The Golan Heights.

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Golan Heights

   Peace Vista - An observation post on the Golan Heights overlooking the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret)

   · 30 min

2. 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.

   · 1 h 30 min

3. Golan Heights

   Lunch.

   · 1 h

4. Golan Heights

   Valley of Tears - The location of a famous tank battle which took place during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. With 160 tanks & 60 artillery pieces, Israel repulsed a Syrian force of 1500 tanks & 1000 artillery pieces.

   · 1 h

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Pricing per vehicle (up to 4 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Product code: 170489P47

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