“Great Light” ConcerTrip in Mi’ilya For Christmas
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A festive vocal concert paired with a tour of the Christian village of Mi'ilya to celebrate Christmas. The experience includes a walk through the village’s decorated alleyways, local tastings, and visits to Chateau du Roi and a Greek Catholic church.
As Christmas approaches, the village of Mi’ilya adorns itself with red Santa hats, twinkling lights, and towering fir trees.
We will begin with a festive vocal concert featuring the ensemble Alma – Israeli Female Voices, followed by a tour through the village alleyways, which will sparkle with holiday lights as dusk falls.
Tour guides Amnon Gofer and Ofek Ron-Carmel will lead the tour. It will feature local tastings and insights into the village’s unique holiday customs, including a visit to the local Julia Winery for a holiday toast.
The Concert: “Great Light” – For Christmas
Singers: Nava Sahar, Ariel Kopetsch, Ella Medina, Carmel Ronen, Noa Doron
Guitar: Eyal Lavee
Percussion: Gonen Wiesel
Musical Direction: Ella Medina
Alma – Israeli Female Voices presents a musical celebration of light in honor of Christmas, where the classical and the contemporary meet in Mi’ilya. The program includes prayers by Schubert, Gounod, and Saint-Saëns, along with beloved Christmas carols like “Silent Night” and cherished Israeli songs.
Female voices, accompanied by guitar and percussion, weave together themes of prayer, longing, faith, and love in a musical journey spanning traditions, eras, and languages—illuminating the heart and reminding us of music’s power to connect, evoke emotion, and inspire hope.
Price: 160 NIS per person, including the concert, a guided tour, tastings, and a glass of local wine.
*Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Notes: Suitable for children ages 12 and up. Space is limited. Subject to change. The concert begins promptly at 3:30 pm (we recommend arriving at 3 pm for the reception and seating; seating is unassigned).
Meeting Point: Chateau du Roi Restaurant, Mi’ilya
Cancellation Policy: Tickets may be canceled for a full refund by December 12, 2026. From December 13 until the day of the event, refunds will be issued only if the tickets can be resold to other guests.