sing-alongs under the stars, and much more. Throughout this journey you will be accompanied by a professional logistics crew -- the Puzzle Israel team -- helping you reach your goals as a group and as individuals.
Participate in a challenging desert scavenger hunt and group tasks in the Timna National Park
Attend a wine and chocolate evening with a professional chocolatier â—‰ â—‰ â—‰ Enjoy a gallop on a horseback riding tour at the Vered Hagalil Horse Ranch Lose yourself to the enchanting stillness of the desert while connecting to your body during a relaxing yoga practice
Culinary Cycling Tour W
hat better way to explore Israel than on your bike and through your taste buds? Together, Puzzle Israel and Genesis Cycling, the leading bicycle vacation operator in Israel, will take you on an amazing 7-day tour riding on the most beautiful cycling paths and roads this country has to offer. From the luscious green mountains of the north
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to the sprawling desert landscapes of the south, this trip offers exploration through all five senses.
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xperience Israel’s finest markets, field and restaurant cuisines all the while cycling through the impressive colorful terrains. If you’re looking to challenge yourself from head to toe, this tour is definitely for you. Accompanying you on your tour will be Israeli chef, Nir Margalith, along with the Puzzle Israel and Genesis Cycling logistics crews, primed to meet any traveler’s needs.
Morning ride through Mas'ade - a local Druze village ◉◉◉ Taste some wine and cheese at the local winery and dairy farm at Kidmat Tsvi
Feel the fresh breeze and clean breeze with a ride on one of Israel's most isolated roads Make your way up to catch the magnificent view from the top of Mt.Gilboa ◉ ◉◉ Cycle your way down from Arad to the Dead sea
Puzzle Workshops The Puzzle Israel family offers you a number of unique and enriching workshops to add a magical element to your trip in Israel. Each workshop highlights a different, richly engaging activity set against some of the most beautiful sceneries in the country. Preparing fine delicacies in the middle of the forest, playing war games alongside elite IDF soldiers, or practicing yoga on the magnificent Arbel Cliff are just a few of the Puzzle workshop options that await you.
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Forest Cooking Workshop
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etting hungry? Ready for a culinary journey? Starting in Mahane Yehuda, the most famous market in Israel, we will begin our tour wandering through the colorful stalls and alleyways to discover all the hidden gems of this lively
market. After tasting the large variety of divine cheeses, juicy olives, and sweet halva, we will pick together the freshest fruits and vegetables for our interactive forest cooking workshop. After setting up a 'field kitchen' on a hill overlooking Jerusalem, we
will divide into small groups and each participant will help prepare one of the delicious dishes for our afternoon feast.
Yoga Workshop
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e believe that yoga can be practiced anywhere and by anyone. Join us for our two-hour workshop in which skilled teachers will guide you through various yoga
exercises and mindfulness meditation. Leave your dayto-day worries and thoughts behind and lose yourself to the mesmerizing landscapes Israel has to offer. Yogis on
all levels are welcome to join this special experience.
Army Workshop
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uzzle Israel invites you to take a deep breath and plunge into the world of IDF soldiers. For four hours, you will work and train alongside soldiers who fought in some
of the most elite IDF units. Rubbing shoulders and working with them as a group, you will get a rare glimpse into their world. Our professional staff of instructors will be in charge
of constructing the different challenging tasks and activities you will experience during this workshop.
Important Resources
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Puzzle Israel website for sample itineraries, ideas, testimonials and pictures: www.puzzleisrael.com. ∙∙ We will do our utmost to ensure that the information on our website is as accurate as possible. The content on the Puzzle Israel website are representations of past tours. We can not guarantee that every tour will be exactly as described, or operational year round. Nir’s direct Israeli phone number: +972-(52)-226-1323, American Phone: 215-764-6412. Feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns or trip ideas. In addition, we’re happy to connect you with our past participants so that they can share their wonderful experiences.
We look forward to sharing this adventure with you! The Puzzle Israel Team
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