Tel Jezreel is an ancient hilltop settlement located in the Jezreel Valley of modern-day Israel. It is mentioned several times in the Hebrew Bible and is associated with a number of significant events and people. In the book of Judges, Tel Jezreel is the location where the judge Gideon gathered his army of 300 men to fight against the Midianites. In the book of 1 Kings, Tel Jezreel is mentioned as the site of King Ahab’s palace. Ahab, who was notorious for his wickedness, married the Phoenician princess Jezebel, who introduced the worship of Baal to Israel.

Today, Tel Jezreel is an archaeological site that attracts visitors interested in biblical history. Excavations have revealed a number of structures and artifacts from various periods of ancient history, including a fortress from the 9th century BCE that may have been associated with King Ahab. The site also offers stunning views of the surrounding Jezreel Valley and is a popular destination for hiking and birdwatching.

A tour of Tel Jezre’el can be combined in a tour a day tour to Megiddo and Beit-Shean or any other tour to northern Israel.