Ascend to Golan Heights via Hamat Gader on the southern end of the Heights, overlooking the beautiful Yarmuk River and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Overlook the lovely Sea of Galilee from the Shalom observatory, then continue to Katzrin, the modern capital of the Golan; Here you'll see its amazing excavated city from the Talmudic period, 2nd to 5th centuries. The city's museum will show you key archaeological finds from the Golan, some of them one-of-a-kind.
Time permitting, this part of your tour can be combined with a visit to the winery, known for prize-winning Gamla, Yarden, and Golan wines. Next, you'll Visit the Mizpeh Gadot memorial and see the abandoned Syrian fortifications.
It is possible to choose from the following options:
a) VisitGamla, the Masada of the Golan,destroyed by the Romans in the early stages of the Jewish revolt against the Romans in 67 CE, then see huge vultures in the Nature Reserve.
b) Explore the former Syrian fortifications on Mount Bental and overlook the Syrian town of Kuneitra.
c) Feel the icy cold water atthe source of the Hermon River, one of the tributaries of the Jordan River at Roman Caesarea Philippi (Banias), and follow the nature trail.
d) See the preserved mud brick Canaanite gateway at the northernmost biblical city of Danand follow the nature trail.
e) Climb the Mameluke fortress of Kal’at Nimrod, resting on the destroyed Crusader remains, and enjoy the breathtaking view.