The Golan Heights.
Covers an area of 1800 square kilometers. During the Israelite conquest, it was part of the tribal allotment of Menasseh. Occupied by later invading powers, it was recaptured by the Hamoneans in the 1st century B.C. C. E. The Jewish population participated in the revolt against the Romans, paying a heavy price for doing so.
After the destruction of the 2nd Temple in 70 C. E. Many Jews continued to live on the Golan Heights until the end of the Byzantine period in 638 C.E. Ethnically cleansed of Jews during the early Arab period (638–1099 C.E.), it remained desolate and sparsely populated by Bedouins. After WW1, it was included in the French mandate for Syria.
The Syrians occupied the heights until their recapture in the 1967 six-day war. During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the heights had to be defended against attempted Syrian incursions. Today, the heights are home to 40 000 people, 50% of whom are Jews, the remainder being Druze, and a small Alawite community.
Options
The Golan Heights.
What's included in The Golan Heights.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Golan Heights
Peace Vista - An observation post on the Golan Heights overlooking the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret)
Ma'ale Gamla
Gamla - Scene of a conflict between Jews and Romans & often refered to as the Masada of the north because thousands of Jews lept to their deaths rather than being enslaved by the Romans. The site is also a home & haven to a colony of Griffon vultures.
Golan Heights
Lunch.
Inclusions
- Guiding Fee.
- Drivers Fee.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food, Drinks, Snacks.
- Personel Expenses.
- Souvenirs.
- Admission Fees into sites - 28 shekels per person.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The driving time from start to finish is 4 to 4.5 hours.
- The tour duration is not carved in stone and varies from group to group.
- The guide cannot be held responsible for any mishaps, therefore insure that you are self insured.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The Travelers Hotel or the Port Shuttle Drop Off & Pick Up Points within the City of Haifa.
