Upper Galilee Vacation Rentals

Get to Know the Real Israel -- Visit the Upper Galilee

The Upper Galilee region makes a great base for exploring the entire northern portion of Israel. It’s a 2 hour drive from Tel-Aviv and Ben-Gurion International Airport, and boasts some of the most popular tourist spots: Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee, Safed, Nazareth and Acre.

The Hula Nature Reserve offers an abundance of cranes, storks, pelicans, cormorants and egrets. Work has been underway for some time to restore the Hula valley to its former beauty, as swamps and lakes had been drained decades ago to accommodate farming. Agamon Hauula is famous internationally as an observation site for migratory birds.

Biblical Tel Hatzor is one of the most important archeological sites in Israel and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dubrovin Farm offers a glimpse into the late 1800s, when settlers established communities in the area. Hike the Tel Dan Nature Reserve or the Banias Nature Reserve. Also, you can raft or kayak on the Jordan River, and on streams throughout the region. Mini Jeep and bicycle tours are also available.

Here's a great Upper Galilee vacation rental in Yesod Hama`ala that's centrally located to all the great sites and activities.

Vacation Rentals -- Perfect for Exploring the Upper Galilee

The Upper Galilee region is a peaceful change from the more touristy regions of Israel, and vacation rentals provide the perfect accommodations for exploration. Staying in a vacation rental makes it easy to get to a variety of sights in the region. Here are activities and destinations you're sure to love.

1. Natural beauty all around you. Meadows, virgin natural surroundings, open fields without any manmade encumbrances, orchards brimming with delicious fruit, clear streams flowing into the Jordan River.

2. Nature Reserves. The best known nature preserves are the Bannias Falls, Snir and Dan, which contain the sources of the Jordan River. The Ahula Nature Reserve features swamps saved and reclaimed from development, while Agamon Hahula is world famous for its migratory birds. Also, you can take in the Nimrod Forest, the Biblical city of Hatzor, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Manara Cliff and more.

3. Exciting activities such as Jordan River rafting and jeep tours.

4. Feel like a local. The Upper Galilee region is close enough to shopping and restaurants that you won't feel isolated, yet rustic enough that you'll easily mesh with the friendly locals and their culture. You can escape the crowded tourist areas and get to know the real Israel.

5. Easy access to other attractions. You're just a short drive to Tiberias, the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights, Mount Hermon, Acre and Nazareth.