Top Things to do in Golan Heights
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What to do and see in Golan Heights, Golan Heights: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Golan Heights, Golan Heights including Chateau Golan Winery, Golan Heights Winery, Nimrod Fortress National Park, Gamla Nature Reserve, Mount Bental, Yehudia Forest Reserve, Hermon Stream Nature Reserve, Oz 77 Memorial, Banias Nature Reserve, Mount Hermon.
Restaurants in Golan Heights
1. Chateau Golan Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By 96saars - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful setting and highly complimentary to a visit to the Sea of Galilee. Beautiful setting, lively sense of arrival. We had a wine tasting of a selection of wines. Notable are the Sauvignon Blanc and the award winning Elias and Cabarnet Sauvignon. Jane was very friendly, proactive and forward thinking and helped with wines that were not on their usual wine list to buy (which is outstanding, we simply needed a specific gift). Open on Saturday and highly recommended.
2. Golan Heights Winery
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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
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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
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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
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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. Hermon Stream Nature Reserve
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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.
8. Oz 77 Memorial
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By LondonTraveller848 - London, United Kingdom
We went past and decided to visit. A memorial site for soldiers who had died, we presume whilst conquering the Golan Heights off Syria. Embattled tanks are scattered around and when looking over the border with Syria one can see the fields of mines (marked as dangerous). There was a group of soldiers sat in the amphitheater on site. Beautiful views and landscapes. There are no entry fees / opening hours. It is open 24/7
9. Banias Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Yoramshap - Netanya, Israel
Walking along the stream, that eventually joins the Jordan river, is a wonderful experience for the entire family. Amazing archaeological excavations. Enjoy.
10. Mount Hermon
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4.0 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By sultanatravel
We all wait for the snow, To try the new cableway ????️???? are you excited?? Mount Hermon located in the top of golan heights - you can find a lot of activities if you really like the snow - you can ski
