The Galilee is one of the most beautiful regions of Israel. Situated in the north of the country, it is characterized by its beautiful lush landscape with agriculture, amazing natural landforms, historic sites, and quaint rural villages.
Galilee Travel Guide
Galilee Travel Guide
Boat Rides in Akko (Acre)
The boat rides in Akko at the ancient Marina in Akko's Old City are one of the hidden gems in Israel. Largely unknown and not widely publicized the boat tours are both extremely affordable and extremely enjoyable, giving tourists and locals alike a view of how the ancient coastal city appeared to sea-faring vessels throughout the generations. Read More
Western Galilee
The Western Galilee is a small region in Israel's north western corner. Encompassing the Mediterranean Coast north of Haifa and stretching inland toward the Upper Galilee. Moving away from Haifa, the Western Galilee region becomes more and more rural moving along the coast, past the ancient Crusader city of Akko toward the northern-most stretch of coastline which consists of largely deserted, tranquil bays. The hills moving inland begin to gain height and provide for beautiful rural communities, leisure and archaeology sites, and amazing scenery. Read More
Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel towers over 15 miles of Israel's Mediterranean Coastline between Hadera and Haifa. Mount Carmel has always been a symbol of beauty, and whilst it is not especially high, with a peak of just 550m above sea level, the change in scenery from the flat Coastal Plain makes it a striking landform. Ranging views across the flat coastal plain and onto the Mediterranean to the West, and the Alona and later Jezreel Valleys in the Galilee to the East are breathtaking. Read More
Capernaum
Capernaum, in the Galilee of northern Israel is a Biblical village, located not far from other important Christian sites in Israel such as Bethsaida, the Mountain of Beatitudes, and Tabgha, as well as the Jordan River and Tiberias on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. Today the town of Kfar Nahum (Talhum in Arabic) stands where Capernaum once stood, and the site attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists from around the world every year. Read More
Nahariya
Nahariya is Israel's northernmost coastal city, a last testament to the seaside settlements that reach up along the sunny Mediterranean shoreline. Being the end of the train-line and just a few minutes from Rosh HaNikra, with its famous white sandstone grottos, tourists often find themselves Nahariya, a vibrant, little city. With a lively nucleus, comprised of a wide boulevard, divided by a river and lined with shops, restaurants, bars and hotels, and the seafront bars and restaurants, Nahariya provides sun-lovers with an idyllic vacation spot. Read MoreHula Valley
If you shut your eyes and imagined beauty and reopened them to see the Hula Valley in the far north of Israel's Upper Galilee region, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were still dreaming. The Hula Valley is a magical place, of history, of nature, and of miracles. The Hula Valley is the best place to do bird spotting in Israel, and one of the best in the world due to its location on a major migration route for birds travelling from Europe to Africa and Asia. The Hula Valley Nature Reserve and the valley as a whole offers bird spotting, endless hikes and walks, bike trails, and beautiful nature to absorb. Read More
A Walk Through Safed (Tsfat)
Taking a walk through Safed, the northern city which is a major point of interest for many visitors to Israel who journey to the town to enjoy the cobbled stone alleys, the art, the historical sites and the mystical atmosphere of this ancient city. Jewish settlement in Tzfat dates back to the Temple period but Safed - pronounced “Tz-fat” in Hebrew - achieved fame and a reputation as the “City of Kabbalah” during the 16th century when the rabbis, Kabbalistic scholars and other Jews who were fleeing from the Spanish Inquisition made their home in the mountaintop town. Read More
Golan Heights
The Golan Heights rises up to the east of the Sea of Galilee in the far north east of Israel. Home to some of Israel’s most spectacular landscapes, and most fun adventures, the Golan Heights are a land of beauty. They’re also far removed from the cities of the center of the country. Eagles nest at Gamla,... Read More
Ein Hod Artists Colony
The Ein Hod Artists Colony lies in the heart of the Carmel Forest, just south of the city of Haifa - a wonderful village with windy streets, phenomenal vistas, and loads of little art galleries, mostly within the homes of residents. A visit to Ein Hod involves walking through quaint streets lined with galleries and the homes of artisans, taking in spectacular views, and maybe even a workshop. What makes Ein Hod special is the involvement of the artists - after all, how often can you chat to an artist in their own home about the piece of work they have just created. Read More
Three Unique Places to Visit in Safed (Tsfat)
The city of Safed in Israel's Upper Galilee hosts increasing numbers of visitors each year who come to enjoy the city's historical sites and growing art community. There are a number of exciting new and unique places to visit in Safed which offer visitors opportunities to experience the diversity which this beautiful city has to offer. Here are three of the highlights Safed has to offer. Read More
Kibbutz Degania
Kibbutz Degania (Aleph) is Israel's first kibbutz making it a very special and unique place. The kibbutz is located at the southern end of the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), in what is known as the Jordan Valley and was first settled in 1910. Throughout the course of the last 100 years Kibbutz Degania has grown and become more modern but it still retains the quaint feel that makes it so special. The kibbutz now offers a chance to peer back in time to see what things were like so long ago. Read More