When the Six Day War ended (1967), an archaeological survey was held which set out to uncover the hidden past of the Golan.
During the survey archaeologist Shmaryahu Gutman came upon the Bedouin village of Qatzrin, and while touring the village an ornate doorway caught his eye, built of basalt stone and towering above the ruins.
It was the entrance to the ancient synagogue. It had been standing there for 1500 years awaiting an opportunity to tell the story of an ancient Jewish community.
The story of a community that existed there is engraved in the basalt stone. 25 Jewish villages flourished on the Golan Heights during the Byzantine/Talmudic period. (400-700ce)
Jewish Heritage tour that takes you through the Upper Galilee to the Central Golan Heights, visiting key cities of the region from past to present including the seige of Gamla.
Below is a list of sites on the same route and close in themes which can be exchanged or added, depending on personal preferences and time constraints.
The tour may be operated as a JOINT TOUR enabling you to share expenses which allows you the benefits of a private tour excursion at a price competitive with bus tours.GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.
GROUP TOURS can be arranged for large groups enabling itinerary flexibility and adaptability to groups requirements, interests, language etc.
Religious services may also be arranged for all faiths.
Tel Hai: where at Trumpeldor’s memorial statue, the events of the battle of March 1920 are recounted and where the myths of modern Israeli heroism had its beginnings.
Peace Observation Point: in southern Golan Heights with a view of the Sea of Galilee and the settlements at the foot of the mountains through the eyes of the Syrians, till the 6 Day War in 1967.
Mt. Bental/Valley of Tears: site of one of the largest tank battles in history during the Yom Kippur War 1973.
Golan Heights Optional Jeep Tour: A closer encounter with the nature of the Golan and a local viewpoint on the topics relevant to Israel’s northern communities.