Mitzpe Golani (Tel Faher) Memorial

Credit: attractions-in-israel.com

The Israeli Army’s storied Golni Ifantry Brigade has often been tasked with exceedingly difficult missions. The Battle of Tel Faher stands out as one of the most difficult. After an initial plan to approach the Syrian emplacement from behind went awry, the Israeli force resorted to a frontal assault on the Syrians who were well dug in above them. Today visitors can gaze down from the old Syrian trenches at the route the Golani soldiers took on their way into the Syrian stonghold. We are also afforded a first-hand view of the strategic advantage the Syrians possessed over the Israeli farming communities below them in the Hula Valley and we can understand why those same farmers pushed the Israeli government to take the Syrian Heights to remove the constant harassment they had been subjected to in the 1960’s when Israeli children would often sleep beneath ground in bomb shelters.

How to put together your Water and Wine tour of Israel

On our Water and Wine Tours website you will not find standard tours.

Don’t worry. We’ll make sure that you experience the must-see sites in the country. But we’ve also included a comprehensive list of sites, by region for people with many different interests, with enough description for you to ascertain whether it’s the sort of place you want to spend your time.

You know your budget and how much time you have to spend here.

So here are our recommendations, based on years of leading all sorts of tours throughout the country.

Ask yourself if this trip is a vacation. Do you want to see sites but also feel really relaxed at the end of each day? So that you don’t need a few days of sleep upon your return home? If this is the case then try to restrict yourself to three major sites per day. Between the sites, travel and lunch 8-10 hours will pass quickly.
If you’re more inclined to describe yourself as a pilgrim or someone who wants a survey of sites, then expect to visit up to five sites per day. You’ll be spiritually satisfied but you’ll also need to get a good night’s sleep every night.

Your Tour Guide

Water & Wine Tours specializes in individually tailored tours catering to the interests of its clients. Our founder, Zach Levin, is an experienced, licensed tour guide who majored in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Our tour guides make the history and culture of Israel come alive. They understand that the customer is always right and want you to experience an unforgettable Israel. We’ll take you to places which you’ll love and never forget. When you need to be left alone we’ll sense it. When you need an extra hand we’re there for you.