Tours & Trips in the Western Galilee
Tours & Trips Map
Here is the perfect guide to tours and trips in the Western Galilee. Starting from a visit to the Old City of Akko and its many historical sites, Shabbat tours in the mountains, holiday tours, culinary tours, night tours, guided tours, and more! Here you will find details about all types of tours and you can organize a trip to the Western Galilee for yourself using the many tour routes offered to you on the site. We are sure you will enjoy traveling in the Western Galilee!
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Akko Beyond the Postcard: A Tour Through Alleys, Flavors, & Inspiration with Tour Guide Karmit Arbel
For centuries, Akko was famous for the men who passed through it and left their mark, and many tourists are drawn to Akko following its famous sites. This time we will set out to discover a different Akko, the lesser-known places, and discover an abundance of unique and inspiring collaborations. Through the flavors, art, stories, and heart-opening encounters, we will be inspired and discover a fascinating world. We will visit the Western Galilee Now Visitor Center, cross the famous market, where we will meet some of the colorful people who characterize the place, and taste the delicacies that make it
A Stress-Free Off Road Trip with Jeepon Naim
Laor Nevo, invites you with family and friends to a 4X4 off-road experience throughout the Galilee for the weekend. Meet at the stunning Boacha Yodfat shopping complex and from there we will depart in an air-conditioned and luxurious Toyota Luxury vehicle for two hours of experiences in the landscapes over the Netofa Valley, accompanied by explanations about the landscape plus herbal tea or coffee at the viewpoint itself. Review: “It was really fun! Thanks to Laor our guide! With the inexhaustible energy, vast knowledge, special navigation skills and the ability to travel in difficult terrain conditions, and still be joyful
When People Plant Paradise: Hike Through the Hidden Paths of the Galilee
Looking for a reminder that there is hope, that change is possible, and that there is still magic in the world? Join us for a special afternoon hike in Matat – a hidden gem in the heart of the Western Galilee, which over the past 45 years has transformed from a bare rocky mountain into a paradise of beauty, sustainability, and inspiration. We will embark on an easy-to-medium hiking trail, combining a leisurely walk through wild paths and hidden corners, magnificent trees, breathtaking views – and most importantly: a live encounter with nature at its best. We will tour Mitzpe
A Slichot Tour Between Usha & Shefar’am Guided By Eitan Omer: “Between Two Great Mountains & Two Great Towns”
Evening tour with Tour Guide Eitan Omer: Judaism of leadership, responsibility, and compassion in times of war ― then and now. The western part of the Lower Galilee is covered with natural woodland, planted forests, gentle hills, and a fascinating Jewish history. Between these hills remain the remains of two ancient villages between which the Sanhedrin (the Jewish High Court) wandered in the 2nd century CE: Usha & Shefar’am. In Usha, the first stop of the Sanhedrin in the Galilee (after its exile from Jerusalem and Yavneh), the “Usha Laws” were revised ― a fascinating and groundbreaking codex of laws
Fashion & Sustainability Tour with Orna Rothbert Nitzan: Secondhand, Styling Therapy & Conversation Behind the Clothes
Join Orna Rothbert Nitzan on a fascinating journey where we will delve into secondhand clothing, styling therapy, and conversations behind the clothes. We will meet at 9:30 am at the Yaeli Bakery in Regba, we will start with coffee and pastries (for those who wish), get to know each other, and start with styling therapy cards. Later, we will deal with questions that clothes raise in us, such as, what attracts me? What do I avoid? And how does the garment tell an internal story? What awaits you on the tour: A conversation about sustainability, fashion, vintage, styling and what
Artistic Photography Tour in Old Akko with Tour Guide Ofek Ron Carmel
Come with us on a unique tour where we will get to know the street art and art galleries in Old Akko. The tour is combined with a smartphone photography workshop by Ofek Ron Carmel ― a tour guide and geographic photographer. We will go on a special photography tour in the beautiful alleys of Old Akko, among galleries, local Galilean art and lots of light, color, and hope. We will meet at the entrance to the Knights’ Halls, where we will get to know the map of Akko and the architectural and historical landmarks of the city. We will
Recommended Galilean Tour Guides
Tour Guide Gaby Zohar
Gaby Zohar is a certified tour guide, who combines several areas of interest in his guidance. In addition to his work as a tour guide and his love for the country and its trails, Gaby is a journalist at Kol Yisrael, Haaretz, and local radio and television stations. Editor and presenter of the “Zohar Tzafoni” cultural program on Radio North for more than twenty years, Ph.D. in education, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist specializing in treating victims of authoritarian groups (“mystical cults”), he has also published the first documentary and research book in Israel on this subject, “Happiness has no
Tour Guide Ofek Ron Carmel
