Discover Israel

Israel can be discovered through its cuisine in a very direct way: Jewish diaspora traditions and Arab influences shape today’s culinary diversity. For families, this becomes an accessible part of the trip, where shared meals bring different tastes and influences together.

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Today’s Israeli cuisine combines traditions from Jewish diaspora communities with Arab influences.
Falafel, hummus, msabbaha, shakshuka and couscous are among the foods that are widely eaten in Israel.
Jachnun, malawach, schug and kubaneh represent a Yemeni-Jewish culinary influence.
Northern Israel is a spacious, mountainous region; when choosing a base, its location should fit the activities you are planning.

Getting to know Israel through shared tastes

If you like trying new things on holiday, Israel’s cuisine offers a concrete way into different culinary traditions. Hummus, falafel, msabbaha, shakshuka and couscous are widely available and can be familiar starting points for shared discoveries. Mealtimes can then be used to compare which flavours and dishes appeal to each family member, without every meal having to become a major part of the itinerary.

Another culinary path leads to Yemeni-Jewish dishes such as jachnun, malawach, schug and kubaneh. They represent a particular tradition within Israel’s diverse cuisine. It is exactly these differences that make meals an easy way to talk with one another during a trip and discover new favourites.

If food and self-catering are important to your family, you can already factor in this culinary curiosity when choosing where to stay. Accommodation then becomes a practical setting for shared meals and flexible breaks. Statements about specific amenities should always be checked directly with the individual property.

Choosing a northern base around your activities

Northern Israel is spacious and mountainous. For that reason, an accommodation base there should match the activities you want to do during your stay. For families, a helpful approach is this: first decide which shared experiences will be at the centre of the trip, and then compare the exact location of possible accommodations.

This keeps the daily routine more manageable, especially if children have different needs or if you want to alternate between more active and calmer phases. A northern location is therefore not automatically the right choice for every trip; what matters is whether it fits your planned activities and the pace you want. Before booking, check the exact location if short distances to these activities are important for your family.

Places for the final selection

After the culinary orientation and the decision on a suitable location, you can narrow the search to a specific place. The following names each lead once to the relevant pages: