Upper Galilee and the Golan Travel Guide

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"Israel's Little Tuscany" has long been a nickname for the Upper Galilee. The green countryside, the growing numbers of both large-scale and boutique wineries, and the laid-back atmosphere have attracted urbanites for weekend jaunts (and sometimes for good).

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Upper Galilee and the Golan Hotels

The Upper Galilee and the Golan's crisp, appetite-whetting air is an exquisite backdrop for some excellent restaurants. Fresh grilled Dan River trout, Middle...read more

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Upper Galilee and the Golan Restaurants

The Upper Galilee and the Golan's crisp, appetite-whetting air is an exquisite backdrop for some excellent restaurants. Fresh grilled Dan River trout, Middle...read more

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Things To Do in Upper Galilee and the Golan

Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.

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Upper Galilee and the Golan Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go

    The Old City of Tzfat: While the tiny historic synagogues offer a rare taste of Jewish houses of worship from bygone days, the galleries are saturated... Read more

  • The City of Pan

    The name Banias is an Arabic corruption of the Greek Panias (Arabic has no p), the original name given to the area that, in the early 4th century... Read more

  • What Is Kabbalah?

    Kabbalah, which means "receiving," is an ancient study of Jewish mysticism that gained popularity in the 13th century. Tzfat has been the main... Read more

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