Ofek Ron-Carmel from Mitzpe Hila is a guide and geographical photographer, in love with the trip and adventure experience, he writes and photographs for “Masa” magazine and guides tours, lectures, and workshops in the Galilee and throughout the country. Ofek is a tour guide with an emphasis on photography, foraging and cooking wild plants in nature, and inspiring human encounters. As a child, Ofek grew up in Japan and absorbed Japanese beauty, aesthetics, and culture. After his military service as a photographer for the newspaper “Bamahane”, he went on a number of photo trips around Asia and presented exhibitions at
Tour Guide Eitan Omer
Eitan Omar is a geographer and tour guide in Israel and Scandinavia. On his tours, Eitan emphasizes connections. A connection between religions, a connection to our surroundings, a connection to the spirit, a connection to the culture, and creating a dialogue between the participants of the trip and the locals. As the founder and leader of the “Beit HaKerem Trails” project, Eitan leads his travelers between the green ridges of Misgav and the village cores in the Beit HaKerem Valley, to the ancient olive vineyards, the exciting archaeological sites and the fascinating Galilean characters in the observatories and villages. Eitan
Tour Guide Karmit Arbel Rumbak
Karmit Arbel Rumbak is a tour guide since 1997. She has a Master’s degree in Biology with Genetic Ecology specialization. Throughout these years Karmit has led local and tourist family tours organized and guided tours to Island and worked with “Green Horizons” in many positions. Karmit has the most remarkable ability to connect people, she uses theatrical, humorist performances to all ages in her tours and conducts workshops and lectures on the subject of Ecological Sustainability. Karmit has a deep connection and familiarity with the environment, with new trails, special local tastes, inspiring stories, and experiential human encounters. Karmit’s tours
Tour Guide Amnon Gofer
Traveler, tour guide, and explorer of Galilean culture. Amnon, a resident of Kfar Vradim and a history graduate from Tel-Aviv University, finished 22 years of army service as a lieutenant colonel and then traveled to South America on a delegation. When he returned to Israel, he ran a local radio station and decided to take a year off among Galilean villages and their residents, during which he began guiding tours. Among his notable activities – Author of the bestselling Hebrew travel books Galilean Secrets and Five Minutes from the Zimmer; Announcer of the radio show Galilean Time and national radio
Culinary Tours
A Culinary Tour in the Galilee with GalilEAT
GalilEAT will be pleased to show you the unfamiliar side of the Galilee, including a visit to an olive press, goat cheese dairy farms, wineries, local markets, coffee-roasting houses, ancient olive trees, and more. Together with a short cooking workshop and a meal at the home of one of the hosts in the Galilee, you will complete a culinary tour with an in-depth understanding of the life and flavors of the Galilee. Enjoy an opportunity to visit a place where the traditional and the modern reside side by side!
Galiloka — Authentic Culinary Tours & Cooking Workshops
Daniela and David are a couple in life and in business, home cooks and avid culinary enthusiasts from northern Israel. After many years of investigating traditional and modern cooking methods, searching for quality raw materials and local, unique cuisines in Israel and around the world, they opened a business in which they provide culinary tours in rural areas in the Galilee. Daniela and David invite those with the passion and love for local food — food rich in flavors and textures reserved mainly for local foodies — for a day of culinary experiences that has never been seen before! A
The Rima House — Visitors Center & Workshops
Rima Khoury, is considered the “Peter Pan” of Fassuta, full of inspiration, joy for life, and giving without limits. Rima is the granddaughter of Eid Habib Khoury. After her grandfather passed away in 1983, his house, which at the time of the establishment of the state was the crowned house of Fassuta, was locked and Rima decided to bring life back to the house, through significant social and artistic endeavors with the girls and boys of the village. Being a creator herself and also an art and English teacher she saw fit to bring her worlds of knowledge and deploy
Picnic Spots
Lily Sharon Park
Across Napoleon Hill, the City of Akko has set up the Lily Sharon Park, a tourist attraction for couples, families or groups for a day of fun. Lily Sharon Park is located in a large, beautiful grove north of Ben Ami Street (Highway 85). The park serves as an outdoor recreation area with picnic tables scattered among the trees. In the center of the park, at its highest point, children’s playgrounds were placed. Among the options offered in the park are: play areas, walk-able trails, parking, picnic areas, fountains, toilets, amphitheater and event space. Entrance to the park is free
Liman Grove
In front of the entrance to Moshav Liman, a little south of Betzet Junction, you will find a shady and pleasant eucalyptus grove with picnic tables. The pleasant air coming from the sea and the shade of the spacious eucalyptus trees make the place a nice spot to stop and enjoy the Galilean tranquility.
