Open the curtains in the hotel and reveal the sight of the magical shores of the Sea of Galilee. Drive to the Golan Heights. Visit Mt. Bental – one of the best viewpoints in the area, where you can see how close the borders of the Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan are. Hear stories about the 1948 War of Independence and the 1967 war, both shaped the landscape of the area. In the afternoon, we’ll take a jeep ride through the beautiful mountain scenery of the Golan Heights. We’ll stop for coffee and baklava and talk to a Druze woman who might agree to give us some details about the secret Druze religion . You will hear about the healing forces of the local medicinal herbs in the area and learn some "grandmother secrets" you can use at home. Take a boat trip on the Sea of Galilee during sunset and join an Israeli sing-along! Overnight: Kibbutz hospitality near Tiberias