Galilee & Golan Heights, 2 Days from Jerusalem

Galilee & Golan Heights, 2 Days from Jerusalem

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Galilee & Golan Heights, 2 Days from Jerusalem

2 Days Starting in Ramot Naftali and ending in Safed

Visiting: Ramot Naftali, Safed

Tour operator:

Bein Harim

Tour code:

401507

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

4-

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $368

NB: Prices correct on 22-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Join this Galilee and Golan 2-day tour and discover the hidden gems of northern Israel. You’ll be accompanied by a professional local guide for 2 fully guided days of this package tour. The tour takes you through the idyllic countryside and across the Jordan River to the Golan Heights. Pass the hot springs of Hamat Gader and stop at the Shalom Observatory to take in the panoramic views. Tour the Talmudic village at Katzrin and the Golan Antiquities Museum. On the peak of Mount Bental explore a former Syrian outpost. The tour includes 1 night of bed and breakfast accommodation at a local kibbutz guesthouse. On day 2 take a look around the kibbutz and learn about this unique community. Then visit Mount Hermon Stream Nature Reserve and see the fairy-tale countryside of Banias. Here you can tour the ruins of a Roman city, and see babbling brooks, lush woodlands, and waterfalls. Visit Nimrod Fortress and tour the cobbled streets of Safed, the birthplace of Jewish mysticism, better known as Kabbalah. 

Highlights

  • Join this Galilee and Golan 2-day tour and discover the hidden gems of northern Israel

  • You’ll be accompanied by a professional local guide for 2 fully guided days of this package tour

  • The tour takes you through the idyllic countryside and across the Jordan River to the Golan Heights

  • Pass the hot springs of Hamat Gader and stop at the Shalom Observatory to take in the panoramic views

  • Tour the Talmudic village at Katzrin and the Golan Antiquities Museum

  • On the peak of Mount Bental explore a former Syrian outpost

  • The tour includes 1 night of bed and breakfast accommodation at a local kibbutz guesthouse

  • On day 2 take a look around the kibbutz and learn about this unique community

  • Then visit Mount Hermon Stream Nature Reserve and see the fairy-tale countryside of Banias

  • Here you can tour the ruins of a Roman city, and see babbling brooks, lush woodlands, and waterfalls

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Day 1 : Golan Heights Tour

Location: Ramot Naftali


Our tour begins as we leave Tel-Aviv traveling north on the coastal road along the Mediterranean Sea and passing the cities of Hertzilya and Natanya. We turn inland and travel through the plain of Armageddon as mentioned in Revelations. From here we can see Megiddo site of an ancient Biblical city .When we reach the southernmost point of the Sea of Galilee we stop to look down on the sea from above and take in the gorgeous pastoral vista. The panoramic view which lies before us has the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) in the foreground and the undulating Golan Heights forming a dramatic backdrop. We cross the Jordan River at the foot of the Golan Heights and begin our ascent passing through Hamat Gader. Today Hamat Gader is a popular spa destination just as it was for the Romans almost 2000 years ago. We continue on through the lush green countryside until we reach the Shalom Observatory. From here we have a stunning view looking back at the Sea of Galilee beneath us. It is easy to understand the strategic importance of the Heights as we see the Israeli city of Tiberias in the distance on the edge of the Sea of Galilee.

We travel on to Katzrin where excavations have uncovered a village from the Mishnah and Talmud periods. The village has been partially restored and we can see the archaeological findings which include a synagogue, houses and an oil press. Here we can also see evidence of former volcanic activity in the Golan Heights as black basalt rock forms part of the landscape. We continue on to Katzrin, a city sometimes referred to as the Capital of the Golan. As far back as the Middle Bronze Age this location has been occupied, and later the Romans, Mamluks, Ottomans and even French have ruled this picturesque city. Here we visit the Golan Antiquities Museum where we see findings from the region and the nearby archeological site. The museum displays artifacts and has audiovisual presentations about the city of Gamla. We learn of Gamla, the historic Second Temple Era Jewish city which has been excavated nearby. We continue to Mount Bental to see what remains of Syrian fortifications. The Syrian bunkers, base and trenches were captured by the Israeli's in the Six Day War of 1967. From here we can see how close Syria is as we look down on the Syrian city of Kuneitra just beyond the Canadian UN forces which have protected this peaceful border since the cease fire in 1974.

Day 2 : Northern Galilee Tour

Location: Safed


This tour day starts with a look around the kibbutz to learn about this unique community. The tour travels to the foot of Mt. Hermon and the Hermon River. We stop at the Banias a former site of a Roman city dedicated to the God Pan. The lush forests, streams and waterfalls of the Banias are so beautiful it has been compared to the Garden of Eden. We tour Kal’at Nimrod, a 13th-century fortress perched on a hilltop where there are brilliant views of the Golan. Next, we stop for lunch in a Druze restaurant before traveling to the holy Jewish city of Safed. Here we tour the Caro Synagogue, Ari Synagogue and the Artists’ Quarter before returning south and leaving the Galilee and Golan.

What's Included

Overnight accommodation
Breakfast on the second day
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or minibus

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Know Before You Go

  • Passport Required

Please Note

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund



    Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

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Went with excellent guide Yoav...

05-Oct-2023

Went with excellent guide Yoav to Jericho and Dead Sea. It was very safe, very interesting tour without any pressure. Had enough time to enjoy sights and Yoav provided plenty of interesting information. Highly recommend!

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29-Sep-2023

This is our first time booking a shore excursion not with the ship. We were a bit anxious doing the shore excursions independently. I shouldn’t have been as our guide Avi which we had both for a private tour and a non private tour was excellent. He was very professional and was very informative. Also, we were on time both leaving and getting back to the ship. Both these excursions were planned very well. I have also found that the same excursions offered by the ship are far more expensive. I cannot recommend Bein Harim Tours enough. Excellent tours and excellent guide!

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15-Sep-2023

We had a great time in all our tours, thanks to Avi, Itzik, Tomer, Mahmoud, Omri, Boaz and of course Avishai! Incredible hospitality, great knowledge from all the guides, and really really well organised! Would definitely recommend. Highlights were the lunch at the Kibbutz on the Galillee and Nazareth trip, incredible service and knowledge from Shai on the way to the Dead Sea, a comprehensive, funny and smart tour from Tomer in Caesarea Haifa and Acre, and the efficiency of the Jerusalem tour by Avi.

Chris Neuman (Google Reviewer)  

Had a terrific time! Orion...

03-Sep-2023

Had a terrific time! Orion (guide) was insightful, friendly, and engaging at least. Jacob (driver) got us there and back safely. Both cared for our safety and input. Loved every minute and will use their services again. Worth it.

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Yoav and his colleagues was...

05-Sep-2023

Yoav and his colleagues was amazing, I have a lovely time. They were on time and pick you up at the spot as promised. The bus ride wasn’t boring, but it was very informative. If I ever visit Israel again, I would book them to do another tour I highly recommend. Thank you very much.

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We went on the tour...

01-Oct-2023

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05-Aug-2023

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02-Sep-2023

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