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Discover the best top things to do in Golan Heights, Golan Heights including Bazelet HaGolan Winery, Golan Heights Winery, Nimrod Fortress National Park, Gamla Nature Reserve, Mount Bental, Yehudia Forest Reserve, Pelter Winery, Ancient Katzrin Village and Synagogue, Hermon Stream Nature Reserve, Olea Essence.
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1. Bazelet HaGolan Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Bazelet HaGolan Winery is located in Moshav Kidmat Zvi on a gentle slope of the Golan Heights. On a clear day, one can see the Sea of Galilee as well as almost the entirety of Israel's northern region. The clear, fresh air and peaceful surroundings create a positively delightful atmosphere to enjoy a fine wine or two. The winery produces some 80,000 bottles annually in accordance with the fastidious standards of modern winemaking science as well as with the whimsical art and craft of winemaking which emanates lovingly from the heart & soul of Winemaker, Mr. Yoav Levy.
Reviewed By Oshra_tuvia
Amazing experience- The staff and owners are simply lovely and kind. The wine and food are outstanding, we enjoyed every moment - highly recommended
2. Golan Heights Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By MikeM262
What an impressive facility! We had a very enjoyable and exciting tour and then went to the tasting room where we tasted several wines and the children tasted juices. The winery was very friendly and helpful and was great with the kids. Best of all, we purchased lots of wine and honey to fight BDS at the end!
3. Nimrod Fortress National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Nimrod's Castle, lying at the foot of Mt. Hermon, is the largest castle remaining in Israel from the Middle Ages.
Reviewed By Yoramshap - Netanya, Israel
A fantastic fortess in the Golan Heights, overlooking the Hula valley, with beautiful sights (weather permitting). Don't miss climbing up to the top tower. Enjoy
4. Gamla Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Cliffdweller
This ridge top walk is one of most spectacular hikes in the world for history buffs, birders, and anyone who enjoys dramatic scenery. It's an easy walk along a ridgetop to the fascinating ruins of the ancient Jewish village with spectacular views of the Kinneret/Sea of Galilee and good birding the whole way.
5. Mount Bental
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By alltakenLara - Los Angeles, United States
Few years ago, one could see and hear the unrest on the Syrian side from here. Israel has been taken in thousands of wounded Syrians and providing them with medical treatment which wouldn't be available to them anywhere else. Mt Bental - the battle itself was held during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. It was one of the largest tank battles ever and was miraculously won by the Israelis (160 tanks). The Syrians attacked with 1,500 tanks and 1,000 artillery pieces. The Israeli army suffered large casualties as well and by the time the battle was over, only 7 Israeli tanks were operational. After 900 of the Syrian tanks were destroyed, the Syrians turned and fled, leaving the land for the victorious Israelis. Today, to remember the bloody battle, the valley below the mountain is called the Valley of Tears. Certainly worth a visit!!!! Keep in mind, it gets cold and windy on the top of the Mt. Bental.
6. Yehudia Forest Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Deep ravines cross the center of the rocky Golan Heights, through which waterfalls flow into deep pools. Between the canyons, a park forest of Mt Tabor oaks grows on the heights. This is the largest nature reserve on the Golan Heights, well-loved by Israeli hikers.
Reviewed By IndigoGrrl - Ness Ziona, Israel
We did the intermediate trail instead of descending directly to the main waterfall. Wear sturdy shoes if you do this trail -- part of he trail involves wading through a stream with many hidden and slippery boulders underfoot. The small pools along the way were perfect for kids to swim in, as they were not too deep. Later, the main large pool provided refreshing swim. The ravine through which the Yehudiya Rover flows is deep and well-shaded. Although I miss the old Yehudiya trail (which was, unfortunately, destroyed by rock slides a few years ago), this new trail is still fun, albeit less challenging. The facilities are basic, but very clean.
7. Pelter Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By mozia2016
A lovely and friendly stuff guides you through an interesting tour and wine tasting expiriance. The wine and self made goat cheese are wonderful and great value for mony
8. Ancient Katzrin Village and Synagogue
9. Hermon Stream Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
The largest waterfall in Israel is in the Nahal Hermon Nature Reserve (Banyas). Above the year-round flow of water there is a "hanging trail", where unique remains of human legacy can be found.
Reviewed By F5102ELbarbarar - Erie, United States
Just north of the Golan Heights this nature reserve has the largest waterfall in Israe There are four trails which take from 45- 90 minutes to walk. They are each color coded-yelliw, purple, blue or red. After the conquest of Alexander the Great in 332BCE, Greek culture was brought to the East. Here next to the flowing spring and the rich vegetation, the Panaeon was constructed, a temple to the god Pan, who lived in nature. The Crusaders saw Banias as a natural border between their kingdom in Palestine and the neighboring Muslim realm whose center was Damascus. Beautiful place, wish we could have stayed longer, so much to see, very beautiful.
10. Olea Essence
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
The "Olea Essence" Olive Oil Press is a unique place in the ancient Jewish city of Qatzrin in the Golan Heights. Our Olive Oil Press produces one of the world's best extra virgin olive oils. We also produce 100% Natural Skin Care Products and a 100% Natural EcoOlea Green Cleaning line, all based on our own olives and olive oil. We offer guided tours through our ecological olive oil press and olive oil skin care center. We explain the process starting with olive harvesting through olive oil pressing all the way to olive oil based fully natural skin care production. We'll explain you how we recycle the olive press's residue into fully natural cleaning products. The tour includes a short film and finishes with a gourmet tasting of our different flavors of extra virgin olive oil and a visit to our shop selling our famous olive oils and Olea Essence Natural Cosmetics. The farm's olive orchards are spread along the North shore of the Sea of Galilee in the ancient villages of Migdal (Magdale), Tabha, Beit Saida, Capernaum and the Western slopes of the Golan Heights. Our olive trees are grown in an organic and sustainable way and our olive oil is organic and kosher. We're looking forward to show you around! Activities: - Welcome presentation - Short Movie - "Behind the Scenes" tour to our ecological olive oil press and laboratories - Demonstration of Eco Olea, green cleaning - Gourmet tasting of our extra virgin olive oils - Try all our olive oil based, natural cosmetics
Reviewed By E3188JPalicec - Toledo, United States
Olive oil and wine! What a great combination. Our group had a delightful presentation by a New Yorker - great sense of humor. She explained the history of the company, the process of making olive oil, and the benefits of the beauty products. We were also treated to hand treatments as well as a tasting of all the olive oils. What a wonderful break in our trip. The shop had a great selection for purchase - did purchase wine and several bottles of the olive oils for gifts. Take your time for the presentation and samplings. Everyone in our group enjoy the stop and bought something - for themselves and as gifts. Great afternoon!
