Sometimes the best journeys don’t feel like “travel” at all—they feel like stepping into a different world. In this video, Amjad Abu Yasin shares a day of exploration across the far north of Palestine and the Syrian Golan Heights, moving from mountain roads and dramatic cloud-covered peaks to riverside walks filled with shade, birds, and long-lasting natural power.
Beginning near the southern Lebanese border, his route takes him through the mountains of the Galilee—specifically the Safed area—where he pauses to marvel at the way clouds gather over the mountain summits. From there, the landscape opens up to reveal a view of Mount Hermon in the Golan plateau, described as the highest peak in the region. The journey continues past the Hula Valley, where migratory birds are spotted travelling from Europe toward Africa.
But what truly anchors the trip is the riverscape. Amjad follows the Dan River—also referred to as the river of Tel Dan—an important tributary of the Jordan system. He describes the Dan River as flowing from multiple springs near Tel Dan/Tel Qadi and also shaped by melting snow from Mount Hermon, where it joins waters from the Banias and Hasbani to form the Jordan River.
Galilee to the Golan: Mountains, Clouds and the Feeling of Scale
As you travel north, the scenery becomes a sequence of “reveals”: fast roads threading through the Galilee, mountain passes near Safed, and then the dramatic moment of spotting Mount Hermon from the Golan plateau. The video repeatedly emphasises atmosphere—clouds covering peaks, early spring greenery, and the way seasons collide (green growth alongside falling autumn leaves).
The Dan (Tel Dan/Tel Qadi) River: Shade, Trees and a Quiet Power
Amjad walks along the river, drawn to the dense tree coverage that creates cooling shade for much of the protected area. The experience, as he describes it, is deeply restorative—heavily focused on the sound of water, the feel of nature around him, and the visual rhythm of river and woodland.
As you would imagine, the river’s story is inseparable from the land. The video notes that the Dan River starts from several springs near Tel Dan/Tel Qadi and is further fed by snowmelt from Mount Hermon until its waters meet the Banias and Hasbani streams.
Seasonal Contrasts You Don’t Often See
One of the most memorable themes is how unusual the timing feels—early spring greenery appears alongside leaf fall associated with autumn. In the video, this is presented as a rare mix of seasons, giving the landscape a distinctive texture rather than a single “season look”.
Ancient Layers and Battlefield Echoes
The route isn’t only about nature. Amjad also highlights the region’s long human history. He mentions that the area was among the earliest inhabited by the Canaanites and points to ancient remains in multiple sections, including old stones, large walls, and trenches on higher ground.
From an elevated point, he describes a sweeping view over the Galilee mountains—an outlook that helps connect the scale of the terrain with the region’s history of conflict.
Tel Fakhhar (Tel Phakhar): A Historic Hill With Dramatic Stories
The journey moves to Tel Fakhhar (also referred to as Tel Fakhhar/Tel Fakhhar). Here, the video references a battle between the Israeli Army and the Syrian Army during the Six-Day War in 1967. Amjad also recounts a striking detail from the hill’s height: he describes a Syrian tank that, in the aftermath of the fighting, fell about 150 metres to a valley area.
He then travels to the tank’s location and continues the experience by visiting a second part of the Banias river route, linking history to the natural landscape in a way that feels vivid and immediate.
Banias River Bridges and the Beauty of Steady Flow
Next comes the Banias river segment featuring bridges—specifically described as “hanging bridges”. Amjad’s reaction captures the heart of the experience: he feels as though he has stepped into another world. The video emphasises how powerful the water appears throughout the year, how the river threads between mountains, and how each zone of the route becomes “more beautiful than the one before”.
Banias Waterfall: The Final “Wow” Moment
The day ends at the Banias waterfall, described as pouring into a pool and remaining active across the year. Amjad calls it a place that doesn’t feel real until you are there—he invites viewers to understand that the atmosphere of the waterfall and its surrounding landscape is something the camera can’t fully replicate.
In his words, reaching the waterfall feels like visiting a kind of garden on earth—complete with the sound of water, the feel of leaves and trees, and the sense of calm the landscape brings.
Why This Route Is a Must-See for Nature Lovers and History Seekers
- Mountain drama and wide viewpoints: From Safed’s region to Mount Hermon in the Golan plateau.
- Iconic riverscape: The Dan and Banias rivers are described as shaped by springs and snowmelt.
- Seasonal wonder: A rare mixture of early spring greenery and autumn leaf fall.
- Deep historical layers: Ancient sites, walls, trenches, and battlefield traces including references to 1967 events.
- A climactic finale: The Banias waterfall, presented as powerful and year-round.
Plan Your Journey
If you’re dreaming of a day that moves from Galilee mountains to the Golan Heights—combining rivers, forests, ancient landscapes, and a waterfall finale—this route offers exactly that. Want help organising a curated itinerary that matches your pace and interests? Sakina Tours can craft a premium travel plan inspired by the natural and historical highlights featured in this video.
Ready to turn inspiration into an unforgettable trip? Contact Sakina Tours to start planning your next adventure across the far north and the Syrian Golan landscapes.
