Make Bishulilim the anchor of your day trip

Natural 28°C spring-fed pools year-round, widely considered one of Israel's most beautiful sites. Perfect for a family swim or a couples' morning between the pools.

A free hour-long walk along open springs and shaded wooden bridges. Free entry, works well for groups and families with kids.

A nature reserve with short hikes and panoramic lookouts over the Beit Shean and Jezreel valleys. In spring (Feb–Mar) the rare black iris blooms — a once-a-year spectacle.

The biblical spring where Gideon chose his warriors (Judges 7). A natural swimming pool and broad picnic area under eucalyptus trees — ideal for summer afternoons.

The lowest freshwater lake on earth. Beaches at Tiberias, Ginosar and Amnun for swimming, water sports and a postcard sunset over the Lower Galilee.

A hidden spring-and-waterfall complex tucked into the Valley of Springs countryside. Shaded walking trails, cool swimming pools and white limestone rocks forming a series of small cascades. A family-friendly summer escape.

Roman Scythopolis — the 7,000-seat theatre, the cardo, the colonnaded avenues and the biblical Tel. Allow two hours. Visit after dark for the "Shan Nights" sound-and-light show.

A nighttime sound-and-light immersion staged inside the 7,000-seat Roman amphitheatre, projecting the city's story onto the ancient columns. Year-round, Mon + Thu from dusk, by advance booking. Phone +972-4-648-1122.

The city's history museum in old Beit Shean, next door to the Saraya and the Crusader fortress. Tells the story of the city from biblical times to today through artefacts, photographs and rotating exhibitions. Open Sun–Thu 8:30–14:30.

An 1878 stone building at the heart of old Beit Shean, built as an Ottoman caravanserai and governor's compound. Today a restored cultural centre and one of the prettiest buildings in the old town.

Built in 1937 by the British, it served as Beit Shean's post office for decades. Today a cultural centre and one of the clearest surviving symbols of the Mandate era in town.

The first Ashkenazi synagogue built in Beit Shean during the early 20th-century wave of Jewish immigration. A small, beautifully preserved building — a pocket of the modern Zionist settlement story in the old town.

The 6th-century CE zodiac mosaic — one of the most remarkable synagogue floors in the country. A short film explains the history.

A 12th-century Crusader fortress on a plateau 500 m above the Jordan Valley. Panoramic view from the Golan to the Gilboa. Best visited late afternoon for the light.

UNESCO World Heritage, 26 layers of settlement, a monumental Iron Age water tunnel. The "Har Megiddo" of Revelation. Essential for history and biblical tours.

The Talmudic capital where the Mishnah was compiled, with extraordinary Roman mosaics — most famously the "Mona Lisa of the Galilee." For archaeology and heritage tours.

The historic Jordan River baptism site, traditionally held as the place of Jesus' baptism. A UNESCO site managed by the Israel Nature & Parks Authority — baptism platforms, visitor centre, view across to Jordan. About 65 km south of Beit Shean.

A monthly night-market in the Saraya plaza, running Thursday evenings in summer and around Jewish holidays. Local home restaurants, live music, performers and tasting stalls — Moroccan, Persian, Ethiopian kitchens all side by side. The city's culinary night.

A Beit Shean boutique winery with tastings in a 19th-century Ottoman stone room. A great stop for couples on the way to Lili.

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A goat farm with home-made cheeses, hands-on barn visits, tastings, and the story of regional agriculture.

Local craft brewery with tours, tastings and a covered beer garden. Part of the Valley of Springs beverage cluster.

A neighbouring distillery specialising in gin, fruit brandies and liqueurs. Group tours by arrangement, plus a walk-in tasting room.

A cultural and culinary centre celebrating the Ethiopian-Jewish community of Beit Shean. Aliyah stories, traditional coffee ceremonies (buna), Ethiopian cooking workshops, music and tastings. Group visits by arrangement. Phone +972-54-266-2335.

