Judean Hills and Wine Tasting

Date

Friday | Feb 20, 2026 07:30 - 16:30

Contact

Hadar Alper 9389443 IO@weizmann.ac.il

Explore Nature, History & Wine in One Inspiring Day!

Join us for a scenic hike in the Jerusalem Hills, a visit to a historic cliffside monastery, and a wine tour & tasting at a boutique winery — all in one unforgettable day!

Itinerary 

07:30 Depart from Weizmann.
08:30 After breakfast, we will hike the Sataf Village Track, with its beautiful green trails, spring tunnels, and orchards. Crawling in the tunnels is optional. The hike is ~3.5 km and moderate in difficulty.
12:15 Visit  St. John in the Desert Monastery + lunch.
13:45 Kadma Winery tour & tasting
15:30 Return to Weizmann Institute

16:00 Estimated arrival at Weizmann

Essentials

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Breakfast, lunch & snacks
  • Water 2L
  • Hat
  • Flashlight (for spring tunnels)
  • Change of clothes (optional, if wet)

Cost: 50 NIS for each participant

Cancellations: Cancellations 3 days or less before the trip will not be refunded.

Registration will open on 15.02.2026 at 10:00