Nazareth

Nature

Mount Tabor

Mount Tabor rises west of the Sea of Galilee and is revered as the site of Jesus's Transfiguration. Its summit holds a memorial church and the ruins of ancient walls, making it a rewarding stop for both pilgrimage and scenic views.

Temples & religious sites

Basilica of the Annunciation

A church in Nazareth visited by a steady stream of Catholic pilgrims. It's a must-see stop on any pilgrimage through the holy sites of northern Israel.

Temples & religious sites

White Mosque

The White Mosque stands at the heart of the Old Market district in Nazareth, Israel, known for its pencil-shaped minaret and Ottoman-style architecture blending cream-colored walls with green accents. It's a great stop while exploring Nazareth's old market.

Temples & religious sites

Church of the Transfiguration

The Church of the Transfiguration is a Franciscan church atop Mount Tabor in Israel. Built on the site where Jesus is said to have been transfigured alongside Moses and Elijah, it continues to draw pilgrims.

Nature

Givat HaMoreh

Givat HaMoreh is a 515-meter hill rising beside the Jezreel Valley in northern Israel. From the summit, you can enjoy sweeping views across the valley all the way to Mount Tabor.

Nature

Qafzeh Cave

Qafzeh Cave is a prehistoric cave site at the foot of Mount Precipice in the Jezreel Valley, south of Nazareth, Israel. Some of the oldest modern human fossils ever found outside Africa were unearthed here.

Temples & religious sites

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

A Greek Orthodox church in Nazareth, regarded as one of two sites believed to be where the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear Jesus. It pairs well with a visit to the other, the Catholic Basilica of the Annunciation.

Temples & religious sites

Nabi Saeen Mosque

A mosque perched on a ridge overlooking Nazareth. From here you can enjoy panoramic views of Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley to the south, and of Galilee and the outskirts of Haifa to the north.