A 100-dunam city park opened in 2015 — playgrounds, walking paths, shaded picnic spots, a skate park, an open-air gym and a small outdoor amphitheatre. Free entry, open until 22:00.

A new pedestrian promenade around Shaul HaMelech Street, connecting the Crusader fortress to the old city. Stunning night lighting, scattered benches and resting points — a great overlook of the Roman Scythopolis complex below.

Australian wildlife park — kangaroos, emus, koalas and fruit bats you can feed. Ideal for families with young children.

The world's oldest museum of Jewish-Israeli art (1937). A founding-era collection of Hebrew artists and key milestones. Quiet museum café.

A reconstructed Mishnaic-Talmudic-era village — hospitality rituals, bread-baking workshops, donkey rides. Hands-on learning for kids and adults.

Sulphur hot springs with a 2,000-year tradition. Warm pools, a crocodile farm, a spa and a kosher restaurant. About a 55-minute drive east.

Stay in a designer tent cabin near Nir David, on the Jordan. The natural sleep-over after a dinner at Lili's.

A boutique hospitality compound in the heart of the Valley of Springs — 10 bedrooms and suites, a large heated pool, barbecue pavilion, a wide lawn and a private synagogue with a Torah scroll for Shabbat and holidays. Run by Yossi Cohen.

יעקב מאסטרו 1, בית שאן

Boutique guest rooms with a high-view pool and garden, overlooking the Gilboa ridge and Valley of Springs. Rooms come with a coffee machine and spacious rain-shower. Run by Hanit Levi.

השקדים 55, בית שאן

A spacious hospitality compound looking onto Mount Gilboa and Nahal Harod. Several modern suites in a pastoral style, a communal lounge with a pool table, and activity + tour packages for the Valley of Springs. Run by Yaakov Dadia.

טרובדור 4, בית שאן

A full holiday villa looking over the Gilboa ridge. 4 bedrooms, a furnished lounge, big kitchen, huge terrace and garden, close to the Beit Shean National Park and the Shan Nights evening show. Run by Zohar Ezra Zmir.

משה דיין 2, בית שאן

Two well-equipped, indulgent suites for couples and small families. One suite has an outdoor covered hot-tub. 5–10 minutes from all the region's springs. Run by Asher Shaturit.

צור צבי 7, בית שאן

A two-bedroom cabin good for couples and families of varying sizes. A big indulgent hot tub, furnished kitchenette with fridge + microwave + kettle. Run by Sonia and Eli Azulai.

זלמן שדר 47, בית שאן

A thoughtful cabin in the heart of the Valley of Springs. One designer room, a shared outdoor table, and warm modern styling — a quiet, comfortable pick for families and couples. Run by Yael Armah.

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A designer private apartment for couples and small families. Two bedrooms with premium bedding, a fully equipped kitchen with a bar, and a spacious indulgent living room. Run by Hila and Ufek Madrish.

הפלדלד 6, בית שאן

A small, indulgent family cabin for Valley-of-Springs guests, set above a private home. A large double bed, pull-out sofa, cable TV, mini fridge and coffee corner; a balcony with a kitchenette for light meals. Close to the family home for that extra warmth. Run by Mazal Ozen.

נעמי שדר 4, בית שאן

A boutique guest home for couples looking for a romantic retreat and for families up to four. On arrival there's a bottle of wine, chocolates and a gift basket waiting. Run by Avital Kofuloza.

זלמן שדר 45, בית שאן

A residential campus with an 11-bedroom villa + courtyard + study hall + dining room, plus a large event yard for up to 100 guests. Built for groups, yeshiva weekends, reunions, army-unit gatherings and seminars. Run by Neria Shachar.

מנחם בגין 26, בית שאן

An international ANA Youth-Hostels property with 80 comfortable air-conditioned rooms, family-friendly and group-friendly, walking distance from the city centre. Breakfast included. Ideal for tourist groups exploring the Valley of Springs, Gilboa, Jordan Valley and biblical heritage routes.

שדרות מנחם בגין 129, בית שאן