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Important notes:
This excursion is not available for children under 5 years of age.
For this tour, a minimum of 3 participants is required. If this number is not reached, the tour departure cannot be guaranteed.
Hotel pickup
The tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or nearest pickup point in Jerusalem. Once the reservation is made, we will email you with the pick-up time at your hotel or the nearest pickup point. The tour begins with your pick-up at 5:40 AM.
Approximate duration and dates
Excursion of 9 hours with departures on Sunday and Wednesday.
When to book?
Greca has its quotas, but we always recommend booking as far in advance as possible to ensure availability.
Way to pay
Greca does not charge to guarantee or confirm your reservation. The reservation can only be paid by credit card.
Cancellations
Any cancellation informed by telephone or by email 48 hours in advance will be canceled free of charge. If you wish to modify the date, please verify that the desired day is operational. All modifications informed 48 hours in advance by telephone or by email will be free of charge.
Receipt - Voucher
Once the reservation is made, you will receive an email with your reservation number or receipt. The vouchers are not necessary to take the excursion.
How to make the reservation?
To book you just have to enter the desired date, and number of travelers and follow 3 simple steps. Once the booking process is complete, you will receive a confirmation email from our agents confirming all the details!
In the morning, starting at 05:40 AM, you will be picked up at your hotel or nearest point, and you will begin the excursion to Golan Heights.
The tour begins as we leave Tel-Aviv traveling north on the coastal road along the Mediterranean Sea. You will turn inland and travel through the plain of Armageddon, as mentioned in Revelations.
From here you can see the Megiddo site, an ancient biblical city. When you reach the southernmost point of the Sea of Galilee, you will stop to look down on the sea from above and take in the gorgeous pastoral vista.
The panoramic view that lies before you has the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) in the foreground and the undulating Golan Heights forming a dramatic backdrop.
You will cross the Jordan River at the foot of the Golan Heights and begin your ascent passing through Hamat Gade, a popular spa destination, just as it was for the Romans almost 2000 years ago. You will continue through the lush green countryside until you reach the Shalom Observatory.
From here you will have a stunning view looking back at the Sea of Galilee beneath you. It is easy to understand the strategic importance of the Heights as you see the Israeli city of Tiberius in the distance on the edge of the Sea of Galilee.
You will travel on to Katzrin where excavations have uncovered a village from the Mishnah and Talmud periods. The village has been partially restored, and you can see the archaeological findings which include a synagogue, houses, and an oil press. Here you can also see evidence of former volcanic activity in the Golan Heights as black basalt rock forms part of the landscape.
Katzrin is sometimes called 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 the French have ruled this picturesque city.
You will continue to Mount Bental to see what remains of Syrian fortifications. The Syrian bunkers, bases, and trenches were captured by the Israelis in the Six-Day War of 1967.
From here you can see how close Syria is, as you look down on the Syrian city of Quneitra just beyond the Canadian UN forces which have protected this peaceful border since the cease-fire in 1974.
After this amazing day full of history and beautiful landscapes, you will return to your Hotel in Jerusalem or the nearest point.
Greca Tip: Don't miss the opportunity of taking panoramic photos from the Golan Heights, the result is incredible.
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