Even if you’ve been all around Israel, you probably haven’t been to the Avital Volcanic Park yet. Newly opened in March of 2013, the Avital Volcanic Park is a dormant geological volcanic site in the Golan Heights, not far from Israel’s border with Syria and about a 40-minute drive from Tiberias. The Avital Volcanic Park [...]
Located in Ein Zivan in the Golan Heights, the De Karina Chocolate Factory and Visitors’ Center is considered by many to be an unmissable attraction to visit during your trip to Israel. The De Karina Chocolate Factory was established by Karina Chaplinski, whose family members have been chocolatiers for three generations. Karina and her immediate [...]
The Arbel National Park and Nature Reserve is an ancient settlement with the remains of a once-opulent synagogue, and includes numerous extraordinary walking trails which overlook the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights and Mount Hermon. The unforgettable trails include the Carob Tree Lookout trail, the Cave Fortress trail, and the Labor Battalion Rest Area. [...]
Experience the beauty of the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve, a green area covering 16,500 acres lying at the center of the Golan Heights. You can wander through the Yehudiya Forest and enjoy the impressive landscape of towering Mt. Tabor oaks mixed with other species of trees. The reserve is home to a variety of fauna [...]
If you’re headed to the Golan Heights, make sure to stop at the beautiful Meshushim Pool, part of the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve. Meshushim means “hexagons” in Hebrew, a tribute to the remarkably-shaped basalt pillars that line the cool, clear pool. Amazingly, the geometric landscape results from layers of lava slowly cooling through the ages. [...]
Journey back to biblical times with a trip to Habakkuk’s Tomb, northeast of the Sea of Galilee. Habakkuk, a seventh century BCE prophet, is an enigmatic figure known as the eighth of the twelve Minor Prophets. The Book of Habakkuk is attributed to him and includes five revelations about the Babylonians as well as a [...]
Take an exhilarating ride through the Golan Heights via jeep or dune buggy! See parts of Israel that you can’t access by foot and get up-close to vegetation and free roaming animals. With the sun on your face and the wind in your hair, you’ll venture up, down, and all around the luscious green hills [...]
Ancient Katzrin Park features a third century Jewish village modeled after Talmudic times, including a dwelling with domestic artifacts that were used during the year, as well as a reconstructed early synagogue. The synagogue is made of basalt and was used for hundreds of years until it was destroyed by an earthquake. It is said [...]
The Tel Chai Court and Museum, located on Kibbutz Tel Chai, is devoted to retelling the dramatic events that occurred in 1920 when numerous Jewish settlements located in the Upper Galilee, including Tel Chai, were cut off to the center and attacked by a host of Arab soldiers. Yosef Trumpeldor led the battle against the [...]
The Banias, an archeological site and nature reserve, contains springs beginning from the foot of Mount Hermon. There is some really beautiful flora and fauna and visitors should be expecting to get a little wet. The hike ends (or starts) in the ruins of the Panias – a city known for the Greek god Pan [...]
View from the distance Kalat Nimrod (Nimrod’s Fortress) The fortress was founded in the 12th century by the Crusaders to defend the city of Banias in the valley below against Muslim incursions. Later, the Muslim rulers of Damascus rebuilt it to defend their border against the Crusaders.
At Tel Facher, you will learn about one of the fiercest battles of Israel’s history. For almost 20 years, the Syrian guns on Tel Facher dominated the entire region. Upon the outbreak of the Six Day War in 1967, Israel jumped at the opportunity to seize this important fortification. Over the course of the five [...]
The Valley of Tears is home to one of the bloodiest battles during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Located between a stretch of valley between Mount Hermon and Mount Bental, this area was the site of one of the largest tank battles in Israeli history. The Syrians attacked the Israeli 7th Armored Brigade with over [...]
Mount Bental is part of an extinct volcano located in the northeastern region of the Golan Heights. At the top of Bental there is an abandoned Israeli bunker that was used to observe the entire Golan Heights region. Mount Bental affords visitors the best view of Israel’s neighbor, Syria. Visitors can also get a panoramic [...]
Gamla was an ancient city located in the Golan Heights and is known as the Massada of the north. In this location, during the period of the Second Temple, the Jews of the area fought against the Romans until their demise during The Great Revolt. Today Gamla is the scene of a massive archeological site, [...]
The Golan Magic Welcome Center is located in the Israeli settlement of Katzrin, and houses a one-of-a-kind colorful and accurate Golan Heights model that uses specialized lighting effects to enhance the settlements, canyons, and streams that are located throughout the Golan Heights. The model allows visitors the ability to gain an understanding of the geography [...]
The City of Katzrin was established in 1977 and is the largest Israeli settlement located in the Golan Heights. Individuals can visit the Katzrin Ancient Village which displays the archeological findings of a Jewish agricultural village around during the Mishnaic period that was destroyed in the Golan earthquake of 749, including an ancient synagogue and [...]
Tel Dan National Park is located between Kiryat Shmona and the Golan Heights. It is an archeological site where the remnants of the Biblical city, Laish, can be found, which was later renamed Dan by the tribe of the same name. Near the site, there is the Dan River, a source of the Jordan River. [...]
Tel Hazor National Park is located between Metula and Rosh Pina. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this national park is home to one of the most significant cities in ancient times due to its designation as a major trade route in the Near East. Tel Hazor is also rich in biblical history, as the land [...]
Mount Hermon is the highest mountain in Israel, topping at 2,814 meters, and in the winter, is Israel’s only ski resort. The Mount Hermon ski resort offers a variety of ski and snowboarding trails, including novice, intermediate, and expert. There are cable cars to take avid skiers to the mountain apex. There are other winter [...]
