Head to israels golan heights with historical heritage to match its mountainous beauty on a day trip from tel aviv on route to the region enjoy several photo stops including one at the sacred baptismal site of yarendit and then explore the ancient jewish village of katzrin the capital of golan heights see its 6th century synagogue on a walking tour and then travel to the summit of mount bental to view the vistas from one of israels most impressive dormant volcanoes