What to do in Galilee

Activities, attractions and tours

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
Christ Church showing heritage elements
Tiberias Marina which includes general coastal views
Mary\'s Well featuring night scenes, landscape views and heritage architecture

Galilee Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Galilee has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Galilee is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Galilee to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Galilee Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Galilee.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Galilee attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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1. Basilica of the Annunciation

The Basilica of the Annunciation is one of the holiest churches of the Christian faith. Join pilgrims in visiting the supposed place where the Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the son of God. A church has stood on the grounds of the Basilica of the Annunciation since the 5th century. Prior to this, common belief is that it was the home of Mary and Joseph.
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Basilica of the Annunciation

2. St. Joseph's Church

Experience the mystical aura that surrounds St. Joseph’s Church. Discover a series of paintings and statues dedicated to the Holy Family and see the supposed ruins of Joseph’s workshop. St. Joseph’s Church, also known as the Church of the Nutrition, dates back to 1914. It stands on a site once occupied by Byzantine and Crusader churches.
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St. Joseph\'s Church which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

3. Synagogue Church of Nazareth

Biblical history and mystery shrouds the Synagogue Church of Nazareth. Visit the place that according to Christian traditions is one of the sites in Nazareth where Jesus studied. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Synagogue Church of Nazareth amid the city’s frantic market streets. Browse the religious artwork and attend a service.
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Synagogue Church of Nazareth showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral

4. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

On your tour of the revered religious landmarks of Nazareth, visit the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Also called St. Gabriel’s Church, it is built over a venerated spring that once fed the well where the angel Gabriel supposedly visited the Virgin Mary. Experience the sanctity and spiritual importance of the spring. Admire wall and ceiling paintings that portray significant moments from the Bible and the life of Jesus.
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Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

5. Ancient Bath House of Nazareth

Journey back to the Roman era at the Ancient Bath House of Nazareth. Fed by nearby Mary’s Well, this public bath house was used by residents of Nazareth during the time of Jesus and is believed to have been frequented by the Virgin Mary. Learn about the fascinating history of the Ancient Bath House of Nazareth on a tour of its archaeological remains. Pick up keepsakes at an artisan’s store located in the same building.
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Ancient Bath House of Nazareth showing heritage elements, interior views and building ruins

6. Mount of Precipice

Views of towns and villages surrounded by a countryside of patchwork fields await at the 1,302-feet (397-meter) tall Mount of Precipice. Sit and gaze across areas of the Holy Land while contemplating historical events that occurred thousands of years ago. Part of The Gospel Trail, a route that retraces the footsteps of Jesus, the Mount of Precipice holds great religious significance. Legend states that Jesus escaped the clutches of an enraged mob that wanted to throw him from the top.
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Mount of Precipice which includes tranquil scenes and landscape views

What to do in Galilee

Discover the most popular places to visit in Galilee

Basilica of the Annunciation

Basilica of the Annunciation

Towering over the skyline of Nazareth’s Old City, this ancient church is believed by many to stand on the site of the childhood home of the Virgin Mary.

Basilica of the Annunciation
St. Joseph\'s Church featuring a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views

St. Joseph's Church

Artwork that depicts the life of the Holy Family decorates this church, which according to popular belief was erected over Joseph’s carpentry workshop.

St. Joseph's Church
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

Watch as pilgrims gather at this 18th-century church, which is noteworthy for its sacred spring and a collection of colorful frescoes.

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
Synagogue Church of Nazareth showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Synagogue Church of Nazareth

Set on a quiet lane in Nazareth’s bustling souk district is a small cavernous church where followers of the Christian faith believe Jesus once studied.

Synagogue Church of Nazareth
Mount of Precipice which includes a small town or village, landscape views and a sunset

Mount of Precipice

Uninterrupted panoramic views of Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley await at the summit of a mountain mentioned in the Bible.

Mount of Precipice
Mary\'s Well featuring night scenes, landscape views and heritage architecture

Mary's Well

On a cobblestone square in modern-day Nazareth, a stone fountain stands on the site of a well that holds great significance in the Bible.

Mary's Well
Christ Church which includes heritage elements

Christ Anglican Church

Built for British sailors in the mid 1800s, this austere church was the second Anglican place of worship established in the Holy Land.

Christ Anglican Church
Ancient Bath House of Nazareth showing heritage elements, interior views and building ruins

Ancient Bath House of Nazareth

Join a guided tour of the excavated relics of Nazareth’s only bath house and then shop for handmade souvenirs such as artwork and embroidery.

Ancient Bath House of Nazareth

Otzar Hastam of Tzfat

You can study the exhibits at Otzar Hastam of Tzfat, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Safed. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

Otzar Hastam of Tzfat

Explore areas of Galilee

Aerial view of Tsfat/Safed in Israel

Safed Old City

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Safed Old City. You might want to make time for a stop at Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue or Abuhav Synagogue.

Safed Old City
Amazing sunset at Safed, the city at Northern district

Artists' Quarter

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Artists' Quarter. You might want to make time for a stop at Soul and Art Gallery or Center for Healthy Living in Safed.

Artists' Quarter
walk through the Old Town of Safed, center of Kabbalah and jewish mysticism in Upper Galilee, Israel

Safed City Center

If you're spending some time in Safed City Center, Israel Bible Museum and General Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.

Safed City Center

 

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Day trip destinations from Galilee

Tiberias Marina which includes general coastal views

Tiberias

Panoramic view on North Galilee nature, Safed cityscape and Kinneret Lake in Israel

Safed

Mary\'s Well featuring night scenes, landscape views and heritage architecture

Nazareth

Kiryat Shmona, aerial view of the city skyline surrounded by mountains.

Qiryat Shemona

Go in and take the elevator to the 5th floor - 360 degree view, bring warm clothes.

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