About Lower Galilee

The Lower Galilee is known for its serene beauty.

Forested hills, fertile valleys, gushing springs, olive orchards, and scenic hiking trails make the region captivating, especially in spring when wildflowers and irises bloom, creating a picturesque and tranquil northern Israel destination.

The Lower Galilee surrounds the Sea of Galilee where many of Jesus' miracles took place.

The Sea of Galilee is central to the gospels, where Jesus taught, healed the sick, walked on water, calmed storms, fed multitudes, and raised the dead, making it a key Christian pilgrimage site.

The Lower Galilee is rich with historical and biblical sites.

Highlights of the region include the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Tabgha, Migdal, Mount Gilboa, Megiddo, and Nazareth, along with ancient stone synagogues and archaeological sites that date back to the earliest centuries of Christianity.

The Lower Galilee is home to the Sea of Galilee, Israel's natural freshwater treasure.

Israel’s only natural freshwater lake, the Sea of Galilee holds profound biblical significance. Its shores are lined with beaches, kibbutzim, archaeological treasures, and recreational attractions, drawing pilgrims and tourists alike.