Simon says: "Let's discover Israeli orchids!

Orchis punctulata

Did you know that Israel is home to over 30 native species of wild terrestrial orchids - and a thriving commercial orchid industry. 🌿
While local wild varieties grow naturally in forests & nature reserves, some are incredibly rare. A few, such as the Lady's Slipper orchid pictured below (Cypripedium calceolus), are legally protected & can only be admired in situ.

What's less known? Israel is also a significant exporter of hybrid Phalaenopsis orchids, grown in state-of-the-art greenhouses using recycled water & climate control technology - a far cry from the fragile blooms you might expect from such a dry climate.

So whether you're spotting a wild Ophrys in a Galilee woodland or buying a potted orchid from a local nursery, you're witnessing a surprising floral success story.


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At Imagine Israel Tours we love to notice not just the big moments of history, but also the small details of nature that make Israel unique.

I’m a licensed tour guide with experience driving & guiding all over Israel in a comfortable 7-seater vehicle & I’m an accredited tour guide for Israel’s National Parks.

I’ve also been certified as the Amazon Tour Guide for online virtual tours in the North of Israel - as well as being a guide for cruise ship passengers coming into Haifa & Ashdod.

My price includes collection from and return to your location, snacks, water & a unique souvenir of your tour.

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Please don't hesitate to be in touch imagineisrael8@gmail.com, or by phone/WhatsApp +972 54 2390412 if I can help plan your visit.