The Golan Heights and Kibbutz Experience

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Spend the day exploring the Golan's history, culture, food and its people. Spanning about 700-square-miles, the Golan overlooks the upper Jordan River valley and is home to one of the most controversial, fascinating and beautiful areas in Israel. Katzrin, the capital of the Golan, is your first destination. Here, you'll find a reconstructed village from the Byzantine period, an open-air museum offering a glimpse into the lives of Jews during the Talmudic period (3rd to 6th centuries) when the Golan had dozens of Jewish villages. The highlight is the 6th century synagogue, built of finely carved stone without mortar. Then, you'll head to a local winery for a taste of Israeli wines and a chance to learn the 100-year-old history of the kibbutz, a collectively-owned community. After a hearty lunch, you can climb up Mount Bental, where mountain-top bunkers were used during the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

Special Notes:

The drive to the Golan is around 1 hour and 45 minutes each way.
Minors under age 18 cannot be served alcohol according to Israeli law.
This tour does not operate on Sundays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

Not recommended for passengers using wheelchairs, scooters or with mobility difficulties.

Medical Restriction:

Not recommended for passengers using wheelchairs, scooters or with mobility difficulties