Ahihud Forest
Whether you are looking for a view of the Galilee landscape, a pleasant place to sit for a picnic, an adventurous hiking trail or an experiential bicycle trip, Ahihud Forest is the place for you! On the road between Akko and Safed, in front of the entrance to the settlement of Gilon, you will find a scenic road along it with several observation points on the Carmel, the Zevulun Valley and Haifa Bay. Along the forest you will find neat parking lots with shaded picnic tables set in a natural grove of eucalyptus, oak and cypress. The benefactors among you will
HaSolelim Parking Lot
Slightly south of the movil junction, there is a new parking lot with wooden tables, a picnic area, and fountains. This is a peaceful corner to sit in for a pleasant picnic in the shade of the surrounding oaks and greenery, or go for a short stroll in the surrounding nature.
Kabri Archaeological Forest
Join a tour for the entire family in the Kabri Archaeological Park, which was recently commissioned by KKL-JNF. As part of the tour, we will visit an exhibition of archaeological finds and agricultural installations collected from ancient sites in the vicinity.
Tel Hanaton
Tel Hanaton is a successful destination for those looking for a short family trip or a coffee and picnic spot. Opposite the entrance to Kibbutz Hanaton, there is an turn to an impressive hill that rises above the Beit Netofa Valley and offers a view of the valley, Beit Rimon and the nearby Eshkol Reservoir. There are also remains of an ancient Crusader fortress, for those of you who are interested in history and archaeology.
Keshet Cave
The Keshet Cave (also known as the Rainbow Cave or Arch Cave) in the Galilee, is one of the most beautiful, natural wonders in the land of Israel. Not only is the large natural arch with the shallow cave beneath it a pleasure to see, it also attracts hundreds of extreme sports enthusiasts who like to rappel from the arch down to the cave floor below. The view from the top of the arch is breathtaking and is found up against the Israel-Lebanon border just a few kilometers from Rosh HaNikra and the warm Mediterranean Sea.
Goren Park
Goren Park extends into the heart of the Western Galilee grove and above the Kziv River. KKL-JNF established it in 1963 as the first and largest park in Israel that is a natural forest of oak, cultivated and nurtured its plants, built parking lots and opened hiking trails. The park stretches over 500 acres and offers hiking trails to the Kziv River Reserve, Ein Tamir and the Monfort Fortress. The park itself has walking paths for the whole family. Its spectacular green landscapes, with its variety of entertainment options, have made Goren Park one of the most important tours in Israel.
The Botanical Gardens
The garden presents a variety of vegetation in the basin of the Mediterranean. On its 21 acres in the northern part of the city of Akko you will find vegetation from the Atlas Mountains in northern Africa, from the Iberian forests, a variety of ancient species from the Canary Islands, eastern Mediterranean vegetation and, of course, plants from the coastal and Negev regions of Israel. The park includes attractions for the whole family: playgrounds, hiking trails, observation points, seating areas and a water fountain, where wide and comfortable paths are paved.
