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Beit Shean Valleyעמק בית שאן
One day is enough for the main sights; take a morning bus from Afula or Haifa and return the same evening.
The Beit Shean Valley offers archaeological parks, natural springs and easy hikes that can be covered in a single day, especially with a bus or train connection from Haifa or Afula.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot and humid)
- Airport
- HFA
- Nights
- 0
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Beit Shean Valley100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Beit Shean Valley, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.Israel-wide
- SafetyLow crime; stay hydrated in summer heat and keep an eye on road safety when hitchhiking.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance (mda) · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHFA Haifa Airport (about 30 min by train to Beit Shean).
- Getting aroundBuses 411 (direct from Afula) and 843 (from Tel Aviv) run to Beit Shean; hourly Israel Railways train from Haifa via Afula…
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HFA Haifa Airport (about 30 min by train to Beit Shean)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Beit Shean Valley: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses 411 (direct from Afula) and 843 (from Tel Aviv) run to Beit Shean; hourly Israel Railways train from Haifa via Afula; hitchhiking is common for remote kibbutzim.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈ 2 h total
Train Haifa → Beit Shean, hourly, about 1 h 30 min
Coastal city with museums and beaches, good for a half‑day.
Mount Gilboa
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 30 min
Bus 411 to Beit Shean, then local taxi 10 km (6.2 mi)Bus 411 to Beit Shean, then local taxi 6.2 mi (10 km)
Short hikes with valley views.
Nahal HaKibbutzim
goDoor to door: 5 min
Walk from Beit Shean parking, 5 min
Free swimming spot, good for a quick dip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nir David Zimmer
Rural huts in Kibbutz Nir David, good base for a day trip.
Ganei Huga
Yurt accommodation near the valley.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₪150–200 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪250–350 excl. bed
- High
- ₪400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Beit She'an National Park entry | ₪23 adult, ₪12 child |
| Beit Alfa Synagogue entry | ₪18 adult, ₪8 child |
| Gan HaShlosha (Ein HaNatsiv) entry | ₪40 adult, ₪24 child, ₪20 senior |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat and humidity; stay hydrated.
- Hitchhiking is safe but use designated pull‑off spots.
- Kibbutz visits may require permission; check opening days.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance (MDA)
- 101
- Fire
- 102
- Home Front Command
- 104
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance (MDA)101
- Fire102
- Home Front Command104
Embassy
US consulate in Haifa; other embassies in Tel Aviv.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 411 Afula → Beit Shean: about ₪15 (check)
- Train Haifa → Beit Shean (hourly): ≈ ₪30 (check)
Say or show
- סליחה — Excuse me / Sorry (sliḥa)
- תודה — Thank you (toda)
- כמה זה עולה? — How much is it? (kama ze oleh?)
- איפה תחנת האוטובוס? — Where is the bus stop? (eifo takhanat ha'otobus?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beit Shean Valley. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot and humid)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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