The
Golan heights.
The
Golan is part of a large basalt plateau divided between Jordan Syria
and Israel, this beautiful and bountiful area is bordered by the Jordan
River from the west, the Rokad Canyon from the east, the Yarmuk River from
the south and by Mount Hermon from the north. Inactive volcanoes
are scattered throughout the area. The peaks of the Golan
are more then 1200 above sea level and the area's abundant waters supply
one third of Israel's waters supply.
Today
the Golan is a hotly disputed region on the political agendas of Israel,
Syria and the United States. We can discuss these issues on our tour
as we visit this area with it's unique and thought- provoking blend of
nature, history and modern politics.
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1:
We start
our visit in a former Syrian stronghold from the Six Day War and
explore the narrow passages of the impressive fortress of Ka’lat Namrud(
Nimrod's Castle). We will taste Allawi delicacies in the unique
village of Ghajar and conclude the tour at the “Good Fence” on the Lebanese
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Day
2:
We
take short hikes to some of the Golan's beautiful waterfalls and
lush canyons. Scenic drives along mountain slopes reveal wonderful
valley views below. In spring the Golan is covered with a brilliant and
splendid array of wildflowers. a sight not to be missed. We arrive at Hamat
Gader to bathe in the smoothing hot springs which are
famous since Roman times from this route we view the Jordanian border.
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Day
3:
We visit
the northern Golan and stop in Druze Villages. We
can rest near Birkat Ram, a volcanic crater lake. Syria can
be seen from one of the military posts involved in the inception of the
Yom Kippur War in 1973. We can hike in the Banias springs and excavations
or at Tell Dan.
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