Tefen Fortress
How to get there? Drive on Road 85 towards Kiryat Shmona. At the Karmiel junction, turn left towards Tefen/Ma’alot. After the Levon Junction, there is a left turn towards Yarka to road 8544. After about 1 km there is a right turn to Yarka, about 10 meters after the turn on the right side there is a crossing for cows. The Tefen Fortress is the northern citadel from around 2100 years ago. Many remains can be identified including towers, a water reservoir, and many pottery. From the western tower, there is a view towards the north of the Tefen industrial
Horvat Kev Archeological Garden + Yitzhak Rabin Park
How to get there? Horvat Kev is in the middle of the Rabin neighborhood in Karmiel. Drive on Road 85 from Akko towards Kiryat Shmona and turn right at the western entrance of Karmiel to Road 784. After a kilometer turn right to Karmiel and on the Mota Gor bridge turn left towards the city center to Nashai Israel Street. About 100 meters after the first square turn right to the parking lot, from there walk about 50 meters inside Yitzhak Rabin Park. Horvat Kev is a site from the Byzantine period (1500 years ago). You can see a church
Abirim Fortress
How to get there? Drive on Road 89 from Nahariya towards Mizrah/Safed. A little before Hurfeish, turn left on Road 8925 in the direction of Fassuta/Alkosh/Abirim. You pass Alkosh and Fassuta and a little before the entrance to Abirim there is a green sign with a cattle gate next to it. There you can park the car and start the route from there. Walk about 150 meters until you reach a sign that says Knights side, turn right there and after 50 meters you will arrive at the site. Masad Abirim dates from the Byzantine Roman period (2000-1500 years ago),
Yehi’am Convoy
South of the Kabri junction, in the heart of a green and shady grove, is a parking lot that is a combination of pleasant pastorality with a painful history of Palestine. In the parking lot are a series of original armored vehicles that constitute an impressive monument in memory of the victims of the Yechi’am convoy who fell in the War of Independence when they tried to break the siege of Yechi’am and the Western Galilee. In place is an accessible path, picnic tables and parking.
Hanita Forest
The Hanita Forest is spread along the slopes of the Western Galilee around Kibbutz Hanita. KKL-JNF planted the forest, which extends from Hanita to the town of Shlomi. At the top of the forest stands a reconstructed model of the Tower and Stockade site and a parking lot adapted for the disabled. A picnic area is at the bottom of the forest, near Shlomi. The Hanita Forest is planted on the western edge of the Sulam Tzur mountain range and covers 2,300 acres north of the town of Shlomi. The Jewish National Fund (JNF) began planting the forest in the
Parod River & Falls
Right at the foot of Mount Meron, a magical sight awaits you, Parod Falls. The stream flows only after the blessing rains of the winter and the magic of an easy trip is created! In summer and spring, you can enjoy the route that has turned into a dry and magical stream. The beginning of the stream is at Mount Hillel and its end is at the mouth of the Sea of Galilee. The trip in the stream is especially charming if you come after the autumn and winter rains. In the summer and spring, the route is also suitable,
Ha-Pisga Trail
The peak of Mount Meron, the highest mountain in the Galilee, is surrounded by a path that serves as a crown. An abundance of Mediterranean vegetation accompanies the path and great views open up to the landscape below. A circular route suitable for the whole family. The route surrounds the peak of Mount Meron, the highest of the country’s peaks, with the exception of Hermon. The path allows viewing of the landscape from all directions. Along the way, there are balconies where it is convenient to enjoy the wide view of the mountains of the Upper Galilee and Lebanon, the
Rocks Park
The Rocks Parl on the edge of Mount Sumei Reserve in the Western Galilee is a place entirely made by nature to show off: rocks in a variety of imaginary shapes rise in the heart of a developed Mediterranean forest. The park is nature’s invitation for the whole family to go for a walk! This is the time to wander among the rocks and trees of the forest, let the children play hide and seek with nature, and spend a little time in a unique landscape. A circular path (marked with a black marker) leaves the parking lot and curves
Lake Monfort
Monfort Lake, the first ecological park in Israel, is located in the heart of the Western Galilee. It is surrounded by green lawns and activity facilities; inviting families, groups and travelers to enjoy a variety of attractions, recreation and a fun vacation for all ages. Visitors will enjoy an ice-skating rink, a group camping site, kayaking and pedal boats, go-carting tracks, extreme terrain tours, a swimming pool, restaurants, buffets and lawns where you can enjoy a picnic, family time or simply enjoy a stroll in the pleasant sun.
Botanical and Zoological Garden
The Botanical-Zoological Garden opened to the public in 2003, with a large diversity of animals and plants from all corners of the world. The site is an exciting attraction and recreation site for the whole family and combines experiential learning for all its visitors.
Ofir Farm — Love Between Family & Land
The Ofir Farm in Alon HaGalil includes a vineyard and winery that wine lovers know by its former name, the ‘Yiftah’el Winery,’ and a beehive, which honey lovers know by its previous name the ‘Ofir Beehive’. The farm was established by Hadas and Zvika Ofir in Alon HaGalil, which was then an agricultural settlement at the beginning of its journey. Zvika grew up raising bees and he learned everything from his beekeeper father Yishai. He received the first hundred bees from his father as a gift and today there are over 800 hives. After the establishment of the apiary, in