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Kibbutz Gevaקיבוץ 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.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- Airport
- HFA
- Nights
- 0–1 (most visitors stay a few hours; overnight only for volunteers or family)
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kibbutz Geva100 ▾
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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 Kibbutz Geva, 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
- SafetyGeva is generally safe; standard precautions apply – keep valuables secure, follow staff instructions in animal areas, and verify bus schedules.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHFA Haifa Airport (≈30 min by bus from Geva (check schedule)).
- Getting aroundSuperbus lines 411 and 412 run regularly between Afula and Beth Shean, stopping at Geva (≈15 min ride).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café₪10–15
- BeerBeer (local brand, pub Ha‑Urva)₪20–30
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Afula to Gevacheck₪60–80
- Budget bedKibbutz guestroom, a night, per personILS 150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 120 · Mid ILS 200 · High ILS 350
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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 (≈30 min by bus from Geva (check schedule))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kibbutz Geva: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 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
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).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Afula
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Superbus 411/412, about 20 min
Bus station, restaurants and shops.
Beth Shean (Beit Shean Valley)
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
Superbus 411/412, about 15 min
Roman ruins and museum.
Mount Gilboa viewpoint
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Walk from fish ponds, about 10 min
Panoramic valley views, especially at sunrise.
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.
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.
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
- ₪150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪250–400 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Kibbutz guestroom2 × 3 nights × ILS 250 | ILS 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ILS 200 | ILS 1,200 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 450 per person per day, bed included | ILS 2,700 |
Simple room with private bathroom, 2 beds, AC; arranged by host families.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | ₪10–15 |
| Beer (local brand, pub Ha‑Urva) | ₪20–30 |
| Taxi from Afula to Gevacheck | ₪60–80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 101
- Fire
- 102
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance101
- Fire102
Embassy
US consulate in Tel Aviv; other embassies in Jerusalem.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Superbus 411/412 Afula ↔ Geva: ≈ ₪30 each way (check schedule)
- Sherut shared‑taxi Afula‑Geva‑Beth Shean: ≈ ₪60 total (check availability)
Say or show
- סליחה — Excuse me / Sorry (sliḥa)
- תודה — Thank you (toda)
- כמה זה עולה? — How much is it? (kama ze oleh?)
- אפשר לשלם בכרטיס? — Can I pay by card? (efshar leshalem bekartis?)
- איפה תחנת האוטובוס? — Where is the bus stop? (eifo tachanat 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 Kibbutz Geva. 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–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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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