About Us
We are a David and Desiree (and Nuvik). Originally from Canada, we launched our tour company Drink Offering in 2019 when we moved to Haifa, Israel. During the covid pandemic, we turned our tours into a web series called Taste & See TV.
Despite the ups and downs of Middle East politics, we are always happy to show travelers a side of Israel often skipped by other tours. We look forward to meeting you and helping you see the land with drink in hand!
what's in a name?
A drink offering was a common sacrifice throughout antiquity (Gen 35:14, Lev 23:13; Joel 1:9), and also how the Apostle Paul compared his tireless work for others (Php 2:17; 2Ti 4:6). A drink offering also has a long history as a common display of hospitality (Gen 24:45,46).
In the same vein, we work tirelessly to create unique research, visuals, and programs for our Bible tours. We also incorporate the local culture and flavors. From the food, tea and coffee to the local craft brews and distilleries. Therefore, Drink Offering is the perfect name for what we do!
FAQ: TASTE & SEE TV
How do I subscribe and/or cancel?
To sign up, visit our Taste & See TV page by clicking the link in the heading, or going to www.drinkoffering.tv.
From there, click JOIN in the header, then follow the prompts as you select the plan that is right for you. To CANCEL, once logged in, select SETTINGS & PASSWORD and there you will see an option to Change Your Plan. Then you will see the option to Cancel your current plan. You can also use this option to change into the three month or one year subscriptions.
What do I get with a subscription?
As long as you are subscribed, you will have access to all the episodes listed. Currently, there are over 100 available to watch. You will also be able to watch the show on our Roku Channel: taste and see tv
FAQ: IN-PERSON TOURS
How do I sign up for a tour or get information/pricing?
Visit our TOURS page and fill out the REQUEST FORM. This allows you to give us some basic information to get started (your name, contact info, how many are in your group, the dates you are interested in, etc.).
How are your day tour prices set?
Our prices are based on the standard rate for a guide in Israel, which is $300 for an 8-10 hour day. Therefore, we use that as our touchstone in setting our prices in order to keep our tours affordable for as many as possible.
Is it possible to customize a multi-day tour?
Yes, just visit our TOURS page and fill out the form. We will contact you to get more information, or even set up a video conference meeting so we can help you plan.
Is tipping the guide or driver required?
While we wont say no to extra money, tipping is neither required or expected. The price you pay includes the payment to the guide and driver. It covers their fees, taxes and meal costs.
FAQ: OUR BUSINESS
Why don't you offer your tours and programs for tips or donations?
1) There is substantial time, costs and financial risk to producing our tours and programs, from the production to business licensing and insurance fees, as well as our costs to put on the tours like lunch and transportation.
2) Money is exchanged for a product or service, and we are not a charity, therefore the government views us as a for-profit business, meaning they expect us to project and track income and issue invoices, this direction is difficult to follow on a donation only arrangement.
3) In reality, most people do not tip enough to cover the expenses.