What to do in Northern District

Go swimming and canoeing near the beaches and hiking trails of Israel’s largest freshwater lake, where Jesus is said to have performed his most iconic miracles.

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.

Ancient walls, a mosque and the clock tower of an old inn create a spectacular background to this busy and historic port.

Visit a monastery and a chapel on the spot where Christ is thought to have delivered the Sermon on the Mount.

With its photography exhibits, progressive projects and sermons in English, this welcoming church carries Scottish religious traditions to the Middle East.

A white, vaulted ceiling and stone walls create a corridor lined by quaint shops in this market that specializes in handcrafted items.

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.

This fortress played a key role in Acre’s history and was used as a prison by Ottomans and British. The clinking of chains reminds you of its past.

Crowning this rocky giant just north of Tiberias are religious ruins, hideout caves and a range of trails. Marvel at the views of the Sea of Galilee.