3. Nazareth
Forever linked to the story of Jesus in the Bible, Nazareth is one of the main pilgrimage destinations in the country.
The holy sites here are some of the most important in the world for those of the Christian faith. This is where the Annunciation took place, and where Jesus Christ was brought up, and the center of town is home to important churches that celebrate this history.
One of the most important tourist attractions in Nazareth is the Basilica of the Annunciation but there are plenty of smaller sights in town to explore.
Away from the biblical connections, Nazareth’s busy bazaar area, amid the twisty old city lanes, is a highlight in itself, always bustling with commerce.
4. Jaffa
A picturesque vision of honey-colored stone, Jaffa is a chilled-out little harbor town with an illustrious past as a major port.
Made for aimless wandering and home to an excellent flea market, Jaffa provides an old-world-style respite from the modern thrum of Tel Aviv next door.
The muddle of lanes leading down to the sea, where once the great ships of the ancient Mediterranean empires docked, are now a haven for café-hopping and lazy afternoon sightseeing.
Jaffa has been thoroughly gentrified in recent years, with small art galleries, craft shops, and restaurants moving in. On weekends, it’s a busy center for outdoor dining and shopping.
