Israel’s Galilee region spans a huge area of Northern Israel and there are many places to visit in the Galilee. For those interested in nature, the Galilee is full of beautiful nature including the Sea of Galilee, the Hula Valley, Mount Gilboa, the natural spring at Gan Hashlosha, and more. The Galilee is also full of important religious sites including the spot where Jesus is said to have walked on water, the Mount of Beatitudes, and the city of Nazareth. No matter what type of tour or travel experience you seek, there are plenty of amazing places to visit in the Galilee.
Places to Visit in the Galilee
Places to Visit in the Galilee
Mount Tabor
Mount Tabor in the Lower Galilee region of Northern Israel rises with its distinctive shape from the flat and fertile Jezreel Valley. Mount Tabor is important as a Biblical site from both the Old and New Testaments, and today, as a place of leisure, with awesome hiking trails and as one of the most important paragliding locations in Israel. Read More
Akko (Acre)
Akko (Acre) represents tumultuous the history of the Land of Israel possibly better than any other city in the country. Akko is a city that has been shaped by the Romans, Ottomans, Crusaders, Mamelukes, Byzantines, and British, and fittingly is today home to a brilliantly coexistent mixed population of Jews, Christians and Muslims. The Old City of Akko is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest ports in the world, and the city is also home to part of the Bahai World Center (the other part being in Haifa, just down the road), another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read More
Mount Arbel
Mount Arbel located in Israel's Lower Galilee region stands sharply and prominently over the Sea of Galilee. Its graceful stature and steep slopes, particularly on the eastern side, provide magical views across the Sea of Galilee and beyond, to the Golan Heights, and Israel's tallest peak at Mount Hermon. Designated as Mount Arbel National Park and Nature Reserve, the mountain has beautiful observations, hiking trails, archaeology and Biblical history, and is the only place approved for base jumping in Israel. Read More
Mount Gilboa
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, Mount 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. Read More
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
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
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