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Golan Heights, most is controlled by Israel, but one third of it is controlled by Syria.  It is on the border with Jordan and Syria.

Sea of Galilee is where Jesus was baptized.  It is also said that Jesus created many miracles.

In Katzrin, tour the synagogue, an ancient village, the Golan Antiques Museum, and the Golan Heights Winery.

Safad was said to be founded by one of Noah's sons.  It is very cold here in the winter, and warm in the summer, because of the high elevation.

Day 1: 
Drive north along the coastal road, on the way stop and you will have a veiw of Megiddo then drive through the Jordan valley, we will stop at the spot that  Jesus was baptized on the Jordan River.  We proceed to ascend to the Golan Heights with an overview from Hammat Gader to the 3 borders that connect Jordan, Syria, and Israel.  Continue to the city of Katzrin the Talmudic capital of the Golan.  Visit the ancient synagogue of Katzrin.  Ascend Mt. Bental, overlook Kuneitra Valley and stop at former Syrian fortification .Descend to the Hula Valley for overnight stay in kibbutz hotel.


Day 2:
Take a short tour of a kibbutz.  Visit the Banyas Reserve (Caesarea Philippi) the source of the Jordan river with its flowing icy waters. Visit the crusader castle fortress Ka'alat  Nimrod and then onto Birkat Ram a natural lake located on an extinct volcano at the foot of Mt. Hermon.  Drive south to Safed to visit ancient synagogues and the artists quarter. Return to your hotel.