Map of Umm Qais from above, Umm Qais (Gadara) marked with a wine glass

Winery · Umm Qais

Umm Qais (Gadara)

Gadara commanded trade routes from Damascus to Petra—Roman amphorae still scattered on the hillsides prove wine and olive oil were Umm Qais's lifeblood before the Severan boom of 193-235 CE.

What to do there

TourUmm Qais (Gadara)Decapolis city overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights, and Syria. Basalt ruins, Roman theatre, and Ottoman village blend together. This is where the Gadarene swine ran into the sea. Views are spectacular.

Wineries nearby

Winery · Beit She'an Beit She'an (Scythopolis) Decapolis city Nysa-Scythopolis founded by wine god Dionysus in mythology, Dionysian temple ruins remain, largest Roman theatre in Israel from Hellenistic era.
Winery · Gamla Gamla Nature Reserve Golan Heights wine brand (Gamla label by Golan Heights Winery) marking ancient Jewish village from Great Revolt (66-70 CE) with 51m highest waterfall in Israel.