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Have you ever seen a Marzipan Elvis? Just down the road from us is a unique family attraction – the Marzipan Museum at Kfar Tavor. Part of the new visitor center at the popular Tavor Winery it’s a fun activity for the whole family. There are amazing sculptures of celebrities and politicians as well . . . → Read More: Land of honey and almond paste One of the most beautiful and popular health retreats in the Roman Empire was the spa at Hamat Gader on the southern ascent to the Golan Heights. Today you can see the remains of the incredible Roman Baths and an ancient amphitheatre. The popular modern hot springs and mineral baths fed by underwater springs . . . → Read More: Hamat Gader – Hot Springs – Parrot Show – Aligator Park – Roman Antiquities If you love Highway 1 on the California coast, then you’ll love Highway 98 descending the Golan Heights from the top of the mountains down to Hamat Gader on the way back to Tiberias. We recommend driving on the road from top to bottom (north to south) as you’ll see more stunning vistas that . . . → Read More: Highway 98 – Golan Heights – Stunning Vistas – Exciting Switchbacks The most amazing view of the Sea of Galilee can be enjoyed by your family only a few minutes from Hamat Gader on the Golan Heights. On a clear day over Pesach we were able to see the entire Lake Kinneret, the Jordan Valley, Zemach, Kibbutz Kinneret, Yavne’el, Mount Tavor, Tiberias, Arbel, Meron, Tsfat, . . . → Read More: Amazing View of the Sea of Galilee from the Golan Heights You may have been to a “wine tasting,” but recently we tried an “olive oil tasting” in Katzrin on the Golan Heights. Here’s a fun 2 minute video including us “tasting” the oil and “scrubbing” with olive soap. http://youtu.be/i9vyLoBrpUE . . . → Read More: Gourmet Olive Oil Tasting in Katzrin – with Villa Rimona Zimmers If you love nature but don’t like hiking, here’s a beautiful site for your next visit to the Golan. Mapal Ayit is right on highway 808 not far from Gamla. The waterfall is a few steps from the parking lot. It’s even wheelchair accessible! There are stunning views and water flows all year long. . . . → Read More: Ayit Waterfall (Eagle Falls) – Golan Heights (1 min vid) Join us on a video walk-thru of Rabbi Abun’s 2000-year-old house in Katzrin in the Golan Heights. This two-story home boasts a large master suite, and a lovely courtyard for your chickens but sorry folks, there are no bathrooms and no running water. And it’s not for sale. It’s at the Ancient Talmudic Village at Katzrin Park Living Museum. . . . → Read More: Katzrin Park – Ancient Talmudic Village – Golan Heights – with Villa Rimona Zimmers Here is a two minute video of one of the most beautiful places in Israel. The nature reserve is used as a public swimming venue as well as a wonderful place to picnic, play and explore with the whole family. You’ll see waterfalls, springs, an ancient flour mill and more… . . . → Read More: Gan HaShlosha – Sachne – Nature Reserve — with Villa Rimona The Galilee is not only about hiking, kayaking, swimming, jeeping and horseback riding. If you are looking for some culture, about 10 minutes from Villa Rimona near Tzemach junction you’ll find Beit Gavriel Cultural Center. There is a large auditorium where live performances and concerts are held. A smaller theater operates as a cinema . . . → Read More: Beit Gabriel – Cultural Center on the Kinneret (1 min video) We had a great time this week visiting the Gan Garoo nature reserve. Here’s some fun video of us wandering among the kangaroos and some funny shots of me feeding the birds. This is a great family friendly place to visit when you come up to visit the Galilee and Golan. . . . → Read More: Gan Garoo – Australian Zoo – near Beit Shean Israel |
 
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