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Voykit pocket guide · Israel
Kibbutz Geva
קיבוץ גבע
Visit Kibbutz Geva for a half‑day stop when traveling the Jezreel Valley; one full day if you want to volunteer or explore nearby sites.
Geva is a small, still‑collective kibbutz in the Jezreel Valley with volunteer programmes, a museum, fish ponds and a donkey‑rehabilitation centre. It is reachable by frequent Superbus lines 411/412 from Afula or Beth Shean, and can be explored on foot in a few hours. Longer stays are usually tied to volunteering or family visits.
- Country
- Israel
- Local name
- קיבוץ גבע
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 0–1 (most visitors stay a few hours; overnight only for volunteers or family) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ILS
- Money
- Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₪150–250 excl. bed · Mid ₪250–400 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 101 · Fire 102
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a local café | ₪10–15 |
| Beer (local brand, pub Ha‑Urva) | ₪20–30 |
| Taxi from Afula to Geva | ₪60–80 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HFA · Haifa Airport
- ≈30 min by bus from Geva (check schedule)
Typical fares
- Superbus 411/412 Afula ↔ Geva
- ≈ ₪30 each way (check schedule)
- Sherut shared‑taxi Afula‑Geva‑Beth Shean
- ≈ ₪60 total (check availability)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Superbus lines 411 and 412 run regularly between Afula and Beth Shean, stopping at Geva (≈15 min ride). Walking covers the kibbutz; use a sherut (shared taxi) for trips to Tel Aviv, Tiberias or Amman (ask driver).
See and do
Known for
- Volunteer work on farms and in the dairy
- Donkey rehabilitation centre
- Geva Museum (historic house)
- Fish ponds with scenic views of Mount Gilboa
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Afula | Superbus 411/412, about 20 min | ≈30 min |
| Beth Shean (Beit Shean Valley) | Superbus 411/412, about 15 min | ≈25 min |
| Mount Gilboa viewpoint | Walk from fish ponds, about 10 min | ≈15 min |
Sleep
- Guest rooms in the kibbutz (2 rooms)
- Simple rooms with private bathroom, 2 beds, AC; arranged by host families for visitors.
- Vila Bakfar, Kfar Yehezkel
- Hotel nearby, 10‑min walk.
- Country Guest House, Tzimmerim (Ein Harod Ihud)
- Basic B&B cabins, 10‑min walk.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | סליחהsliḥa |
| Thank you | תודהtoda |
| How much is it? | כמה זה עולה?kama ze oleh? |
| Can I pay by card? | אפשר לשלם בכרטיס?efshar leshalem bekartis? |
| Where is the bus stop? | איפה תחנת האוטובוס?eifo tachanat ha'otobus? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Volunteer work requires a volunteer visa, obtained via the Kibbutz office in Tel Aviv.
- Some interior areas (e.g., museum, animal pens) need permission from staff before entry.
Geva is generally safe; standard precautions apply – keep valuables secure, follow staff instructions in animal areas, and verify bus schedules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kibbutz Geva yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (most visitors stay a few hours; overnight only for volunteers or family) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Volunteer work on farms and in the dairy
- Donkey rehabilitation centre
- Geva Museum (historic house)
- Fish ponds with scenic views of Mount Gilboa
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Kibbutz Geva: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Kibbutz Geva, revision 5097748 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5097748
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kibbutz-geva). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.