Upper Galilee Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
mountainous area straddling northern Israel and southern Lebanon
About Upper Galilee
The Galilee, apart from theWestern Galilee, theGalilee Panhandleand theSea of Galilee region, can be separated into theUpper Galileeand theLower Galilee. It is generally a forested highland area with relatively sparse population. Its landscape and historical associations make it a great draw for the traveller. The Upper Galilee consists of rugged forested hills, of which the highest of Mount Meron, with an elevation of 1208 m. From Mount Meron, the landscape gradually slopes down on the east and west towards the Mediterranean Sea and Sea of Galilee. To the north, the Upper Galilee continues (geographically speaking) into Lebanon. To the south, there is a sudden descent to the Lower Galilee, where the highest peaks are around 500 m. Route 85, the east-west road running at the foot of this d
Top Attractions in Upper Galilee
Explore the best things to see and do in Upper Galilee:
- ★Baram synagogue
- ★Buqe'a
- ★Jish
- ★Meron
- ★Mini-golf Farod
- ★Montfort Castle
- ★Mount Meron
- ★Tefen Open Museum
Where to Eat in Upper Galilee
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Amirim
Where to Stay in Upper Galilee
- 🏨Campbell Guesthouse
- 🏨Clil Guest House
- 🏨Halomot Naftali Boutique Hotel
- 🏨Mizpe Ha Yamim
- 🏨Naftaly Estate
- 🏨Ohn-Bar Guesthouse
Upper Galilee Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: