Nazareth Nazareth is a city in Galilee, in northern Israel, and one of the most important Christian pilgrimage destinations—ranked third after Jerusalem and Bethlehem. According to the Gospels, it was here that the Annunciation took place and where Jesus Christ spent his childhood and youth—hence the name “Nazarene.”
Galilee is a historic region in northern Israel, bordering Lebanon. It is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, the Jezreel Valley to the south, and the Jordan Valley to the east. Upper (northern) and Lower (southern) Galilee are divided by the Beit HaKerem Valley (“Vineyard of
Tours to Galilee offer visits to such places as the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret), Christian holy sites and historical landmarks along its shores, the Jordan River, Nazareth, Safed, and many other fascinating locations. Book Galilee tours > Galilee, the northwestern mountainous region of Israel, is an attractive