North Israel

The North of Israel, comprising the Golan Heights and the Galilee region, is filled with Jewish and Christian Biblical and historical places of interest. In addition, there is an abundance of National Parks, archeological excavations, beautiful scenery, and rich plant life.

The Sea of Galilee area and Nazareth are of particular interest to Christian pilgrims who flock here every year to visit the sites where Jesus grew up and performed his miracles.

The whole North of Israel is full of spectacular views, and during spring, the flowers that bloom cover the ground with beautiful colors.

Acre
Acre – One of the oldest cities in the world that has been inhabited continuously back to the time of the Pharaohs  (also spelled Akko) has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site due to the number of impressive buildings with the walls and strongholds that show the marks of […]

Acre

Atlit
The Town of Atlit in Northern Israel is situated on the Mediterranean coast south of Haifa. It was originally a Crusader outpost. In 1903 the new village was founded with the help of Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Atlit is best known for the place where the British built a military […]

Atlit

Banias
The Banias Nature Reserve is an outstanding natural beauty, especially the renowned and striking Banias Waterfall.  The reserve also includes the archeological site of Caesarea Philippi, which is the place mentioned in the scriptures where Jesus asked his disciples who people were saying he was. Originally this ancient city was […]

Banias

Caesarea
The town of Caesarea in Israel, with its select neighborhoods, lovely gardens, and impressive golf course, is situated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, midway between Tel Aviv and Haifa. Adjacent to the modern town is the Ancient Roman Port City and amazing archeological park, with the remains from […]

Caesarea

Capernaum
Capernaum (Kfar Nahum) is situated on the shores of Lake Kinneret (The Sea of Galilee) in the north of Israel. This ancient fishing village was inhabited between the years of 150 BC up to approximately AD 750. Capernaum is mentioned many times in the New Testament; however, the earliest references […]

Capernaum

The Golan Heights is situated in the north of Israel and borders Syria. The area had been part of the Ottoman Empire, and after the First World War, it became included in the territory of the British Mandate of Palestine.  However, this was changed when in 1923, an agreement was […]

Golan Heights

Haifa
The beautiful Port city of Haifa in Israel is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and built on the slopes of Mount Carmel. It is the third-largest city in Israel, and its many-sided distinctive characteristics make it an interesting and attractive point of call for visitors to spend time in. It […]

Haifa

Megiddo
Megiddo, also known as Armageddon (mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible), is a Unesco World Heritage site situated in Northern Israel’s Jezreel Valley and is extensively regarded as the Holy Land’s most significant Biblical period site. Archeologists have uncovered the remnants of 26 civilizations at […]

Megiddo

Metula
The small town of Metula is situated on the border with Lebanon and is located in what once were the biblical cities of Dan, Abel Bet Maacah, and Ijon. It is also the northernmost town in Israel and was founded in 1896 by Baron Edmond de Rothschild, who had purchased […]

Metula

Nahariya promenade
Nahariya is a coastal resort town in Northern Israel. It was founded in the mid-1930s by German immigrants. It was initially settled with the intention of it being an agricultural village. Still, it soon became apparent to the residents that the attractive location, lovely scenery, and its long and beautiful beach […]

Nahariya

Nazareth Church of Annunciation
The Israeli city of Nazareth is located in Northern Israel in the heart of the Galilee region. Approximately 25 km from the Sea of Galilee and 9 km from Mount Tabor, it is the largest Arab city in Israel inhabited by Christian and Muslim Israeli Arabs. There are also many […]

Nazareth

Rosh Hanikra is situated on the northwestern corner of Israel, bordering Lebanon. This Geological phenomenon with its white chalk cliffs and its stunning Grottoes is undoubtedly a not-to-be-missed experience when traveling in Israel. The Grottoes and Caves have been formed over a period of thousands of years from the force […]

Rosh Hanikra

Safed
In the mountains of the Upper Galilee in Israel, lies one of the four holy cities of Judaism, the town of Safed (Pronounced Tsfat),  spelled in many different ways that sometimes confuse (Safed, Zefat, Tsfat, Zfat, Safad, Safes, Safet, amongst others). The other three holy cities are Jerusalem, Hebron, and […]

Safed

Night view of Tiberias
The Northern Israeli city of Tiberias is situated on the Western shores of the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret). It is located near 17 hot springs and is sometimes called the City of Water. Tiberias is 200 meters below Sea Level and is the lowest city in Israel. It is a […]

Tiberias

typical house in Zichron Yaakov
The picturesque town of Zichron Yaakov was founded in 1882 with the help of Baron Edmond de Rothschild. He was a Jewish philanthropist who had assisted in establishing many of the early communities, often helping with financial support. Zichron Yaakov is situated about a half-hour drive from Haifa and 15 […]

Zichron Yaakov

Mount Of Beatitudes
Christian Holy Sites in the Galilee The Galilee area is where Jesus grew up and began his teachings. Many of the miracles that He performed were in this region. In addition, there are several well-known Christian holy sites in the Galilee area. Yardenit The revered Baptismal site of Yardenit (meaning […]

Christian holy sites in the Galilee