Ahziv National Park
A five minute drive from Nahariya enjoy a beautiful park with a rocky coast, lagoons, deep natural seawater pools and manmade seawater pools shallow enough for kids to play in. Also, remnants of an ancient settlement, grassy picnic areas, a playground and a snack bar. If you look carefully you can spot sea anemones, sea urchins and small octopi hiding in the rocks of the coast.
Average length of visit: 1 hour - 1day
Hours: Apr-Sept: 8am-5pm
Oct-Mar: 8am-7pm
Adult:33 shekels, child:20 shekels
Group rate: Adult:29 shekels, child:18 shekels
04-982-3263

Amirey Hagalil Spa
Twenty minutes south of Tsfat, this kosher spa offers a variety of treatments.
04-6989815/6 | Fax:04-6989716 | email

Amuka
Visiting the gravesite of Yonatan ben Uziel (yartzeit, 26 Sivan), located amidst breathtaking scenery, is said to be propitious for those seeking their destined mate. Yonatan ben Uziel was one of the students of Hillel the Elder. It is said that because of his fiery Torah study any bird that flew over his head while he studied was burnt up.

Benyahu ben Yehoyada (yahrzeit, 1 Adar)
At the entrance to Biryah, a village neighboring Tsfat, one finds the resting place of Benyahu ben Yehoyada. He was the President of the Sanhedrin and military Chief of Staff during the reign of King Solomon. When Rabbi Yosef Haim of Bahgdad, the "Ben Ish Chai", visited this gravesite on his journey to Israel in the early 1900s, he revealed that he was a reincarnation of this holy soul.

Biryah
There are the remains of a fortification from the First Temple era located here as well as the Biryah Fort, founded by a religious company of the Palmach (Jewish Underground). The fort now displays an exhibit from the time of the settlement and defense of this area. Outside the fort is a picnic area with barbeque amenities as well as shade and a lovely view of Mount Hermon. Before the entrance to the modern army base and to the left on a small path are the burial caves of well known Jewish sages. The first gravesites on the path are Rava and Abaya, the famous amorim from the Mishna. Further along the path is the gravesite of Rabbi Yehudah HaNasia, a grandson of Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi who 1500 years ago established the formal Jewish calendar we use today. Continue a little further on the path to find the gravesite of the Amora Rav Papa.

Chatzor
The modern town of Chatzor is located about five minutes from the ancient site of Tel Chatzor. The gravesite of Choni HaMa'agal, (Choni the Circle Maker), is located in Chatzor. The famous story of his power of prayer is recorded in the Talmud. His grandson, Abba Hilkiah is also buried there.

Tel Chatzor
This is an archeological site of one of the largest cities of biblical Canaan which existed on the trade route between Damascus and Egypt. Joshua's conquest of the King of Chatzor and his armies allowed the Israelites to permanently settle northern Israel. King Solomon built up Chatzor as mentioned in the Book of Kings, and the city was further developed by King Ahab in 9th century BCE. Of particular interest is the large water system that ensured the city's water supply even when under siege, whose ruins remain today. The city was first excavated in the 1950s and today's museum displays artifacts spanning 30 centuries!

Dalton Winery
A small boutique winery located in the Upper Galilee that produces quality kosher wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The winery is a fifteen minute drive from Tsfat. Cost is 12 NIS for a tour & tasting. Tours run every half an hour. 04-698-7683
email | www.dalton-winery.com/daltonenglish2.html

Golan Winery, the winery is located near Katzrin, and they offer tours of the winery, including wine-tasting, and an on site wine shop with low prices. Call ahead to schedule a tour, and to request a tour in English.
Admission: 20 shekel/person. Not suitable for young children.
Sun-Thu: Summer: 8am-6pm | Winter: 8am-3:30pm
04-696-8435 | email

Katzrin
About 40 minute drive from Tsfat, this beautiful town features a reconstructed village and synagogue from Talmudic times with activities for children including pressing grapes for wine, yarn making, grinding wheat and making pita and zhatar. There is also a Doll Musuem and the Golan Archaeological Museum which exhibits finds from prehistoric times to the Talmudic period.
Open Sun-Thu: 9am-4pm, Fri: 8am-3pm.
Joint admission: Adult:9 shekels, Child:3.50 shekels
Museum: 04-696-2412 | Village: 04-696-4664

Kibbutz Yaron
On the way to Kiryat Shmonah, about 40 minutes from Tsfat. A small nature preserve with llamas, deers, goats, sheeps, peacocks, ducks and more. Also paddle boating. Tours available for groups.
Open daily 10am - 4pm
Admission Fees: 28NIS
04-6868304, Fax:04-6868364 | email
www.yiron-tour.co.il/Agam/default.asp (only in hebrew)

Manara
Kibbutz Manara is a 30 minute drive from Tsfat. The Kibbutz has cable car rides with spectacular views as well as rock climbing and mountain biking.
04-690-8198 | www.manara.co.il

Rabbi Tarfon
Halfway to Meron from Tsfat on the right is a sign indicating the road to the gravesites of Rabbi Crespida, Yosi ben Yakaav and Rabbi Tarfon. Halfway down the road is a sign for the "Idra," the stone building where Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai taught the secrets of the Zohar to his students. Following the road to the steps, will lead up to the gravesite of Rabbi Tarfon, a Talmudic sage. Rabbi Tarfon taught in Pirkey Avot "It is not your responsibility to finish the work [of perfecting the world], but you are not free to desist from it either" (2:16).

Rabbi Yehuda bar Illoy
One of the five illustrious students of Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Yehuda Bar Illoy is buried a five minute drive from Tsfat towards Meron. Above the gravesite, is a two story building with an active kollel. He is mentioned in the Mishna over 600 times and in debates with other scholars, the halacha most often follows his opinion. Rabbi Yehuda said one can know man "...through his anger, his cup, and his pocket -- how he behaves when he drinks too much, how generous he is with money and how quick to anger."

Rabbi Yossi Saragosi
The Tzaddik HaLavan, (the White Tzaddik) was the Chief Rabbi of Tsfat about 400 years ago. He earned his nickname after saving the Jews of Tsfat from an evil decree by the Sultan. The Sultan had ordered the Jews to bring him 400 white roosters or they would all be killed. Rabbi Saragosi appeared to one of the leaders of the Jews of Tsfat in a dream and told him to bring the roosters to him. A miracle occurred and all of the roosters turned white, after they were delivered to the Sultan he realized the Jews had Divine protection and reversed his attitude to one of peace. Coming from Tsfat, Rabbi Saragosi is located on the left side of the road five minutes before reaching Meron.

Rosh Pina
Located 15 minutes from Tsfat, Rosh Pina was one of the first successful agricultural settlements of modern Israel. This picturesque town was supported by Baron Rothschild who built one of his many famous gardens in Rosh Pina.