Excursion «Safed. Zippori. Galilee of Judea»

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Tsfat

The city of Tsfat is not mentioned in the Bible, yet it played a prominent role in the development of a science that interprets the texts of the eternal book from an unexpected perspective. We're talking about the science of Kabbalah, with Tsfat becoming its center during the medieval era.

The tour of the city will take place at an elevation of 800 meters above sea level, as Tsfat is situated on a plateau, offering a stunning view of Upper Galilee. During the time of the Second Temple, Tsfat faced challenges as it served as a stronghold for the rebellious Zealots engaged in defensive battles. For a long time, when the city was under the control of Crusaders and later the Mamluks, Tsfat held the status of a "capital" of the regional center.

Zippori

The city of Zippori is one of the few ancient settlements where the issue of peaceful coexistence between different ethnic groups was resolved. Romans and Jews lived and worked here peacefully for a long time. Our tour will take us through the old quarters of this ancient city, located approximately 300 meters above sea level.

The city is interesting for its history and its overall European-influenced appearance in medieval stylization. The buildings bear Jewish motifs, but only as decorations on facades and interiors. For example, on the Galilean Mona Lisa Villa, a clear depiction of a menorah can be seen in the mosaic. The city is continuously developing and becoming more well-maintained.

Judean Galilee

The northernmost point of Israel is Galilee. The interpretation of the name has several viewpoints, but the most plausible is derived from the mention of "Gil ha-Goyim" in the Old Testament, where the toponym represents a place for the dwelling of different tribes and nations. Galilee is divided into two regions - Lower and Upper. The Sea of Galilee is located to the east of the region. Unlike the Lower part, Upper Galilee is more forested and inaccessible.

Departure days

Departure days depend on your departure city

Info

Order cancellation conditions:

If a tourist cancels an excursion less than 3 days in advance, the penalty is 100%.

Important:

  • The company is not responsible for lost items.
  • Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
  • Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing. Open T-shirts, short shorts and skirts above the knee are not allowed (shoulders and knees must be covered); women must wear a headscarf when entering temples and other holy places.

Recommended:

Bring drinking water, a hat, and sunglasses with you on the excursion.

The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot:

  • Food
  • Paid entrances

Attractions

Golan Heights

These places are considered one of the most interesting from a tourist point of view in Israel. At any time of the year there is something to see and what to do. In winter, Mount Hermon turns into an excellent ski resort. In spring and summer, the whole nature of the Golan Heights comes to life, amazing flowers bloom. At this time, it is worth visiting nature reserves with waterfalls and streams. And in the fall horseback riding is especially popular. In the Golan Heights, in addition to the beauty of nature, there are many historical sights, national parks, reserves and monuments. Visiting these places will be interesting for both children and adults.

Safed

Safed is one of the four holiest cities of Israel. Here you can feel and see the Golden Age of Safed, find out what the wise Jews who lived in Safed are famous for. Well-known Ashkenazi Ari Synagogue and Abu Haba are available for your attention. Visit the ancient crusader fortress built on top of a mountain. You will see the mysterious wonders of the city here.

Sepphoris

The park, located at a distance of 6 km from Nazareth, delights lovers of antiquity. In the first half of the twentieth century archaeologists began to work here and since then have extracted many amazing examples of culture and architecture. Work has not stopped so far. Historians will probably say more than once that they found something remarkable in Sepphoris.

Today in the park you can see a unique villa of the Roman period with two floors. It was built in the III century BC. Home decoration is striking in scale and subtle execution. So, the floors are decorated with magnificent mosaics, one of which went down in history under the name of Mona Lisa of Galilee.

In addition, the Roman theater, pavement, water supply and a whole network of streets have been preserved in Sepphoris. The so-called Nile house (it dates back to the 5th century) and the synagogue, built a century laterhave been preserved  too. The floors here, as in the villa, are decorated with skillfully executed mosaics. The most famous mosaic image in the synagogue is a circle consisting of zodiac signs.

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