Perhaps more than any other city in Israel, Acre represents Israel’s tumultuous history. The Romans, Ottomans, Crusaders, Mamelukes, Byzantines, right down to the British – all left their fingerprints on this town. Even today it is populated by an eclectic mixture of Jews, Christians and Muslims living, studying, working and trading together on a daily basis.

See the beautiful landscape of the Galilee or desert of the Negev in a unique way from up above: by hot air balloon.

As winters warm up, Mount Hermon, the ski resort in Israel’s northern Golan Heights, has begun to diversify. By becoming a mountain bike park.

As the swamps were drained, they were transformed into lush green fields for agriculture, leaving the central lake area as a nature reserve. The Valley is a diverse ecosystem of breathtaking scenery, plant and animal life – quite notably being a major rest-stop on the migratory route for birds through the Rift Valley.

Towering over 15 miles of Israel’s Mediterranean Coastline, the Carmel range has always been a symbol of beauty. Rolling views across the flat coastal plain on one side, and the Galilee on the other, coupled with quaint villages, nature reserves, and wineries make it special

The Druze are a minority group who live peacefully in Israel and are renowned for their hospitality. Their villages in the Carmel and Golan regions offer not only an insight into their interesting religion, but great food as well! Isfiya and Daliyat El Carmel are two such villages located in the Carmel region, just north of Zichron Yaakov, and just over a one hour drive from Tel Aviv.

Whilst Israel is covered in cycle trails, few are more mesmerising than that around the Sea of Galilee. After all, this ride combines breathtaking scenery, Biblical locations, and great riding! The Jerusalem Post takes us on a ride around what is the lowest freshwater lake in the world, and a major setting in the Bible.

High in the remote Golan Heights region of Northern Israel lies the Gamla Nature Reserve, a magical place where eagles nest, archaeological ruins lie, and breathtaking views just take your breath away! Whether you have half an hour in a hectic itinerary or can spare an entire day, Gamla is somewhere for lovers of nature, history, and hiking.

The pretty Galilee region encompasses much of the north of Israel. Its tuscan-esque landscape is divided into a number of sub-regions, each with distinct geographical features, landscapes, and communities. Of particular biblical importance to Christians, the Galilee is perfect whether you’re after a relaxing retreat or adrenaline-filled adventure.

Mount Gilboa, located in the Lower Galilee region, south of the Sea of Galilee is one of Israel’s most beautiful spots. Whilst spring saturates the Mountains in pretty wildflowers, no matter what the season, Gilboa is a stunning, tranquil area to explore, offering a break from the intense summer heat with a cool breeze. The Gilboa Scenic Road is your access point into this array of hikes, viewpoints, picnic sites, bike paths, and stunning outlooks, and is a great path to follow when exploring the area.