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Tours which focus on natural and geological sites. Israel is meeting point of continents and tectonic plates, and it is a reason for several unique geological phenomenas, when the most famous are the Dead Sea and the craters (Makhtesh). The variety of climates in Israel gives you the opportunity to hike both in desert and in green mountains with waterfalls. Being a meeting point of continent also means a huge amount of types of migrating birds, as well as a variety of plants and animals.
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Yarkon river was an important river for settlement in the ancient times, being the biggest river flowing from Samaria mountains to Mediterranean sea, and nowadays you'd find along his streams historical sites, Israel 's water projects, parks, sport venues and attractions.
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Several gardens and natural parks are located along the Mediterranean coastline, all of them are breathtaking, and some tell unique and interesting stories.
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Spectacular views of Sea of Galilee and the Galilee mountains, springs and streams in between valleys and canyons in the volcanic mountains, and the hot springs of Hamat Gader, located on the tripoint of Israel, Syria and Jordan, where besides the pleasant springs next to the scenic vie
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The Druze religion is represented in several towns in the north of Israel, and several are worth visiting: Daliyat Al Carmel near Haifa, with a popular market and great views of the green Carmel mountain; Pki'in, with an authentic olive press, a synagogue which continues a history of Je
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Jezreel Valley and Gilboa Mountains were the stage for important events in the life of many Biblical figures: King Solomon, King Saul, prophet Elijah and Ahab, Deborah and Barak, Gideon and others. Many places, such as Tel Meggido (Armageddon) tell their story.
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Hermon, the highest mountain in Israel, known as "eyes of the nation", is located in the north-eastern point of the country, is a ski resort in the winter, and a great view point in the summer.
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In the upper Galilee there a lot of great viewpoints to all directions – the Mediterranean sea, the mountains in Lebanon, the Lower Galilee, Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights.
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Golan Heights are a basaltic plateau, and its topography creates a beautiful landscape of different types of volcanoes, with viewpoints to Israel and Syria, when from the plateau many streams go down to Jordan river and the Sea of Galilee.
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One of the Biblical tels, recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site is Tel Hazor, located in the Hula Valley, and known in early times as "head of all kingdoms".
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Kineret is the most important body of water in the inland of Israel, providing water to many of the houses of Israel, being a natural wonder 200 meters below sea level, and having a great spiritual significance in the Christian tradition, as a place where Jesus had walked on water and p
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