Gems of the North: Galilee & Golan Heights 2-Days Package English Tour
ID: GYG24372-26432
Category:
Country: Israel
Duration:
2 days
Description
Explore the gems of Northern Israel in this 2-day tour package. Discover synagogues and tour a historic Kibbutz settlement, all while learning about Israel's fascinating history from your knowledgeable guide.
Explore the North of Israel's true gems in the space of 2 days. Witness ancient ruins and marvel at the fascinating history behind them. Explore the views at Mt. Bentalwe and the extinct volocano at Birkat Ram. Visit beautiful synagogues and tour the Kibbutz. Explore all this and more, all while learning from your guide about the history behind the legends.
Day 1:
Drive north along the coastal plain, passing Megiddo. Marvel at the well preserved Roman ruins at Beit Shean. Following the Jordan valley northwards, we stop at Yardenit – the baptizing site. From there, ascend to the southern Golan Heights via Hamat Gader. At the Shalom Observatory we look west across the Sea of Galilee. Next visit the excavated remains of the Talmudic city. Journey to Mt. Bentalwe where you will see the former Syrian fortifications and the Syrian city of Kuneitra across the border. Overnight stop at a kibbutz guesthouse.
Day 2:
After a tour of the Kibbutz, we continue northwards to one of the tributaries of the Jordan river at Caesarea Philippi (Banias). After visiting the Crusader fortress and the extinct volcano at Birkat Ram, we end the day at the Safed city of the Kabala. Here, you will see the synagogues, the visitors' centre and the artists' quarter.
Highlights
- Visit the extensive excavations of an ancient Roman city at Beit Shean
- Visit Katzrin, the Talmudic capital of the Golan
- Overlook at Kuneitra valley from mount Bental
- Visit the source of the Jordan river (Banyas reserve)
- Visit the Crusader castle fortress Ka'alat Nimrod
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Modest dress is required for holy places
• Comfortable walking shoes, hat, and water recommended
• Tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up from your hotel or from the nearest pick-up point.
Pick-up times:
From Jerusalem - 05:50
From Tel Aviv - 07:15
From Herzliya - 07:00
From Netanya - 07:45
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
