A vibrant Jewish culture has existed across the Galilee for thousands of years, ever since biblical times. It emerged with the territories of the twelve tribes and the Kingdom of Israel.
Continued through the Hellenic and Roman periods and up to the Middle Ages and modern times. During the early centuries AD, several foundations of contemporary Judaism were laid, from the completion of the Mishna at Zippori to the completion of the Jerusalemite Talmud at Tiberias. The Sanhedrin – the high religious court – resided in the Galilee for many years, serving as the ultimate spiritual instance.
The culture of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah that developed in Safed and its environs is a direct successor of that great tradition. Even today the Galilee attracts numerous Jewish spiritualists, mystics, and clerics, a phenomenon visible in many diverse locations.

The Galilee is a region where one can retrace the path of Jesus step by step. Here, in the vastness of the valleys and mountains, you will come to the places where He worked miracles. You can stand where He preached, and walk the roads that He and his disciples took, where believers flocked to his side. In later centuries churches and abbeys were built to commemorate these sites. The New Testament tells of many places that have since become renowned places of pilgrimage. In fact, at almost every corner of the Galilee you will see pilgrims from across the globe coming to visit the places where Jesus lived and walked. They pray in the churches, visit the abbeys, and meet with members of local Christian communities, who keep the fire of faith burning.

Alongside high-tech plants, advanced infrastructure and modern developments. The people of the Galilee have succeeded in maintaining the bucolic, lush character of the region. Peace, tranquility, the voices of animals and the trickle of water are the settelements major mark. The combination between the gushing springs and the development of tourist attractions has made the region an ideal location for a laid-back family holiday. Welcoming inns and quality restaurants offering pleasant country atmosphere are found throughout the area.The Galilee has become a haven for artists and intellectuals, who find both peace of mind and inspiration amidst its pastoral views. Nowadays you can spend days appreciating its pristine scenery without giving up any modern comfort.

The Galilee has long been a haven for adventure recreation enthusiasts. The diverse geographical conditions allow visitors to engage in many varieties of this form of recreation. Rappelling and climbing can be enjoyed along the cliffs of the Western Galilee; the beaches and the Sea of Galilee are ideal for various challenging water sports; tubing can be enjoyed in the streams or in the Jordan River, while dryer activities, such as horse riding can be pursued on the hills and along narrow country roads. Many local companies rent every off-road vehicle imaginable, which you can drive to the region’s remotest corners. Year-round, the weather hardly ever frowns at adventure-seeking visitors. At winter time, the region offers ski at Mount Hermon and excursions to gushing streams; in the summer, springs walking and rafting are the major highlights. Anyone looking to boost a visit to the Galilee with some adventure will enjoy an endless range of possibilities.