Israel · Archaeology

Golan Heights Tour from Jerusalem

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Jerusalem. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Golan Heights tour from Jerusalem
  • 02 Scenic views over the Sea of Galilee and surrounding landscapes
  • 03 Visit Katzrin and see remains from the Mishnah and Talmud periods
  • 04 Explore the Golan Antiquities Museum
  • 05 See the Synagogue of Katzrin and archaeological findings
  • 06 Visit Mount Bental and view former Syrian fortifications
  • 07 Learn about Gamla and the region’s layered history
  • 08 Travel through landscapes linked to biblical and modern history

Discover the dramatic landscapes, archaeology, and layered history of the Golan Heights on this full-day tour from Jerusalem. Travel north through Israel’s coastal plain and inland landscapes, with views over the Sea of Galilee before ascending into the Golan Heights, where sweeping panoramas help bring the region’s strategic and biblical significance to life.

Along the way, visit Katzrin, where excavations have revealed a village from the Mishnah and Talmud periods, including a synagogue, homes, and an oil press. You’ll also explore the Golan Antiquities Museum and continue to Mount Bental to see Syrian fortifications captured during the Six Day War, with views toward Kuneitra and the border beyond.

Along the way, visit Katzrin, where excavations have revealed a village from the Mishnah and Talmud periods, including a synagogue, homes, and an oil press.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Jerusalem
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Mount Bental

Synagogue of Katzrin

Syrian Fortification

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Jerusalem. 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel Pickup

Know before you go

  • Departure on Sundays and Wednesdays.
  • On Wednesdays the tour includes a stop at the Jordan River.
  • Change of vehicle required for transfers of pick up / drop off destinations to save time, avoid traffic and delay.
  • There might be some delay (up to 20 minutes) due to traffic or other operational issues.
  • Recommended good walking shoes, hat & water.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Jerusalem.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Jerusalem.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Jerusalem..

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